EP3099197A1 - Stone mounted on a spring element - Google Patents

Stone mounted on a spring element

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EP3099197A1
EP3099197A1 EP15702380.5A EP15702380A EP3099197A1 EP 3099197 A1 EP3099197 A1 EP 3099197A1 EP 15702380 A EP15702380 A EP 15702380A EP 3099197 A1 EP3099197 A1 EP 3099197A1
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crimping
support
distal
article
crimping system
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Gabriel Chevallier
Kéwin Bas
Sébastien JOUVENOT
Romain MOYSE
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Cartier International AG
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B47/00—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece
    • G04B47/04—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece with attached ornaments or amusement apparatus
    • G04B47/042—Fastening of jewels and the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C17/00—Gems or the like
    • A44C17/02—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations
    • A44C17/0275—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations in an oscillating way

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  • the present invention relates to a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelry in which a gemstone is mounted to give a visual effect of vibration of the stone.
  • the present invention also relates to a watch face and a timepiece or jewelery including such a crimping system.
  • a jewelery article comprises diamonds being illuminated using an illumination source.
  • the controller controls the illumination source so as to vary the intensity of the light emitted by the source, thus making it possible to better highlight the optical effects of the diamond.
  • the controller controls the illumination source so as to vary the intensity of the light emitted by the source, thus making it possible to better highlight the optical effects of the diamond.
  • it is often undesirable to use electronic devices in timepieces or high-end jewelry.
  • EP2510824 discloses a jewelery article
  • the utility model RU100367U describes a jewelery article comprising a precious stone fixed in a washer-shaped kitten, this set stone-kitten is linked to a base of the article by a cylindrical spring.
  • the vibration of the stone mounted on the spring causes a refraction effect of the light.
  • Fixing the ends of the spring to the kitten and the base is however complicated and delicate.
  • small springs required in the case of small stones, the latter can be deformed excessively when the stone moves in relation to its original position, peeling the vibration movement of the stone and therefore the aesthetics of the room.
  • the dimensioning of the spring so as to obtain the desired visual effect makes it fragile and the spring can also be irreversibly deformed by shocks.
  • Patent application WO2012 / 1 15458 describes a jewelery article comprising a ring-shaped support having a hollow sector in which a kitten is mounted by means of a spiral or conical spring.
  • the ends of the spring are fixed in grooves in the support and in the kitten respectively, and the kitten is oscillated under the effect of external excitations on the support.
  • a pin is mounted through the upper part of the kitten, each end of the pin being housed in the support in a plane parallel to the plane of the spring (the spring being attached to a lower part of the kitten) .
  • the pin is used to prevent the separation of the kitten and the support in case of major shocks.
  • the lower part of the kitten can only vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the pin in the plane of the spring, and the upper part of the kitten remains effectively secured to the support.
  • the oscillations of the kitten are much too limited by the pin which dampens them in a significant manner. permanently. This denies accordingly the desired visual effect of the article, or the vibration or movement of the stone.
  • the spring and the pin remain completely visible to the wearer of the article, which undermines enormously the aesthetics of the jewelry item.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelry without limitations of the prior art known.
  • Another object of the invention is to obtain a crimping system having a much easier and reliable assembly of the stone in comparison with known systems, and being better suited to the use of small stones.
  • a crimping system for a watch or jewelery article comprising a crimping support, a gemstone mounted in or on the crimping support, and a an elastic member fixed to the crimping support so as to flexibly connect the crimping support to said article, so that the crimping support, and thus the stone, can oscillate in axial and radial movement with respect to an axis of symmetry, following a movement of the article.
  • the crimping system further comprises a stop more rigid than the elastic element, the abutment being able to cooperate with the crimping support, so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support when the latter oscillates.
  • the present invention also relates to a dial of a timepiece and a watch or jewelery article comprising said crimping system.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show a sectional view of a crimping system comprising a crimping support for a timepiece or jewelry, according to one embodiment
  • Figure 3 illustrates the crimping system according to another embodiment
  • Figure 4 illustrates a sectional view of the crimping system, according to another embodiment
  • Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the crimping system, according to another embodiment
  • Figure 6 shows the crimping support according to another embodiment
  • Figure 7 shows the crimping support according to another embodiment
  • Figure 8 shows an exploded sectional view of the crimping system, according to another embodiment
  • Figure 9 shows the crimping system of Figure 8 with the oscillating crimping support
  • Figure 10 shows a sectional view of the crimping system, still according to another embodiment
  • Figure 11a shows different configurations of a flexible element of the crimping system and Figure 11b shows a detail of an opening in the flexible element, according to one embodiment
  • Figure 12 illustrates a sectional view of an assembly comprising a plurality of crimping systems, corresponding to another embodiment of the crimping systems.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show a sectional view of a crimping system 1 for a timepiece or jewelery 6, according to one embodiment.
  • the crimping system 1 comprises a crimping support 3, or kitten, in which is mounted a gemstone 2, such as a diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald.
  • a gemstone means at least one gemstone 2, the support 3 being able to support a plurality of gemstones 2.
  • the crimping support 3 comprises a part frontal 9 of frustoconical shape and serving as seat for the cylinder head 8 of the stone 2.
  • the inclination of the profile 7 of the front portion 9 is arranged to ensure the maintenance of the cylinder head 8.
  • the support 3 may also include a bore 16 coaxial with the support 3.
  • the crimping system 1 also comprises an elastic element 5, a first end 13 is fixed to the crimping support 3 and the other end 17 to a timepiece or jewelery 6.
  • the elastic element 5 elastically connects the crimping support 3 with the stone 2 to the article 6, so that the stone 2 can oscillate or vibrate on the elastic element 5 following a movement of the article 6 (in other words, so as to that the crimping support, and therefore the stone, can oscillate or vibrate on the elastic element 5 following a
  • the end 17 of the elastic element 5 fixed on the article 6 remains fixed (relative to the article), while the rest of the elastic element 5 deforms elastically under the effect of the acceleration of the mass of the stone 2 and the crimping support 3.
  • the stiffness of the element 5, the mass of the stone 2 and the crimping support 3, and the intensity of the shock are the main factors defining the amplitude of the vibrations (or oscillations) of the stone 2.
  • the oscillation the stone 2 is made in a radial movement with respect to an axis of symmetry 1 5 and an axial movement with respect to the same axis 1 5. It will be noted however, the amplitude of the axial movements along the axis 1 5 are small compared to the radial movements along this same axis.
  • the crimping system 1 further comprises a stop 18 more rigid than the elastic element 5 and arranged to cooperate with the crimping support 3 so as to limit the amplitude of axial and / or radial movement of the stone 2 (In other words, so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support, and therefore the stone mounted in the crimping support 3) when the latter oscillates.
  • the stop may be rigid or it may have a slight elasticity. In other words, the stop has a second stiffness K 2 greater than the first stiffness Ki of the elastic element 5.
  • proximal means on a side close to the stone 2
  • distal means on a distant side of the stone 2.
  • radial corresponds to to a plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry 1 5.
  • a radial movement corresponds to a lateral displacement with respect to the axis of symmetry 1 5, so to the left or the right in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • Axial corresponds to a plane parallel to the axis of symmetry 1 5.
  • an axial movement corresponds to a displacement oriented along the axis of symmetry 1 5, hence from top to bottom in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
  • the elastic member comprises a cylindrical spring 5 having the shape of a tube.
  • the crimping support 3 comprises a peg 30, integral with the crimping support 3 and being housed, at least in part, in a first end 13 of the spring 5, so as to fix the peg 30 to the elastic element 5 by Tightening.
  • the second end 17 of the spring 5 is fixed in Article 6 by at least one of the methods comprising clamping, driving, clipping or welding, or any other suitable method.
  • the abutment takes the form of a bar 18 housed
  • the bar 18 extends over at least a portion of the length of the cylindrical spring 5, and preferably almost all that length.
  • the proximal end 20 of the bar 18 cooperates with the crimping support 3 which serves as a counter-stop when the stone 2 (mounted in the crimping support 3) is oscillated.
  • the second end 17 of the spring 5 is fixed to the article 6 by means of a pin 14.
  • the pin 14 is fixed, for example by driving or by screwing, in the article 6 and the second end 17 of the spring 5 is attached, for example by clamping, to the pin 14.
  • the distal end of the bar 18 passes through a hole in the pin 14 and is fixed to the support 6 by a suitable method, such as driving, clamping or clipping.
  • the crimping support 3, in this case the ankle 30, comprises a recess 19 in which extends the proximal end 20 of the bar 18.
  • the amplitude of the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the proximal end 20 of the bar 18 abutting against an inner wall 21 of the recess 19.
  • the bar 18 does not come into contact with the crimping support 3 when the latter is in its rest position or when it is subjected only to shocks below a certain threshold.
  • the size of the recess and the size of the bar in a manner appropriate for a given elastic member 5, it can be ensured that the bar 18 abuts against the wall 21 when an impact is above a threshold at which a permanent deformation of the elastic element 5 can take place.
  • the crimping support 3 carrying the stone 2 can oscillate or vibrate freely as long as there is no risk of damaging the system.
  • the cylindrical spring 5 generally comprise at least one turn on a portion of its length, for example in the middle of the spring 5.
  • the spring 5 may also comprise turns at adjacent the two ends 13, 17 of the spring 5 and the turns in a portion between the two ends 13, 17.
  • the turns in the vicinity of the two ends 13, 17 may have a height much greater than the turns included in the portion of the spring 5 located between the two ends 13, 17.
  • the spring 5 can be made of a metal or a plastic by a laser cutting process or any other suitable method.
  • the first end 13 of the spring 5 comprises an opening 12, or a slot
  • Such an opening 12 may also be provided at the second end 17 of the spring 5, for example to facilitate the driving, when the spring 5 is driven into the pin 14.
  • a single abutment member of the crimping system can be adapted to cooperate with the crimping support so as to limit the amplitude of the radial movement and the amplitude of the axial movement of the crimping support 3.
  • the inner wall 21 comprises fins 191 radially deformable.
  • the fins 191 forming a distal opening 190.
