EP4101337B1 - Lock assembly for an article of jewellery such as a bracelet - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a lock assembly for an article of jewellery having two free ends to be connected to each other, such as a bracelet, necklace, etc.
- the locking device for connecting two end loops of a jewellery strand such as a bracelet or necklace.
- the locking device comprises a strand retainer with retainer loops for engaging with the jewellery strands, and a separate clip member having two half shells hinged together and snap lockable for forming a through hole.
- the present invention seeks to provide an improved lock assembly for a bracelet or necklace, which is lockable once and easy to apply using a single hand.
- a locking assembly as defined above is provided, comprising a first base part and a second base part, the first base part and/or second base part comprising a first end attachment part and a second end attachment part. Furthermore, a pivotal connection assembly is present for pivotally connecting the first base part and the second base part, comprising a pivot pin extending substantially perpendicular from a major surface of one of the first and second base part, and a pivot aperture in the other one of the first and second base part, a diameter of the pivot pin and a diameter of the pivot aperture being substantially equal.
- a fixation assembly for locking the first base part and second base part in a fixed mutual position, comprising a locking extension on a major surface of one of the first and second base part, and a locking aperture in a major surface of the other one of the first and second base part, a diameter of the locking extension being equal to or larger than a diameter of the locking aperture.
- Such a locking assembly having both a pivotal connection assembly, and a fixation assembly allows to operate the lock assembly with a single hand, to connect and fix the two free ends of the article of jewellery.
- Articles of jewellery such as bracelets, necklaces and the like, are often in the form of a chain, band or chord, with two open ends which are connected together using a locking assembly.
- the present invention embodiments are directed at a locking assembly for an article of jewellery, which can be handled and operated using only a single hand, which is especially advantageous for connecting together ends of a bracelet.
- the present invention embodiments are arranged to be able to be locked only once, after which the bracelet or necklace can only be unlocked by forced opening, destroying the locking assembly.
- Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of two base parts 2, 3 of a locking assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- the locking assembly 1 may be used for an article of jewellery having two free ends to be connected to each other, such as a bracelet, necklace, etc. and comprises a first base part 2 shown in Fig. 1 having a thickness t1 and a second base part 3 shown in Fig. 1 having a thickness t2.
- the first base part 2 and/or second base part 3 comprise a first end attachment part 4 and a second end attachment part 5 for attaching the two free ends of the article of jewellery.
- the second base part 3 comprises both the first and second end attachment parts 4, 5.
- the locking assembly 1 further comprises a pivotal connection assembly 6 for pivotally connecting the first base part 2 and the second base part 3.
- the pivotal connection assembly 6 comprises a pivot pin 7 extending substantially perpendicular from a major surface of one of the first and second base part 2; 3, and a pivot aperture 8 in the other one of the first and second base part 3; 2.
- the pivot pin 7 is provided as part of the first base part 2, having a height h1, and the pivot aperture 8 is provided as part of the second base part 3.
- a diameter of the pivot pin 7 and a diameter of the pivot aperture 8 are substantially equal, allowing mutual rotation of the first base part 2 with respect to the second base part 3.
- the diameters of pivot pin 7 and pivot aperture are e.g. in the order of magnitude of 0.5mm.
- the locking assembly 1 comprises a fixation assembly 9 for locking the first base part 2 and second base part 3 in a fixed mutual position.
- the fixation locking assembly 9 comprises a locking extension 10 on a major surface of one of the first and second base part 2; 3, and a locking aperture 11 in a major surface of the other one of the first and second base part 3; 2.
- the locking extension 10 is provided as a rounded column on the major surface of first base part 1, having a height h2.
- a diameter of the locking extension 10 is equal to or (slightly) larger than a diameter of the locking aperture 11, which allows to lock the first and second base part 2, 3 together by pressing.
- first base part 2 and the second base part 3 are congruent, with both having a corresponding major surface, and a congruent outer shape, in this example a rectangle with rounded corners.
- different shapes of the first base part 2 and/or second base part 3 are possible, such as a square, triangular, round, ellipsoid, multi-angular shape, etc.
- the first end attachment part 4 is arranged for fixed connection of one of the free ends of the article of jewellery in a further embodiment.
- the first end attachment part 4 is a cavity provided in a side surface of the second base part 3, allowing to connect the free end e.g. using (laser) welding, soldering, gluing, knotting, or other connection techniques.
- the second end attachment part 5 comprises a cavity 15 in a major surface of one of the first and second base part 2; 3 with an external access aperture 16 in a further embodiment.
