Jewelry Stone Mounting with Deformable Bezel Claws
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing jewelry designs that use soldering or gluing for fixing stones are difficult to repair or replace, requiring specialized skills and time-consuming processes, limiting personalization and ease of maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A jewelry design featuring a metallic band with a bezel and claws that can slide and deform to securely hold a stone, allowing for easy mounting and dismounting by the wearer, using a passage system with notches and a cavity to temporarily secure the stone, eliminating the need for adhesives and soldering.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If soldering or gluing is used to fix the bezel to the band, then the firm fixing of the bezel is achieved, but the removal of the bezel becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the fixing mechanism into separable components: the bezel with claws and the band with groove, allowing the stone to be fixed firmly during wear while enabling easy separation for removal without damaging the components
Solution Approach 2:
The claws are designed to be plastically deformable, allowing them to dynamically adjust between a closed position that firmly holds the stone and an open position that allows easy removal, transitioning from static to dynamic fixing
2Strength
If soldering or gluing is used to fix the bezel to the band, then the firm fixing of the bezel is achieved, but specialized skills and tools are required for removal
Solution Approach 1:
The jewelry structure enables the wearer to perform the removal operation themselves without requiring a goldsmith's specialized skills or tools, as the mechanical claw-groove system can be opened and closed by simple manual manipulation
3Reliability
If traditional fixing methods are used, then the stone is securely held, but the mounting and dismounting process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The claws are pre-positioned and spring-loaded to automatically engage with the groove when the bezel is placed on the band, and to automatically secure the stone when the pavilion is inserted, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual adjustment during mounting
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy mounting and dismounting of stones by the wearer, simplifying repairs and replacements, and reducing the need for specialized tools, making the process more accessible and cost-effective.
Implementation Method 1
small claws that are plastically deformable and fasten the belt of the stone
Data Source
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AI summary
Jewelry with stone (20) comprising a bezel (10) and an annular band (1) that is provided on its convex external side with a cavity (2) disposed in central position with respect to its longitudinal axis and has a profile that corresponds to the one of the apex (20b) of said stone (20); said bezel (10) being provided with a passage (13) for the guided insertion of said bezel (10) on the band (1); said passage (13) being in communication with the space where the stone (20) is to be positioned and fixed.