Track-set bezel and watch

By using a track-mounted bezel on the watch bezel and using tracks and fixtures to lock the inserts, the problems of complex inlay process and insecure fixation in the prior art are solved, and a simpler and more effective inlay process is achieved.

CN111308879BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-01ZHONGSHAN JINGANGYUAN METAL MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202010191661.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-03-18
Publication Date
2025-04-01
Estimated Expiration
2040-03-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The claw setting process on the bezel of existing watches is complicated and complicated, and the inlay is not firm, which can easily cause the insert to fall off.

Method used

A track-mounted bezel is adopted, including a bezel body, a track for the insert to slide, and a fixture for locking the insert. After the insert enters the track, the track restricts its sliding, and the fixing member locks the insert on the track through the through hole or insert fixing hole.

Benefits of technology

The inlay process is simplified, the fixing firmness of the insert is improved, and the problems of easy deformation of the metal claws and the insert fall off are avoided.

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Abstract

The track-set bezel of the present invention comprises a bezel body, on which a track for an insert to slide and a fixing member for locking the insert to the track are provided. The present invention also discloses a watch, comprising the track-set bezel as described above. The present invention also discloses a watch, comprising the track-set bezel as described above. The present invention provides a track-set bezel, comprising a bezel body, on which a track for an insert to slide and a fixing member for locking the insert to the track are provided. The insert enters the track, the track restricts the insert from sliding thereon, and then the fixing member locks the insert to the track. In this way, the track can fix all the inserts, and there is no need to set metal claws to fix the inserts one by one. The inserts are fixed using the track and the fixing member, so the setting process is simple and the inserts are fixed more effectively.
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of watch processing, in particular to a track-set watch ring. [Background technology]

[0002] The bezel of a watch is often decorated by inlaying diamonds and other inlays. The most common inlay method is claw setting, which uses a long metal claw to tightly hold the diamond and other inlays. However, the claw setting process is complicated and tedious, and the metal claws are easily caught on hair or fabrics. If the metal claws are made of a softer metal, the metal claws may be easily deformed and the diamonds and other inlays may fall off. [Summary of the invention]

[0003] The present invention aims to solve the technical problems that the claw setting process on the bezel is complicated and cumbersome and the setting is not firm. The present invention provides a track setting bezel with simple structure and reasonable design.

[0004] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] The track-set bezel comprises a bezel body, on which a track for an inlay to slide and a fixing piece for locking the inlay on the track are arranged.

[0006] As described above, the track-inlaid bezel, the fixing part includes a through-hole fixing part, the bezel body is provided with through-holes for multiple inserts to enter the track to fill the track, the through-hole fixing part cooperates with the through-hole and fixes the inserts corresponding to the positions of the through-holes.

[0007] As described above, the track-inlaid bezel, the fixing part includes an insert fixing part, the bezel body is provided with a plurality of insert fixing holes, the plurality of insert fixing holes are arranged corresponding to the positions of a plurality of inserts filling the track, the insert fixing part cooperates with the insert fixing holes and fixes the inserts located on the insert fixing holes.

[0008] As described above, in the track-mounted bezel, a groove for pressing the inlay onto the track is provided on the end of the inlay fixing piece that cooperates with the inlay.

[0009] As described above, in the track-embedded bezel, the insert fixing hole is arranged obliquely relative to the track in the vertical direction, and the groove includes a V-shaped groove, and a side wall of the V-shaped groove presses against the insert.

[0010] As described above, in the track-mounted bezel, a slot for clamping the inlay fixing piece is provided on the side wall of the inlay fixing piece that cooperates with the inlay fixing hole.

[0011] As described above, the track-mounted bezel comprises an outer bezel and an inner bezel for limiting the horizontal movement of the inlay in the track from both sides thereof, and the fixing member presses the inlay against the outer bezel and the inner bezel for fixing.

[0012] As described above, the track-set bezel has an outer bezel flange extending toward the inner bezel and abutting against the inlay at the contact position, and the inner bezel has an inner bezel flange extending toward the outer bezel and abutting against the inlay at the contact position.

[0013] As described above, the track-set bezel, the track is arranged inside the bezel, and the track comprises a circular track.

