EP2476335A1 - Modular jewellery - Google Patents

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EP2476335A1
EP2476335A1 EP12150416A EP12150416A EP2476335A1 EP 2476335 A1 EP2476335 A1 EP 2476335A1 EP 12150416 A EP12150416 A EP 12150416A EP 12150416 A EP12150416 A EP 12150416A EP 2476335 A1 EP2476335 A1 EP 2476335A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
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  • the present invention relates to a modular jewel, in particular a ring, comprising a substantially annular central body and first and second substantially annular lateral bodies and having respective diameters greater than the diameter of the central body. At least one of the lateral bodies is capable of being assembled to the central body removably to allow the introduction and removal of at least one decorative element of substantially annular shape and intended to cover the central body.
  • This application describes a ring with three parts.
  • Two main parts each have a support portion of generally cylindrical shape and a locking lateral portion defined by an annular extra thickness at one end of the support portion.
  • the two support portions have respective diameters slightly different from one another, so that they can be nested one inside the other, being secured by clipping, to define an annular groove between the portions. locking side.
  • This annular groove can accommodate a decorative element of generally annular shape, before casing of the main parts. The decorative element can easily be replaced by the wearer of the ring to change the appearance of the latter.
  • the mechanical connection mode used in this ring is difficult to implement because it involves elastic deformations that must be adjusted to allow easy separation of the two main parts while ensuring a good fit of the casing .
  • a good resistance in time to the elastic properties is difficult to ensure and can lead to untimely separation of the main parts.
  • a main object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of modular jewelry known from the prior art, by proposing such a jewel providing both good stability when its elements are assembled to each other, easy manipulation to change its appearance and, having a good behavior in time.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to a modular jewel of the type mentioned above, characterized in that it comprises first locking means for ensuring the retention of the removable lateral body on the central body in a first degree of freedom and define between them an assembled relative position, as well as second locking means for ensuring the retention of the removable lateral body on the central body in the assembled position, according to a second degree of freedom.
  • the modular jewel according to the invention has an increased security at its assembly due to the implementation of complementary locking means, each of which has a very simple actuation mode.
  • the first locking means comprise at least one groove, formed in a first element of the central body and the removable lateral body, and a protruding member formed on the other of the elements and arranged to cooperate with the throat so as to ensure axial retention between the central body and the lateral body.
  • the groove is formed in the central body which, in principle, may be larger than the removable lateral body.
  • the groove may present, from an edge of the central body, a first portion, open on an edge of the central body and, arranged in communication with a second portion in a direction transverse to the axial direction of the body central, preferably perpendicular.
  • the protruding member may have, for example, the shape of a ring portion.
  • the projecting member has a portion defining a tooth intended to cooperate with a notch formed in a wall of the groove, preferably in its bottom, when the two bodies are in their assembled position.
  • the second locking means comprise a ball or cylinder pawl arranged to cooperate with a suitable recess, one being located on one of the elements of the central body and the removable lateral body, and the other being located on the other of these elements.
  • the second locking means are magnetic.
  • the second lateral body is also removably assembled to the central body, further increasing the modular nature of the jewel according to the invention.
  • a preferred embodiment of the present invention consists in producing a ring meeting the characteristics set out above.
  • FIG. 1 represents a simplified perspective view of an assembled ring, according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • the figure 2 represents an exploded and simplified perspective view illustrating various elements likely to enter into the composition of a ring of the type of that of the figure 1 , and
  • FIG. 3 represents a simplified front view of a constituent element of a modular jewel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the figure 1 represents a simplified perspective view of an assembled ring 1, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the ring 1 comprises a central body 2, ring-shaped, on either side of which are mounted side bodies 3, 4, removably.
  • the lateral bodies are also annular in shape and have a diameter greater than that of the central body so as to define an annular groove whose bottom is defined by the periphery of the central body and the side walls by the lateral bodies.
  • Two similar decorative elements 6 are engaged on the central body 2, between the lateral bodies 3, 4. These decorative elements are annular and have the same diameter as the lateral bodies, by way of nonlimiting illustration.
  • the two lateral bodies 3, 4 are assembled to the central body 2 so as to be easily separated therefrom, to allow the nature of the decorative elements to be modified, the latter contributing greatly to the appearance of the ring 1.
