CH720040A2 - Embellishment for jewelry item and/or jewelry item. - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an enameling for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry comprising at least two pieces, said enameling (E1) being intended to connect the two parts, the enameling comprising a first part integral with one of the parts, the second part being integral with the other part and a pin (8) connecting the first and second parts and ensuring articulation between the two parts, the interlocking (E1) also comprising at least one element of elastomeric material (10) interposing between the first part and the second part near the pin (8), said elastomer element (10) being configured to be crushed when the first part and the second part are moved relative to each other.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD AND PRIOR ART

[0001] The present invention relates to an enamelling for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry.

[0002] Jewelry consists of manufacturing objects of adornment in precious or semi-precious metals, and jewelry consists of manufacturing objects of adornment which highlight precious or semi-precious stones on precious or semi-precious metals.

[0003] Thus an article of jewelry is an object of adornment made of precious or semi-precious metals and an article of jewelry is an object of adornment made of precious or semi-precious metal, on which precious or semi-precious stones are placed value.

[0004] An article of jewelry is an article comprising a first ornamental piece which is a jewelry object and a second ornamental piece which is a jewelry object.

[0005] The articles of jewelry and/or jewelry include enameling to assemble several pieces and to authorize certain movements between them.

[0006] There are loose enamelings, which are made by links inserted into each other.

[0007] There are also enamelings which ensure a hold between the assembled parts while allowing relative mobility between the parts. These enamelings use one or more leaf springs inserted between the pieces. This type of entanglement can be used to replicate a flower by attaching pieces representing petals to a piece representing a stem.

[0008] Depending on the articles to be produced, the implementation of such leaf springs can be complex. In addition, they can cause a clicking sound. Furthermore, the feeling of flexibility that may be felt by a person grasping the article is unnatural.

STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0009] It is therefore an aim of the present application to offer a joint for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry which does not present the disadvantages stated above.

[0010] The aim stated above is achieved by a joint for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry comprising a first part and a second part, each part being intended to be secured to a part of the article, at least one pin connecting the first part and the second part and at least one element of elastomeric material disposed on or near the pin and configured to be crushed during relative movement of the first and second parts. Thus, when crushing, the element made of elastomeric material applies a progressive reaction, which simulates a flexibility varying gradually during the manipulation of one of the parts in relation to the other.

[0011] The silicone element(s) used filling the gap between the parts, on the one hand ensure that the parts are held in place relative to each other and, on the other hand, offer progressively flexible articulation between the parts, which generates a relatively natural impression of articulation.

[0012] Unlike the use of leaf springs, the interlocking according to the present application avoids metal-metal contact, it is not a source of noise.

[0013] The use of elastomer elements facilitates the production of enameling.

[0014] The enameling according to the invention is particularly suitable for producing articles of jewelry and/or jewelry reproducing plants or animals

[0015] Particularly advantageously, the material element is in the form of a ring or wire.

[0016] Preferably, the elastomer material is silicone, very advantageously transparent.

[0017] The subject of the present invention is then an enamelling for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry comprising at least two pieces, said enameling being intended to connect the two parts, the enamelling comprising a first part secured to one of the parts, the second part being integral with the other part and a pin connecting the first and second parts and ensuring articulation between the two parts, the interlocking also comprising at least one element of elastomeric material interposed between the first part and the second part proximate the pin, and being configured to be crushed when the first part and the second part are moved relative to each other.

[0018] In an exemplary embodiment, the elastomer element is in permanent contact with the first part and with the second part

Advantageously, the elastomer is silicone.

Preferably, at least one of the first and second parts comprises a housing partly receiving the elastomer element ensuring its retention while allowing it to be crushed.

Advantageously, the elastomer element is mounted around the pin.

[0022] In an exemplary embodiment, the pin forms an axis of rotation and the interlocking comprises an axis perpendicular to the pin around which the elastomer element is mounted.

The elastomer element may be in the form of a ring or may comprise at least one wire.

[0024] In another exemplary embodiment, the interlocking comprises several pins, the first part comprising holes and the second part comprising rings, each pin being mounted in a ring and at least one hole. The elastomeric elements are interposed between the ring and the first part.

The first part can have an elongated shape and the holes can be arranged in the length direction of the first part. The first part may comprise a first portion and a second portion between which the second part is arranged, the elastomer elements being arranged between the second part and the first portion, and between the second part and the second portion.