  • the bar 18 includes a proximal head 35 having a decreasing diameter distally. The largest diameter 36 of the proximal head 35 is smaller than the diameter 190 of the cavity 19 but greater than the diameter of the distal opening 190.
  • the proximal head 35 can therefore be inserted into the cavity 19 from the distal opening 190 by deformation of the fins 191. Once the proximal head 35 is inserted into the cavity 19, it abuts the fins 191 when the crimping support 3 is impacted above the threshold.
  • the radial displacement of the crimping support 3 is thus limited by the axial fins 191 abutting against the proximal head 35.
  • the axial displacement of the crimping support 3 is also limited by the distal ends of the fins. 191, which are generally L-shaped, abutting the proximal head 35.
  • the proximal head 35 and the bar 18 are formed integrally with the pin 14.
  • the bar 18 has a concave shape corresponding to the diameter of the proximal head 35 descending distally.
  • the proximal head 35 and fins 191 may be
  • this axis of rotation 151 is shown to be about one-third of the total height H of the spring 5.
  • the ratio of the distance h between the distal opening 190 and the length of the spring 5 is about one-third.
  • the ratio of the distance h to the total height H of the spring 5 is about a quarter or less.
  • an ankle 30 extends distally from the crimping support 3 and includes a distal head 32 at its distal end.
  • the distal end 17 of the spring 5 is attached to the article 6 via a distal fixation member comprising a first support member 22 extending radially from the distal end 17 of the spring 5.
  • the the distal attachment member also includes a second support member 24 extending radially substantially parallel to the first support member to the first support member 22.
  • the second support member 24 includes a second opening 240 in which In this configuration, when the crimping support 3 is shocked over said certain threshold, the distal head 32 of the ankle abuts against a second wall 241 of the second opening 240. In other words, the distal head 32.
  • FIG. 11a shows an exploded view of the crimping system 1 in which the first support member 22, the flexible member 64 and the second support member 24 are individually visible.
  • FIG. 11b shows an example of a quadrilobe shape that the flexible opening 63 can take.
  • the distal head 32 has a decreasing diameter distally and its largest diameter 33 is greater than the diameter of the flexible opening 63 (shown by the circle in broken lines 65 in Figure 1 1 b).
  • the distal end 17 of the spring 5 can be arranged to be clipped rigidly in the first support member 22.
  • the distal head 32 passes through the flexible opening 63 and is housed in the second opening 240.
  • the flexibility of the flexible opening 63 allows to pass the distal head 32 despite its diameter 33 greater than the diameter 65 of the flexible opening 63.
  • the axial displacement of the crimping support 3 upwards is limited by a flat 39 of the distal head 32 which abuts against the flexible element 64 (against the portions 641 between the lobes of the flexible opening 65 in the example shown in Figure 1 1 b).
  • the second opening 240 may comprise a concentric housing 243 allowing a certain axial displacement of the flexible element 64 in said housing 243.
  • the opening 220 of the first support element 22 comprises a flange 222 of smaller diameter than the maximum diameter 33 of the distal head 32.
  • the first support element 22 can be sufficiently flexible to be able to insert the distal head 32 in the first opening 220 through the collar 222. Once the distal head 32 passed through the opening 220, the axial displacement of the crimping support 3 upwards is limited by the flat part. 39 which abuts the collar 222.
  • FIG. 11 shows different possible configurations for the first opening 220 and the collar 222.
  • FIG. 11b shows a detail of an aperture 220 of quadrilobe shape whose parts 222 between the lobes play the role of the
  • the elastic element comprises a band 51 comprising a plurality of flat springs 50, each flat spring 50 being fixed to a crimping support 3 (only one being shown in Figure 5).
  • the band 51 is mounted on a first rigid support member 22 extending radially and can be fixed to the article 6 by fastening means typically including screws and nuts 224.
  • Each of the flat springs 50 may take the form of a flat spiral spring or a flexible membrane, for example elastomer.
  • the flat spring 50 may also comprise a helical spring, for example conical.
  • the flat spring 50 allows the crimping support 3, and thus the stone 2, to oscillate or vibrate radially and axially by deformation of the spring 50 following a movement of the article 6.
  • the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the crimping support 3 abutting against a radially extending abutment member.
  • the crimping system 1 comprises a second support member 24 extending radially above the first support member 22.
  • the second support member 24 can be attached to the first support member 22 via the screws 223, as shown in FIG. 5.
  • the second support member 24 has a plurality of openings 240, each of the openings 240 being in axial alignment with one of the crimping supports 3.
  • the amplitude radial oscillation of the stone 2 is limited by the crimping support 3 abutting against the side wall of the opening 240.
  • the wall of the opening 240 comprises a first chamfer 241 formed on one of the faces of the second support member 24 so that when the stone 2 (mounted on its 3) oscillating support, the inclined face 31 of the crimping support 3 bears on the first chamfer 241.
  • the crimping support 3 comprises a proximal element 34 in the form of a disk or boss extending generally radially from the crimping support 3 and having an inclined face 340.
  • proximal 34 is configured so that the inclined face 340 abuts the wall of the opening 240 so as to limit the radial movement of the stone 2.
  • the wall may also include a second chamfer 242 on the opposite face of the second support member 24, so that the inclined face 340 abuts against the second chamfer 242.
  • the crimping support 3 comprises an ankle 30 extending distally in the first support member 22.
  • the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the pin 30 of the crimping support 3 abutting against be the radial abutment element.
  • the first support element 22 has an opening 220 concentric with the crimping support 3 and extending axially below the elastic element 50.
  • the elastic element 50 can be fixed to the crimping support 3 so that during the oscillation of the stone 2, the ankle 30 oscillates in opposition to the stone 2.
  • the pin 30 may abut against the wall 221 of the opening 220, limiting the radial movement of the stone 2.
  • the wall 221 thus constitutes a radial abutment element.
  • the ankle 30 comprises a distal element 32 in the form of a disk or bump extending radially from a distal portion of the ankle 30.
  • a distal element 32 in the form of a disk or bump extending radially from a distal portion of the ankle 30.
  • the distal disk 32 may be manufactured in one piece with the crimping support 3 or as a separate part which is subsequently fixed on the pin 30 of the crimping support 3.
  • the crimping system 1 also comprises an axial abutment element 23 extending radially and centered on the axis of symmetry 1 5.
  • the element 23 is fixed to the first support element 22 through the screws 223 below the latter, as shown in Figure 4.
  • the crimping support 3 abuts against the stop element 23 and limits the amplitude of the axial movement of the stone 2.
  • the crimping support 3 comprises the pin 30, it is the latter which abuts against the axial abutment element 23.
  • the pin 30 of the crimping support 3 extends distally beyond the first support member 22 so that the distal disk 32 is under the first In this configuration, the distal disc 32 abuts against the lower face 225 of the first support member 22 so as to limit the axial movement of the stone 2 (mounted in the crimping support 3) when an axial displacement of the stone 2 towards the top.
  • the disc or the distal member 32 also has the unbalance function, because it allows, by its design and mass, to position the center of gravity of the oscillating elements (stone 2 and the crimping support) and thus balance and keep this set at the same inclination in vertical and horizontal position, under the effect of gravity.
  • the crimping system 1 can comprise a plurality of crimping supports 3, or even an array of crimping supports 3 making it possible, for example, to represent a pattern.
  • the crimping system 1 may also comprise a single crimping support 3.
  • the distal fixation element comprises a second support element 24.
  • the ankle 30 comprises a distal head 32 arranged to cooperate, in the manner of a ball joint, with the wall 241 of a second opening, here taking the form of a cavity 240 formed in the second support element 24.
  • a flat spring 50 cooperates with the pin 30 at an axial position 38, between the distal head 32 and the crimping support 3, so that the pin 30 and the crimping support 3 can oscillate around the distal head 32, with respect to an axis of symmetry 1 5.
  • the distal fixing member also comprises a first support member 22 on which is mounted the flat spring 50.
  • the first support member 22 comprises a first opening 220 through which the pin 30.
  • the flat spring 50 may be a flat spiral spring or a flexible membrane.
  • the crimping system 1 is fixed in a dial of a timepiece.
  • the crimping system 1 can also be fixed on another part of the timepiece, on a piece of jewelery, or on glasses.
  • the elastic elements 5 and the abutment elements are not noticeable to the wearer of the article and do not deny nothing the appearance of the article.

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Abstract

A crimping system (1) for a timepiece (6) or jewellery item comprising: a crimping support (3); a precious stone (2) mounted in or on the crimping support (3); and a flexible element (5) fastened to the crimping support (3) in such a way as to flexibly link the crimping support (3) to said item (6), such that the stone (2) can oscillate axially and radially relative to an axis of symmetry (15), following a movement of the item (6); the crimping system (1) further comprising a stop (18, 22) that is more rigid than the flexible element (5), the stop (18, 221, 241) being capable of cooperating with the crimping support (3), in such a way as to limit the range of axial and/or radial movement of the stone (2) when the latter oscillates. In particular, the crimping system (1) has the advantage, relative to the prior art, of allowing much easier and more reliable mounting of the stone (2) and of being better suited to the use of stones (2) of small dimensions.

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Pierre montée sur un élément ressort  Stone mounted on a spring element
Domaine technique Technical area
[0001] La présente invention concerne un système de sertissage pour un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie dans lequel une pierre précieuse est montée de façon à donner un effet visuel de vibration de la pierre. La présente invention concerne également un cadran de montre et une pièce d'horlogerie ou bijouterie comportant un tel système de sertissage. The present invention relates to a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelry in which a gemstone is mounted to give a visual effect of vibration of the stone. The present invention also relates to a watch face and a timepiece or jewelery including such a crimping system.
Etat de la technique State of the art
[0002] Dans le brevet US6433483, un article de bijouterie comporte des diamants étant illuminés à l'aide d'une source d'illumination. Un In patent US6433483, a jewelery article comprises diamonds being illuminated using an illumination source. A
contrôleur contrôle la source d'illumination de sorte à varier l'intensité de la lumière émise pas la source permettant ainsi de mieux ressortir les effets optiques du diamant. Il est cependant souvent indésirable d'utiliser des dispositifs électroniques dans des pièces d'horlogerie ou bijouterie d'haute gamme. The controller controls the illumination source so as to vary the intensity of the light emitted by the source, thus making it possible to better highlight the optical effects of the diamond. However, it is often undesirable to use electronic devices in timepieces or high-end jewelry.