  • FIG 2 represents an exploded and simplified perspective view illustrating various elements likely to enter into the composition of a ring of the type of that of the figure 1 .
  • the constituents illustrated comprise the central body 2, the lateral bodies 3, 4, the decorative elements 6, as well as additional decorative elements 8 and 9 which can be placed on the central body 2 as an alternative to the decorative elements 6.
  • All the decorative elements have an inner diameter both greater than the outer diameter of the central body 2, to cover it, and less than the outer diameter of the lateral bodies, so that they can ensure the maintenance of the decorative elements between them.
  • the various decorative elements may have different colors or may be made of different materials, including different metals, or even be a first material covered with a second covering material, such as a metal covered with leather for example.
  • the width of the decorative elements does not necessarily have a predefined value.
  • the additional decorative elements 8 and 9 each have a width twice that of the decorative elements 6.
  • First mechanical locking means are provided to ensure the retention of each of the removable lateral bodies on the central body, according to a first degree of freedom.
  • These mechanical locking means comprise, on the one hand, a groove 10 formed on each side of the central body 2, intended to cooperate with a projecting member provided on each of the lateral bodies 3,4.
  • the groove 10 comprises a first portion 11 arranged in communication with a second portion 12 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the central body, that is to say with respect to its axis of symmetry.
  • the first portion 11 is open on the edge of the central body 2 while the second portion 12 is closed and has a width less than that of the first portion, to the extent that a projecting portion 14, located in the extension of the first portion , separates it from the edge of the central body.
  • the first locking means also comprise a projecting member 16 formed on each lateral body 3, 4 and arranged to cooperate with the corresponding groove 10. More specifically, each lateral body comprises a recess 17, on its edge intended to cooperate with the central body, having a thread 16 on a portion of its outer periphery. The net is dimensioned such that it can be inserted into the first portion 11 of the groove 10 in a relative movement between a lateral body and the central body which is oriented in the axial direction of the latter, until that these two elements are arranged in abutment against each other.
  • This stop may be defined for example when the central body reaches the bottom of the recess 17 or alternatively or complementary, when the thread 16 abuts against the bottom of the first groove 11.
  • the present invention provides for the implementation of second locking means, to avoid a relative involuntary rotation between the central body and each body. lateral.
  • the second locking means can be made in several alternative forms without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • the thread 16 has a portion defining a tooth 30, intended to cooperate with a notch (not shown), formed in a wall of the groove 10, when the two bodies are in their assembled position.
  • This notch can be formed in any of the walls of the groove 10, but preferably in its bottom for reasons of simplicity machining of the jewel.
  • the tooth 30 preferably extends in the general plane of the net 16, as shown in FIG. figure 3 , while it must extend in a direction transverse to this general plane if the notch is formed in a side wall of the groove.
  • a small localized elastic deformation is used to lock the bodies in their assembled position.
  • the low intensity of the force required here ensures a good behavior over time of the modular jewel according to the invention.
  • the second locking means may comprise a ball or cylinder pawl (not shown) housed in one of the removable central or lateral bodies and whose ball or cylinder cooperates with a recess fitted in the recess. other body, in the relative position assembled.
  • the pawl is housed in the central body, more bulky than the removable lateral body, while the recess is formed in the lateral body.
  • permanent magnets may be provided, on the one hand, in the central body and, on the other hand, in each of the lateral bodies in such a way that they are arranged facing the each other in the relative position assembled, by presenting to each other opposite magnetic polarities giving rise to a magnetic force of mutual attraction.
  • permanent magnets can be made in any known way adapted to the implementation of the present invention without departing from the scope thereof.
  • the person skilled in the art may in particular provide to have magnets in the various bodies in the form of inserts or to apply a heat or magnetic treatment to the different bodies to give them at least locally the magnetic properties required, provided that the choice of their material allows it.
  • the lateral and central bodies may comprise magnets arranged in such a way that they are situated opposite one another in a relative position between these two bodies close to the assembled relative position and, in mutually presenting identical magnetic polarities. Thanks to such a measure, a magnetic repulsion force must be overcome, not only, to dispose the lateral and central bodies in their assembled relative position but, especially, to release them.
  • the widths of the decorative elements are adjusted in such a way that, when the ring is assembled with one or the decorative elements placed on the central body, mechanical contact is provided between the or the decorative elements and the lateral bodies, thus limiting the risks of untimely rotations between each lateral body and the central body, by friction.