[0026] The present invention also relates to an article of jewelry and/or jewelry comprising at least a first piece and a second piece and at least one enameling according to the invention connecting the first piece and the second piece.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The present application will be better understood with the aid of the description which follows and the appended drawings in which: – Figure 1A is a top view of an enamelling according to a first example of embodiment, – Figure 1B is a sectional view of the enameling of Figure 1A, – Figure 2 represents an article of jewelry and/or jewelry comprising an enameling according to a second exemplary embodiment shown in transparency, – Figure 3 represents an article of jewelry and/or jewelry comprising enameling according to a third embodiment, – Figure 4 represents an article of jewelry and/or jewelry comprising enameling according to a fourth embodiment, – Figure 5 is a detailed view of the entanglement of Figure 4, – Figure 6 is a sectional view of Figure 5 along the axis A-A, – Figure 7 is a view of part of the article of Figure 4, – Figure 8 is a view of another part of the article of Figure 4.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

The swathing according to the invention uses one or more elements made of elastomeric material. The inventor surprisingly thought of using such a material instead of leaf springs to produce a significantly improved enamelling for jewelry and/or jewelry items. Such a material is unusual in the field of jewelry and/or fine jewelry.

[0029] In Figures 1A and 1B, we can see a first example of an enameling E1 according to the invention implemented between two rods or branches B1, B2. The two branches are made for example of precious material, for example gold or platinum. According to another example they are made of titanium.

The branch B1 has a recess 2 in its side wall, and the branch B2 has a longitudinal end 4 shaped to be housed in the recess 2. The projecting shape has a through bore 6.

A pin 8 is driven through holes made in the wall of the recess and passes through the bore 6. A pivot joint with axis Y is then made between the two branches.

[0032] According to the invention, the mesh E1 also comprises a ring 10 of elastomeric material interposed between the wall of the recess 2 and the exterior surface of the longitudinal end 4. Advantageously a groove 12 or groove is formed in the surface of the longitudinal end 4 to partially accommodate the ring 10, which then projects from the groove 12. The implementation of a groove 12 improves the holding of the ring 10 in position.

The ring 10 fills the clearance between the recess 2 and the longitudinal end. It then ensures a firm hold between the two branches. When one of the branches B1, B2 is manipulated, the ring 10 is compressed and the flexibility it offers is reduced as the ring is compressed.

[0034] Alternatively, the groove is formed in the wall of the recess 2.

It will be understood that the groove can be annular, ellipsoidal or any other closed shape, the elastomer element adapting to this shape.

[0036] Advantageously, the ring is made of transparent elastomer, which reduces the risk of it being visible to the person wearing or handling the article.

[0037] In a preferred example, the ring is made of silicone.

[0038] Visually the two branches appear to be in one piece and this effect is obtained thanks to the support provided by the elastomer element 10. When the object is manipulated, the user feels a relatively natural flexibility and has the impression that the branches themselves have a certain flexibility.

[0039] The user's feeling can be modified in particular depending on the Young's modulus of the elastomer used.

[0040] In Figure 2, we can see a second embodiment of an E2 enameling implemented in an article reproducing a flower.

The interlocking E2 is made between the base of a part representing a flower F and a longitudinal end 15 of a part representing a rod B3. The mesh E2 includes a hinge 16 with axis Y. The hinge includes a rod 18, one end of which is welded to the base of the flower and another end has a ring.

The longitudinal end 15 of the rod B3 has a clearance 20 housing the rod 18 and its ring. A pin is driven into holes made in the base and passes through the ring carried by the rod 18.

A ring 22 of elastomeric material is mounted tightly around the rod 18. Preferably, the ring 22 is in permanent contact with the inside of the clearance 20 ensuring reproducibility of the sensation produced.

The contact between the elastomer ring 22 and the clearance ensures that the flower is held on the end of the rod B3. When the article is grasped, mobility between the flower and the stem appears. This mobility remains controlled.

[0045] Alternatively, the elastomeric material is a sleeve mounted in the recess. As a further variant, one can consider filling the cavity with a liquid elastomeric material which will then be polymerized after inserting the rod into the recess.

[0046] In Figure 3, we can see another example of an E3 enamelling implemented in an article representing a flower. The enameling ensures the connection between the base 26 of the flower and a petal 28.

[0047] The linkage E3 comprises an axis or pin 30 welded to the base 26 and the petal 28 comprises a bore 32 through which the axis 30 passes. A ring 34 forming a stop is mounted on the free end of the axis and prevents the petal 28 from escaping. According to the invention, the swathing E3 comprises an elastomer ring 36 mounted on the axis 30 and interposed between the base 26 and the petal 28. Thus the position of the petal 28 is maintained and flexibility in the movement of the petal is felt when it is moved in the direction of arrows 38. This embodiment is particularly suitable for an embodiment in which the upper part of the petal can be visible, since the elastomer element is not visible. This article has axes distributed around the central part of the flower to allow the assembly of petals all around the central part and thus reproduce a flower. The flower can be articulated on the stem by the E2 connection and several stems can be assembled by E1 connections.