[0003] Le document EP2510824 décrit un article de bijouterie EP2510824 discloses a jewelery article
comprenant une pierre précieuse fixée dans un chaton monté sur un élément pivot en matière plastique ou élastomère. Bien que l'ensemble pierre-chaton puisse se déplacer, son mouvement sur l'élément pivot ne donne pas un effet visuel de vibration de la pierre. comprising a precious stone fixed in a kitten mounted on a pivoting element made of plastic or elastomer. Although the whole kitten stone can move, its movement on the pivot element does not give a visual effect of vibration of the stone.
[0004] Le modèle d'utilité RU100367U décrit un article de bijouterie comprenant une pierre précieuse fixée dans un chaton en forme de rondelle, cet ensemble pierre-chaton est lié à une base de l'article par un ressort cylindrique. La vibration de la pierre montée sur le ressort provoque un effet de réfraction de la lumière. La fixation des extrémités du ressort au chaton et à la base est cependant compliquée et délicate. Dans le cas de petits ressorts, requis dans le cas de pierres de faibles tailles, ces derniers peuvent se déformer d'une manière excessive lorsque la pierre se déplace par rapport à sa position initiale, péjorant le mouvement de vibration de la pierre et donc de l'esthétique de la pièce. De plus, le dimensionnement du ressort de sorte à obtenir l'effet visuel recherché le rend fragile et le ressort peut être également déformé de manière irréversible par les chocs. [0004] The utility model RU100367U describes a jewelery article comprising a precious stone fixed in a washer-shaped kitten, this set stone-kitten is linked to a base of the article by a cylindrical spring. The vibration of the stone mounted on the spring causes a refraction effect of the light. Fixing the ends of the spring to the kitten and the base is however complicated and delicate. In the case of small springs, required in the case of small stones, the latter can be deformed excessively when the stone moves in relation to its original position, peeling the vibration movement of the stone and therefore the aesthetics of the room. In addition, the dimensioning of the spring so as to obtain the desired visual effect makes it fragile and the spring can also be irreversibly deformed by shocks.
[0005] La demande de brevet WO2012/1 15458 décrit un article de bijouterie comprenant un support en forme de bague ayant un secteur creux dans lequel est monté un chaton par le biais d'un ressort spiral ou conique. Les extrémités du ressort sont fixées dans des rainures pratiquées dans le support et dans le chaton respectivement, et le chaton est mis en oscillation sous l'effet d'excitations externes sur le support. Selon une forme d'exécution, une goupille est montée au travers la partie supérieure du chaton, chacune des extrémités de la goupille étant logée dans le support dans un plan parallèle au plan du ressort (le ressort étant fixé à une partie inférieure du chaton). La goupille sert à empêcher la séparation du chaton et du support au cas de chocs importants. Selon ce document, avec cette construction, la partie inférieure du chaton peut uniquement vibrer dans une direction perpendiculaire à la goupille dans le plan du ressort, et la partie supérieure du chaton reste effectivement solidaire du support. [0006] Bien qu'un tel article soit moins susceptible à une séparation accidentelle du chaton et/ou une déformation du ressort suite à un choc important, les oscillations du chaton sont beaucoup trop limitées par la goupille qui les amortisse d'une manière importante en permanence. Cela dénie en conséquence l'effet visuel recherché de l'article, voire la vibration ou mouvement de la pierre. De plus, même après le montage d'une pierre dans le chaton, le ressort et la goupille restent complètement visibles au porteur de l'article, ce qui affouille énormément l'esthétique de l'article de bijouterie. Bref résumé de l'invention [0005] Patent application WO2012 / 1 15458 describes a jewelery article comprising a ring-shaped support having a hollow sector in which a kitten is mounted by means of a spiral or conical spring. The ends of the spring are fixed in grooves in the support and in the kitten respectively, and the kitten is oscillated under the effect of external excitations on the support. According to one embodiment, a pin is mounted through the upper part of the kitten, each end of the pin being housed in the support in a plane parallel to the plane of the spring (the spring being attached to a lower part of the kitten) . The pin is used to prevent the separation of the kitten and the support in case of major shocks. According to this document, with this construction, the lower part of the kitten can only vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the pin in the plane of the spring, and the upper part of the kitten remains effectively secured to the support. Although such an article is less likely to accidental separation of the kitten and / or a deformation of the spring following a significant shock, the oscillations of the kitten are much too limited by the pin which dampens them in a significant manner. permanently. This denies accordingly the desired visual effect of the article, or the vibration or movement of the stone. In addition, even after mounting a stone in the kitten, the spring and the pin remain completely visible to the wearer of the article, which undermines enormously the aesthetics of the jewelry item. Brief summary of the invention
[0007] Un but de la présente invention est de proposer un système de sertissage pour un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie exempt des limitations de l'état de la technique connu. An object of the present invention is to provide a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelry without limitations of the prior art known.
[0008] Un autre but de l'invention est d'obtenir un système de sertissage présentant un montage beaucoup plus facile et fiable de la pierre en comparaison avec les systèmes connus, et étant mieux adapté à l'utilisation de pierres de petite tailles. Another object of the invention is to obtain a crimping system having a much easier and reliable assembly of the stone in comparison with known systems, and being better suited to the use of small stones.
[0009] Selon l'invention, ces buts sont atteints notamment au moyen d'un système de sertissage pour un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie comprenant un support de sertissage, une pierre précieuse montée dans ou sur le support de sertissage, et un élément élastique fixé au support de sertissage de manière à relier de façon flexible le support de sertissage audit article, de sorte que le support de sertissage, et donc la pierre, puisse osciller selon un mouvement axial et radial par rapport à un axe de symétrie, suite à un mouvement de l'article. Le système de sertissage comprend en outre une butée plus rigide que l'élément élastique, la butée étant apte à coopérer avec le support de sertissage, de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement axial et/ou radial du support de sertissage lorsque ce dernier oscille. [0010] Des formes d'exécution particulières et variantes sont décrites dans les revendications dépendantes. According to the invention, these objects are achieved in particular by means of a crimping system for a watch or jewelery article comprising a crimping support, a gemstone mounted in or on the crimping support, and a an elastic member fixed to the crimping support so as to flexibly connect the crimping support to said article, so that the crimping support, and thus the stone, can oscillate in axial and radial movement with respect to an axis of symmetry, following a movement of the article. The crimping system further comprises a stop more rigid than the elastic element, the abutment being able to cooperate with the crimping support, so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support when the latter oscillates. [0010] Particular embodiments and variants are described in the dependent claims.
[0011] La présente invention concerne également un cadran d'une pièce d'horlogerie ainsi qu'un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie comportant ledit système de sertissage. Brève description des figures The present invention also relates to a dial of a timepiece and a watch or jewelery article comprising said crimping system. Brief description of the figures
[0012] Des exemples de mise en œuvre de l'invention sont indiqués dans la description illustrée par les figures annexées dans lesquelles : Examples of implementation of the invention are indicated in the description illustrated by the appended figures in which:
les figures 1 et 2 montrent une vue en coupe d'un système de sertissage comprenant un support de sertissage pour un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie, selon un mode de réalisation;  Figures 1 and 2 show a sectional view of a crimping system comprising a crimping support for a timepiece or jewelry, according to one embodiment;
la figure 3 illustre le système de sertissage selon un autre mode de réalisation;  Figure 3 illustrates the crimping system according to another embodiment;
la figure 4 illustre une vue en coupe du système de sertissage, selon un autre mode de réalisation;  Figure 4 illustrates a sectional view of the crimping system, according to another embodiment;
la figure 5 illustre une vue éclatée du système de sertissage, selon un autre mode de réalisation;  Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the crimping system, according to another embodiment;
la figure 6 montre le support de sertissage selon un autre mode de réalisation;  Figure 6 shows the crimping support according to another embodiment;
la figure 7 représente le support de sertissage selon un autre mode de réalisation;  Figure 7 shows the crimping support according to another embodiment;
la figure 8 représente une vue section en éclaté du système de sertissage, selon un autre mode de réalisation;  Figure 8 shows an exploded sectional view of the crimping system, according to another embodiment;
la figure 9 montre le système de sertissage de la figure 8 avec le support de sertissage en oscillation;  Figure 9 shows the crimping system of Figure 8 with the oscillating crimping support;
la figure 10 représente une vue en coupe du système de sertissage, encore selon un autre mode de réalisation;  Figure 10 shows a sectional view of the crimping system, still according to another embodiment;
la figure 1 1 a montre différentes configurations d'un élément flexible du système de sertissage et la figure 1 1 b montre un détail d'une ouverture pratiquée dans l'élément flexible, selon un mode de réalisation; et  Figure 11a shows different configurations of a flexible element of the crimping system and Figure 11b shows a detail of an opening in the flexible element, according to one embodiment; and
la figure 12 illustre une vue en coupe d'un ensemble comprenant une pluralité de systèmes de sertissage, correspondant a un autre mode de réalisation du systèmes de sertissage. Exemple(s) de mode de réalisation de l'invention Figure 12 illustrates a sectional view of an assembly comprising a plurality of crimping systems, corresponding to another embodiment of the crimping systems. Example (s) of embodiment of the invention
[0013] Les figures 1 et 2 montrent une vue en coupe d'un système de sertissage 1 pour un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie 6, selon un mode de réalisation. Le système de sertissage 1 comprend un support de sertissage 3, ou chaton, dans lequel est montée une pierre précieuse 2, telle qu'un diamant, rubis, saphir ou émeraude. On comprendra ici que l'expression " une pierre précieuse " signifie au moins une pierre précieuse 2, le support 3 pouvant supporter une pluralité de pierres précieuses 2. Dans l'exemple des figures 1 et 2, le support de sertissage 3 comprend une partie frontale 9 de forme tronconique et servant de siège à la culasse 8 de la pierre 2. L'inclinaison du profil 7 de la partie frontale 9 est arrangée de façon à assurer le maintien de la culasse 8. Le support 3 peut également comporter un perçage 16 coaxial avec le support 3. Figures 1 and 2 show a sectional view of a crimping system 1 for a timepiece or jewelery 6, according to one embodiment. The crimping system 1 comprises a crimping support 3, or kitten, in which is mounted a gemstone 2, such as a diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald. It will be understood here that the expression "a gemstone" means at least one gemstone 2, the support 3 being able to support a plurality of gemstones 2. In the example of FIGS. 1 and 2, the crimping support 3 comprises a part frontal 9 of frustoconical shape and serving as seat for the cylinder head 8 of the stone 2. The inclination of the profile 7 of the front portion 9 is arranged to ensure the maintenance of the cylinder head 8. The support 3 may also include a bore 16 coaxial with the support 3.
