Ornament element and ornamental chain

Abstract

Disclosed in the present utility model is an ornament element and an ornamental chain. The ornament element comprises an ornamental body and locking units. An ornamental pattern is provided on the ornamental body for display. The locking units are provided on the periphery of the ornamental body, and the number of the locking units is not less than two. The locking units are bent outwards. Each locking unit comprises two locking ends, and a gap is provided between adjacent sides of the two locking ends. The edges of the adjacent sides of the locking ends are triangular prism structures, and the triangular prism structures are arranged opposite to each other. Therefore, the reliable fixed connection of a single ornament element can be realized, and components of a same type can be combined and assembled to form chain-like products such as bracelets, necklaces, or chains. In addition, the disassembly and combination of ornament elements can be implemented, without using external tools.

Description

Jewelry components and decorative chains Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of jewelry technology, specifically to a jewelry element that can be worn on clothing, shoes, bags, backpacks and other items. It can be used as a hanging element by rope, chain or other similar slender carrier, or as a link in a combination bracelet or necklace. It can be connected with similar elements to form a composite jewelry. Background Technology

[0002] According to existing technology, a wristband device composed of rigid links is known, wherein each link comprises an irregularly shaped cross-sectional profile segment made of metal or plastic. The hinged portion of the link engages with adjacent links through a shell structure defined by a cylindrical arc-shaped connecting protrusion, while the connection area connecting the hinged portion to the link body is defined by the surface of the top of the link. The S-shaped feature of this link allows the outer links to connect tangentially, thereby giving the hinged structure a range of motion exceeding 35° (refer to Swiss Patent CH623215A5, published May 29, 1981, classification A44C5 / 10). The drawback of this technical solution is that the reliability of the link connection structure is insufficient, and the wristband may spontaneously disintegrate unexpectedly when the wearer engages in vigorous activity.

[0003] Another type of chain lock bracelet in the prior art includes a cylindrical shell and an extension, wherein the shell is made into a movably connected element, forming the side of a hollow cylinder, the movable connection of the element allowing the shell to be opened, one of the elements of the shell having at least a pair of openings along its longitudinal axis, at least a pair of slots formed at the ends of the element opposite to the openings, and a movably mounted locking plate in its central portion, along its opposite movable connection, having a protrusion on its inner side, capable of engaging with a groove formed on its outer side in a second element to secure the elements together, the extension being mounted in the shell through an opening with gaps for connection through a slot in a nearby chain-like shell, wherein the extension is made in the form of a rod, having a thickened portion at its end capable of holding the rod in the opening and slot of the shell (RU197936U12020-06-08, A44C5 / 02).

[0004] The link design of this bracelet allows for adjustment of the product's length without the use of special tools, but it is difficult to manufacture and use.

[0005] Another bracelet known in the art comprises interconnected links, wherein at least one link consists of a base and a replaceable decorative element, the base being in the form of a frame with a central hole, magnets located on opposite sides of the frame, and the replaceable decorative element comprising a base plate in the form of a metal plate for magnetizing the frame (RU 160544U1, A44C5 / 00, March 20, 2016).

[0006] In this case, while the bracelet base can be retained and the bracelet can be modified with detachable decorative elements, the downside is that the length of the product itself cannot be easily changed.

[0007] Furthermore, according to existing technology, a type of jewelry is also known, namely a chain structure with flexible properties during movement, which comprises multiple interconnected chain link units. Each link has an end section and a central section, wherein the end sections are interconnected by a loop structure (see US Patent US2023059188A1, published February 23, 2023, Classification A44C5 / 02).

[0008] While the aforementioned link structure with curved connecting elements allows for assembly between links while maintaining overall mobility, its structural design prevents its use as an independent functional component. Furthermore, according to existing technology, a jewelry component is known, comprising a base and a front section, which are connected to each other along one side, forming a cavity structure therebetween. The base has at least one protruding structure on its inner surface; the front section has corresponding recessed structures of matching shape and position on its inner surface; the extension direction of the at least one protruding structure can be set perpendicular to the connecting side of the base and the front section (see Russian Patent RU189943U1, authorized on June 11, 2019, classification number A44C15 / 00).