- the cavity 15 is accessible for the other one of the free ends of the article of jewellery when the first base part 2 and second base part 3 are pivoted into an initial non-locked position.
- the cavity 15 is circular shaped, and the external access aperture 16 is provided in a side wall of the second base part 3, opposite to the first end attachment part 4.
- the cavity 15 may be rectangular, e.g. square.
- Fig. 2A-C each show a perspective view of a locking assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention in subsequent locking steps
- Fig. 3A-C each show a further perspective view of the locking assembly embodiment of Fig. 2 in the subsequent locking steps from the other side.
- the one of the free ends of the article of jewellery comprises an end body 17 having a shape congruent with the cavity 15, e.g. having a circular shape congruent with a circular cavity 15 or having a rectangular shape congruent with a rectangular cavity 15.
- the locking assembly 1 to be provided as a part of an article of jewellery having two free ends to be connected to each other, with one of the free ends attached to the first end attachment part 4 and the second end connected to the end body 17.
- the first body part 2 and second body part 3 (with one of the ends of the article of jewellery attached) are pivotally connected by having the pivot pin 7 enter the pivot cavity 8.
- the cavity 15 is open for receiving the end body 17, and once the end body 17 is positioned in the cavity 15, the first base part 2 and second base part 3 are pivoted until the locking extension 10 is aligned with the locking aperture 11.
- the mutual orientation and positioning of the end body 17 and cavity 15 may be simplified by having a circular cavity 15 and a congruent circular end body 17, wherein the circular shape allows for some rotational freedom between the end body 17 and the cavity 15 parallel to the major surface of the second base part 3 for example.
- having a rectangular cavity 15 and a congruent rectangular end body 17 may provide less rotational freedom but may improve strength, (rotational) stability and fixation of the rectangular end body 17 when positioned inside the rectangular cavity 15.
- the first base part 2 and second base part 3 are then pressed together, and because of the slightly differing diameter of the locking extension 10 and locking aperture 11, the locking assembly 1 is fixed and locked. Note that the various steps can be performed using a single hand, which especially for bracelets is very advantageous.
- the locking extension 10 has a height h2 which is less than a thickness t2; t1 of the other one of the first and second base part 3; 2.
- the height h2 of the locking assembly is less than a thickness t2 of the second base part 3, allowing the locking extension 10 to be operable within the thickness of the second base part 3, i.e. invisible from the outside once locked.
- the fixation assembly 9 further comprises a locking extension guide 12.
- the locking extension guide 12 allows mutual pivoting of the first and second base part 2, 3 around the pivotal connection assembly 6, as shown in the sequential steps of Fig. 2A-C .
- the locking extension guide 12 has a curvature r corresponding to a radius from a pivot point of the pivotal connection assembly 6.
- the locking extension guide 12 has a depth from the major surface of less than a height h2 of the locking extension 10. This ensures the first base part 2 and second base part 3 are pivoting at a pre-set distance from each other in the sequence of steps in Fig. 2 and 3 , allowing a smooth and well defined manner.
- the locking extension guide 12 has a cross sectional shape congruent with a shape of an (upper) end of the locking extension 10. In the exemplary embodiments shown herein, the locking extension 10 has a half dome shaped (upper) end.
- the material of the locking assembly 1 may be any metal or plastic material suitable for the intended use as part of an article of jewellery. All components and parts of the locking assembly 1 are such that these are easy to manufacture, depending on the choice of material.
- the pivot aperture 8 extends entirely through the other one of the first and second base part 3; 2.
- the maximum possible length of the pivoting aperture 8 in order to have a well-defined and properly functioning pivot assembly 6.
- the pivot pin 7 and locking extension 10 are provided in the first base part 2, and the pivot aperture 8 and locking aperture 11 are provided in the second base part 3.
- This arrangement of the locking assembly 1 components allows to make the first base part 2 thinner than the second base part 3, resulting in a smaller total thickness of the locking assembly 1 once locked.
- the pivot pin 7 and locking extension 10 are an integral part of the first base part 2. This may be accomplished by selecting a proper manufacturing technique (e.g. milling, welding or 3D printing), and provides a maximum strength of the combination of components.
- a proper manufacturing technique e.g. milling, welding or 3D printing
- pivot pin 7 and locking aperture 11 are provided in the first base part 2, and the pivot aperture 8 and locking extension 10 are provided in the second base part 3.
- This alternative positioning of pivot pin 7 and locking extension 10 can also provide additional benefits such as ease of manufacturing, etc.
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- The present invention relates to a lock assembly for an article of jewellery having two free ends to be connected to each other, such as a bracelet, necklace, etc.
