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RU-2861664-C2 - REFILLABLE ARTICLE AND ELEMENT FOR REFILLING SAME

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Abstract

FIELD: jewellery industry. SUBSTANCE: article comprises a body having a cavity for accumulating jewellery elements. On top of the body there is a means for allowing elements to penetrate into the body cavity. At the top of the penetration means there is a transverse partition in which a through hole is made, the cross-section of which is similar to and minimally larger than the cross-section of the jewellery element in the zone of maximum transverse dimension. Under the partition there is at least one funnel in the form of a solid hollow cone comprising a side wall and an orifice forming an outlet opening made with an offset relative to the through hole and with the possibility of longitudinal passage of the jewellery element from the through hole to the outlet opening with a minimum clearance. The cross-section of the through hole is similar to and minimally larger than the maximum transverse dimension of the jewellery element. The distance from the lower edge of the partition to the inner surface of the funnel side wall at the point of projection of the longitudinal axis of the through hole onto this surface slightly exceeds the maximum longitudinal dimension of the jewellery element. The angle formed by the funnel side wall and the longitudinal axis of the through hole is made with the possibility of free passage of the jewellery element to the outlet opening. EFFECT: guaranteed sequential penetration of elements into the cavity of the refillable article while simultaneously preventing the possibility of extracting elements from this cavity, which will allow the function of gradual accumulation and storage. 21 cl, 4 dwg

Inventors

  • Shmelev Oleg Anatolevich

Dates

Publication Date
20260507
Application Date
20240922

Claims (20)

  1. 1. A refillable article comprising a housing having a cavity for storing elements and a through hole for refilling the housing with these elements, characterized in that the elements are jewelry elements placed in the cavity of the housing and forming, together with the refillable article, a means for penetrating the jewelry elements into the cavity of the housing is located on top of the housing, a transverse partition is located at the top of the means for penetration, in which the said through hole is made, the cross-section of which is similar to and minimally larger than the cross-section of the jewelry element in the area of the maximum transverse dimension, under the partition there is at least one funnel made in the form of a solid hollow cone containing a side wall and a mouth forming an outlet opening of the funnel, made with an offset relative to the through opening of the partition and with the possibility of longitudinal passage of the jewelry element from the through opening of the partition to the outlet opening of the funnel with a minimum gap, wherein the cross-section of the through opening of the partition is similar to and minimally larger than the maximum cross-section the dimensions of the jewelry element, and the distance from the lower edge of the partition to the inner surface of the side wall of the funnel at the point of projection of the longitudinal axis of the through hole of the partition onto this surface somewhat exceeds the maximum longitudinal dimensions of the jewelry element, and the angle formed by the side wall of the funnel and the longitudinal axis of the through hole of the partition is made with the possibility of free passage of the jewelry element to the outlet.
  2. 2. A refillable product according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the refillable product is a refillable jewelry product.
  3. 3. A refillable product according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the body of the refillable jewelry product is made of materials selected from silver, gold, platinum, precious metal alloys, Bohemian glass, crystal, taken both individually and in combination.
  4. 4. A refillable product according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the jewelry elements have the same dimensions.
  5. 5. A refillable product according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the angle formed by the inner surface of the side wall of the funnel and the axis of the through hole of the partition is from 25 to 35 degrees.
  6. 6. A refillable product according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the side wall of the funnel in the area of the mouth has a beveled edge, while the diameter of the mouth of the funnel is less than half the maximum longitudinal dimension of the jewelry element.
  7. 7. A refillable product according to paragraph 1, characterized in that two funnels are located one below the other under the partition, wherein the lower funnel is structurally made similar to the upper funnel, and the longitudinal axis of the outlet opening of the mouth of the lower funnel is offset relative to the longitudinal axis of the outlet opening of the mouth of the upper funnel.
  8. 8. A refillable product according to paragraph 1, characterized in that several funnels are located one below the other under the partition, wherein the lower funnels are structurally made similar to the first upper funnel, and the longitudinal axis of the outlet opening of the mouth of each subsequent funnel is offset relative to the longitudinal axis of the outlet opening of the mouth of the previous funnel.
  9. 9. A refillable product according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the means for inserting jewelry elements is rigidly connected or made integral with the body of the refillable product.
  10. 10. A refillable product according to paragraph 1, characterized in that each of the jewelry elements is made of a material selected from the group: silver, gold, platinum, alloys of precious metals.
  11. 11. A refillable product according to paragraph 7 or 8, characterized in that the distance from the outlet opening of the mouth of each previous funnel to the inner surface of the side wall of the subsequent funnel at the projection point of the longitudinal axis of the outlet opening of the mouth of each previous funnel onto the inner surface of the side wall of the subsequent funnel slightly exceeds the maximum longitudinal dimension of the jewelry element, while the angle formed by the side wall of each subsequent funnel and the axis of the outlet opening of the mouth of the previous funnel is made with the possibility of free passage of the jewelry element to the outlet opening of the mouth of the said subsequent funnel.
  12. 12. A refillable product according to paragraph 7 or 8, characterized in that the longitudinal axis of the outlet opening of the mouth of each subsequent funnel is offset relative to the longitudinal axis of the outlet opening of the mouth of the previous funnel by at least the value of the maximum transverse dimension of the jewelry element, and the longitudinal axis of the outlet opening of the mouth of the upper funnel is similarly offset relative to the longitudinal axis of the through opening of the partition.
  13. 13. A refillable product according to paragraph 10, characterized in that each jewelry element is made elongated, and the longitudinal maximum dimension of the element is at least twice the diameter of the mouth of the funnel.
  14. 14. A refillable product according to paragraph 13, characterized in that each jewelry element has the shape of a cylinder, parallelepiped, screw, rod, or spring.
  15. 15. A refillable product according to paragraph 13, characterized in that on the side surface of each jewelry element, which has a large length, a protrusion in the form of an inscription or drawing is made.
  16. 16. A jewelry element for a refillable product comprising a housing having a cavity for storing elements, a means for penetrating jewelry elements into the cavity of the housing from above the housing, a transverse partition at the top of the means for penetration in which a through hole is made, at least one funnel located under the partition, made in the form of a solid hollow cone containing a side wall and a mouth forming an outlet opening of the funnel, made with an offset relative to the through opening of the partition and with the possibility of longitudinal passage of the jewelry element from the through opening of the partition to the outlet opening of the funnel with a minimum gap, the angle formed by the side wall of the funnel and the longitudinal axis of the through opening of the partition is made with the possibility of free passage of the jewelry element to the outlet opening, wherein the jewelry element is made of precious metal with the possibility of placement in the cavity of the housing to form, together with the refillable product, a means of accumulation and storage, has a maximum transverse dimension that is similar to and minimally smaller than the cross-section through hole of the partition, and the maximum longitudinal dimension, which is somewhat less than the distance from the lower edge of the partition to the inner surface of the side wall of the funnel at the point of projection of the longitudinal axis of the through hole of the partition onto this surface, wherein the cross-section of the through hole of the partition is similar to and minimally greater than the cross-section of the jewelry element in the zone of the maximum transverse dimension, the distance from the lower edge of the partition to the inner surface of the side wall of the funnel at the point of projection of the longitudinal axis of the through hole of the partition onto this surface somewhat exceeds the maximum longitudinal dimension of the jewelry element.
  17. 17. A jewelry element according to paragraph 16, characterized in that it is made from a material selected from the group: silver, gold, platinum, alloys of precious metals.
  18. 18. A jewelry element according to paragraph 16, characterized in that it is made elongated, wherein the longitudinal maximum dimension of the element is at least twice the diameter of the mouth of the funnel.
  19. 19. A jewelry element according to paragraph 16, characterized in that it has the shape of a cylinder, parallelepiped, screw, rod, or spring.
  20. 20. A jewelry element according to paragraph 16, characterized in that the jewelry elements have the same dimensions.

