Jewelry Insert Members with Radial Slots
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for producing jewelry items, such as rings, are time-consuming and require large quantities of cast metal to secure gemstones and other pieces, which is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A method involving an annular substrate with radial slots and insert members with bordered openings, where gemstones or jewelry pieces are positioned between the insert members and secured using laser welding, allowing for precise placement and reduced material usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cast metal methods are used to secure gemstones, then the jewelry pieces can be produced with secure stone setting, but the material consumption increases and production time is extended
Solution Approach 1:
The jewelry piece is divided into modular components: a base structure with slots and separate insert members with bordered openings. Each insert member can be independently positioned and secured within the base, allowing precise placement of gemstones without requiring excessive metal material. The segmented design enables secure stone setting while minimizing material consumption.
2Reliability
If traditional cast metal methods are used to secure gemstones, then the jewelry pieces can be produced with secure stone setting, but the production time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The insert members with bordered openings are pre-formed and prepared in advance. During assembly, these pre-prepared components are simply inserted into the base structure and secured with minimal additional processing. This preliminary preparation of components significantly reduces the overall production time while maintaining secure gemstone setting.
3Manufacturing precision
If precision slot cutting is implemented in substrates and insert members, then the placement precision of jewelry pieces is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Traditional complex mechanical cutting and fitting processes are replaced with a standardized slot-and-insert system. The precision slots are cut at predetermined angles (such as 45 degrees) in both the base and insert members, creating a simple interlocking mechanism that achieves high placement precision without requiring complex manufacturing equipment or multi-step processes.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This method reduces material consumption and time by enabling efficient and precise placement of jewelry pieces, facilitating the production of jewelry items with enhanced design flexibility and aesthetic appeal.
Implementation Method 1
the jewelery pieces are secured in place by tack welding the insert members to the/or each annular substrate. Preferably the welding is effected by a laser welding technique.
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AI summary
A method of producing a jewelry item. The method comprises producing an annular or partially annular substrate formed with a plurality of slots extending from its inner periphery towards its outer periphery. A plurality of insert members are produced each formed with a slot and at least two bordered openings one to each side of the slot. The insert members are located in turn into the slots of the annular or partially annular substrate with the slots of the substrate and the insert members inter-engaging whereby each insert member is positioned generally normal to the annular or partially annular substrate. Gemstones are then located between each pair of neighboring insert members above with edges of each gem stone or the like located in the openings formed in the insert members.