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WO2012/155914 discloses a locking device for connecting two end loops of a jewellery strand such as a bracelet or necklace. The locking device comprises a strand retainer with retainer loops for engaging with the jewellery strands, and a separate clip member having two half shells hinged together and snap lockable for forming a through hole. - Document
US 2009/199367 A1 discloses a lock assembly for an article of jewellery having two free ends to be connected to each other according to the preamble of claim 1. - The present invention seeks to provide an improved lock assembly for a bracelet or necklace, which is lockable once and easy to apply using a single hand.
- According to the present invention, a locking assembly as defined above is provided, comprising a first base part and a second base part, the first base part and/or second base part comprising a first end attachment part and a second end attachment part. Furthermore, a pivotal connection assembly is present for pivotally connecting the first base part and the second base part, comprising a pivot pin extending substantially perpendicular from a major surface of one of the first and second base part, and a pivot aperture in the other one of the first and second base part, a diameter of the pivot pin and a diameter of the pivot aperture being substantially equal. Also, a fixation assembly is provided for locking the first base part and second base part in a fixed mutual position, comprising a locking extension on a major surface of one of the first and second base part, and a locking aperture in a major surface of the other one of the first and second base part, a diameter of the locking extension being equal to or larger than a diameter of the locking aperture.
- Such a locking assembly, having both a pivotal connection assembly, and a fixation assembly allows to operate the lock assembly with a single hand, to connect and fix the two free ends of the article of jewellery.
- The present invention will be discussed in more detail below, with reference to the attached drawings, in which
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Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of two base parts of a locking assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
Fig. 2A-C show a perspective view of a locking assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention in subsequent locking steps; and -
Fig. 3A-C show a further perspective view of the locking assembly embodiment ofFig. 2 in subsequent locking steps. - Articles of jewellery such as bracelets, necklaces and the like, are often in the form of a chain, band or chord, with two open ends which are connected together using a locking assembly. The present invention embodiments are directed at a locking assembly for an article of jewellery, which can be handled and operated using only a single hand, which is especially advantageous for connecting together ends of a bracelet. Furthermore, the present invention embodiments are arranged to be able to be locked only once, after which the bracelet or necklace can only be unlocked by forced opening, destroying the locking assembly.
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Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of twobase parts first base part 2 shown inFig. 1 having a thickness t1 and asecond base part 3 shown inFig. 1 having a thickness t2. Exemplary values are e.g. t1=0.55mm and t2=1.25mm. In general, thefirst base part 2 and/orsecond base part 3 comprise a firstend attachment part 4 and a secondend attachment part 5 for attaching the two free ends of the article of jewellery. In the embodiment shown inFig. 1 , thesecond base part 3 comprises both the first and secondend attachment parts - From the view of
Fig. 1 , it is clear that the locking assembly 1 further comprises apivotal connection assembly 6 for pivotally connecting thefirst base part 2 and thesecond base part 3. As shown in the embodiment ofFig. 1 , thepivotal connection assembly 6 comprises apivot pin 7 extending substantially perpendicular from a major surface of one of the first andsecond base part 2; 3, and apivot aperture 8 in the other one of the first andsecond base part 3; 2. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFig. 1 , thepivot pin 7 is provided as part of thefirst base part 2, having a height h1, and thepivot aperture 8 is provided as part of thesecond base part 3. A diameter of thepivot pin 7 and a diameter of thepivot aperture 8 are substantially equal, allowing mutual rotation of thefirst base part 2 with respect to thesecond base part 3. The diameters ofpivot pin 7 and pivot aperture are e.g. in the order of magnitude of 0.5mm. - Furthermore, the locking assembly 1 comprises a
fixation assembly 9 for locking thefirst base part 2 andsecond base part 3 in a fixed mutual position. Thefixation locking assembly 9 comprises alocking extension 10 on a major surface of one of the first andsecond base part 2; 3, and alocking aperture 11 in a major surface of the other one of the first andsecond base part 3; 2. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFig. 1 , thelocking extension 10 is provided as a rounded column on the major surface of first base part 1, having a height h2. A diameter of thelocking extension 10 is equal to or (slightly) larger than a diameter of thelocking aperture 11, which allows to lock the first andsecond base part - It is noted that in the exemplary embodiment shown in