[0009] In terms of technical application and combination of substantive features, the first technical solution and the utility model application constitute the closest prior art reference.

[0010] While the structure of the jewelry component selected for the prototype design facilitates its installation and fixation on the target surface, it cannot prevent spontaneous detachment under slight stress during use, which is an inherent defect. Furthermore, the structure also lacks the ability to interconnect the links to form a complete chain system.

[0011] Therefore, there is a need for a new jewelry component and decorative chain that can be adjusted without the use of additional tools to fit the user's specific needs. The technical advantage of implementing the claimed utility model lies in simplifying the design of the bracelet while maintaining the reliability of the connections between the bracelet's structural components.

[0012] Utility Model Content

[0013] The purpose of this utility model application is to provide a jewelry component that can not only achieve a reliable fixed connection of individual jewelry components, but also form chain products such as wristbands, necklaces or chains through the combination and assembly of similar components.

[0014] The technical effect achieved by implementing the utility model of this application is to improve the fixing reliability of jewelry components, and to realize the disassembly and assembly of jewelry components without the use of external tools.

[0015] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following means:

[0016] An ornamental element includes a decorative body and locking units. The decorative body has a decorative pattern for external display. The locking units are located on the periphery of the decorative body, and there are two locking units. The locking units are curved outward and divided into two locking ends. A gap is provided near the two locking ends. The edge of each locking end near the edge is a triangular prism structure, and the triangular prisms are arranged opposite each other. The shape of each locking unit is a curved structure formed along the horizontal direction of the decorative body. The two locking units form curved structures in opposite directions and are arranged radially symmetrically.

[0017] In the above description, as a preferred embodiment, the locking unit is disposed in the plane in the thickness direction of the decorative body.

[0018] In the above description, as a preferred embodiment, the two locking ends of the locking unit are of unequal length, and the gap edges of the locking ends of the two locking units are arranged diagonally.

[0019] In the above description, as a preferred embodiment, the triangular prism at the two locking ends is configured such that the upper and lower facets are parallel to the diagonal.

[0020] In the above description, as a preferred embodiment, the angle between the gap and the radial center line of the ornament body is 45 degrees, which is required for the ornament components to be rotated 45 degrees to achieve mutual connection.

[0021] In the above description, as a preferred embodiment, the width of the gap is less than the thickness of the locking end.

[0022] In the above description, as a preferred embodiment, the gap is located close to the decorative body.

[0023] In the above description, as a preferred embodiment, the decorative body and locking unit are made of rigid material.

[0024] In the above description, as a preferred embodiment, the decorative body has two surfaces: the outer surface is used to set the decorative pattern, and the inner surface is recessed towards the outer surface.

[0025] A decorative chain is composed of two or more ornamental elements. The locking units on the ornamental elements are inserted into each other and connected by rotating a triangular prism structure at the gap by 45 degrees to form a decorative chain.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this invention are: through this design, individual jewelry components can be reliably fixed and connected, and chain-like products such as wristbands, necklaces, or chains can be formed by combining and assembling similar components. Furthermore, the disassembly and assembly of jewelry components can be achieved without the use of external tools. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 is a top view of the jewelry components;

[0028] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the jewelry components viewed from below;

[0029] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the jewelry component.

[0030] Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of the two ornament components sliding into each other.

[0031] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of wearing a bracelet made by assembling jewelry components;

[0032] Figure 6 is a side view of the bracelet made up of jewelry components.

[0033] Figure 7 shows the state after the two jewelry components are combined.

[0034] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a single decorative element and shoelace combination.

[0035] Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of a single decorative element applied to a shoe.

