| 摘要 |
The present invention provides an improved apparatus for viewing gems that provides a magnified image simultaneously viewable by several individuals, and which allows a customer to manipulate the gem while restricting the customer's access to the gem and without any physical contact with the gem by the customer. The apparatus (10) is comprised of a horizontal base (14) with two opposing panels (18, 22). A television camera (30) with a magnifying lens (36) extends from one upright panel (18) to provide a viewing region (79) immediately above a receiving placement zone (81) on the base. A light source (56) is provided adjacent to the camera on the same upright panel. A background screen (74) is located on the opposing upright panel (22). A pair of opposing elongate fingers (84, 86) are pivotally and slidably mounted on a post (98) that extends from the horizontal base adjacent the placement zone. The opposing jaws are configured to grasp a gem placed in the placement zone (81), raise the gem to the viewing region (79), and manipulate the gem in the viewing region (79) as desired for viewing of the gem. A television monitor displays the image. The device is particularly applicable in the retail sales of jewelry. |