[0014] Le système de sertissage 1 comprend également un élément élastique 5 dont une première extrémité 13 est fixée au support de sertissage 3 et l'autre extrémité 17 à article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie 6. Dans cet arrangement, l'élément élastique 5 relie élastiquement le support de sertissage 3 avec la pierre 2 à l'article 6, de sorte que la pierre 2 puisse osciller ou vibrer sur l'élément élastique 5 suite à un mouvement de l'article 6 (autrement dit, de sorte à ce que le support de sertissage, et donc la pierre, puisse osciller ou vibrer sur l'élément élastique 5 suite à un The crimping system 1 also comprises an elastic element 5, a first end 13 is fixed to the crimping support 3 and the other end 17 to a timepiece or jewelery 6. In this arrangement, the elastic element 5 elastically connects the crimping support 3 with the stone 2 to the article 6, so that the stone 2 can oscillate or vibrate on the elastic element 5 following a movement of the article 6 (in other words, so as to that the crimping support, and therefore the stone, can oscillate or vibrate on the elastic element 5 following a
mouvement de l'article 6). Par exemple, lors d'un choc ou d'un mouvement brusque de l'article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie 6 comportant le système de sertissage 1 , l'extrémité 17 de l'élément élastique 5 fixée sur l'article 6 reste fixe (par rapport à l'article), tandis que le reste de l'élément élastique 5 se déforme élastiquement sous l'effet de l'accélération de la masse de la pierre 2 et du support de sertissage 3. La raideur de l'élément élastique 5, la masse de la pierre 2 et du support de sertissage 3, ainsi que l'intensité du choc sont les principaux facteurs définissant l'amplitude des vibrations (ou oscillations) de la pierre 2. Dans un tel arrangement, l'oscillation de la pierre 2 se fait selon un mouvement radial par rapport à un axe de symétrie 1 5 et un mouvement axial par rapport à ce même axe 1 5. On notera cependant que l'amplitude des mouvements axiaux selon l'axe 1 5 sont faibles en comparaison aux mouvements radiaux selon ce même axe. movement of Article 6). For example, during a shock or a sudden movement of the timepiece or jewelery 6 comprising the crimping system 1, the end 17 of the elastic element 5 fixed on the article 6 remains fixed (relative to the article), while the rest of the elastic element 5 deforms elastically under the effect of the acceleration of the mass of the stone 2 and the crimping support 3. The stiffness of the element 5, the mass of the stone 2 and the crimping support 3, and the intensity of the shock are the main factors defining the amplitude of the vibrations (or oscillations) of the stone 2. In such an arrangement, the oscillation the stone 2 is made in a radial movement with respect to an axis of symmetry 1 5 and an axial movement with respect to the same axis 1 5. It will be noted however, the amplitude of the axial movements along the axis 1 5 are small compared to the radial movements along this same axis.
[0015] Le système de sertissage 1 comprend en outre une butée 18 plus rigide que l'élément élastique 5 et arrangée pour coopérer avec le support de sertissage 3 de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement axial et/ou radial de la pierre 2 (autrement dit, de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement axial et/ou radial du support de sertissage, et donc de la pierre montée dans le support de sertissage 3) lorsque cette dernière oscille. En fonction de son matériau et son épaisseur, la butée peut être rigide ou elle peut avoir une élasticité légère. Autrement dit, la butée a une seconde raideur K2 plus grande que la première raideur Ki de l'élément élastique 5. The crimping system 1 further comprises a stop 18 more rigid than the elastic element 5 and arranged to cooperate with the crimping support 3 so as to limit the amplitude of axial and / or radial movement of the stone 2 (In other words, so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support, and therefore the stone mounted in the crimping support 3) when the latter oscillates. Depending on its material and its thickness, the stop may be rigid or it may have a slight elasticity. In other words, the stop has a second stiffness K 2 greater than the first stiffness Ki of the elastic element 5.
[0016] Dans la présente description, l'expression " proximal " signifie d'un côté proche de la pierre 2, et l'expression "distal " signifie d'un côté éloigné de la pierre 2. L'expression " radial " correspond à un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe de symétrie 1 5. Par exemple, un mouvement radial correspond à un déplacement latéral par rapport à l'axe de symétrie 1 5, donc vers la gauche ou la droite sur les figures 1 et 2. L'expression "axial " correspond à un plan parallèle à l'axe de symétrie 1 5. Par exemple, un mouvement axial correspond à un déplacement orienté selon l'axe de symétrie 1 5, donc de haut en bas sur les figures 1 et 2. In the present description, the expression "proximal" means on a side close to the stone 2, and the expression "distal" means on a distant side of the stone 2. The expression "radial" corresponds to to a plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry 1 5. For example, a radial movement corresponds to a lateral displacement with respect to the axis of symmetry 1 5, so to the left or the right in FIGS. 1 and 2. "Axial" expression corresponds to a plane parallel to the axis of symmetry 1 5. For example, an axial movement corresponds to a displacement oriented along the axis of symmetry 1 5, hence from top to bottom in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
[0017] Dans le mode de réalisation particulier illustré aux figures 1 et 2, l'élément élastique comprend un ressort cylindrique 5 ayant la forme d'un tube. Le support de sertissage 3 comprend une cheville 30, solidaire avec le support de sertissage 3 et venant se loger, au moins en partie, dans une première extrémité 13 du ressort 5, de manière à fixer la cheville 30 à l'élément élastique 5 par serrage. La seconde extrémité 17 du ressort 5 vient se fixer dans l'article 6 par au moins l'une des méthodes comprenant le serrage, chassage, clipsage ou soudage, ou encore toute autre méthode appropriée. La butée prend la forme d'une barre 18 logée In the particular embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the elastic member comprises a cylindrical spring 5 having the shape of a tube. The crimping support 3 comprises a peg 30, integral with the crimping support 3 and being housed, at least in part, in a first end 13 of the spring 5, so as to fix the peg 30 to the elastic element 5 by Tightening. The second end 17 of the spring 5 is fixed in Article 6 by at least one of the methods comprising clamping, driving, clipping or welding, or any other suitable method. The abutment takes the form of a bar 18 housed
concentriquement dans le ressort cylindrique 5. La barre 18 s'étend sur au moins une partie de la longueur du ressort cylindrique 5, et de préférence quasiment toute cette longueur. L'extrémité proximale 20 de la barre 18 coopère avec le support de sertissage 3 qui sert de contre-butée, lorsque la pierre 2 (montée dans le support de sertissage 3) est mise en oscillation. La seconde extrémité 17 du ressort 5 est fixée à l'article 6 par l'intermédiaire d'une goupille 14. La goupille 14 est fixée, par exemple par chassage ou par vissage, dans l'article 6 et la seconde extrémité 17 du ressort 5 vient se fixer, par exemple par serrage, sur la goupille 14. L'extrémité distale de la barre 18 passe au travers un trou dans la goupille 14 et est fixée au support 6 par une méthode appropriée, telle que le chassage, serrage ou clipsage. [0018] Le support de sertissage 3, en l'occurrence la cheville 30, comprend un évidement 19 dans lequel s'étend l'extrémité proximale 20 de la barre 18. Comme montré dans la figure 2, lors de l'oscillation de la pierre 2, l'amplitude du mouvement radial de la pierre 2 est limitée par l'extrémité proximale 20 de la barre 18 venant en butée contre une paroi interne 21 de l'évidement 19. concentrically in the cylindrical spring 5. The bar 18 extends over at least a portion of the length of the cylindrical spring 5, and preferably almost all that length. The proximal end 20 of the bar 18 cooperates with the crimping support 3 which serves as a counter-stop when the stone 2 (mounted in the crimping support 3) is oscillated. The second end 17 of the spring 5 is fixed to the article 6 by means of a pin 14. The pin 14 is fixed, for example by driving or by screwing, in the article 6 and the second end 17 of the spring 5 is attached, for example by clamping, to the pin 14. The distal end of the bar 18 passes through a hole in the pin 14 and is fixed to the support 6 by a suitable method, such as driving, clamping or clipping. The crimping support 3, in this case the ankle 30, comprises a recess 19 in which extends the proximal end 20 of the bar 18. As shown in Figure 2, during the oscillation of the stone 2, the amplitude of the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the proximal end 20 of the bar 18 abutting against an inner wall 21 of the recess 19.
[0019] De manière avantageuse, la barre 18 ne vient pas en contact avec le support de sertissage 3 quand ce dernier se trouve dans sa position de repos ou lorsqu'il est soumis uniquement à des chocs en dessous d'un certain seuil. En choisissant la taille de l'évidement et la taille de la barre d'une manière appropriée pour un élément élastique 5 donné, on peut s'assurer que la barre 18 vient en butée contre la paroi 21 lorsqu'un choc est au-dessus d'un seuil auquel une déformation permanente de l'élément élastique 5 peut avoir lieu. En conséquence, le support de sertissage 3 portant la pierre 2 peut osciller ou vibrer librement pour autant qu'il n'y ait pas de risque d'endommager le système. Advantageously, the bar 18 does not come into contact with the crimping support 3 when the latter is in its rest position or when it is subjected only to shocks below a certain threshold. By choosing the size of the recess and the size of the bar in a manner appropriate for a given elastic member 5, it can be ensured that the bar 18 abuts against the wall 21 when an impact is above a threshold at which a permanent deformation of the elastic element 5 can take place. As a result, the crimping support 3 carrying the stone 2 can oscillate or vibrate freely as long as there is no risk of damaging the system.