[0036] In the figure, 1 is the decorative body, 2 is the first locking element, 3 is the second locking element, 4 is the first locking end, 5 is the second locking end, 6 is the third locking end, 7 is the fourth locking end, and 9 is the gap. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0038] The ornamental element is composed of a decorative body 1 (see Figure 1), which has a front surface and a concave surface. The decorative body 1 is equipped with a pair of radially symmetrically distributed, outwardly curved first locking elements 2 and second locking elements 3, with the greater degree of curvature located near the horizontal center line of the decorative body 1. The first locking element 2 consists of a first locking end 4 and a second locking end 5, with a gap 9 near the first locking end 4 and the second locking end 5. Similarly, the second locking element 3 consists of a third locking end 6 and a fourth locking end 7, with a gap 9 also near the third locking end 6 and the fourth locking end 7. At the gap 9, the edges of each locking end are aligned and formed into a triangular prism structure 9 (see Figure 8). The first locking element 2 and the second locking element 3 are arranged integrally within the plane of the decorative body 1, with their curvature directions opposite to each other. The advantage of this design is that when multiple ornamental elements are combined, their opposite curvature structure allows multiple ornamental elements to be on the same plane, resulting in greater wearing comfort. When multiple jewelry elements are connected in series, the first locking element 2 of one jewelry element should be connected to the second locking element 3 of another jewelry element. Due to the existence of this curved structure, if the user connects the first locking elements 2 of two jewelry elements, an uneven surface will appear, indicating to the user that the connection is incorrect and the correct connection method needs to be used.

[0039] In this embodiment, the decorative body 1 is a horizontally extending recessed structure. In practical applications, it can also be other shapes, such as a cylinder or a disc.

[0040] In this embodiment, the locking ends of the locking elements are designed with unequal lengths. Specifically, the first locking end 4 and the fourth locking end 7 are of the same length, and the lengths of these two locking ends are less than the lengths of the second locking end 5 and the third locking end 6. The second locking end 5 and the third locking end 6 are of the same length, thus having an equal-length design. Preferably, the edges of the first locking end 4 and the second locking end 5 of the first locking element 2 are arranged diagonally relative to the edges of the third locking end 6 and the fourth locking end 7 of the opposite second locking element 3.

[0041] By differentiating the lengths of the first locking end 4 and the second locking end 5, the gap 9 is positioned close to the jewelry element 1, thereby preventing uncontrolled detachment between the two jewelry elements or between the jewelry element and the rope-like connection under stress.

[0042] Both locking elements employ a standardized connection structure design at each end.

[0043] Each connection structure consists of two ends, with edges shaped like triangular prisms. A very small gap 9 is formed between the first locking end 4 and the second locking end 5 and the ends of the third locking end 6 and the fourth locking end 7. This prevents the locking ends from detaching from this gap 9.

[0044] The locking end has a simple structure, strong integrity, and outstanding resistance to deformation.

[0045] The jewelry components are preferably made of a variety of malleable materials, such as ABS plastic or metal materials (such as steel, copper, aluminum) and zinc alloys, and can achieve a variety of color schemes.

[0046] Furthermore, jewelry components can be developed based on unique design concepts, thereby forming a collectible system with serialized characteristics.

[0047] The jewelry elements described in this application, after being structurally designed, can be easily attached to and firmly fixed to the surface of carriers such as clothing, footwear (refer to Figure 7), and accessories. At the same time (refer to Figure 8), they support the interconnection between jewelry elements, thereby forming a multifunctional jewelry with flexible and changeable shapes and wearing methods. This is also a unique attribute of this product.

[0048] The locking element can be used in rigid devices. Here, "rigid" means that the device cannot be bent or stretched because it is mainly made of hard plastic or metal.

[0049] If zinc alloy is used to cast jewelry components, a plating layer that mimics the texture of copper, gold, or silver can be applied to its surface.

[0050] The first locking element 2 or the second locking element 3 of the jewelry component has a hook-like structure, which can be connected by sliding with the locking element of the adjacent jewelry component of the same type at a 45° angle (see Figure 4). After the components are connected, a complete chain system is formed, which can only be separated by applying rotation to the components and sliding them at a 45° angle.

[0051] Furthermore, the unique structural features of the jewelry components in this application endow the product with an elegant aesthetic design, while highlighting the ease of its manufacturing process and the user experience for end users.