Description

The present invention relates to the jewelry industry, in particular to a jewelry product, and more specifically to a refillable product and an element for refilling it. The present invention can be used as an artistic product having a certain value. The present invention can be most effectively used as a piece of jewelry, the value of which can be increased by adding jewelry elements to it. People naturally desire to accumulate material wealth. However, during periods of global economic and financial instability, investing in monetary instruments is risky. Investments in precious metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, are becoming increasingly important as a financial accumulation tool. Investments in precious metals offer a profitable alternative to traditional bank deposits, the returns on which are often lower than the actual inflation rate. Jewelry, precious metals, and stones are traditionally considered profitable investments, and during periods of market turbulence, the market always responds with increased demand and prices for metals, especially gold. Gold as a store of value has always had and will continue to have its aesthetic value and monetary value. Russia is among the top ten countries with the highest demand for gold jewelry. Experts observe that demand for gold often increases during periods of economic instability. According to various estimates, the average price of gold jewelry has increased by almost half over the past five years, and it is expected to continue to rise in the long term. Investing in jewelry has its obvious and significant advantages: accessibility and simplicity for everyone; easy transportation and storage; no need for additional decoration; it always holds its value, as the price of precious metals is constantly rising; and it represents an investment in the future, as it can be left to future generations. One of the main components of a piece's value is the cost of the materials used to create it. For example, gold, silver, and platinum—each of these precious metals has its own value, determined by the market. The heavier the piece, the more materials are required for its manufacture, and, consequently, the higher the price, as precious metals are purchased by weight, and one gram of gold, for example, can be quite valuable. However, the return on investment in jewelry is usually only the cost of the raw materials. Any purchase is based on the weight of the metal. Design, labor, marketing, and other added value are generally not taken into account. Pawnshops typically evaluate the value of the materials used, such as gold, rather than the artistic merits of the piece. If you're considering reselling gold jewelry, it's best to buy simple pieces to avoid overpaying for design, labor, marketing, and other added value. For investment purposes, jewelry items that have minimal artistic value as components and maximum value for the materials from which they are made are more suitable. There are various standard jewelry items that possess minimal artistic value while the materials used to make them contribute the maximum to the overall cost. These items include standard jewelry items such as simple wedding rings, bracelets, stud earrings, and simple pendants. However, it is difficult to store well-known standard jewelry items as investment objects, that is, for the purpose of accumulation, since such items are usually stored in specialized boxes from which the item can be easily removed, which eliminates the possibility of ensuring the safety and accumulation of jewelry for investment purposes. It's often impossible to afford a one-time purchase of a relatively large piece of jewelry made of precious metals, such as gold, due to its significant cost. However, it is possible to purchase a relatively small piece of jewelry at a more affordable price, or just one element of an expensive piece. However, small, standard jewelry pieces with minimal artistic value, while the materials used to make them, contribute significantly to the overall cost, are currently unavailable, and it's impossible to purchase individual elements of an expensive piece. When purchasing precious metals, the question of their preservation and accumulation arises. It's well known that not everyone can resist the temptation to spend part of their previously accumulated wealth, thereby defeating the primary purpose of investing—accumulating material assets and ensuring their long-term preservation. For investing purposes, it's important to ensure the long-term preservation of existing assets, their growth, and accumulation. Currently, various means for preserving and accumulating material assets are known. An egg-shaped case (RU 38272 U1) is known for storing valuables. It comprises a metal body with a cavity, shaped like a vertically oriented oval egg, composed of two opening halves, each of which is an independent container with a cavity for placing and storing valuables. The case rests o