RING ASSEMBLY WITH INNER AND OUTER MOVABLE RING BODIES

Abstract

A ring assembly comprising an outer ring body and inner ring body movably mounted thereto. The outer ring body comprises outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings. The inner ring body comprises outer and inner walls and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings. The outer wall of the inner ring body is movably mounted to the inner wall of the outer ring body. The inner ring body is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body. When the inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to jewelry. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to rings such as finger rings. More specifically, but still exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a ring assembly with inner and outer movable ring bodies.

BACKGROUND

A ring is a round band worn as ornamental jewelry around the finger and sometimes a toe. Rings are traditionally usually in metal but can be of almost any material. They may be set with a gem or stone of some sort, of almost any material. A ring can includes a band, which can be completely round or include a min hoop, a pair of shoulder with a bezel therebetween for setting or mounting a stone or gem thereon. The band or the hoop is usually made of a single piece of material.

OBJECTS

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a ring assembly.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a kit for a ring assembly.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a method of making a ring assembly.

SUMMARY

In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure there is provided a ring assembly comprising: an outer ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings; and an inner ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the inner ring body being movably mounted to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein the inner ring body is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein when the inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body.

In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure there is provided a kit for a ring assembly comprising: at least one outer ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings; and at least one inner ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the inner ring body being movably mountable to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein the inner ring body is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein when the inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body.

In an embodiment, the inner ring body is in the first position the rim walls thereof do not protrude outwardly relative to the rim walls of the outer ring body. In an embodiment, when the inner ring body is in the first position the rim walls thereof are flush to the rim walls of the outer ring body

In an embodiment, the greater portion of the outer wall includes a message.

In an embodiment, the inner wall of the outer ring body comprises at least one groove, the outer wall of the inner ring body comprising a protrusion for slidably mounted within the groove thereby providing the inner ring body to move relative to the outer ring body. In an embodiment, the outer ring body comprises a first band element and a second band element mounted within the first band element and defining the inner wall of the outer ring member and defining the at least one groove.

In an embodiment, the outer wall of the inner ring body comprises at least one groove, the inner wall of the outer ring body comprising a protrusion for slidably mounted within the groove thereby providing the inner ring body to move relative to the outer ring body. In an embodiment, the outer ring body comprises a first band element and a second band element mounted within the first band element and defining the inner wall of the outer ring member and defining the at least one groove.

In an embodiment, an additional ring body is further orivuded abd comprises outer and inner walls and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the additional ring body being movably mounted to the inner wall of the inner ring body.

In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure there is provided a method of making a ring assembly comprising: providing at least one outer ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings; providing at least one inner ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings; and movably mounting the outer wall of the inner ring body to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein the inner ring body is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein when the inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body

Other objects, advantages and features of the present disclosure will become more apparent upon reading of the following non-restrictive description of illustrative embodiments thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the appended drawings:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the ring assembly in a first position, in accordance with a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the ring assembly in a second position, in accordance with a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a lateral side sectional view of the ring assembly in accordance with a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a perspective exploded view of the ring assembly in accordance with a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the outer ring body of the the ring assembly in accordance with a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a perspective exploded view of the ring assembly in accordance with a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a lateral side sectional view of the ring assembly in accordance with another non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the inner ring body of the ring assembly in accordance with another non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the a ring assembly in the second or extended position, in accordance with another non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 10 is a perspective exploded view of the ring assembly in accordance with a further non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Generally stated and in accordance with an embodiment, there is provided a ring assembly comprising an outer ring body and inner ring body movably mounted thereto. The outer ring body comprises outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings. The inner ring body comprises outer and inner walls and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings. The outer wall of the inner ring body is movably mounted to the inner wall of the outer ring body. The inner ring body is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body. When the inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body.

With reference to the drawings non-restrictive embodiments of the ring assembly will now be described so as to further exemplify the ring assembly.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show a ring assembly 10 including outer and inner body rings 12 and 14. As shown the inner ring body 14 is movably mounted within the outer ring body and movable between a first or non-extended position shown in FIG. 1 and a second or extended position shown in FIG. 2, where the inner ring 14 protrudes outwardly from the outer ring 12 for predetermined distance as will be explained herein. It should be noted that the terms “first” and “second” are used herein for indicative purposes only and as such are interchangeable.

Turning to FIG. 1, the ring assembly 10 includes an outer wall 16, an inner wall 18 and opposite face rim walls 20 circumscribing an opening 22 for receiving a finger for example as is known in the art.

Turning now to FIG. 4, there ring assembly 10 is shown in a disassembled position.