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The jewelry has two annular side bodies (3, 4) whose diameters are greater than a diameter of an annular central body (2). One of the side bodies is assembled with the central body in a removable manner for positioning and removing annular decorative elements (6, 8, 9). A magnetic locking unit i.e. tooth, retains the side bodies on the central body in an assembled position defined by another locking unit between the side and central bodies, along a degree of freedom. The latter locking unit is formed of a projecting unit i.e. fillet (16), a projecting portion (14) and a groove (10) provided with an open portion (11) and a closed portion (12).

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La présente invention concerne un bijou modulaire, en particulier une bague, comportant un corps central sensiblement annulaire ainsi que des premier et second corps latéraux sensiblement annulaires et présentant des diamètres respectifs supérieurs au diamètre du corps central. L'un au moins des corps latéraux est susceptible d'être assemblé au corps central de manière amovible pour permettre la mise en place et le retrait d'au moins un élément décoratif de forme sensiblement annulaire et destiné à recouvrir le corps central.The present invention relates to a modular jewel, in particular a ring, comprising a substantially annular central body and first and second substantially annular lateral bodies and having respective diameters greater than the diameter of the central body. At least one of the lateral bodies is capable of being assembled to the central body removably to allow the introduction and removal of at least one decorative element of substantially annular shape and intended to cover the central body.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Des bijoux de ce type ont déjà été divulgués par le passé, comme par exemple dans la demande de brevet WO 2005/102094 A1 . Cette demande décrit une bague comportant trois parties. Deux parties principales présentent chacune une portion support, de forme générale cylindrique et, une portion latérale de verrouillage définie par une surépaisseur de forme annulaire à une extrémité de la portion support. Les deux portions support présentent des diamètres respectifs légèrement différents l'un de l'autre, de telle manière qu'elles peuvent être emboîtées l'une dans l'autre, en étant rendues solidaires par clipsage, pour définir une gorge annulaire entre les portions latérales de verrouillage. Cette gorge annulaire permet de loger un élément décoratif de forme générale annulaire, avant emboîtage des parties principales. L'élément décoratif peut aisément être remplacé par le porteur de la bague pour modifier l'apparence de cette dernière.Jewelry of this type has already been disclosed in the past, as for example in the patent application WO 2005/102094 A1 . This application describes a ring with three parts. Two main parts each have a support portion of generally cylindrical shape and a locking lateral portion defined by an annular extra thickness at one end of the support portion. The two support portions have respective diameters slightly different from one another, so that they can be nested one inside the other, being secured by clipping, to define an annular groove between the portions. locking side. This annular groove can accommodate a decorative element of generally annular shape, before casing of the main parts. The decorative element can easily be replaced by the wearer of the ring to change the appearance of the latter.

Cependant, il faut noter que le mode de liaison mécanique employé dans cette bague est délicat à mettre en oeuvre car il implique des déformations élastiques qui doivent être ajustées pour permettre une désolidarisation aisée des deux parties principales tout en garantissant une bonne tenue de l'emboîtage. En outre, en fonction des matériaux utilisés, une bonne tenue dans le temps des propriétés élastiques est difficile à assurer et peut donner lieu à des désolidarisations intempestives des parties principales.However, it should be noted that the mechanical connection mode used in this ring is difficult to implement because it involves elastic deformations that must be adjusted to allow easy separation of the two main parts while ensuring a good fit of the casing . In addition, depending on the materials used, a good resistance in time to the elastic properties is difficult to ensure and can lead to untimely separation of the main parts.

Divulgation de l'inventionDisclosure of the invention

Un but principal de la présente invention est de pallier les inconvénients des bijoux modulaires connus de l'art antérieur, en proposant un tel bijou offrant à la fois une bonne stabilité lorsque ses éléments sont assemblés les uns aux autres, une manipulation aisée pour modifier son apparence et, présentant une bonne tenue dans le temps.A main object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of modular jewelry known from the prior art, by proposing such a jewel providing both good stability when its elements are assembled to each other, easy manipulation to change its appearance and, having a good behavior in time.

A cet effet, la présente invention concerne plus particulièrement un bijou modulaire du type mentionné plus haut, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend des premiers moyens de verrouillage, destinés à assurer la retenue du corps latéral amovible sur le corps central suivant un premier degré de liberté et, définir entre eux une position relative assemblée, ainsi que des seconds moyens de verrouillage, destinés à assurer la retenue du corps latéral amovible sur le corps central dans la position assemblée, suivant un second degré de liberté.For this purpose, the present invention relates more particularly to a modular jewel of the type mentioned above, characterized in that it comprises first locking means for ensuring the retention of the removable lateral body on the central body in a first degree of freedom and define between them an assembled relative position, as well as second locking means for ensuring the retention of the removable lateral body on the central body in the assembled position, according to a second degree of freedom.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, le bijou modulaire selon l'invention présente une sécurité accrue au niveau de son assemblage du fait de la mise en oeuvre de moyens de verrouillage complémentaires, dont chacun présente un mode d'actionnement très simple.Thanks to these features, the modular jewel according to the invention has an increased security at its assembly due to the implementation of complementary locking means, each of which has a very simple actuation mode.

De manière préférée, les premiers moyens de verrouillage comprennent au moins une gorge, ménagée dans un premier élément parmi le corps central et le corps latéral amovible, ainsi qu'un organe saillant ménagé sur l'autre des éléments et agencé pour coopérer avec la gorge de manière à assurer une retenue axiale entre le corps central et le corps latéral. De manière avantageuse, on peut prévoir que la gorge est ménagée dans le corps central qui, en principe, peut être plus massif que le corps latéral amovible.Preferably, the first locking means comprise at least one groove, formed in a first element of the central body and the removable lateral body, and a protruding member formed on the other of the elements and arranged to cooperate with the throat so as to ensure axial retention between the central body and the lateral body. Advantageously, it can be provided that the groove is formed in the central body which, in principle, may be larger than the removable lateral body.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, la gorge peut présenter, depuis un bord du corps central, une première portion, ouverte sur un bord du corps central et, agencée en communication avec une seconde portion suivant une direction transversale par rapport à la direction axiale du corps central, préférablement perpendiculaire. L'organe saillant peut présenter, par exemple, la forme d'une portion d'anneau.According to a preferred embodiment, the groove may present, from an edge of the central body, a first portion, open on an edge of the central body and, arranged in communication with a second portion in a direction transverse to the axial direction of the body central, preferably perpendicular. The protruding member may have, for example, the shape of a ring portion.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, un mouvement relatif composé est nécessaire pour désolidariser le corps latéral amovible du corps central et non un simple mouvement axial comme dans le cas de l'art antérieur cité plus haut, ce qui exclut quasiment tout risque de désolidarisation intempestive.Thanks to these characteristics, a relative relative movement is necessary to separate the removable lateral body from the central body and not a simple axial movement as in the case of the prior art cited above, which excludes almost any risk of inadvertent disconnection.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention, l'organe saillant présente une portion définissant une dent destinée à coopérer avec un cran ménagé dans une paroi de la gorge, préférablement dans son fond, lorsque les deux corps sont dans leur position assemblée.According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the projecting member has a portion defining a tooth intended to cooperate with a notch formed in a wall of the groove, preferably in its bottom, when the two bodies are in their assembled position.

