Magnetic Interlocking Ring Parts for Customizable Optical Effects
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing jewelry ring arrangements lack the ability to produce novel optical effects and do not allow for easy customization and interchangeability of design elements while maintaining a secure and comfortable fit.
Innovation Solution
A jewelry ring arrangement featuring C-shaped ring parts with magnetic means for detachable connection, allowing for interlocking and adjustable positioning, and utilizing permanent magnets for secure attachment, enabling various optical effects and easy combination with other ring parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional solid ring structures are used, then structural integrity and secure fit are ensured, but optical versatility and customization capability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The ring is divided into multiple separate ring parts (first ring part, second ring part, etc.) that can be worn individually or combined together. Each ring part can be designed with different optical characteristics, allowing users to create various optical effects by selecting and combining different parts based on personal preference and occasion.
Solution Approach 2:
The ring parts are designed to nest within each other when combined, with each subsequent ring part fitting inside the previous one. This nesting structure allows multiple ring parts to be stacked together to create complex optical effects while maintaining a compact overall form factor that doesn't excessively increase device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate ring parts are used to create optical effects, then optical versatility is improved, but connection stability and secure fit may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical connection methods (such as clips, screws, or friction-fit mechanisms) with magnetic connection. Magnetic elements embedded in the ring parts create attractive forces that securely hold multiple ring parts together without requiring complex mechanical structures, thereby maintaining connection stability while preserving combination flexibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed design elements are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but customization capability and ease of interchangeability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the ring into separate, standardized ring parts with consistent connection interfaces, the patent enables customization without significantly increasing manufacturing complexity. Each ring part can be manufactured using the same production processes and magnetic embedding techniques, allowing for easy interchangeability and custom combinations while maintaining relatively simple manufacturing procedures.
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
The solution creates a unique optical effect by allowing ring parts to interlock or appear twisted, providing a customizable and harmonious visual impression while ensuring a stable and comfortable fit, with the magnetic connection allowing for easy assembly and disassembly.
Implementation Method 1
magnetic forces of attraction can be generated by both ring parts in order to bring them securely into the desired mutual position in the connection position and to keep them in this position
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AI summary
A jewelry ring arrangement (2) comprises at least a first ring part (4) and a second ring part (6) which can be joined together in a connected position, and magnetic means by which the first ring part (4) and the second ring part (6) can be detachably fixed together in the connected position. It is provided that the first ring part (4) extends through the second opening section (10) and the second ring part (6) extends through the first opening section (8).