[0020] Dans le mode d'exécution des figures 1 et 2, le ressort cylindrique 5 comprendre en général au moins une spire sur une portion de sa longueur, par exemple au milieu du ressort 5. Le ressort 5 peut également comporter des spires au voisinage des deux extrémités 13, 17 du ressort 5 et des spires dans une portion entre les deux extrémités 13, 17. Les spires au voisinage des deux extrémités 13, 17 peuvent avoir une hauteur beaucoup plus importante que les spires comprises dans la portion du ressort 5 située entre les deux extrémités 13, 17. Le ressort 5 peut être fabriqué dans un métal ou un plastique par un procédé de découpage laser ou tout autre procédé approprié. [0021] Selon une forme d'exécution illustrée à la figure 3, la première extrémité 13 du ressort 5 comprend un ajourage 12, ou une fente In the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2, the cylindrical spring 5 generally comprise at least one turn on a portion of its length, for example in the middle of the spring 5. The spring 5 may also comprise turns at adjacent the two ends 13, 17 of the spring 5 and the turns in a portion between the two ends 13, 17. The turns in the vicinity of the two ends 13, 17 may have a height much greater than the turns included in the portion of the spring 5 located between the two ends 13, 17. The spring 5 can be made of a metal or a plastic by a laser cutting process or any other suitable method. According to one embodiment illustrated in Figure 3, the first end 13 of the spring 5 comprises an opening 12, or a slot
d'élasticité, permettant d'absorber radialement par déformation élastique et/ou plastique au moins une partie de l'effort de chassage de la cheville 30. Un tel ajourage 12 peut également être ménagé au niveau de la seconde extrémité 17 du ressort 5, par exemple pour faciliter le chassage, lorsque le ressort 5 est chassé dans la goupille 14. elasticity, allowing to absorb radially elastic and / or plastic deformation at least a portion of the force of driving the pin 30. Such an opening 12 may also be provided at the second end 17 of the spring 5, for example to facilitate the driving, when the spring 5 is driven into the pin 14.
[0022] De manière avantageuse, selon d'autres formes d'exécutions, un seul et même élément de butée du système de sertissage peut être apte à coopérer avec le support de sertissage de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement radial et l'amplitude du mouvement axial du support de sertissage 3. Advantageously, according to other embodiments, a single abutment member of the crimping system can be adapted to cooperate with the crimping support so as to limit the amplitude of the radial movement and the amplitude of the axial movement of the crimping support 3.
[0023] Selon une autre forme d'exécution illustrée aux figures 8 et 9, la paroi interne 21 comprend des ailettes 191 déformable radialement. A l'extrémité distale de la cheville 30, les ailettes 191 formant une ouverture distale 190. D'autre part, la barre 18 comprend une tête proximale 35 ayant un diamètre décroissant distalement. Le plus grand diamètre 36 de la tête proximale 35 est inférieur au diamètre 190 de la cavité 19 mais supérieur au diamètre de l'ouverture distale 190. La tête proximale 35 peut donc être insérée dans la cavité 19 à partir de l'ouverture distale 190 par déformation des ailettes 191 . Une fois que la tête proximale 35 est insérée dans la cavité 19, elle vient en butée contre les ailettes 191 lorsque le support de sertissage 3 subit des chocs au-dessus du seuil. Dans cette configuration, le déplacement radial du support de sertissage 3 est donc limité par les ailettes axiales 191 venant en butée contre la tête proximale 35. En même temps, le déplacement axial du support de sertissage 3 est également limité par les extrémités distales des ailettes 191 , qui sont généralement en forme de « L », venant en butée contre la tête proximale 35. According to another embodiment illustrated in Figures 8 and 9, the inner wall 21 comprises fins 191 radially deformable. At the distal end of the ankle 30, the fins 191 forming a distal opening 190. On the other hand, the bar 18 includes a proximal head 35 having a decreasing diameter distally. The largest diameter 36 of the proximal head 35 is smaller than the diameter 190 of the cavity 19 but greater than the diameter of the distal opening 190. The proximal head 35 can therefore be inserted into the cavity 19 from the distal opening 190 by deformation of the fins 191. Once the proximal head 35 is inserted into the cavity 19, it abuts the fins 191 when the crimping support 3 is impacted above the threshold. In this configuration, the radial displacement of the crimping support 3 is thus limited by the axial fins 191 abutting against the proximal head 35. At the same time, the axial displacement of the crimping support 3 is also limited by the distal ends of the fins. 191, which are generally L-shaped, abutting the proximal head 35.
[0024] Dans la configuration illustrée aux figures 8 et 9, la tête proximale 35 et la barre 18 sont formés intégralement avec la goupille 14. La barre 18 a une forme concave correspondant au diamètre de la tête proximale 35 décroissant distalement. In the configuration illustrated in Figures 8 and 9, the proximal head 35 and the bar 18 are formed integrally with the pin 14. The bar 18 has a concave shape corresponding to the diameter of the proximal head 35 descending distally.
[0025] La tête proximale 35 et des ailettes 191 peuvent être The proximal head 35 and fins 191 may be
dimensionnées de manière à ce que, lorsque la tête proximale 35 est insérée dans la cavité 19, l'axe de rotation du support de sertissage 3 sur la tête proximale 35 (représenté par le numéro 1 51 dans la figure 9) soit le plus bas possible. Dans la figure 9, cet axe de rotation 151 est montré à environ un tiers de la hauteur totale H du ressort 5. Autrement dit, le rapport de la distance h entre l'ouverture distale 190 et la longueur du ressort 5 est environ un tiers. De façon préférée, le rapport de la distance h sur la hauteur totale H du ressort 5 est d'environ un quart, voire moins. dimensioned so that when the proximal head 35 is inserted into the cavity 19, the axis of rotation of the crimping support 3 on the proximal head 35 (represented by the number 1 51 in FIG. 9) is the lowest possible. In FIG. 9, this axis of rotation 151 is shown to be about one-third of the total height H of the spring 5. In other words, the ratio of the distance h between the distal opening 190 and the length of the spring 5 is about one-third. . Preferably, the ratio of the distance h to the total height H of the spring 5 is about a quarter or less.
[0026] Encore dans un autre mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 10, une cheville 30 s'étend distalement à partir du support de sertissage 3 et comprend une tête distale 32 à son extrémité distale. L'extrémité distale 17 du ressort 5 est fixée à l'article 6 par l'intermédiaire d'un élément de fixation distal comprenant un premier élément de support 22 s'étendant radialement à partir de l'extrémité distale 17 du ressort 5. L'élément de fixation distal comprend également un second élément de support 24 s'étendant radialement de façon sensiblement parallèle au premier élément de support au premier élément de support 22. Le second élément de support 24 comprend une seconde ouverture 240 dans laquelle s'étend de manière sensiblement concentrique la tête distale 32. Dans cette configuration, lorsque le support de sertissage 3 subit des chocs en dessus dudit certain seuil, la tête distale 32 de la cheville vient en buté contre une seconde paroi 241 de la seconde ouverture 240. Autrement dit, la seconde paroi 241 sert de butée. [0027] Dans une configuration préférée, un élément flexible 64 vient se loger entre le premier élément de support 22 et le second élément de support 24. L'élément flexible 64 comporte une ouverture flexible 63 concentrique avec la première ouverture 220 et avec la seconde ouverture 240. La figure 1 1 a montre une vue en éclaté du système de sertissage 1 dans laquelle le premier élément de support 22, l'élément flexible 64 et le second élément de support 24 sont visibles individuellement. La figure 1 1 b montre un exemple de forme quadrilobe que peut prendre l'ouverture flexible 63. La tête distale 32 à un diamètre décroissant distalement et son plus grand diamètre 33 est supérieur au diamètre de l'ouverture flexible 63 (montré par le cercle en traitillés 65 dans la figure 1 1 b). In yet another embodiment illustrated in Figure 10, an ankle 30 extends distally from the crimping support 3 and includes a distal head 32 at its distal end. The distal end 17 of the spring 5 is attached to the article 6 via a distal fixation member comprising a first support member 22 extending radially from the distal end 17 of the spring 5. The the distal attachment member also includes a second support member 24 extending radially substantially parallel to the first support member to the first support member 22. The second support member 24 includes a second opening 240 in which In this configuration, when the crimping support 3 is shocked over said certain threshold, the distal head 32 of the ankle abuts against a second wall 241 of the second opening 240. In other words, the distal head 32. the second wall 241 serves as a stop. In a preferred configuration, a flexible element 64 is housed between the first support element 22 and the second support element 24. The flexible element 64 has a concentric flexible opening 63 with the first opening 220 and with the second 240. FIG. 11a shows an exploded view of the crimping system 1 in which the first support member 22, the flexible member 64 and the second support member 24 are individually visible. FIG. 11b shows an example of a quadrilobe shape that the flexible opening 63 can take. The distal head 32 has a decreasing diameter distally and its largest diameter 33 is greater than the diameter of the flexible opening 63 (shown by the circle in broken lines 65 in Figure 1 1 b).
