Movable Alphanumeric Character Links in Jewelry Chains

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing jewelry chains with incorporated letters are relatively fixed and do not move with the chain links, limiting their visual appeal and flexibility.

Innovation Solution

A jewelry chain design featuring connecting links that pass through open sections of alphanumeric character outlines, allowing rotation and sliding movement, enabling the characters to change positions and appearances as the wearer moves.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If alphanumeric characters are fixed to the chain, then the structure is simple and stable, but the visual appeal and flexibility are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisual appeal and flexibilityVSAvoidchain structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The alphanumeric character is transformed from a fixed static element to a dynamic movable one. The character can rotate and slide along the connecting links, changing its position and orientation to create varied visual appearances. This dynamic capability directly addresses the limitation of fixed characters while maintaining structural simplicity through the use of standard chain link mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If connecting links pass through open sections of alphanumeric characters, then movement and rotation are enabled, but the structural stability may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecharacter movement capabilityVSAvoidcharacter position stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The alphanumeric character is designed with open sections that are strategically positioned to receive connecting links. These open sections act as segmented pathways that guide the movement and rotation of the character while maintaining structural integrity. The segmentation allows the character to move freely within defined parameters without compromising overall stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If multiple connecting links are used to attach characters, then the attachment is more secure, but the movement and rotation of characters is inhibited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecharacter attachment securityVSAvoidcharacter rotation and sliding movement

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the attachment function from multiple rigid connecting links and concentrates it into a single strategically positioned link that passes through the open section of the alphanumeric character. This single link provides sufficient attachment security while leaving the character free to rotate and slide, thereby maintaining both reliability and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS11969062B2Jewelry chain with movable alphanumeric character links

Publication Date: 2024.04.30 SIGHTFUL COMPUTERS LTD

AI summary

A jewelry chain having a plurality of links including a plurality of connecting links and one or a plurality of decorative links. Each decorative link comprises an outline of an alphanumeric character and becomes part of the chain by connection from at least two connecting links. The connecting links can easily pass through open sections of the alphanumeric character outline to allow rotation and sliding movement in at least two different directions so that the alphanumeric character can provide different appearances when the jewelry chain is worn. The chain can form or be incorporated in necklaces, bracelets or earrings.