Temporary Ring Inner Diameter Filling With UV-Cured Adhesive
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional ring size adjustment methods in jewelry manufacturing and repair are cumbersome, time-consuming, and require specialized skills and tools, failing to efficiently and aesthetically enhance the ring's inner diameter.
Innovation Solution
A UV-curable adhesive application device with a UV lamp, ring holder, and clamping pads, allowing for rapid and uniform adhesive application and curing, along with a polishing step to maintain ring aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional welding metal inserts or moldable materials methods are used for ring size adjustment, then the ring inner diameter can be increased, but the process becomes complex, time-consuming, and requires specialized skills and tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical welding processes and moldable material manipulation with a UV-curing adhesive system. The adhesive is applied to the ring's inner wall and rapidly cured using UV light, eliminating the need for welding equipment, specialized tools, and expert craftsmanship while achieving the same ring resizing effect in a simplified, faster process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state and properties of the filling material by using a UV-curable adhesive that transitions from a liquid or gel state to a solid state upon UV exposure. This parameter change enables rapid setting without complex mechanical processes, transforming the ring inner diameter efficiently while maintaining simplicity in the overall procedure
2Loss of time
If traditional filling methods are used, then the ring inner diameter can be adjusted, but the process is time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The UV-curing adhesive system replaces time-consuming mechanical welding or material molding processes with a rapid photopolymerization reaction. The adhesive cures almost instantly under UV light, reducing the resizing operation from potentially minutes or hours to just seconds, thereby dramatically improving operational efficiency while minimizing time loss
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive is pre-formulated with UV-curing properties, meaning the curing mechanism is prepared in advance. When applied to the ring and exposed to UV light, the adhesive immediately begins its rapid curing process without requiring additional preparation steps, heating, or cooling periods, thus eliminating time delays and maximizing productivity
3Manufacturing precision
If conventional fillers are used for ring resizing, then the inner diameter can be increased, but the filler may leave visible traces and affect the ring's aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The UV-curable adhesive undergoes a parameter change from a fluid state during application to a solid state upon curing, allowing it to conform precisely to the ring's inner wall geometry. This transformation enables the adhesive to fill irregularities and create a perfectly uniform layer that is invisible from the outside, preserving the ring's original appearance while achieving precise inner diameter adjustment
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies ring resizing, reduces time and labor costs, ensures accurate and uniform filling, and preserves the ring's appearance, enhancing operational efficiency and market value.
Implementation Method 1
The device utilizes ultraviolet (UV) curing technology in conjunction with a specially designed ring holder and clamping pad to quickly and evenly apply a layer of UV-curable adhesive to the inner wall of the ring. Upon exposure to UV light, the adhesive cures rapidly, thereby temporarily increasing the ring's inner diameter.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a temporary ring inner diameter filling device and its application method, belonging to the field of jewelry repair technology. The device features a specially designed ring holder and clamping pads that securely fix the ring in place, ensuring smooth application and ultraviolet (UV) curing of UV-curable adhesive. The design allows the operator to easily control the ring's position and angle, enhancing the accuracy and uniformity of the filling effect. The use of UV-curable adhesive as the filling material provides excellent flexibility and adhesion, and leaves no visible marks or aesthetic impact after curing, thus preserving the original appearance of the ring. The application method includes a polishing step to ensure a smooth and even surface post-filling, improving the visual quality to meet aesthetic demands.