Watch Bezel Assembly Using Elastic Rings for Decorative Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing watch case bezels with multiple decorative elements require time-consuming pressing operations and the strength of assembly depends on the size and contact area of each element, leading to limitations in design flexibility and stability.
Innovation Solution
A bezel design featuring an elastically deformable intercalary means that holds decorative and display elements securely between two rings, allowing for easy assembly and increased number of elements without adhesive, using materials like metallic alloys, ceramics, or stones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional pressing operations are used to attach decorative elements to the bezel ring, then the assembly strength depends on the size and contact area of each element, but the assembly process becomes time-consuming and design flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple decorative elements into a single integrated display disc assembly. Instead of pressing individual elements separately onto the bezel ring, the display disc containing multiple elements is pressed as one unit, significantly reducing assembly time while maintaining secure attachment through the elastic intercalary means
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an elastic intercalary means as an intermediary component between the display disc and the bezel ring. This intermediary element provides consistent elastic pressure to secure the display disc assembly, ensuring reliable attachment strength independent of the size or contact area of individual decorative elements
2Quantity of substance
If multiple decorative elements are attached individually to the bezel ring, then each element requires separate pressing operations, but the complexity and time required for assembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple decorative elements into a single integrated display disc. This allows numerous elements to be attached to the bezel ring through one pressing operation rather than multiple separate operations, reducing assembly complexity while enabling a high quantity of decorative elements
Solution Approach 2:
The display disc serves as a universal carrier for multiple decorative elements, allowing different combinations and arrangements of elements to be implemented without changing the fundamental attachment mechanism. The elastic intercalary means provides a universal securing method that works regardless of the number, size, or type of decorative elements
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 a simpler, faster assembly process with enhanced stability and design flexibility, enabling more decorative and display elements while avoiding hyperstaticity risks.
Implementation Method 1
an elastically deformable intercalary means (3) mounted so as to bear against the first ring (1) and to draw the at least one ornamental and/or display element (4, 5) towards the second ring (2)
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AI summary
Clockwork organ (10) for case (100) of clockwork part (200) or for clockwork part (200), the organ comprising: - a first ring (1), - at least one ornamental and/or display element (4, 5), - a second ring (2), - an elastic element (3) mounted so as to bear on the first ring and to pull the at least one ornamental and/or display element (4, 5) towards the second ring.