Adjustable Jewelry Head for Multi-Size Gemstone Casting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods require separate castings for various gemstone sizes and shapes, leading to high costs and inefficiencies in jewelry production.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable jewelry head that can accommodate multiple gemstone sizes and shapes, utilizing a spring slide mechanism and release mechanism to securely hold gemstones in place, allowing for easy swapping and use in different jewelry items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate castings are used for every gemstone size and shape, then each gemstone can be securely held, but production costs increase and the process becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single adjustable head that can accommodate multiple gemstone sizes and shapes. The head includes a setting that can be repositioned along a band and a background element with adjustable height, allowing one head to replace multiple dedicated castings for different gem types.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics through the adjustable components of the head. The setting can move along the band to different positions, and the background element height can be adjusted, enabling the same physical head to adapt to various gemstone dimensions and shapes dynamically.
2Reliability
If separate castings are used for every gemstone size and shape, then each gemstone can be securely held, but production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single adjustable head that can accommodate multiple gemstone sizes and shapes. The head includes a setting that can be repositioned along a band and a background element with adjustable height, allowing one head to replace multiple dedicated castings for different gem types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single adjustable head is used for multiple gemstones, then production costs decrease and versatility increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the head into distinct functional components: a setting that can move along the band, a background element with adjustable height, and the band itself. This modular segmentation allows each component to be adjusted independently to accommodate different gemstones.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics through the adjustable components of the head. The setting can move along the band to different positions, and the background element height can be adjusted, enabling the same physical head to adapt to various gemstone dimensions and shapes dynamically.
4Productivity
If a single adjustable head is used for multiple gemstones, then the number of castings needed decreases, but the adjustment mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the head into distinct functional components: a setting that can move along the band, a background element with adjustable height, and the band itself. This modular segmentation allows each component to be adjusted independently to accommodate different gemstones.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the use of multiple gemstones in a single piece of jewelry without the need for multiple castings, reducing production costs and allowing for versatile styling options.
Implementation Method 1
The head resides on a spring slide in order to hold a gem tight
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable jewelry head or casting is provided. The head includes a track and a plurality of mounting members, at least one of which is slideable along the track. One or more pins connect the mounting members to the track. The pins are moveable to allow sliding adjustment of the mounting members with respect to one another.