En alternative, on peut prévoir que les seconds moyens de verrouillage comprennent un cliquet à bille ou à cylindre agencé pour coopérer avec un évidement adapté, l'un étant situé sur l'un des éléments parmi le corps central et le corps latéral amovible, et l'autre étant situé sur l'autre de ces éléments.Alternatively, it may be provided that the second locking means comprise a ball or cylinder pawl arranged to cooperate with a suitable recess, one being located on one of the elements of the central body and the removable lateral body, and the other being located on the other of these elements.

Selon une alternative supplémentaire, on peut prévoir que les seconds moyens de verrouillage sont magnétiques.According to a further alternative, it can be provided that the second locking means are magnetic.

Par ailleurs, on peut avantageusement prévoir que le second corps latéral est également assemblé au corps central de manière amovible, augmentant davantage la nature modulaire du bijou selon l'invention.Furthermore, it can be advantageously provided that the second lateral body is also removably assembled to the central body, further increasing the modular nature of the jewel according to the invention.

Un mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention consiste en la réalisation d'une bague répondant aux caractéristiques énoncées ci-dessus.A preferred embodiment of the present invention consists in producing a ring meeting the characteristics set out above.

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D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description détaillée d'un mode de réalisation préféré qui suit, faite en référence aux dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs et dans lesquels:Other features and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the detailed description of a preferred embodiment which follows, made with reference to the accompanying drawings given by way of non-limiting examples and in which:

- la figure 1 représente une vue en perspective simplifiée d'une bague assemblée, selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention;- the figure 1 represents a simplified perspective view of an assembled ring, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

- la figure 2 représente une vue en perspective éclatée et simplifiée illustrant différents éléments susceptibles d'entrer dans la composition d'une bague du type de celle de la figure 1, et- the figure 2 represents an exploded and simplified perspective view illustrating various elements likely to enter into the composition of a ring of the type of that of the figure 1 , and

- la figure 3 représente une vue de face simplifiée d'un élément constitutif d'un bijou modulaire selon un mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention.- the figure 3 represents a simplified front view of a constituent element of a modular jewel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Mode(s) de réalisation de l'inventionMode (s) of realization of the invention

La figure 1 représente une vue en perspective simplifiée d'une bague 1 assemblée, selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention.The figure 1 represents a simplified perspective view of an assembled ring 1, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

La bague 1 comporte un corps central 2, en forme d'anneau, de part et d'autre duquel sont montés des corps latéraux 3, 4, de manière amovible. Les corps latéraux sont également de forme annulaire et présentent un diamètre supérieur à celui du corps central de manière à définir une gorge annulaire dont le fond est défini par la périphérie du corps central et les parois latérales par les corps latéraux.The ring 1 comprises a central body 2, ring-shaped, on either side of which are mounted side bodies 3, 4, removably. The lateral bodies are also annular in shape and have a diameter greater than that of the central body so as to define an annular groove whose bottom is defined by the periphery of the central body and the side walls by the lateral bodies.

Deux éléments décoratifs 6 similaires sont engagés sur le corps central 2, entre les corps latéraux 3, 4. Ces éléments décoratifs sont annulaires et présentent le même diamètre que les corps latéraux, à titre illustratif non limitatif.Two similar decorative elements 6 are engaged on the central body 2, between the lateral bodies 3, 4. These decorative elements are annular and have the same diameter as the lateral bodies, by way of nonlimiting illustration.

Selon le présent mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention, les deux corps latéraux 3, 4 sont assemblés au corps central 2 de façon à pouvoir en être séparés facilement, pour permettre de modifier la nature des éléments décoratifs, ces derniers contribuant fortement à l'apparence de la bague 1.According to the present preferred embodiment of the present invention, the two lateral bodies 3, 4 are assembled to the central body 2 so as to be easily separated therefrom, to allow the nature of the decorative elements to be modified, the latter contributing greatly to the appearance of the ring 1.

Les détails de construction permettant de définir les propriétés du bijou selon la présente invention, en termes de modularité, ressortent de la figure 2, qui représente une vue en perspective éclatée et simplifiée illustrant différents éléments susceptibles d'entrer dans la composition d'une bague du type de celle de la figure 1.The construction details for defining the properties of the jewel according to the present invention, in terms of modularity, emerge from the figure 2 , which represents an exploded and simplified perspective view illustrating various elements likely to enter into the composition of a ring of the type of that of the figure 1 .