[0014] The present invention also discloses a watch, comprising the track-set bezel as described above.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] The present invention provides a track-mounted bezel, comprising a bezel body, a track for an inlay to slide on, and a fixing member for locking the inlay on the track. The inlay enters the track, the track restricts the inlay to slide on it, and then the inlay is locked on the track by the fixing member. In this way, the track can fix all the inlays, and there is no need to set metal claws to fix the inlays one by one. The inlays are fixed by using the track and the fixing member, the inlay process is simple, and the inlays are fixed more effectively.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structural decomposition of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 is a bottom view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view at AA;

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point C;

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view at BB;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point D. [Specific implementation method]

[0025] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0026] When the embodiments of the present invention mention ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second", unless they do express the meaning of order according to the context, they should be understood as being merely for the purpose of distinction.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] The track-set bezel comprises a bezel body 1 , on which a track 3 for an insert 4 to slide is provided, and a fixing member 2 for locking the insert 4 on the track 3 .

[0029] This embodiment provides a track-embedded bezel, including a bezel body, a track for an insert to slide on, and a fixing member for locking the insert on the track. The insert enters the track, the track restricts the insert to slide on it, and then the fixing member locks the insert on the track. In this way, the track can fix all the inserts, and there is no need to set metal claws to fix the inserts one by one. The inserts are fixed by using the track and the fixing member, the embedding process is simple, and the inserts are fixed more effectively.

[0030] Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present solution but not a limitation, the fixing member 2 includes a through-hole fixing member 21, and the bezel body 1 is provided with a through-hole 11 for multiple inserts to enter the track 3 to fill the track 3, and the through-hole fixing member 21 cooperates with the through-hole 11 and fixes the inserts corresponding to the positions of the through-hole 11. Multiple inserts enter the track one by one through the through-hole until the track is filled, and the last insert enters the track from the through-hole, at which time the bottom of the insert corresponds to the through-hole, and the insert is fixed by the cooperation between the through-hole fixing member and the bezel body.

[0031] Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present solution but not limiting, the fixing member 2 includes an insert fixing member 22, and the bezel body 1 is provided with a plurality of insert fixing holes 26, and the plurality of insert fixing holes 26 are arranged corresponding to the positions of the plurality of inserts filling the track 3, and the insert fixing member 22 cooperates with the insert fixing holes 26 and fixes the inserts located on the insert fixing holes 26. The plurality of inserts enter the track one by one through the through holes until the track is filled, and the last insert enters the track from the through hole, at which time, the plurality of insert fixing holes arranged on the bezel body corresponding to the positions of the plurality of inserts correspond to the inserts one by one, and the insert fixing member cooperates with the bezel body to fix each insert.

[0032] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention but not limiting, the end of the insert fixing member 22 that cooperates with the insert is provided with a groove 23 for pressing the insert against the track 3. The insert fixing member cooperates with the insert, and the groove on the insert fixing member presses against the bottom of the insert, supporting the insert and pressing the insert against the track, thereby fixing the insert. In this embodiment, the through hole fixing member is provided with a second groove that cooperates with the insert.

[0033] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of the present solution but not a limitation, the insert fixing hole 26 is arranged obliquely relative to the track 3 in the vertical direction, and the groove 23 includes a V-shaped groove 231, and a side wall of the V-shaped groove 231 presses against the insert. Since the insert is usually a diamond, and since the size of the diamond is difficult to be exactly the same, a V-shaped groove roughly matching the shape of the bottom of the diamond is arranged according to the conventional shape of the diamond, and the insert fixing hole is arranged obliquely relative to the track in the vertical direction, so that a side wall of the V-shaped groove presses against the insert, thereby pressing the insert against the track. Such a side pressing method can adapt to diamonds of different sizes, avoid the mismatch between the V-shaped groove and the bottom of the insert, and thus avoid damage to the insert or the insert fixing.

[0034] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention but not a limitation, a slot 24 for clamping the insert fixing part 22 is provided on the side wall where the insert fixing part 22 cooperates with the insert fixing hole 26. Since the inserts are usually made of transparent materials such as diamonds, the bezel body and the fixing part often need to be electroplated for the sake of aesthetics. During electroplating, the insert fixing part is small in size and difficult to be electroplated. The slot is used to facilitate clamping the insert fixing part during electroplating, and the slot is arranged on the side wall where the insert fixing hole cooperates. Even if the position of the clamping slot has a bad effect on the electroplating effect due to clamping during electroplating, after the insert fixing part is fixed to the bezel body, it is difficult to observe the position of the slot, and the poorly plated part will not be revealed. At the same time, when the bezel body is fixed, the operation can also be performed by clamping the insert fixing part to improve work efficiency.

[0035] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention but not a limitation, the track 3 includes an outer ring 12 and an inner ring 13 that respectively restrict the horizontal movement of the insert in the track 3 from both sides, and the fixing member 2 presses the insert against the outer ring 12 and the inner ring 13 to fix it. The inner ring and the outer ring constitute a track that restricts the insert from both sides, and the insert can slide along the track in the track on the horizontal plane where the track is located, and the fixing member presses the insert against the track, that is, the outer ring and the inner ring. In this embodiment, a gap 111 is provided between the outer ring and the inner ring to expose the insert.

