Tension locking member for an earring

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tension locking member for an earring, more particularly, a tension locking member for an earring useful for removably attaching the earring to an earlobe, comprising a plate spring having an embossed projection at one side, wherein the plate spring is constructed and assembled to allow the embossed projection to be hooked and supported by two fixing pieces in a movable manner when the fixing pieces formed on both ends of the tension locking member are bent and supported in a fixed position so that it can protect the plate spring from being detached or released and, at the same time, to inhibit or reduce local stress load on the plate spring generated by repeatedly using the tension locking member to essentially prevent partial cutting of the plate spring, and obtain a tension effect for the tension locking member even by slight force, thereby, accomplishing smooth and enhanced wearing sense.

1 . A tension locking member for an earring connected to a plate spring at one end of an earring body part by a hinge and rotatably opened and closed, 
 wherein the plate spring has an embossed projection at one side to be fitted into a circular hook space formed between two fixing pieces when the plate spring is coupled with the tension locking member.    
   
   
       2 . The tension locking member according to  claim 1 , wherein the embossed projection is fitted into and coupled to lightly move within the circular hook space.  
   
   
       3 . An earring, comprising: 
 an earring body part; and    a locking member pivotally attached to said main body by a hinge, said locking member including a main body and a plate spring attached thereto, said plate spring including a projection which is received in a hook space provided in said main body to secure said plate spring to said main body.    
   
   
       4 . The earring according to  claim 3 , wherein the projection comprises an embossed portion of the plate spring.