Les constituants illustrés comprennent le corps central 2, les corps latéraux 3, 4, les éléments décoratifs 6, ainsi que des éléments décoratifs supplémentaires 8 et 9 qui peuvent être mis en place sur le corps central 2 en alternative aux éléments décoratifs 6.The constituents illustrated comprise the central body 2, the lateral bodies 3, 4, the decorative elements 6, as well as additional decorative elements 8 and 9 which can be placed on the central body 2 as an alternative to the decorative elements 6.

Tous les éléments décoratifs présentent un diamètre intérieur à la fois supérieur au diamètre extérieur du corps central 2, pour pouvoir le recouvrir, et inférieur au diamètre extérieur des corps latéraux, pour que ces derniers puissent assurer le maintien des éléments décoratifs entre eux.All the decorative elements have an inner diameter both greater than the outer diameter of the central body 2, to cover it, and less than the outer diameter of the lateral bodies, so that they can ensure the maintenance of the decorative elements between them.

Les différents éléments décoratifs peuvent présenter différentes couleurs ou encore être réalisés en différents matériaux, notamment en différents métaux, voire même être en un premier matériau recouvert d'un second matériau d'habillage, comme un métal recouvert de cuir par exemple.The various decorative elements may have different colors or may be made of different materials, including different metals, or even be a first material covered with a second covering material, such as a metal covered with leather for example.

On notera notamment que la largeur des éléments décoratifs ne présente pas nécessairement une valeur prédéfinie. A titre d'exemple, il ressort de la figure 2 que les éléments décoratifs supplémentaires 8 et 9 présentent chacun une largeur double de celle des éléments décoratifs 6. Ainsi, en fonction de largeur des éléments décoratifs retenus, il sera possible d'en disposer un, deux ou plus, sur le corps central 2, sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention.It should be noted in particular that the width of the decorative elements does not necessarily have a predefined value. For example, it appears from the figure 2 that the additional decorative elements 8 and 9 each have a width twice that of the decorative elements 6. Thus, depending on the width of the retained decorative elements, it will be possible to have one, two or more on the central body 2, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Des premiers moyens de verrouillage mécaniques sont prévus pour assurer la retenue de chacun des corps latéraux amovibles sur le corps central, suivant un premier degré de liberté.First mechanical locking means are provided to ensure the retention of each of the removable lateral bodies on the central body, according to a first degree of freedom.

Ces moyens de verrouillage mécaniques comprennent, d'une part, une gorge 10 ménagée de chaque côté du corps central 2, destinée à coopérer avec un organe saillant ménagé sur chacun des corps latéraux 3,4.These mechanical locking means comprise, on the one hand, a groove 10 formed on each side of the central body 2, intended to cooperate with a projecting member provided on each of the lateral bodies 3,4.

Selon le mode de réalisation préféré tel qu'illustré sur la figure 2, la gorge 10 comprend une première portion 11 agencée en communication avec une seconde portion 12 suivant une direction perpendiculaire à la direction axiale du corps central, c'est-à-dire par rapport à son axe de symétrie.According to the preferred embodiment as illustrated on the figure 2 the groove 10 comprises a first portion 11 arranged in communication with a second portion 12 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the central body, that is to say with respect to its axis of symmetry.

La première portion 11 est ouverte sur le bord du corps central 2 tandis que la seconde portion 12 est fermée et présente une largeur moindre que celle de la première portion, dans la mesure où une portion saillante 14, située dans le prolongement de la première portion, la sépare du bord du corps central.The first portion 11 is open on the edge of the central body 2 while the second portion 12 is closed and has a width less than that of the first portion, to the extent that a projecting portion 14, located in the extension of the first portion , separates it from the edge of the central body.

D'autre part, les premiers moyens de verrouillage comprennent également un organe saillant 16 ménagé sur chaque corps latéral 3, 4 et agencé pour coopérer avec la gorge 10 correspondante. Plus précisément, chaque corps latéral comprend un évidement 17, sur son bord destiné à coopérer avec le corps central, présentant un filet 16 sur une partie de sa périphérie externe. Le filet est dimensionné de telle manière qu'il peut être inséré dans la première portion 11 de la gorge 10 dans un mouvement relatif, entre un corps latéral et le corps central qui est orienté suivant la direction axiale de ce dernier, jusqu'à ce que ces deux éléments soient disposés en butée l'un contre l'autre. Cette butée peut être définie par exemple lorsque le corps central parvient contre le fond de l'évidement 17 ou, de manière alternative ou complémentaire, lorsque le filet 16 parvient en butée contre le fond de la première gorge 11.On the other hand, the first locking means also comprise a projecting member 16 formed on each lateral body 3, 4 and arranged to cooperate with the corresponding groove 10. More specifically, each lateral body comprises a recess 17, on its edge intended to cooperate with the central body, having a thread 16 on a portion of its outer periphery. The net is dimensioned such that it can be inserted into the first portion 11 of the groove 10 in a relative movement between a lateral body and the central body which is oriented in the axial direction of the latter, until that these two elements are arranged in abutment against each other. This stop may be defined for example when the central body reaches the bottom of the recess 17 or alternatively or complementary, when the thread 16 abuts against the bottom of the first groove 11.