[0036] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of the present solution but not limiting, the outer ring 12 is provided with an outer ring flange 121 extending toward the inner ring 13 and fitting with the contact position of the insert, and the inner ring 13 is provided with an inner ring flange 131 extending toward the outer ring 12 and fitting with the contact position of the insert. When the fixing part presses the insert, the outer ring flange and the inner ring flange together form a support for the insert to slide, and the insert is located in the track, so that the surface of the ring body is flat.

[0037] Furthermore, as a preferred implementation of the present solution but not limiting, the track 3 is provided in the bezel body 1, and the track 3 includes an annular track 31. In this embodiment, the annular track is a circular track. The inserts enter the track one by one from the through hole, and the inserts that enter the track later push the inserts that enter the track earlier, until the inserts fill the track, and the last insert located at the through hole position is fixed, and the other inserts can also be fixed under mutual pressure.

[0038] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention but not a limitation, the track 3 is provided with a track cavity 32 for limiting the vertical movement of the insert in the track 3. In order to adapt to inserts of different sizes, a track cavity is provided in the track, and an insert smaller than the track cavity has space to move in the vertical direction when sliding along the track. When the insert needs to be fixed, the fixing member presses on the insert to limit the vertical movement of the insert, and the insert presses on the outer ring flange and the inner ring flange to limit the horizontal movement of the insert, thereby achieving the effect of fixing the insert.

[0039] This embodiment also discloses a watch, comprising the track-set bezel as described above.

[0040] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows:

[0041] The present invention provides a track-mounted bezel, comprising a bezel body, a track for an inlay to slide on, and a fixing member for locking the inlay on the track. The inlay enters the track, the track restricts the inlay to slide on it, and then the inlay is locked on the track by the fixing member. In this way, the track can fix all the inlays, and there is no need to set metal claws to fix the inlays one by one. The inlays are fixed by using the track and the fixing member, the inlay process is simple, and the inlays are fixed more effectively.

[0042] The above are implementation methods provided in combination with specific contents, and it is not intended that the specific implementation of this application is limited to these descriptions. Any similarity or similarity with the method, structure, etc. of this application, or any technical deduction or replacement made on the premise of the concept of this application, shall be deemed to be within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A track-set bezel, comprising a bezel body (1), characterized in that: The bezel body (1) is provided with a track (3) for the insert (4) to slide, and a fixing member (2) for locking the insert (4) on the track (3); The fixing member (2) comprises a through hole fixing member (21), the bezel body (1) is provided with a through hole (11) for a plurality of inserts (4) to enter the track (3) to fill the track (3), the through hole fixing member (21) cooperates with the through hole (11) and fixes the insert (4) corresponding to the position of the through hole (11); The fixing member (2) comprises an insert fixing member (22), the bezel body (1) is provided with a plurality of insert fixing holes (26), the plurality of insert fixing holes (26) are arranged corresponding to the positions of a plurality of inserts (4) filling the track (3), the insert fixing member (22) cooperates with the insert fixing holes (26) and fixes the inserts (4) located on the insert fixing holes (26); The end of the insert fixing piece (22) that cooperates with the insert (4) is provided with a groove (23) for pressing the insert (4) onto the track (3); The insert fixing hole (26) is arranged obliquely relative to the track (3) in the vertical direction, and the groove (23) comprises a V-shaped groove (231), and a side wall of the V-shaped groove (231) presses against the insert (4).

2. The railroad track bezel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping groove (24) for clamping the insert fixing piece (22) is provided on the side wall of the insert fixing piece (22) that cooperates with the insert fixing hole (26).

3. The railroad track bezel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track (3) comprises an outer ring (12) and an inner ring (13) for limiting the horizontal movement of the insert (4) in the track (3) from both sides of the insert (4), and the fixing member (2) presses the insert (4) against the outer ring (12) and the inner ring (13) to fix it.

4. The railroad track bezel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer ring (12) is provided with an outer ring flange (121) extending toward the inner ring (13) and abutting against the insert (4) at the contact position, and the inner ring (13) is provided with an inner ring flange (131) extending toward the outer ring (12) and abutting against the insert (4) at the contact position.

5. The railroad track bezel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track (3) is arranged in the bezel body (1), and the track (3) comprises an annular track (31).

6. A watch, characterized in that: It comprises a track-set bezel as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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