Interchangeable Ring Spring-Loader Stone Setter Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional jewel rings with fixed gems or diamonds limit customization options, requiring users to purchase new rings for different designs, leading to limited display effects and frequent replacements.
Innovation Solution
An interchangeable jewel ring design featuring a main ring with a spring loader, connector, and engaging stone setter that allows users to selectively configure between unengaged and locking positions, enabling easy swapping of stone setters for various ornament articles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If gems or diamonds are fixed on the ring itself in conventional design, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability deteriorates because users cannot interchange different gems or diamonds
Solution Approach 1:
The ring is divided into a base ring structure and a separate interchangeable stone setter assembly. The stone setter can be detached and replaced independently from the main ring, allowing users to customize with different stones while maintaining the stability of the base ring structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The stone setter incorporates a spring-loaded mechanism that enables dynamic engagement and disengagement. The spring allows the stone setter to be pressed into place for secure wearing, and released for easy replacement, providing both stability during use and adaptability for customization.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users purchase completely new rings to wear different gems or diamonds, then the adaptability is improved, but the loss of substance increases due to discarding or storing multiple rings
Solution Approach 1:
A single base ring is designed to accommodate multiple different stone setters through the interchangeable mechanism. This multi-functional design allows one ring to serve multiple customization purposes, eliminating the need to own and discard multiple separate rings for different occasions or preferences.
3Ease of manufacture
If a simple circular ring design is used, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the object-generated harmful factors worsen due to limited display effect causing user boredom and frequent replacements
Solution Approach 1:
The ring design separates the simple base ring structure from the customizable stone setter component. This allows the base ring to be manufactured simply while the stone setter provides enhanced display options, preventing user boredom without complicating the main ring manufacturing process.
4Reliability
If gems or diamonds are mounted permanently on the ring, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users cannot easily change the ornament articles
Solution Approach 1:
The stone setter uses a spring-loaded dynamic mechanism that provides secure engagement during normal wear (maintaining reliability) while allowing easy release through deliberate user action (improving customization ease). The spring ensures the stone setter remains firmly in place during wearing but can be removed with simple pressing motion.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to customize their jewel ring without needing new rings, providing enhanced display options and extending the wearability of the ring without frequent changes.
Implementation Method 1
a spring loader operatively engaged with said main ring
Data Source
AI summary
An interchangeable ring having a main ring which has a ring loop. The ring loop has an inner surface portion, an outer surface portion, and a through cavity formed as a space surrounded by the inner surface portion. The interchangeable ring also has an interchangeable stone setter having a spring loader operatively engaged with the main ring, a connector, and an engaging stone setter which is selectively configured between an unengaged position which the engaging stone setter detaches from the connector through the spring loader, and a locking position which the connector engages with the engaging stone setter through the spring loader.