Swingable Ornament Unit with Arc-Shaped Bending Units for Gemstone Sparkle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing personal ornaments fail to enhance the decorative effect of swinging units, particularly in pendants, as they do not effectively utilize the motion of gemstones to maximize sparkle and aesthetic appeal.
Innovation Solution
A personal ornament design featuring a holder, frame, and ring members with arc-shaped bending units that allow the ornament unit to swing, positioning the gemstone at an optimal angle for maximum visibility and sparkle, with contact points strategically placed to maintain stability and enhance the gemstone's appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the ornament unit is made fixed to the frame, then the structure is simple and stable, but the decorative effect and sparkle of the gemstone are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed ornament unit into a swingable one. The ornament unit is connected to the frame through a suspension mechanism comprising first and second bending units that allow the ornament unit to swing freely. This dynamic configuration enables the gemstone to move and reflect light more effectively, enhancing sparkle while maintaining structural integrity through the flexible bending units.
2Illumination intensity
If the ornament unit is made swingable, then the decorative effect and sparkle are enhanced, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the suspension mechanism into distinct functional components: first and second bending units, each with specific geometric configurations. The first bending unit has a first curvature radius and the second has a second curvature radius, creating modular segments that independently contribute to the swinging motion. This segmented approach achieves the desired sparkle enhancement while keeping each component relatively simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes curvature principles by designing bending units with specific arc-shaped geometries. The first bending unit features a first curvature radius and the second bending unit has a second curvature radius, where the ratio between these radii is controlled within specific ranges. These curved structures enable smooth swinging motion and light reflection enhancement without requiring complex mechanical mechanisms, thus achieving sparkle enhancement with controlled structural complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the contact points are positioned at the center of gravity, then the swinging motion is stable, but the gemstone visibility angle is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the functional characteristics of different parts of the suspension system. The first and second bending units have different curvature radii and are positioned at different locations relative to the gemstone. This creates localized variations in the swinging dynamics, allowing the upper part to provide stable suspension while the lower positioning of contact points enables the gemstone to tilt forward, achieving optimal visibility angles without compromising overall swinging stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design enhances the aesthetic appeal by ensuring the gemstone is visible at an optimal angle, increasing sparkle and providing a stable swinging motion that maximizes the decorative effect without applying external forces, resulting in a more captivating visual experience.
Implementation Method 1
a first member having a circle or arc-shaped first bending unit which is fixed to the frame; a second member having a circle or arc-shaped second bending unit, which is fixed on the holder, and engages with the first member in a state that can swing by contacting inner circumferences of the first bending unit and the second bending unit at a first contact point
Implementation Method 2
a third member having a circle or arc-shaped third bending unit which is fixed to the frame with a predetermined distance to the first member at the same position with the first member along gravity direction in a state the frame is hanging; and a fourth member having a circle or arc-shaped fourth bending unit which is fixed to the holder with a predetermined distance to the second member at the same position with the second member along the gravity direction
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AI summary
The second ring 31 and the fourth ring 33 are fixed to the ouch 5 so that the table surface 7a (front of the ornament unit) has a position that is directed upward by an angle alpha of about 5° to 45° with respect to the gravity direction. When it is in use condition, For example, it is achieved by twisting the first joint 61 and the second joint 63 by an angle corresponding to the angle alpha.