[0028] Dans cette configuration, l'extrémité distale 17 du ressort 5 peut être arrangée pour venir se clipser de manière rigide dans le premier élément de support 22. La tête distale 32 passe par l'ouverture flexible 63 et vient se loger dans la seconde ouverture 240. La souplesse de l'ouverture flexible 63 permet d'y passer la tête distale 32 malgré son diamètre 33 plus grand que le diamètre 65 de l'ouverture flexible 63. Le déplacement axial du support de sertissage 3 vers le haut est limité par un méplat 39 de la tête distale 32 qui vient en buté contre l'élément flexible 64 (contre les portions 641 entre les lobes de l'ouverture flexible 65 dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 1 1 b). La seconde ouverture 240 peut comporter un logement concentrique 243 permettant un certain déplacement axial de l'élément flexible 64 dans ledit logement 243. Le déplacement axial du support de sertissage 3 vers le bas est limité par la compression des spires du ressort 5. [0029] Dans une variante illustrée aux figures 1 1 a et 1 1 b, l'ouverture 220 du premier élément de support 22 comprend une collerette 222 de diamètre inférieur au diamètre maximal 33 de la tête distale 32. Le premier élément de support 22 peut être suffisamment souple pour pouvoir insérer la tête distale 32 dans la première ouverture 220 au travers de la collerette 222. Une fois la tête distale 32 passée par l'ouverture 220, le déplacement axial du support de sertissage 3 vers le haut est limité par le méplat 39 venant en buté contre la collerette 222. La figure 1 1 a montre différentes configurations possibles pour la première ouverture 220 et de la collerette 222. La figure 1 1 b montre un détail d'une ouverture 220 de forme quadrilobe dont les parties 222 entre les lobes jouent le rôle de la In this configuration, the distal end 17 of the spring 5 can be arranged to be clipped rigidly in the first support member 22. The distal head 32 passes through the flexible opening 63 and is housed in the second opening 240. The flexibility of the flexible opening 63 allows to pass the distal head 32 despite its diameter 33 greater than the diameter 65 of the flexible opening 63. The axial displacement of the crimping support 3 upwards is limited by a flat 39 of the distal head 32 which abuts against the flexible element 64 (against the portions 641 between the lobes of the flexible opening 65 in the example shown in Figure 1 1 b). The second opening 240 may comprise a concentric housing 243 allowing a certain axial displacement of the flexible element 64 in said housing 243. The axial displacement of the crimping support 3 downwards is limited by the compression of the turns of the spring 5. [0029 In a variant illustrated in FIGS. 11a and 11b, the opening 220 of the first support element 22 comprises a flange 222 of smaller diameter than the maximum diameter 33 of the distal head 32. The first support element 22 can be sufficiently flexible to be able to insert the distal head 32 in the first opening 220 through the collar 222. Once the distal head 32 passed through the opening 220, the axial displacement of the crimping support 3 upwards is limited by the flat part. 39 which abuts the collar 222. FIG. 11 shows different possible configurations for the first opening 220 and the collar 222. FIG. 11b shows a detail of an aperture 220 of quadrilobe shape whose parts 222 between the lobes play the role of the
collerette. collar.
[0030] Dans d'autres modes de réalisation, l'élément élastique In other embodiments, the elastic element
comprend un ressort plat 50 s'étendant radialement à partir du support de sertissage 3. Dans les exemples illustrés dans les figures 4 et 5, l'élément élastique comprend une bande 51 comportant une pluralité de ressorts plats 50, chaque ressort plat 50 étant fixé à un support de sertissage 3 (un seul étant représenté sur la figure 5). La bande 51 est montée sur un premier élément rigide de support 22 s'étendant radialement et pouvant être fixé à l'article 6 par des moyens de fixation incluant typiquement des vis et écrous 224. comprises a flat spring 50 extending radially from the crimping support 3. In the examples illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the elastic element comprises a band 51 comprising a plurality of flat springs 50, each flat spring 50 being fixed to a crimping support 3 (only one being shown in Figure 5). The band 51 is mounted on a first rigid support member 22 extending radially and can be fixed to the article 6 by fastening means typically including screws and nuts 224.
[0031] Chacun des ressorts plats 50 peut prendre la forme d'un ressort spiral plat ou d'une membrane flexible, par exemple en élastomère. Le ressort plat 50 peut également comprendre un ressort hélicoïdal, par exemple conique. Le ressort plat 50 permet au support de sertissage 3, et donc à la pierre 2, d'osciller ou vibrer radialement et axialement par déformation du ressort 50 suite à un mouvement de l'article 6. Each of the flat springs 50 may take the form of a flat spiral spring or a flexible membrane, for example elastomer. The flat spring 50 may also comprise a helical spring, for example conical. The flat spring 50 allows the crimping support 3, and thus the stone 2, to oscillate or vibrate radially and axially by deformation of the spring 50 following a movement of the article 6.
[0032] Dans un mode d'exécution, le mouvement radial de la pierre 2 est limité par le support de sertissage 3 venant en butée contre un élément de butée s'étendant radialement. En particulier, le système de sertissage 1 comprend un second élément de support 24 s'étendant radialement au- dessus du premier élément de support 22. Le second élément de support 24 peut être fixé au premier élément de support 22 par l'intermédiaire des vis 223, tel qu'illustré dans la figure 5. Le second élément de support 24 comporte une pluralité d'ouvertures 240, chacune des ouvertures 240 étant en alignement axial avec l'un des supports de sertissages 3. Dans cette configuration, l'amplitude d'oscillation radiale de la pierre 2 est limitée par le support de sertissage 3 venant en butée contre la paroi latérale de l'ouverture 240. [0033] Dans une variante avantageuse illustrée à la figure 4, la paroi de l'ouverture 240 comporte un premier chanfrein 241 pratiqué sur l'une des faces du second élément de support 24 de sorte que, lorsque la pierre 2 (montée sur son support de sertissage 3) oscille, la face inclinée 31 du support de sertissage 3 vient en appui sur le premier chanfrein 241 . In one embodiment, the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the crimping support 3 abutting against a radially extending abutment member. In particular, the crimping system 1 comprises a second support member 24 extending radially above the first support member 22. The second support member 24 can be attached to the first support member 22 via the screws 223, as shown in FIG. 5. The second support member 24 has a plurality of openings 240, each of the openings 240 being in axial alignment with one of the crimping supports 3. In this configuration, the amplitude radial oscillation of the stone 2 is limited by the crimping support 3 abutting against the side wall of the opening 240. In an advantageous variant illustrated in Figure 4, the wall of the opening 240 comprises a first chamfer 241 formed on one of the faces of the second support member 24 so that when the stone 2 (mounted on its 3) oscillating support, the inclined face 31 of the crimping support 3 bears on the first chamfer 241.
[0034] Dans une autre variante illustrée à la figure 4, le support de sertissage 3 comprend un élément proximal 34 en forme de disque ou bosse s'étendant généralement radialement à partir du support de sertissage 3 et comportant une face inclinée 340. Le disque proximal 34 est configuré pour que la face inclinée 340 vienne en butée sur la paroi de l'ouverture 240 de façon à limiter le mouvement radial de la pierre 2. Comme illustré dans la figure 4, la paroi peut également comporter un second chanfrein 242 sur la face opposée du second élément de support 24, de sorte à ce que la face inclinée 340 vienne en butée contre le second chanfrein 242. [0035] Encore dans un autre mode d'exécution montré à la figure 6, le support de sertissage 3 comprend une cheville 30 s'étendant distalement dans le premier élément de support 22. Dans cette configuration, le mouvement radial de la pierre 2 est limité par la cheville 30 du support de sertissage 3 venant en butée contre l'élément de butée radial. En particulier, le premier élément de support 22 comporte une ouverture 220 concentrique avec le support de sertissage 3 et se prolongeant axialement au-dessous de l'élément élastique 50. L'élément élastique 50 peut être fixé au support de sertissage 3 de sorte que, lors de l'oscillation de la pierre 2, la cheville 30 oscille en opposition avec la pierre 2. Dans une telle In another variant illustrated in FIG. 4, the crimping support 3 comprises a proximal element 34 in the form of a disk or boss extending generally radially from the crimping support 3 and having an inclined face 340. proximal 34 is configured so that the inclined face 340 abuts the wall of the opening 240 so as to limit the radial movement of the stone 2. As illustrated in Figure 4, the wall may also include a second chamfer 242 on the opposite face of the second support member 24, so that the inclined face 340 abuts against the second chamfer 242. [0035] Still in another embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the crimping support 3 comprises an ankle 30 extending distally in the first support member 22. In this configuration, the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the pin 30 of the crimping support 3 abutting against be the radial abutment element. In particular, the first support element 22 has an opening 220 concentric with the crimping support 3 and extending axially below the elastic element 50. The elastic element 50 can be fixed to the crimping support 3 so that during the oscillation of the stone 2, the ankle 30 oscillates in opposition to the stone 2. In such
configuration, lors de l'oscillation de la pierre 2, la cheville 30 peut venir en butée contre la paroi 221 de l'ouverture 220, limitant le mouvement radial de la pierre 2. La paroi 221 constitue ainsi un élément de butée radial. configuration, during the oscillation of the stone 2, the pin 30 may abut against the wall 221 of the opening 220, limiting the radial movement of the stone 2. The wall 221 thus constitutes a radial abutment element.
[0036] Dans une variante, la cheville 30 comprend un élément distal 32 en forme de disque ou bosse s'étendant radialement à partir d'une portion distale de la cheville 30. Lorsque la pierre 2 oscille, le mouvement radial de cette dernière sera limité par le disque distal 32 venant en butée contre la paroi 221 de l'ouverture 220. Le disque distal 32 peut être fabriqué en une pièce avec le support de sertissage 3 ou comme une pièce distincte qui est fixée par la suite sur la cheville 30 du support de sertissage 3. In a variant, the ankle 30 comprises a distal element 32 in the form of a disk or bump extending radially from a distal portion of the ankle 30. When the stone 2 oscillates, the radial movement of the latter will be limited by the distal disc 32 abutting the 221 wall of the opening 220. The distal disk 32 may be manufactured in one piece with the crimping support 3 or as a separate part which is subsequently fixed on the pin 30 of the crimping support 3.
[0037] Dans un autre mode d'exécution, le système de sertissage 1 comprend également un élément de butée axial 23 s'étendant radialement et centré sur l'axe de symétrie 1 5. L'élément 23 est fixé au premier élément de support 22 par l'intermédiaire des vis 223 au-dessous de ce dernier, tel qu'illustré dans la figure 4. Lors du déplacement axial de la pierre 2 vers le dessous, le support de sertissage 3 vient en butée contre l'élément de butée axial 23 et limite l'amplitude du mouvement axial de la pierre 2. Dans le cas où le support de sertissage 3 comprend la cheville 30, c'est cette dernière qui vient en butée contre l'élément de butée axial 23. In another embodiment, the crimping system 1 also comprises an axial abutment element 23 extending radially and centered on the axis of symmetry 1 5. The element 23 is fixed to the first support element 22 through the screws 223 below the latter, as shown in Figure 4. During the axial displacement of the stone 2 to the underside, the crimping support 3 abuts against the stop element 23 and limits the amplitude of the axial movement of the stone 2. In the case where the crimping support 3 comprises the pin 30, it is the latter which abuts against the axial abutment element 23.
