Multi-connector findings for customizable jewelry strands

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional jewelry systems lack customizability, as they are typically made with fixed structures that cannot be modified by consumers, limiting the ability to create multiple layer jewelry or easily switch between different types of accessories without purchasing separate items.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing multi-connector findings with multiple loops and releasable clasps allows for detachable connection of jewelry strands, enabling the creation of customizable necklaces, bracelets, and belts, where each strand can be removed and replaced independently without affecting other connections, and the entire piece can be easily worn and removed through a single pair of connectors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional fixed-structure jewelry is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but adaptability and customizability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovecustomizabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The jewelry system is divided into separate modular components: individual strands with clasps and multi-connector findings. Each strand can be independently selected, attached, and removed from the multi-connector, allowing consumers to customize configurations without complicating the overall system design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The multi-connector finding serves multiple functions: it can connect multiple strands simultaneously, allow independent attachment/detachment of each strand, and maintain secure connections. This universal component enables various jewelry configurations (multiple layer necklaces, bracelets, etc.) using the same basic finding design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple individual jewelry items are purchased to achieve structural variations, then adaptability is improved, but loss of substance increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessory configuration varietyVSAvoidmaterial waste

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple jewelry strands are merged into a single configurable system through the multi-connector finding. Instead of requiring separate jewelry items for different configurations, the system combines multiple strands that can be arranged in various configurations using the same multi-connector, reducing the need for additional materials.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

Strands can be easily detached and removed from the multi-connector when no longer needed for a particular configuration. The strands are not discarded but recovered and can be reused in different configurations or with different multi-connectors, maximizing material utilization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Adaptability or versatility

If conventional one-to-one connectors are used, then ease of operation is maintained, but adaptability for multiple layer jewelry is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemultiple layer jewelry capabilityVSAvoidconnection simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connector design transitions from one-to-one linear connections to multi-to-many dimensional connections. The multi-connector finding provides multiple connection points that can simultaneously engage with multiple strand clasps, enabling multiple layer and radial configurations while maintaining operational simplicity through consistent clasp-connector engagement mechanics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Adaptability or versatility

If clusters of conventional clasps are used for multiple connections, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemulti-connection capabilityVSAvoidconnection convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple individual clasp mechanisms are merged into a single multi-connector finding. Instead of requiring separate clasp operations for each connection point, the multi-connector integrates multiple connection points into one unified component that can be attached or detached as a single unit, significantly improving operational convenience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS8479536B2Jewelry method and system

Publication Date: 2013.07.09 MASTERSON SHEILA A

AI summary

A method and system providing for customizable jewelry is disclosed. The customizable jewelry system comprises a plurality of jewelry strands with releasable clasps at each end and multi-connector findings. The multi-connector findings are connectors with multiple loops capable of being a connecting joint to the jewelry strands. The multi-connector findings are especially suitable for multiple layer necklaces and belts. The opposing ends of each jewelry strand can be releasably secured to one another and to multi-connector findings to form various structures suitable for use as necklace, bracelet, chain belt, or other component jewelry accessory. Each strand can be repeatedly utilized in multiple jewelry item combinations. Each strand within a jewelry structure can also be removed or substituted with another strand to achieve any configuration that is desirable for a particular outfit and setting.