[0052] As mentioned above, the decorative elements are mainly used to attach to carriers such as clothing, footwear, and accessories. To achieve the function of fixing the components, the carriers need to be equipped with slender parts, such as shoelaces, ropes, chains, or straps.

[0053] During the fixing operation, the slender component used to carry the jewelry elements is sequentially inserted into the gap 9 between the first locking end 4 and the second locking end 5 of the first locking element 2, and between the third locking end 6 and the fourth locking end 7 of the second locking element 3.

[0054] When it is necessary to remove the jewelry element from the elongated part, an external force must be applied to push it in the opposite direction along the trajectory of the gap 9.

[0055] When using the jewelry elements of this application to make chain-like products such as wristbands, necklaces or chains, it is necessary to combine and assemble similar jewelry items.

[0056] The connection of two or more jewelry components is performed in the following steps: First, select any one of the required number of components and keep it in a static position (see Figure 4), while the other identical component is rotated and adjusted to a 45° angle; then, match the gap 9 between the locking end of the first locking element 3 of the first jewelry component and the locking end of the first locking element 2 of the second jewelry component, and complete the engagement of the locking elements 3 and 2 without obstruction by relative sliding; finally, adjust by rotation to make each jewelry component be in the same plane.

[0057] Then, connect the required number of jewelry elements in a similar manner.

[0058] When separating the jewelry pieces, the pieces should be rotated in opposite directions at a 45° angle with a sliding rotation.

[0059] If the locking elements are not connected or disconnected at a 45° angle with sliding rotation, the jewelry elements will remain interlocked, thus ensuring the reliability of the connection and reducing the possibility of spontaneous disengagement.

[0060] In this embodiment, a design with two locking elements is used on one jewelry element. Alternatively, a design with four locking elements on one jewelry element can be used, allowing multiple jewelry elements to be connected in series from four directions, enabling more combination schemes and a wider range of applications.

[0061] Therefore, based on the above, this technical solution solves the proposed technical problem. Its core lies in creating a jewelry component structure that not only has extremely simple characteristics in production and manufacturing (including but not limited to industrial-scale mass production), but also can achieve reliable connection with various carriers in use, avoid spontaneous detachment, and ensure that the connection parts do not deform.

[0062] The above description, in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, various simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all such modifications and substitutions should be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A jewelry component, characterized in that: It includes a decorative body and locking units. The decorative body is decorated with decorative patterns for external display. The locking units are located on the periphery of the decorative body, and there are two locking units. The locking units are curved outward and divided into two locking ends. There is a gap at the proximity of the two locking ends. The edge of each locking end at the proximity is a triangular prism structure, and the triangular prisms are arranged opposite to each other. The shape of each locking unit is a curved structure formed along the horizontal direction of the decorative body. The two locking units form curved structures in opposite directions and are arranged radially symmetrically.

2. The jewelry component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking unit is disposed in the plane in the thickness direction of the decorative body.

3. The jewelry element according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two locking ends of the locking unit are of different lengths, and the gap edges of the locking ends of the two locking units are arranged diagonally.

4. The jewelry element according to claim 3, characterized in that: The triangular prisms at the two locking ends are configured such that the upper and lower facets are parallel to the diagonal.

5. The jewelry element according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The angle between the gap and the radial center line of the ornament body is 45 degrees, which is required for the ornament components to be rotated 45 degrees to achieve mutual connection.

6. The jewelry element according to claim 5, characterized in that: The width of the gap is less than the thickness of the locking end.

7. The jewelry element according to claim 3, characterized in that: The gap is located close to the decorative body.

8. The jewelry element according to claim 3, characterized in that: The decorative body and locking unit are made of rigid material.

9. The jewelry element according to claim 1, characterized in that: The decorative body has two surfaces: the outer surface is used to set decorative patterns, and the inner surface is recessed towards the outer surface.

10. A decorative chain made from the jewelry elements according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: Composed of two or more decorative elements, the locking units on the decorative elements are inserted into each other by rotating 45 degrees through the triangular prism structure at the gap, forming a decorative chain.

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