[0048] In another example in which the upper part of the petal would not be visible, an elastomer ring could also be interposed between the ring forming a stop ensuring flexibility in the direction of the arrows 38.

[0049] In Figure 4, we can see an example of an article of jewelry and/or jewelry representing a feather comprising E4 enameling according to another exemplary embodiment.

The article comprises a rod 42 intended to represent the spine of the feather and lateral portions 44 intended to represent the barbs of the feather. The side parts are arranged on either side of the rod 42.

[0051] In Figure 5, we can see in detail the interlocking E4 and in Figure 6, we can see a sectional view of Figure 5 along the plane A-A.

[0052] In Figure 7, we can see a side part shown alone and in Figure 8, we can see the rod shown alone.

[0053] The rod comprises a first portion 42.1 forming a support and a second portion 42.2 immobilizing the lateral portions 44 on the first portion 42.1.

[0054] In the example shown, the rod extends along an axis X.

The first portion 42.1 includes holes 46 distributed along its axis X, the second portion 42.2 also includes holes 47 distributed along the axis X and aligned with the holes 46.

[0056] The side part 44 has an edge 50 along which rings 52 are fixed. Furthermore, the edge 50 has recesses 54 intended to receive the rings of a side part placed opposite the other side of the rod 42.

The rings 52 and the recesses 54 are arranged so as to be aligned with the holes 46 and 47.

An elastomer element 56 is interposed between the first portion 42.1 and a ring 52, and another elastomer element 58 is interposed between the second portion 42.2 and the ring 52.

[0059] Two elastomer elements are arranged on either side of each ring 52 and the first and second portions of the rod.

[0060] In this example, the elastomer elements are ring-shaped.

[0061] A pin 59 is then driven into each of the rings through the holes 46 and 47. The pins are then welded.

Preferably, the first portion 42.1 comprises housings 60 bordering each bore, each of the housings 60 partly receiving an elastomer element. The second portion 42.2 comprises housings 62 bordering the holes 47, each of the housings 62 partly receiving an elastomer element. The depth of the housings is less than or equal to half the thickness of the elastomer elements.

[0063] Each side portion is then held firmly in place and can be moved around the axis X with a certain flexibility.

[0064] Alternatively, in the different embodiments the elastomer rings are replaced by elastomer wires.

[0065] It will be understood that the invention applies to any type of enameling in an article of jewelry and/or jewelry comprising several pieces which requires both a certain holding of the pieces in relation to each other and a some mobility.

[0066] The present invention is particularly interesting for the production of jewelry articles and/or jewelry reproducing elements of nature by offering a flexibility which is close to the natural flexibility of the elements of nature.

Claims (11)

1. Enameling for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry comprising at least two pieces, said enameling (E1) being intended to connect the two pieces, the enameling comprising a first part integral with one of the parts, the second part being secured to the other part and a pin (8) connecting the first and second parts and ensuring articulation between the two parts, the interlocking (E1) also comprising at least one element of elastomeric material (10) interposing between the first part and the second part near the pin (8), and being configured to be crushed when the first part and the second part are moved relative to each other. 2. Insertion for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry according to claim 1, in which the elastomer element (10) is in permanent contact with the first part and with the second part 3. Insert for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry according to claim 1 or 2, in which the elastomer is silicone. 4. Insertion for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry according to claim 1, 2 or 3, in which at least one of the first and second parts comprises a housing (12) partly receiving the elastomer element (10) ensuring its maintenance while allowing its crushing. 5. Insertion for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry according to one of claims 1 to 4, in which the elastomer element is mounted around the pin. 6. Insert for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry according to claim 4, in which the pin forms an axis of rotation and the insert comprises an axis perpendicular to the pin around which the elastomer element is mounted. 7. Insertion for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry according to one of claims 1 to 5, in which the elastomer element (10) is in the shape of a ring. 8. Insertion for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry according to one of claims 1 to 4, in which the elastomer element comprises at least one wire. 9. Interlocking for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry according to one of claims 1 to 8, in which the interlocking comprises several pins, the first part comprising holes (46, 47) and the second part comprising rings ( 52), each pin being mounted in a ring (52) and at least one bore (46, 47), and in which the elastomeric elements (56, 58) are interposed between the ring and the first part. 10. Insertion for an article of jewelry and/or jewelry according to claim 9, in which the first part has an elongated shape and the holes (46, 47) are arranged in the direction of the length of the first part, and in which the first part comprises a first portion (42.1) and a second portion (42.2) between which the second part is arranged, the elastomer elements (56, 58) being arranged between the second part and the first portion (42.1), and between the second part and the second portion. 11. Article of jewelry and/or jewelry comprising at least a first piece and a second piece and at least one enameling according to one of claims 1 to 10 connecting the first piece and the second piece.