EP1238823B1 - Procédé pour recouvrir un article avec motifs en forme de diamant et machine - Google Patents

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EP1238823B1
EP1238823B1 EP01127113A EP01127113A EP1238823B1 EP 1238823 B1 EP1238823 B1 EP 1238823B1 EP 01127113 A EP01127113 A EP 01127113A EP 01127113 A EP01127113 A EP 01127113A EP 1238823 B1 EP1238823 B1 EP 1238823B1
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Elena Dal Dosso
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR TOOLS FOR ARTISTIC WORK, e.g. FOR SCULPTURING, GUILLOCHING, CARVING, BRANDING, INLAYING
    • B44B5/00—Machines or apparatus for embossing decorations or marks, e.g. embossing coins
    • B44B5/0052—Machines or apparatus for embossing decorations or marks, e.g. embossing coins by pressing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C17/00—Gems or the like
    • A44C17/04—Setting gems in jewellery; Setting-tools
    • A44C17/043—Setting-tools
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR TOOLS FOR ARTISTIC WORK, e.g. FOR SCULPTURING, GUILLOCHING, CARVING, BRANDING, INLAYING
    • B44B5/00—Machines or apparatus for embossing decorations or marks, e.g. embossing coins
    • B44B5/0004—Machines or apparatus for embossing decorations or marks, e.g. embossing coins characterised by the movement of the embossing tool(s), or the movement of the work, during the embossing operation
    • B44B5/0019—Rectilinearly moving embossing tools
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C1/00—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects
    • B44C1/24—Pressing or stamping ornamental designs on surfaces

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  • the present invention relates to processes for diamond covering bodies substantially spherical, such as small balls or polyhedral articles being used in the jewelry field and machines being used for these processes.
  • diamond covering is carried out by means of machines which are provided with diamond edged tools, which are provided with diamond edged tools, which, removing some material from the surface of the object, create a plurality of faces having a mirror-like shine, which, being differently oriented create the desired bright aesthetic effect.
  • GB-A-458562 is decribed a machine for engraving rings in which a single object is positioned automatically at each punching action with a different portion of its surface up to a complete treatment of the entire surface being diamond covered.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic process for diamond covering objects essentially spherical, such as small balls, microfused pieces, printed, drawn objects, used for the creation of articles in the jewelry field which are simpler than the known processes.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide an automatic process for diamond covering these articles which achieves the diamond covering of the surfaces without the removal of material so that it is not necessary to use removing tools.
  • Still another object is to provide a process for diamond covering in which the effect of the plays of light results stronger and aesthetically more effective than the known processes.
  • Still another object of the invention is to provide an automatic process which ensures a perfect and total diamond covering of the surface of the object being worked without the necessity of regulations or controls, on the part of the operator during the working phase.
  • Still another object of the invention is to provide a machine for diamond covering, essentially spherical objects which functions with the automatic process of the invention.
  • the automatic process of diamond covering of the invention requires in the first step, that a single object be deposited, always automatically, in a seat as a container, then, the same object is subjected to a punching action by means of a punching apparatus, of known construction, so that on the surface of the same object there is generated a plurality of microcavities which are differently oriented, thus magnifying the plays of the light with significant aesthetic effects.
  • the single object positions itself, automatically, to each successive action of punching with a different portion of its surface with respect to the top of the punching tool, up to the complete treatment of the entire surface to be diamond covered.
  • the invention regards an automatic process according to claim 1, suitable for diamond covering objects which are spherical, essentially spherical or polyhedral, of reduced dimensions, in which the continuous and different positioning of the object, referred to hereinbelow as "pallina", small ball, occurs automatically due to the fact that the ball is immersed in a turbulent flux of compressed air and the base of the seat for containing the ball is advantageously made of a material which has a certain amount of elasticity, which may be very small.
  • the object is connected to a mechanism which puts the object in motion in a manner that the object is positioned, for every successive action of punching, with a different portion of surface to be diamond covered.
  • the ball With this constructive manner during the punching action, the ball is pushed upwardly so that it continuously hits the top of the tool due to the combination of two actions applied on the ball, the action of the turbulent motion of the compressed air and the action of the elastic reaction of the base against which the same ball is pushed after each punching because it is pushed downwardly by the vibrating alternating motion of the same top of the tool.
  • this ball rotates on itself, due to the two combined effects, in a casual manner so that the ball offers to the tool always a different and new surface to be punched, so that after a certain number of punchings, set forth by the operator, the entire surface is completely diamond covered.
  • the machine for diamond covering objects which have a shape essentially spherical and functioning according to the processes described hereinabove, comprises the group for feeding the objects to be diamond covered, the group with the seat for containing each object during the diamond covering and the group for supporting the puncher.
  • the ball (1) to be diamond covered is placed in the interior of seat (2) for containment and rests on base (3) made of a material which has some elasticity, even minimal amount.
  • Fig. 2 shows the punching apparatus (4) which through nozzles (5) sends to seat (2) a flux of compressed air which raises the ball from the base so that it hits against tool (6) so that this tool cuts into the surface of the ball.
  • the tool (6) has a motion vibrating alternatively so that the ball in the contact receives a push downwardly which deforms due to compression the base (3) as shown in Fig. 3.
  • the ball (1) is placed in the interior of seat (2) where it is contained and rests on base (3) made of a material having a certain amount of elasticity (see Fig. 5).
  • the machine which is used to carry out the processes described hereinabove comprise a storehouse (7) of balls (1) to be diamond covered which, through conduit (8) provided with pneumatic bulkheads (9) through conduit (8) provided with pneumatic bulkheads (9) are deposited singularly in container (10).
  • This container is capable of undergoing a displacement due to the action of pneumatic cylinder (11) so as to position the ball (1) corresponding to the position of the puncher (4) and above the elastic base (3).
  • the container (10) is further displaced to unload the balls with the diamond covering into the collector (11).