Fig. 1 , thefirst base part 2 and thesecond base part 3 are congruent, with both having a corresponding major surface, and a congruent outer shape, in this example a rectangle with rounded corners. In further embodiments, different shapes of thefirst base part 2 and/orsecond base part 3 are possible, such as a square, triangular, round, ellipsoid, multi-angular shape, etc. - The first
end attachment part 4 is arranged for fixed connection of one of the free ends of the article of jewellery in a further embodiment. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFig. 1 , the firstend attachment part 4 is a cavity provided in a side surface of thesecond base part 3, allowing to connect the free end e.g. using (laser) welding, soldering, gluing, knotting, or other connection techniques. - The second
end attachment part 5 comprises acavity 15 in a major surface of one of the first andsecond base part 2; 3 with anexternal access aperture 16 in a further embodiment. Thecavity 15 is accessible for the other one of the free ends of the article of jewellery when thefirst base part 2 andsecond base part 3 are pivoted into an initial non-locked position. In the embodiment shown inFig. 1 , thecavity 15 is circular shaped, and theexternal access aperture 16 is provided in a side wall of thesecond base part 3, opposite to the firstend attachment part 4. In an embodiment, not shown in the figures, thecavity 15 may be rectangular, e.g. square. -
Fig. 2A-C each show a perspective view of a locking assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention in subsequent locking steps, andFig. 3A-C each show a further perspective view of the locking assembly embodiment ofFig. 2 in the subsequent locking steps from the other side. - In the perspective views of
Fig. 2A-C and3A-C , a further embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the one of the free ends of the article of jewellery comprises anend body 17 having a shape congruent with thecavity 15, e.g. having a circular shape congruent with acircular cavity 15 or having a rectangular shape congruent with arectangular cavity 15. This allows the locking assembly 1 to be provided as a part of an article of jewellery having two free ends to be connected to each other, with one of the free ends attached to the firstend attachment part 4 and the second end connected to theend body 17. The sequence of views inFig. 2 and3 then show how the locking assembly can be operated for a one-time locking operation: First, thefirst body part 2 and second body part 3 (with one of the ends of the article of jewellery attached) are pivotally connected by having thepivot pin 7 enter thepivot cavity 8. By proper mutual positioning, thecavity 15 is open for receiving theend body 17, and once theend body 17 is positioned in thecavity 15, thefirst base part 2 andsecond base part 3 are pivoted until thelocking extension 10 is aligned with thelocking aperture 11. Note that the mutual orientation and positioning of theend body 17 andcavity 15 may be simplified by having acircular cavity 15 and a congruentcircular end body 17, wherein the circular shape allows for some rotational freedom between theend body 17 and thecavity 15 parallel to the major surface of thesecond base part 3 for example. Alternatively, having arectangular cavity 15 and a congruentrectangular end body 17 may provide less rotational freedom but may improve strength, (rotational) stability and fixation of therectangular end body 17 when positioned inside therectangular cavity 15. - The
first base part 2 andsecond base part 3 are then pressed together, and because of the slightly differing diameter of thelocking extension 10 andlocking aperture 11, the locking assembly 1 is fixed and locked. Note that the various steps can be performed using a single hand, which especially for bracelets is very advantageous. - In a further embodiment, the
locking extension 10 has a height h2 which is less than a thickness t2; t1 of the other one of the first andsecond base part 3; 2. In the embodiment shown inFig. 1 , the height h2 of the locking assembly is less than a thickness t2 of thesecond base part 3, allowing thelocking extension 10 to be operable within the thickness of thesecond base part 3, i.e. invisible from the outside once locked. - In the lock assembly 1 of a further embodiment, the
fixation assembly 9 further comprises alocking extension guide 12. Thelocking extension guide 12 allows mutual pivoting of the first andsecond base part pivotal connection assembly 6, as shown in the sequential steps ofFig. 2A-C . - In order to have a proper pivoting of the
first base part 2 and thesecond base part 3, in a further embodiment, thelocking extension guide 12 has a curvature r corresponding to a radius from a pivot point of thepivotal connection assembly 6. - In an even further embodiment, the
locking extension guide 12 has a depth from the major surface of less than a height h2 of thelocking extension 10. This ensures thefirst base part 2 andsecond base part 3 are pivoting at a pre-set distance from each other in the sequence of steps inFig. 2 and3 , allowing a smooth and well defined manner. To further enhance this effect, in an even further embodiment, the lockingextension guide 12 has a cross sectional shape congruent with a shape of an (upper) end of the lockingextension 10. In the exemplary embodiments shown herein, the lockingextension 10 has a half dome shaped (upper) end. - It is noted that the material of the locking assembly 1 may be any metal or plastic material suitable for the intended use as part of an article of jewellery. All components and parts of the locking assembly 1 are such that these are easy to manufacture, depending on the choice of material.
