| 摘要 |
The disclosure herein relates to methods used to facilitate the assembly of chain-links. In particular, the disclosure relates to using a coupling mechanism comprising at least one coupling pin and at least one coupling socket to form a chain element in various ornamental and decorative forms. Accordingly, the coupling socket of a chain-link element is configured to accommodate a pin-head associated with the coupling pin in a pin-bed associated with the coupling socket. Furthermore, the coupling mechanism comprising a locking mechanism configured to fasten the pin-head into its associated pin-bed. Thus, the disclosed coupling mechanism provides an alternative to using soldering technique in the chain making field, enabling to assemble chain-link elements, especially of jewelry chains, which are typically made of precious metals, mainly gold and silver. |
| 主权项 |
1. A chain-link configured to connect with at least one mating chain-link to form a chain element, said chain-link comprising:
a shaped-body having a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis and a vertical axis; at least one coupling-pin comprising a shank protruding distally from said shaped-body; and a pin-head extending from the distal end of said shank and including two lateral faces; at least one coupling-socket, comprising:
a pin-bed within said shaped-body, said pin-bed configured to accommodate a mating pin-head associated with said mating chain link; anda coupling-slot extending through said shaped-body along a vertical axis traversing said pin-bed at an angle and configured to enable introduction of said mating pin-head into said pin-bed; and a locking mechanism configurable to secure said mating pin-head associated with said mating chain-link, within said pin-bed associated with said chain link; wherein said locking mechanism is configurable to secure said pin-head associated with said first link-element within said pin-bed associated with said second link-element. |