Dans cette position, un mouvement de rotation relatif entre les corps latéral et central, ici dans le sens de rotation horaire à titre illustratif non limitatif, permet de faire passer le filet 16 de la première portion 11 de la gorge 10 vers sa seconde portion 12, pour assurer un verrouillage mécanique relatif entre ces deux corps suivant la direction axiale, dans une position relative assemblée.In this position, a relative rotational movement between the lateral and central bodies, here in the direction of clockwise rotation by way of nonlimiting illustration, makes it possible to pass the net 16 of the first portion 11 of the groove 10 towards its second portion 12 to provide relative mechanical locking between said two bodies in the axial direction in an assembled relative position.

Pour éviter un dégagement intempestif entre les deux corps, lorsqu'ils se trouvent dans cette position relative assemblée, la présente invention prévoit la mise en oeuvre de seconds moyens de verrouillage, permettant d'éviter une rotation involontaire relative entre le corps central et chaque corps latéral. Les seconds moyens de verrouillage peuvent être réalisés sous plusieurs formes alternatives sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention.To avoid inadvertent disengagement between the two bodies, when they are in this assembled relative position, the present invention provides for the implementation of second locking means, to avoid a relative involuntary rotation between the central body and each body. lateral. The second locking means can be made in several alternative forms without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, illustré de manière schématique sur la figure 3, il est prévu que le filet 16 présente une portion définissant une dent 30, destinée à coopérer avec un cran (non représenté), ménagé dans une paroi de la gorge 10, lorsque les deux corps sont dans leur position assemblée.According to a preferred embodiment, illustrated schematically on the figure 3 , it is expected that the thread 16 has a portion defining a tooth 30, intended to cooperate with a notch (not shown), formed in a wall of the groove 10, when the two bodies are in their assembled position.

Ce cran peut être ménagé dans n'importe laquelle des parois de la gorge 10, mais préférablement dans son fond pour des raisons de simplicité d'usinage du bijou. Ainsi, la dent 30 s'étend préférablement dans le plan général du filet 16, tel que représenté sur la figure 3, alors qu'elle doit s'étendre suivant une direction transversale à ce plan général si le cran est ménagé dans une paroi latérale de la gorge.This notch can be formed in any of the walls of the groove 10, but preferably in its bottom for reasons of simplicity machining of the jewel. Thus, the tooth 30 preferably extends in the general plane of the net 16, as shown in FIG. figure 3 , while it must extend in a direction transverse to this general plane if the notch is formed in a side wall of the groove.

Une faible déformation élastique localisée est mise à profit pour assurer le verrouillage des corps dans leur position assemblée. La faible intensité de la force nécessaire ici garantit une bonne tenue dans le temps du bijou modulaire selon l'invention.A small localized elastic deformation is used to lock the bodies in their assembled position. The low intensity of the force required here ensures a good behavior over time of the modular jewel according to the invention.

Ainsi, pour pouvoir dégager le corps latéral amovible du corps central, il est nécessaire de les faire tourner l'un par rapport à l'autre en surmontant la force appliquée par la dent 30 dans le cran correspondant. Un tel mécanisme offre par conséquent un niveau de sécurité accru contre les désolidarisations intempestives par rapport aux dispositifs connus de l'art antérieur.Thus, to be able to disengage the removable lateral body from the central body, it is necessary to rotate them relative to each other by overcoming the force applied by the tooth 30 in the corresponding notch. Such a mechanism therefore provides an increased level of security against inadvertent disconnections compared to devices known in the prior art.

L'homme du métier ne rencontrera pas de difficulté particulière pour adapter la forme de l'organe saillant, de sa dent et de la gorge en fonction de ses besoins, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.Those skilled in the art will not encounter any particular difficulty in adapting the shape of the projecting member, its tooth and the groove according to its needs, without departing from the scope of the invention.

En alternative, les seconds moyens de verrouillage peuvent comprendre un cliquet à bille ou à cylindre (non représenté), logé dans l'un des corps central ou latéral amovible et, dont la bille ou le cylindre coopère avec un évidement adapté ménagé dans l'autre corps, dans la position relative assemblée. De manière préférée, le cliquet est logé dans le corps central, plus volumineux que le corps latéral amovible, tandis que l'évidement est ménagé dans le corps latéral.Alternatively, the second locking means may comprise a ball or cylinder pawl (not shown) housed in one of the removable central or lateral bodies and whose ball or cylinder cooperates with a recess fitted in the recess. other body, in the relative position assembled. Preferably, the pawl is housed in the central body, more bulky than the removable lateral body, while the recess is formed in the lateral body.

De même que dans le mode de réalisation préféré, pour pouvoir dégager le corps latéral amovible du corps central, il est nécessaire de les faire tourner l'un par rapport à l'autre en surmontant la force appliquée par la bille ou le cylindre du cliquet dans l'évidement.As in the preferred embodiment, to be able to disengage the removable lateral body from the central body, it is necessary to rotate them relative to each other by overcoming the force applied by the ball or the cylinder of the ratchet in the recess.

