Clip Earring Base Body With Spring Guide Slot
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clip earrings with massive annular base bodies are not suitable for easily replacing decorative elements, making them complex and unsuitable for quick changes.
Innovation Solution
A clip earring design featuring a base body with a slot and a spring part that forms a snap fastener, allowing for easy attachment and detachment of decorative elements by pivoting the spring part away from the base body, guiding the element into the slot, and securing it with a spring-loaded closure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a solid ring-shaped base body is used, then the structural strength is improved, but the ease of operation for changing decorative elements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The base body is segmented into two functional parts: a solid ring-shaped base body for structural strength and a separate spring part for operational functionality. This segmentation allows the solid base to maintain strength while the spring mechanism provides easy opening and closing for changing decorative elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring part is designed to be dynamically movable relative to the base body, transitioning between open and closed positions. This dynamic element enables easy operation for attaching and detaching decorative elements while the static solid base maintains structural integrity.
2Reliability
If a complex attachment system with multiple components is used, then the reliability of attachment is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring part combines multiple functions into a single integrated component: it provides the closing force, forms the snap clasp with the base body, and guides the decorative element through its structure. This merging reduces device complexity while maintaining reliable attachment through the snap clasp mechanism.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a solid ring-shaped base body is used, then the stability of the structure is improved, but the adaptability for different decorative elements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the stable ring-shaped base body from the functional spring part, the design maintains structural stability while the spring mechanism provides adaptability for various decorative elements through its opening and closing motion and guiding features.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring part serves multiple functions: providing closing force, forming a snap clasp, guiding decorative elements, and enabling easy attachment/detachment. This multi-functionality allows the same base body structure to accommodate different decorative elements, enhancing versatility while maintaining stability.
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 simple and precise replacement of jewelry elements, improving usability and comfort by allowing different pendants to be used on a basic body, ensuring secure attachment and easy operation.
Implementation Method 1
a spring part (4) assigned to the base body (2) with which it forms a snap clasp
Implementation Method 2
the guide slot (52) is engaged behind by a spring tongue (30) of the spring part (4), on which the decorative element (6) preferably slides
Data Source
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AI summary
A clip-on earring is disclosed, comprising a base body and a spring part articulated to it, wherein a slot is formed in the base body for positioning a pendant or the like, and the spring part has a guide slot along which the pendant can be guided in the direction of the slot.