[0038] Encore dans un autre mode d'exécution illustré à la figure 7, la cheville 30 du support de sertissage 3 s'étend distalement au-delà du premier élément de support 22 de sorte que le disque distal 32 se trouve sous le premier élément de support 22. Dans cette configuration, le disque distal 32 vient en butée contre la face inférieure 225 du premier élément de support 22 de façon à limiter le mouvement axial de la pierre 2 (montée dans le support de sertissage 3) lors d'un déplacement axial de la pierre 2 vers le dessus. In yet another embodiment illustrated in Figure 7, the pin 30 of the crimping support 3 extends distally beyond the first support member 22 so that the distal disk 32 is under the first In this configuration, the distal disc 32 abuts against the lower face 225 of the first support member 22 so as to limit the axial movement of the stone 2 (mounted in the crimping support 3) when an axial displacement of the stone 2 towards the top.
[0039] Selon un autre aspect des variantes des figures 6 et 7, le disque ou l'élément distal 32 a aussi la fonction de balourd, car il permet, par son dimensionnement et sa masse, de positionner le centre de gravité des éléments oscillants (la pierre 2 et le support de sertissage) et ainsi d'équilibrer et garder cet ensemble à une même inclinaison en position vertical et horizontal, sous l'effet de la gravité. According to another aspect of the variants of Figures 6 and 7, the disc or the distal member 32 also has the unbalance function, because it allows, by its design and mass, to position the center of gravity of the oscillating elements (stone 2 and the crimping support) and thus balance and keep this set at the same inclination in vertical and horizontal position, under the effect of gravity.
[0040] Comme illustré à la figure 5, le système de sertissage 1 peut comprendre une pluralité de supports de sertissage 3, voire une matrice de supports de sertissage 3 permettant, par exemple, de représenter un motif. Bien entendu, le système de sertissage 1 peut également comprendre un seul support de sertissage 3. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the crimping system 1 can comprise a plurality of crimping supports 3, or even an array of crimping supports 3 making it possible, for example, to represent a pattern. Of course, the crimping system 1 may also comprise a single crimping support 3.
[0041] Encore dans un autre mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 12, l'élément de fixation distal comprend un second élément de support 24. La cheville 30 comprend une tête distale 32 arrangée pour coopérer, à la manière d'une rotule, avec la paroi 241 d'une seconde ouverture, prenant ici la forme d'une cavité 240 pratiquée dans le second élément de support 24. Un ressort plat 50 coopère avec la cheville 30 au niveau d'une position axiale 38, entre la tête distale 32 et le support de sertissage 3, de sorte que la cheville 30 et le support de sertissage 3 peuvent osciller autour de la tête distale 32, par rapport à un axe de symétrie 1 5. [0041] In yet another embodiment illustrated in FIG. 12, the distal fixation element comprises a second support element 24. The ankle 30 comprises a distal head 32 arranged to cooperate, in the manner of a ball joint, with the wall 241 of a second opening, here taking the form of a cavity 240 formed in the second support element 24. A flat spring 50 cooperates with the pin 30 at an axial position 38, between the distal head 32 and the crimping support 3, so that the pin 30 and the crimping support 3 can oscillate around the distal head 32, with respect to an axis of symmetry 1 5.
[0042] L'élément de fixation distal comprend également un premier élément de support 22 sur lequel est monté le ressort plat 50. Le premier élément de support 22 comprend une première ouverture 220 par laquelle passe la cheville 30. Lorsque le support de sertissage 3 subit des chocs au- dessus du seuil, la cheville 30 vient en buté entre la position axiale 38 et le support de sertissage 3 avec une paroi 221 de l'ouverture 220. The distal fixing member also comprises a first support member 22 on which is mounted the flat spring 50. The first support member 22 comprises a first opening 220 through which the pin 30. When the crimping support 3 is shocked above the threshold, the pin 30 abuts between the axial position 38 and the crimping support 3 with a wall 221 of the opening 220.
[0043] Le ressort plat 50 peut être un ressort spiral plat ou encore une membrane flexible. [0044] Dans un mode préféré d'exécution, le système de sertissage 1 est fixé dans un cadran d'une pièce d'horlogerie. Le système de sertissage 1 peut également être fixé sur une autre partie de la pièce d'horlogerie, sur une pièce de bijouterie, ou sur des lunettes. The flat spring 50 may be a flat spiral spring or a flexible membrane. In a preferred embodiment, the crimping system 1 is fixed in a dial of a timepiece. The crimping system 1 can also be fixed on another part of the timepiece, on a piece of jewelery, or on glasses.
[0045] Avantageusement, dans les différentes variantes sus décrites, une fois que la pierre 2 soit montée dans le support de sertissage 3, les éléments élastiques 5 et les éléments de butées ne sont pas perceptibles au porteur de l'article et ne dénient en rien l'apparence de l'article. Numéros de référence employés sur les figures Advantageously, in the various variants described above, once the stone 2 is mounted in the crimping support 3, the elastic elements 5 and the abutment elements are not noticeable to the wearer of the article and do not deny nothing the appearance of the article. Reference numbers used in the figures
1 système de sertissage 1 crimping system
10, 1 1 spires  10, 1 1 turns
12 ajourage  12 ajourage
13 première extrémité du ressort, extrémité proximale du ressort13 first end of spring, proximal end of spring
14 élément de fixation distal, goupille 14 distal fixation element, pin
15 axe de symétrie  15 axis of symmetry
16 perçage  16 drilling
17 seconde extrémité du ressort, extrémité distale du ressort 18 élément de butée, barre  17 second end of the spring, distal end of the spring 18 stop element, bar
19 évidement, cavité  19 recess, cavity
190 diamètre de l'évidement  190 diameter of the recess
191 ailettes axiales  191 axial fins
192 diamètre distal  192 distal diameter
2 pierre précieuse 2 precious stones
20 extrémité proximale de l'élément de butée  Proximal end of the stop member
21 paroi interne  21 inner wall
22 premier élément de support  22 first support element
220 première ouverture 220 first opening
221 élément de butée radial, paroi de la première ouverture221 radial stop element, wall of the first opening
223 vis 223 screws
224 écrou  224 nut
225 face inférieure du premier élément de support  225 lower face of the first support member
23 élément de butée axial  23 axial stop element
24 second élément de support 24 second support element
240 seconde ouverture, cavité  240 second opening, cavity
241 paroi de la seconde ouverture, premier chanfrein  241 wall of the second opening, first chamfer
242 second chanfrein  242 second chamfer
243 logement concentrique  243 concentric housing
3 support de sertissage 3 crimping support
30 cheville  30 ankle
31 face inclinée du support de sertissage  31 inclined face of crimping support
32 disque ou élément distal, tête distale  32 disc or distal element, distal head
33 diamètre maximum de la tête distale  33 maximum diameter of the distal head
34 disque proximal 34 proximal disc
340 face inclinée du disque proximal  340 inclined surface of the proximal disc
35 tête proximale de la barre  35 proximal head of the bar
36 diamètre maximum de la tête proximale  36 maximum diameter of the proximal head
38 position axiale 38 axial position
39 méplat 39 flat
5 élément élastique, ressort 50 ressort plat 5 elastic element, spring 50 flat spring
51 bande  51 tape
6 article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie 63 ouverture flexible  6 watch or jewelery article 63 flexible opening
64 élément flexible 64 flexible element
641 portions  641 portions
65 diamètre de l'ouverture flexible 65 diameter of the flexible opening
7 profil 7 profile
8 culasse de la pierre précieuse 9 partie frontale  8 head of the gemstone 9 front part
Ki première raideur Ki first stiffness
K2 seconde raideur K 2 second stiffness

Claims

Revendications claims
1 . Système de sertissage (1 ) pour un article d'horlogerie (6) ou de joaillerie comprenant: 1. Crimping system (1) for a timepiece (6) or jewelery article comprising:
un support de sertissage (3);  a crimping support (3);
une pierre précieuse (2) montée dans ou sur le support de sertissage (3); et  a gemstone (2) mounted in or on the crimping support (3); and
un élément élastique (5, 50) fixé au support de sertissage (3) de manière à relier de façon flexible le support de sertissage (3) audit article (6), de sorte que le support de sertissage (3) puisse osciller selon un mouvement axial et/ou radial par rapport à un axe de symétrie (1 5), suite à un mouvement de l'article (6);  an elastic member (5, 50) attached to the crimping support (3) for flexibly connecting the crimping support (3) to said article (6) so that the crimping support (3) can oscillate according to a axial and / or radial movement with respect to an axis of symmetry (1 5), following a movement of the article (6);
caractérisé en ce que  characterized in that
le système de sertissage (1 ) comprend en outre une butée (18, 221 , 241, 23, 35, 38) plus rigide que l'élément élastique (5), la butée (18, 221 , 241, 23, 35, 38) étant apte à coopérer avec le support de sertissage (3), de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement axial et/ou radial du support de sertissage (3) lorsque ce dernier se déplace par rapport à l'article (6), la butée (18, 221, 241 , 23, 35, 38) ne venant pas en contact avec le support de sertissage (3) quand ce dernier se trouve dans sa position de repos ou lorsqu'il subit uniquement des chocs en dessous d'un certain seuil.  the crimping system (1) further comprises a stop (18, 221, 241, 23, 35, 38) more rigid than the elastic element (5), the stop (18, 221, 241, 23, 35, 38 ) being adapted to cooperate with the crimping support (3), so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support (3) when the latter moves relative to the article (6), the abutment (18, 221, 241, 23, 35, 38) not coming into contact with the crimping support (3) when the latter is in its rest position or when it undergoes only shocks below a certain threshold.
2. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 1 , Crimping system (1) according to claim 1,
dans lequel le support de sertissage (3) comprend une cheville (30) s'étendant distalement du support (3) et dont au moins une portion coopère avec la butée (18, 35, 38, 221, 241 , 23). wherein the crimping support (3) comprises a pin (30) extending distally from the support (3) and at least one portion of which cooperates with the stop (18, 35, 38, 221, 241, 23).
3. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 2, Crimping system (1) according to claim 2,
dans lequel l'élément élastique (5) est fixé à la cheville (30) et s'étend axialement entre le support de sertissage (3) et l'article (6). wherein the elastic member (5) is fixed to the pin (30) and extends axially between the crimping support (3) and the article (6).
4. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 3, Crimping system (1) according to claim 3,
dans lequel ladite portion de la cheville (30) comprend une cavité (19), la butée (18, 35) coopérant avec une paroi (21 ) de la cavité (19). wherein said portion of the pin (30) comprises a cavity (19), the stop (18, 35) cooperating with a wall (21) of the cavity (19).
5. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 4, Crimping system (1) according to claim 4,
dans lequel la butée comprend une barre (18) s'étendant également axialement sur au moins une partie de la longueur de l'élément élastique (5) et dont une extrémité (20) coopère avec la paroi (21 ) de la cavité (19). in which the abutment comprises a bar (18) extending also axially on at least a part of the length of the elastic element (5) and one end (20) of which cooperates with the wall (21) of the cavity (19). ).
6. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 5, Crimping system (1) according to claim 5,
dans lequel la paroi (21 ) comprend des ailettes (191 ) déformable wherein the wall (21) comprises fins (191) deformable
radialement et formant une ouverture distale (190); et radially and forming a distal opening (190); and
dans lequel la barre (18) comprend une tête proximale (35) ayant un diamètre décroissant distalement, le plus grand diamètre (36) de la tête proximale (35) étant inférieur au diamètre (190) de la cavité (19) mais supérieur au diamètre de l'ouverture distale (190), de sorte que la tête proximale (35) peut être insérée dans la cavité (19) à partir de l'ouverture distale (190) par déformation des ailettes (191 ) et, lorsqu'insérée, la tête proximale (35) est configurée pour venir en butée contre les ailettes (191 ) lorsque le support de sertissage (3) subit des chocs au-dessus dudit certain seuil. wherein the bar (18) comprises a proximal head (35) having a decreasing diameter distally, the largest diameter (36) of the proximal head (35) being smaller than the diameter (190) of the cavity (19) but greater than the diameter of the distal opening (190), so that the proximal head (35) can be inserted into the cavity (19) from the distal opening (190) by deformation of the vanes (191) and, when inserted the proximal head (35) is configured to abut the fins (191) when the crimping support (3) is impacted above said threshold.
7. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel, la butée est apte à coopérer avec le support de sertissage, de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement radial et l'amplitude du mouvement axial du support de sertissage (3) lorsque ce dernier se déplace par rapport à l'article (6). 7. crimping system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, the stop is adapted to cooperate with the crimping support, so as to limit the amplitude of the radial movement and the axial movement amplitude crimping support (3) as it moves relative to the article (6).
8. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, dans lequel une extrémité distale (17) de l'élément élastique (5) est fixée à l'article (6) par l'intermédiaire d'un élément de fixation distal (14, 22). The crimping system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a distal end (17) of the elastic member (5) is attached to the article (6) via a distal fixation member (14, 22).
9. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel l'élément élastique comprend un ressort cylindrique (5) ayant la forme d'un tube et dans lequel la butée (18, 35) est logée. 9. crimping system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the elastic member comprises a cylindrical spring (5) in the form of a tube and wherein the stop (18, 35) is housed .
10. Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 9, Crimping system (1) according to claim 9,
dans lequel la limitation de l'amplitude du mouvement axial vers l'article (6) est obtenue par la compression des spires du ressort (5). in which the limitation of the amplitude of the axial movement towards the article (6) is obtained by the compression of the turns of the spring (5).
1 1 . Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 9 ou 10, dans lequel élément de fixation distal comprend une goupille (14) s'étendant axialement et dans laquelle est fixée l'extrémité distale (17) du ressort (5). 1 1. Crimping system (1) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the distal fixing member comprises an axially extending pin (14) and in which is fixed the distal end (17) of the spring (5).
12. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 2, Crimping system (1) according to claim 2,
dans lequel l'élément de fixation distal comprend un premier élément de support (22) sur lequel est fixé l'élément élastique (5), le premier élément de support (22) comprenant une première ouverture (220); et wherein the distal fixation member comprises a first support member (22) to which the elastic member (5) is attached, the first support member (22) including a first opening (220); and
un second support distal (24) s'étendant radialement de façon sensiblement parallèle au premier élément de support (22) et comprenant d'une seconde ouverture (240) ayant une seconde paroi (241 ) servant de butée. a second distal support (24) extending radially substantially parallel to the first support member (22) and comprising a second opening (240) having a second wall (241) serving as a stop.
13. Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 12, 13. Crimping system (1) according to claim 12,
dans lequel ladite portion de la cheville (30) comprend une tête distale (32) s'étendant sensiblement concentrique dans la seconde ouverture (240). wherein said portion of the ankle (30) includes a distal head (32) extending substantially concentrically in the second opening (240).
14. Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 13, Crimping system (1) according to claim 13,
comprenant en outre un élément flexible (64) entre le premier élément de support (22) et le second élément de support (24) et comportant une ouverture flexible (63) concentrique avec la première et seconde ouverture (220, 240); et further comprising a flexible member (64) between the first support member (22) and the second support member (24) and having a flexible opening (63) concentric with the first and second apertures (220, 240); and
dans lequel la tête distale (32) a un diamètre décroissant distalement, le plus grand diamètre (33) de la tête distale (32) étant supérieur au diamètre de l'ouverture flexible (63) de sorte que la tête distale (32) puisse venir en butée contre l'élément flexible (64) de manière à limiter le déplacement axial du support de sertissage (3) dans un direction opposée à l'article (6). wherein the distal head (32) has a decreasing diameter distally, the largest diameter (33) of the distal head (32) being greater than the diameter of the flexible opening (63) so that the distal head (32) can come in abutment against the flexible element (64) so as to limit the axial displacement of the crimping support (3) in a direction opposite to the article (6).
1 5. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 14, 5. Crimping system (1) according to claim 14,
dans lequel la seconde paroi comporte un premier chanfrein (241 ) coopérant avec une face inclinée (31 ) du support de sertissage (3). wherein the second wall comprises a first chamfer (241) cooperating with an inclined face (31) of the crimping support (3).
16. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 14 ou 15, dans lequel le support de sertissage (3) comprend un élément proximal (34) s'étendant radialement à partir du support de sertissage (3) et comportant une face inclinée (340); et The crimping system (1) according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the crimping support (3) comprises a proximal element (34) extending radially from the crimping support (3) and having an inclined face ( 340); and
dans lequel la seconde paroi comporte un second chanfrein (242) coopérant avec face inclinée (340) de l'élément proximal (34). wherein the second wall has a second chamfer (242) cooperating with the inclined face (340) of the proximal member (34).
17. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon l'une des revendications 14 à17. crimping system (1) according to one of claims 14 to
16, 16
dans lequel ladite portion de la cheville (30) comprend une tête distale (32) s'étendant sensiblement concentrique dans la première ouverture (220) et coopérant avec la première paroi (221 ). wherein said portion of the ankle (30) comprises a distal head (32) extending substantially concentrically in the first opening (220) and cooperating with the first wall (221).
18. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon l'une des revendications 14 à18. crimping system (1) according to one of claims 14 to
17, 17
dans lequel la butée comprend en outre un élément de butée axial (23) apte à coopérer avec la cheville (30) de façon à limiter le mouvement axial du support de sertissage (3). wherein the abutment further comprises an axial abutment member (23) adapted to cooperate with the pin (30) so as to limit the axial movement of the crimping support (3).
19. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 13, 19. Crimping system (1) according to claim 13,
dans lequel la tête distale (32) coopère avec la paroi 241 d'une seconde ouverture (240) à la manière d'une rotule; wherein the distal head (32) cooperates with the wall 241 of a second opening (240) in the manner of a ball joint;
le ressort (50) coopérant avec la cheville (30) à une position axiale (38) entre la tête distale (32) et le support de sertissage (3), de sorte que la cheville (30) et le support de sertissage (3) puisse osciller par rapport à un axe de symétrie (1 5), autour de la tête distale (32). the spring (50) cooperating with the pin (30) at an axial position (38) between the distal head (32) and the crimping support (3), so that the pin (30) and the crimping support (3) ) can oscillate with respect to an axis of symmetry (1 5) around the distal head (32).
20. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 19, 20. Crimping system (1) according to claim 19,
dans lequel la première paroi (221 ) coopère avec la cheville (30), entre la position axiale (38) et le support de sertissage (3). wherein the first wall (221) cooperates with the pin (30) between the axial position (38) and the crimping support (3).
21 . Système de sertissage (1 ) selon l'une des revendications 12 à 21 , 21. Crimping system (1) according to one of claims 12 to 21,
dans lequel l'élément élastique comprend un ressort plat (50) s'étendant radialement à partir du support de sertissage (3). wherein the elastic member comprises a flat spring (50) extending radially from the crimping support (3).
22. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 21 , 22. Crimping system (1) according to claim 21,
le ressort plat (50) étant monté sur le premier élément de support (22). the flat spring (50) being mounted on the first support member (22).
23. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon la revendication 21 ou 22, dans lequel le ressort plat (50) est un ressort spiral. 23. Crimping system (1) according to claim 21 or 22, wherein the flat spring (50) is a spiral spring.
24. Système de sertissage (1 ) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 23, l'élément élastique (5) et la ou les butée(s) (18, 35, 38, 221, 241 , 23) ne sont pas perceptibles au porteur de l'article quand la pierre (2) est montée dans le support de sertissage (3). 24. Crimping system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 23, the elastic element (5) and the stop (s) (18, 35, 38, 221, 241, 23) are not perceptible to the wearer of the article when the stone (2) is mounted in the crimping support (3).
25. Cadran d'une pièce d'horlogerie comprenant le système de sertissage (1 ) caractérisé par l'une des revendications 1 à 24. 25. Dial of a timepiece comprising the crimping system (1) characterized by one of Claims 1 to 24.
26. Article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie (6) comprenant le système de sertissage (1 ) caractérisé par l'une des revendications 1 à 24. 26. Clock or jewelery article (6) comprising the crimping system (1) characterized by one of Claims 1 to 24.
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