En alternative supplémentaire, des aimants permanents (non visibles sur les figures) peuvent être prévus, d'une part, dans le corps central et, d'autre part, dans chacun des corps latéraux de telle manière qu'ils sont disposés en regard les uns des autres dans la position relative assemblée, en se présentant mutuellement des polarités magnétiques opposées donnant lieu à une force magnétique d'attraction mutuelle.As a further alternative, permanent magnets (not visible in the figures) may be provided, on the one hand, in the central body and, on the other hand, in each of the lateral bodies in such a way that they are arranged facing the each other in the relative position assembled, by presenting to each other opposite magnetic polarities giving rise to a magnetic force of mutual attraction.

Ces aimants permanents peuvent être réalisés de toute manière connue adaptée à la mise en oeuvre de la présente invention sans sortir du cadre de cette dernière. L'homme du métier pourra notamment prévoir de disposer des aimants dans les différents corps sous la forme d'inserts ou encore d'appliquer un traitement thermique ou magnétique aux différents corps pour leur donner au moins localement les propriétés magnétiques requises, à condition que le choix de leur matériau le permette.These permanent magnets can be made in any known way adapted to the implementation of the present invention without departing from the scope thereof. The person skilled in the art may in particular provide to have magnets in the various bodies in the form of inserts or to apply a heat or magnetic treatment to the different bodies to give them at least locally the magnetic properties required, provided that the choice of their material allows it.

De manière alternative ou complémentaire, on peut prévoir que les corps latéral et central comprennent des aimants agencés de telle manière qu'ils sont situés en regard les uns des autres dans une position relative entre ces deux corps proche de la position relative assemblée et, en se présentant mutuellement des polarités magnétiques identiques. Grâce à une telle mesure, une force magnétique de répulsion doit être surmontée, non seulement, pour disposer les corps latéral et central dans leur position relative assemblée mais, surtout, pour les en dégager.Alternatively or additionally, provision may be made for the lateral and central bodies to comprise magnets arranged in such a way that they are situated opposite one another in a relative position between these two bodies close to the assembled relative position and, in mutually presenting identical magnetic polarities. Thanks to such a measure, a magnetic repulsion force must be overcome, not only, to dispose the lateral and central bodies in their assembled relative position but, especially, to release them.

On notera que, conformément au présent mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, tous les éléments qui viennent d'être décrits sont doublés en étant sensiblement diamétralement opposés, à savoir la gorge 10, l'évidement 17, l'organe saillant 16 et les dents 30, dispositifs à cliquet ou aimants. Une telle mesure permet d'améliorer la qualité de l'accouplement entre le corps central et chacun des corps latéraux.It will be noted that, in accordance with the present preferred embodiment of the invention, all the elements which have just been described are doubled by being substantially diametrically opposed, namely the groove 10, the recess 17, the projecting member 16 and teeth 30, ratchet devices or magnets. Such a measure makes it possible to improve the quality of the coupling between the central body and each of the lateral bodies.

On notera également qu'il est possible de prévoir que les largeurs des éléments décoratifs sont ajustées de telle manière que, lorsque la bague est assemblée avec un ou des éléments décoratifs mis en place sur le corps central, un contact mécanique est prévu entre le ou les éléments décoratifs et les corps latéraux, limitant ainsi les risques de rotations intempestives entre chaque corps latéral et le corps central, par frottement.It should also be noted that it is possible to provide that the widths of the decorative elements are adjusted in such a way that, when the ring is assembled with one or the decorative elements placed on the central body, mechanical contact is provided between the or the decorative elements and the lateral bodies, thus limiting the risks of untimely rotations between each lateral body and the central body, by friction.

La description qui précède s'attache à décrire un mode de réalisation particulier à titre d'illustration non limitative et, l'invention n'est pas limitée à la mise en oeuvre de certaines caractéristiques particulières qui viennent d'être décrites, comme par exemple les formes spécifiquement illustrées et décrites pour les corps latéraux et central, pour les gorges, évidements, organes saillants, dents et crans. De même, la dent 30 peut être ménagée ailleurs que sur l'organe saillant 16, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, le cran étant alors ménagé à un emplacement adapté.The foregoing description attempts to describe a particular embodiment by way of non-limiting illustration and, the invention is not limited to the implementation of certain particular characteristics which come to be described, as for example the specifically illustrated and described forms for the lateral and central bodies, for the grooves, recesses, protruding members, teeth and notches. Similarly, the tooth 30 may be provided elsewhere than on the projecting member 16, without departing from the scope of the invention, the notch being then formed at a suitable location.

L'homme du métier ne rencontrera pas de difficulté particulière pour adapter le contenu de la présente divulgation à ses propres besoins, et mettre en oeuvre un bijou modulaire ne reprenant qu'en partie les caractéristiques exposées ici, sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention. Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est pas limitée à une bague et pourra être mise en oeuvre sous toute autre forme de bijou compatible avec l'invention comme par exemple un bracelet.The person skilled in the art will not encounter any particular difficulty in adapting the content of the present disclosure to his own needs, and use a modular piece of jewelery that only partly reflects the features set forth herein, without departing from the scope of the present invention. . Of course, the present invention is not limited to a ring and may be implemented in any other form of jewel compatible with the invention such as a bracelet.