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  1. Processus automatique pour diamanter des objets essentiellement sphériques (1), tels que petites balles, objets polyédriques, pour tout usage dans le secteur de la joaillerie, du type qui empêche l'enlèvement de n'importe quel matériau, où un seul objet est déposé à l'intérieur d'un siège (2) en tant que récipient et, ensuite, le même objet est soumis à une action de poinçonnage moyennant quoi une pluralité de microcavités est générée dans la surface dudit objet, les surfaces de chaque cavité étant diversement orientées, ce qui augmente les jeux de lumière, un seul objet étant positionné automatiquement lors de chaque action de poinçonnage avec une portion différente de sa surface jusqu'à un traitement complet de la surface tout entière étant diamantée, le processus comportant la phase en ce que le positionnement automatique différent dudit objet dans le siège avant chaque action de poinçonnage a lieu en raison du fait que ledit objet est immergé dans un flux turbulent d'air comprimé.
  2. Un processus selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le positionnement automatique différent dudit objet dans le siège avant chaque action de poinçonnage a lieu en raison du fait que l'embasement (3) du siège qui contient ledit objet est constitué d'un matériau qui présente un certain degré d'élasticité, même un moindre degré.
  3. Un processus selon les revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que durant l'action de poinçonnage, l'objet à diamanter qui a une forme sphérique ou quand même polyédrique, une petite balle, ladite balle (1) est poussée vers le haut pour qu'elle rebondisse en continu contre l'outil de poinçonnage en raison de l'effet combiné de deux actions, l'une due au mouvement turbulent de l'air comprimé et l'autre due à la réaction de l'embasement (3) qui est légèrement élastique, et qu'après chaque poinçonnage ladite balle est poussée vers le bas par le mouvement vibratoire du sommet de l'outil de poinçonnage (4) susdit.
  4. Le processus selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que durant le micromouvement vers le haut et vers le bas de la balle (1) à l'intérieur du siège contenant la balle, ladite balle tourne sur elle-même d'une façon casuelle, ce qui permet à ladite balle d'offrir à l'outil de poinçonnage (4) une surface différente et nouvelle à poinçonner, moyennant quoi la surface tout entière est complètement diamantée après un nombre déterminé de poinçonnages fixés par l'opérateur.
  5. Le processus selon les revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que, durant l'action de poinçonnage, la balle (1) demeure immobile et que la force propulsive de l'outil dans la surface de la balle, qui est nécessaire pour générer la microcavité, pousse la balle contre l'embasement (3) et que l'embasement est soumis à une déformation micrométrique.
  6. Le processus selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce qu'à la fin de chaque action de poinçonnage, aussitôt que l'outil s'éloigne de la surface de la balle, la balle demeurant libre est projetée vers le haut par la poussée qu'a générée l'action élastique de l'embasement déformé (3) ce qui permet à la balle (1), durant les mouvements vers le haut et vers le bas, de tourner sur elle-même, moyennant quoi la balle est déposée à nouveau sur l'embasement dans une position différente par rapport à la précédente, ce qui offre à l'outil une nouvelle portion de surface à poinçonner.
  7. Le processus selon l'une ou plusieurs des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le degré de rotation dudit objet sur lui-même est casuel et différent dans chaque action, ce qui permet à la surface tout entière d'être complètement diamantée après un certain nombre de poinçonnages fixés par l'opérateur.
  8. Une machine pour diamanter des corps qui ont une forme sphérique ou quand même polyédrique, petites balles, et fonctionnant selon le processus décrit dans l'une ou plusieurs des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte un logement (7) pour balles (1) à diamanter, un tube de protection (8) muni de cloisons pneumatiques (9), ce qui permet aux balles d'être déposées individuellement à l'intérieur du siège (2), ledit siège étant capable d'être soumis à un déplacement dû à l'action d'un cylindre pneumatique (10) moyennant quoi chaque balle (1) est positionnée à proximité du poinçonneur (4) et au-dessus d'un embasement élastique (3) et, l'opération de poinçonnage de la surface tout entière de la balle achevée, le siège est déplacé ultérieurement pour décharger la balle dans le collecteur (11).
  9. La machine selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que le siège (2) contenant l'objet à diamanter est constitué d'un matériau, par exemple du PVC, qui a une valeur de dureté considérable mais qui n'endommage pas la surface diamantée du corps qui bouge à l'intérieur dudit récipient.
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