The inner ring body 14 is shown with an outer wall 24 and an opposite wall defining the inner wall of 18 of the assembly 10. The inner ring body 14 further includes opposite face rim walls 20′ circumscribing an opening 22. Each of opposite rim walls 20′ of a given face of the ring assembly 10 respectively define a portion of the rim wall 20 of that same given face.

The outer wall 24 of the inner ring body 14 further includes a guiding element 26 for being guided along the outer ring during movement thereof. In this example, the guiding element 26 is a protrusion. In this example, there are 4 such protrusions (see FIG. 3).

The outer wall 24 of the inner ring body 14, further includes a portion 28 that is exposed when the ring assembly 10 is in the second or extended position shown in FIG. 2. This portion 28 may include a message, a color a gem or any other additional element so desired by the user.

Wither reference to FIG. 4, the outer ring body 12 comprises the outer wall 16 and an inner wall 30, as well as opposite face rim walls 20″. Each of opposite rim walls 20″ of a given face of the ring assembly 10 respectively define a portion of the rim wall 20 of that same given face.

The outer ring body 12 includes guiding elements 32 for allowing the inner ring body 14 to be guided along the outer ring during movement thereof. In this example, the guiding elements 32 are grooves. As better shown in FIG. 5, each groove 32 comprises an inner section 34, (relative to the outward movement of the inner ring body 12 as shown by arrow M in FIG. 2) a diagonal median section 36 and an outer section 38.

Therefore, each protrusion 24 which have a cylindrical shape in this example, are fitted into respective grooves 32, which have an S-like configuration in this example. When moving the ring assembly 10 from the first position to the second position, the protrusions 26 slides along their respective grooves 32 from the inner section 34 to the outer section 38. Of course, there can be more than one position and movement of the inner ring body 14 can be arrested at any point along the groove 32 thus providing a variety of extended or second positions and a variety of appropriate design and message options for portion 28.

Turning now to FIG. 6, the outer ring body 12 comprises a main body part 40 and an additional body part 42 mounted to the main body part 40. The main body part 40 defines the outer wall 16 and includes an inner wall 44 and as well as opposite face rim walls 20a″. Each of opposite rim walls 20a″ of a given face of the ring assembly 10 respectively define a portion of the rim wall 20″ of that same given face. The additional body part 42 includes an outer wall 46 and defines the inner wall 18 and as well as opposite face rim walls 20b″. Each of opposite rim walls 20a″ of a given face of the ring assembly 10 respectively define a portion of the rim wall 20″ of that same given face. The outer wall 46 of the additional body part 42 is mounted to the inner wall 44 of the main body part 40.

The additional body part 42 includes the grooves 32. The additional body part 42 can be made of a material that substantially reduces potential of damaging the outer wall 24 of the inner ring body 14. As shown in FIG. 3, the outer wall 24 of the inner ring member is in contact with the inner wall 18 since the protrusions 26 are fully received by the grooves 32. Therefore, when moving the inner ring body 14 from the first position to the second position, the outer wall 24 of the inner ring body 14 slides along the inner wall 18 of the outer ring body 12. Materials such as metals usually used for rings will damage over time, therefore, the additional body part 42 can be made of plastic, polyurethane and like materials. It would also be easily removed and replaced after being worn out.

The grooves 32 in the additional body part 42 may be fully open though the body part 42 or closed such as the wall 46 covers the groove 32 that is open in wall 18. In this way, the tip 48 of each protrusion 26 is guided on the backing of the groove 32 defined by wall 18 over groove 32. Alternatively, the grooves 32 can be deeper than the length of each protrusion therein providing for the tip 40 to be a free end.

With reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, show a resilient and flexible member 50 such as spring of the like which is interposed between the outer and inner rings, 12 and 14, respectively. More specifically, the resilient and flexible members 50 are positioned between walls 12 and 30 in order to facilitate the movement of the inner ring 14 relative to the outer ring 12.

Turning to FIG. 9, there is shown a ring assembly 100 in accordance another non-restrictive illustrative embodiment. The ring assembly 100 includes an outer ring member 102 and an inner ring body 104 shown here in the extended position protruding from the outer ring body 102. In this example, the inner ring body 104 includes a shoulder 106 formed at the rim 108 of the inner ring body 104. The shoulder 106 is adjacent a portion 110 of the outer wall 112 of the inner ring body 104 that includes a message, or any other type of marking or gem or design or colour in accordance with the user's desire. The shoulder 106 engages the outer limit of the rim 114 of the outer ring body 104.