- In a further exemplary embodiment, the
pivot aperture 8 extends entirely through the other one of the first andsecond base part 3; 2. Although not really necessary for providing a proper pivoting action, in this exemplary embodiment, use is made of the maximum possible length of the pivotingaperture 8 in order to have a well-defined and properly functioningpivot assembly 6. - In the exemplary embodiments shown in the
Figs. 1, 2 and3 , thepivot pin 7 and lockingextension 10 are provided in thefirst base part 2, and thepivot aperture 8 and lockingaperture 11 are provided in thesecond base part 3. This arrangement of the locking assembly 1 components allows to make thefirst base part 2 thinner than thesecond base part 3, resulting in a smaller total thickness of the locking assembly 1 once locked. - Advantageously, the
pivot pin 7 and lockingextension 10 are an integral part of thefirst base part 2. This may be accomplished by selecting a proper manufacturing technique (e.g. milling, welding or 3D printing), and provides a maximum strength of the combination of components. - In an alternative embodiment, the
pivot pin 7 and lockingaperture 11 are provided in thefirst base part 2, and thepivot aperture 8 and lockingextension 10 are provided in thesecond base part 3. This alternative positioning ofpivot pin 7 and lockingextension 10 can also provide additional benefits such as ease of manufacturing, etc. - The present invention has been described above with reference to a number of exemplary embodiments as shown in the drawings. Modifications and alternative implementations of some parts or elements are possible, and are included in the scope of protection as defined in the appended claims.
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- A lock assembly (1) for an article of jewellery having two free ends to be connected to each other, comprisinga first base part (2) and a second base part (3), the first base part (2) and/or second base part (3) comprising a first end attachment part (4) and a second end attachment part (5),a pivotal connection assembly (6) for pivotally connecting the first base part (2) and the second base part (3), comprising a pivot pin (7) extending substantially perpendicular from a major surface of one of the first and second base part (2; 3), and a pivot aperture (8) in the other one of the first and second base part (3; 2), a diameter of the pivot pin (7) and a diameter of the pivot aperture (8) being substantially equal,a fixation assembly (9) for locking the first base part (2) and second base part (3) in a fixed mutual position, comprising a locking extension (10) on a major surface of one of the first and second base part (2; 3), and a locking aperture (11) in a major surface of the other one of the first and second base part (3; 2), a diameter of the locking extension (10) being equal to or larger than a diameter of the locking aperture (11),characterized in thatthe second end attachment part (5) comprises a cavity (15) in a major surface of one of the first and second base part (2; 3) with an external access aperture (16), the cavity (15) being accessible for one of the free ends of the article of jewellery when the first base part (2) and second base part (3) are pivoted into an initial non-locked position.
- The lock assembly according to claim 1, wherein the locking extension (10) has a height (h2) which is less than a thickness (t2; t1) of the other one of the first and second base part (3; 2).
- The lock assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fixation assembly (9) further comprises a locking extension guide (12).
- The lock assembly according to claim 3, wherein the locking extension guide (12) has a curvature (r) corresponding to a radius from a pivot point of the pivotal connection assembly (6).
- The lock assembly according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the locking extension guide (12) has a depth from the major surface of less than a height (h2) of the locking extension (10).
- The lock assembly according to any one of claims 3-5, wherein the locking extension guide (12) has a cross sectional shape congruent with a shape of an end of the locking extension (10).
- The lock assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the locking extension (10) has a half dome shaped end.
- The lock assembly according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the pivot aperture (8) extends entirely through the other one of the first and second base part (3; 2).
- The lock assembly according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the pivot pin (7) and locking extension (10) are provided in the first base part (2), and the pivot aperture (8) and locking aperture (11) are provided in the second base part (3).
- The lock assembly according to claim 9, wherein the pivot pin (7) and locking extension (10) are an integral part of the first base part (2).
- The lock assembly according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the pivot pin (7) and locking aperture (11) are provided in the first base part (2), and the pivot aperture (8) and locking extension (10) are provided in the second base part (3).
- The lock assembly according to any one of claims 1-11, wherein the first end attachment part (4) is arranged for fixed connection of one of the free ends of the article of jewellery.
- The lock assembly according to any one of claims 1-12, wherein the one of the free ends of the article of jewellery comprises an end body (17) having a shape congruent with the cavity (15).
- The lock assembly according to claim 13, wherein the cavity (15) has a circular shape and wherein the end body (17) has a circular shape congruent with the circular cavity (15).
- The lock assembly according to claim 13, wherein the cavity (15) has a rectangular shape and wherein the end body (17) has a rectangular shape congruent with the rectangular cavity (15).
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