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Bijou modulaire, en particulier une bague (1), comportant un corps central (2) sensiblement annulaire ainsi que des premier et second corps latéraux (3, 4) sensiblement annulaires et présentant des diamètres respectifs supérieurs au diamètre dudit corps central, l'un au moins desdits corps latéraux étant susceptible d'être assemblé audit corps central de manière amovible pour permettre la mise en place et le retrait d'au moins un élément décoratif (6, 8, 9) de forme sensiblement annulaire et destiné à recouvrir ledit corps central,
caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des premiers moyens de verrouillage (10, 11, 12, 14, 16), destinés à assurer la retenue dudit corps latéral (3, 4) amovible sur ledit corps central (2) suivant un premier degré de liberté et, définir entre eux une position relative assemblée, ainsi que des seconds moyens de verrouillage (30), destinés à assurer la retenue dudit corps latéral amovible sur ledit corps central dans ladite position assemblée, suivant un second degré de liberté.A modular jewel, in particular a ring (1), comprising a substantially annular central body (2) and first and second substantially annular lateral bodies (3, 4) having respective diameters greater than the diameter of said central body, one at least one of said lateral bodies being capable of being assembled to said central body removably to allow the introduction and removal of at least one decorative element (6, 8, 9) of substantially annular shape and intended to cover said body central,
characterized in that it comprises first locking means (10, 11, 12, 14, 16) for retaining said removable lateral body (3, 4) on said central body (2) in a first degree of freedom and define between them an assembled relative position, and second locking means (30) for ensuring the retention of said removable lateral body on said central body in said assembled position, according to a second degree of freedom. Bijou modulaire selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits premiers moyens de verrouillage comprennent au moins une gorge (10), ménagée dans un premier élément parmi ledit corps central (2) et ledit corps latéral (3, 4) amovible, ainsi qu'un organe saillant (16) ménagé sur l'autre desdits éléments et agencé pour coopérer avec ladite gorge de manière à assurer une retenue axiale entre ledit corps central et ledit corps latéral.Modular jewel according to claim 1, characterized in that said first locking means comprise at least one groove (10), formed in a first element of said central body (2) and said removable lateral body (3, 4), as well as a protruding member (16) formed on the other of said elements and arranged to cooperate with said groove so as to provide axial retention between said central body and said lateral body. Bijou modulaire selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que ladite gorge (10) est ménagée dans ledit corps central (2).Modular jewel according to claim 2, characterized in that said groove (10) is formed in said central body (2). Bijou modulaire selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que ladite gorge (10) présente une première portion (11), ouverte sur un bord dudit corps central (2) et, agencée en communication avec une seconde portion (12) suivant une direction transversale par rapport à la direction axiale dudit corps central, préférablement perpendiculaire.Modular jewel according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that said groove (10) has a first portion (11), open on an edge of said central body (2) and, arranged in communication with a second portion (12) in a direction transverse to the axial direction of said central body, preferably perpendicular. Bijou modulaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe saillant (16) présente sensiblement la forme d'une portion d'anneau.Modular jewel according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that said projecting member (16) has substantially the shape of a ring portion. Bijou modulaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que lesdits seconds moyens de verrouillage comprennent au moins une dent (30), ménagée dans un premier élément parmi ledit corps central (2) et ledit corps latéral (3, 4) amovible, ainsi qu'un cran ménagé sur l'autre desdits éléments et agencé pour coopérer avec ladite dent de manière à assurer une retenue en rotation entre ledit corps central et ledit corps latéral.Modular jewel according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that said second locking means comprise at least at least one tooth (30), formed in a first element of said central body (2) and said removable lateral body (3, 4), and a notch formed on the other of said elements and arranged to cooperate with said tooth of in such a way as to ensure rotational retention between said central body and said lateral body. Bijou modulaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que lesdits seconds moyens de verrouillage comprennent un cliquet à bille ou à cylindre agencé pour coopérer avec un évidement adapté, l'un étant situé sur l'un des éléments parmi ledit corps central et ledit corps latéral amovible, et l'autre étant situé sur l'autre de ces éléments.Modular jewel according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said second locking means comprise a ball or cylinder pawl arranged to cooperate with a suitable recess, one being located on one of the elements said central body and said removable lateral body, and the other being located on the other of these elements. Bijou modulaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que lesdits seconds moyens de verrouillage sont magnétiques.Modular jewel according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said second locking means are magnetic. Bijou modulaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que l'autre corps latéral (3, 4) est également assemblé audit corps central (2) de manière amovible.Modular jewel according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the other lateral body (3, 4) is also removably connected to said central body (2). Bijou modulaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que ledit ou lesdits éléments décoratifs (6, 8, 9) présentent la forme d'anneaux.Modular jewel according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that said one or more decorative elements (6, 8, 9) are in the form of rings.
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