FIG. 10 shows a ring assembly 200 in accordance another non-restrictive illustrative embodiment. The ring assembly 200 includes an outer ring member 202 and an inner ring bod. In this example, the inner ring body 204 includes a shoulder 206 formed at the rim 208 of the inner ring body 204. The shoulder 206 is adjacent a portion 210 of the outer wall 212 of the inner ring body 204. The outer ring body 202, includes a main body part 214 and an additional body part or band body 216 which includes a further additional member 218 for forming groove structure therein. The shoulder 206 engages the rim 220 of the outer ring body 204. Then main body part 214 also includes a shoulder 222 (formed about rim 223) and is movable relative to the bandy body 216. The shoulder 222 engages the rim 221 of the band body 216.

It should be noted that the shapes, configurations, sizes, materials and number of ring bodies of the ring assemblies described herein can be provided in other suitable ways beyond what is illustrated here as can be contemplated by the person having skill in the art. Moreover, the guiding elements such as the grooves and protrusions can also be provided in other suitable configurations and structures in order to provide suitable movement between the ring bodies of the ring assemblies provided herein.

The various features described herein can be combined in a variety of ways within the context of the present disclosure so as to provide still other embodiments. As such, the embodiments are not mutually exclusive.

Moreover, the embodiments discussed herein need not include all of the features and elements illustrated and/or described and thus partial combinations of features can also be contemplated. Furthermore, embodiments with less features than those described can also be contemplated. It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described hereinabove. The disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced in various ways. It is also to be understood that the phraseology or terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not limitation. Hence, although the present disclosure has been provided hereinabove by way of non-restrictive illustrative embodiments thereof, it can be modified, without departing from the scope, spirit and nature thereof and of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A ring assembly comprising:

an outer ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings; and

an inner ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the inner ring body being movably mounted to the inner wall of the outer ring body,

wherein the inner ring body is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein when the inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body.

2. A ring assembly according to claim 1, wherein when the inner ring body is in the first position the rim walls thereof do not protrude outwardly relative to the rim walls of the outer ring body.

3. A ring assembly according to claim 2, wherein when the inner ring body is in the first position the rim walls thereof are flush to the rim walls of the outer ring body

4. A ring assembly according to claim 1, wherein the greater portion of the outer wall includes a message.

5. A ring assembly according to claim 1, wherein the inner wall of the outer ring body comprises at least one groove, the outer wall of the inner ring body comprising a protrusion for slidably mounted within the groove thereby providing the inner ring body to move relative to the outer ring body.

6. A ring assembly according to claim 5, wherein the outer ring body comprises a first band element and a second band element mounted within the first band element and defining the inner wall of the outer ring member and defining the at least one groove.

7. A ring assembly according to claim 1, wherein the outer wall of the inner ring body comprises at least one groove, the inner wall of the outer ring body comprising a protrusion for slidably mounted within the groove thereby providing the inner ring body to move relative to the outer ring body.

8. A ring assembly according to claim 7, wherein the outer ring body comprises a first band element and a second band element mounted within the first band element and defining the inner wall of the outer ring member and defining the at least one groove.

9. A ring assembly according to claim 1, further comprising an additional ring body comprising outer and inner walls and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the additional ring body being movably mounted to the inner wall of the inner ring body.

10. A kit for a ring assembly comprising:

at least one outer ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings; and

at least one inner ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the inner ring body being movably mountable to the inner wall of the outer ring body,

wherein the inner ring body is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein when the inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body.

11. A kit according to claim 10, wherein when the inner ring body is in the first position the rim walls thereof do not protrude outwardly relative to the rim walls of the outer ring body.

12. A kit according to claim 11, wherein when the inner ring body is in the first position the rim walls thereof are flush to the rim walls of the outer ring body

13. A kit according to claim 10, wherein the greater portion of the outer wall includes a message.

14. A kit according to claim 10, wherein the inner wall of the outer ring body comprises at least one groove, the outer wall of the inner ring body comprising a protrusion for slidably mounted within the groove thereby providing the inner ring body to move relative to the outer ring body.

15. A kit according to claim 14, wherein the outer ring body comprises a first band element and a second band element mounted within the first band element and defining the inner wall of the outer ring member and defining the at least one groove.

16. A kit according to claim 10, wherein the outer wall of the inner ring body comprises at least one groove, the inner wall of the outably ring body comprising a protrusion for slidably mounted within the groove thereby providing the inner ring body to move relative to the outer ring body.

17. A kit according to claim 16, wherein the outer ring body comprises a first band element and a second band element mounted within the first band element and defining the inner wall of the outer ring member and defining the at least one groove.

18. A kit according to claim 10, further comprising at least one additional ring body comprising outer and inner walls and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the additional ring body being movably mountable to the inner wall of the inner ring body.

19. A method of making a ring assembly comprising:

providing at least one outer ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings;

providing at least one inner ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings; and

movably mounting the outer wall of the inner ring body to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein the inner ring body is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein when the inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body.