EP3099197B1 - Stone mounted on a spring element - Google Patents

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EP3099197B1
EP3099197B1 EP15702380.5A EP15702380A EP3099197B1 EP 3099197 B1 EP3099197 B1 EP 3099197B1 EP 15702380 A EP15702380 A EP 15702380A EP 3099197 B1 EP3099197 B1 EP 3099197B1
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Gabriel Chevallier
Kéwin Bas
Sébastien JOUVENOT
Romain MOYSE
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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 jewelery 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 item has diamonds being illuminated with an illumination source.
  • a 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.
  • the document EP2510824 discloses a jewelery article comprising a precious stone fixed in a kitten mounted on a pivotal 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.
  • the utility model RU100367U describes a jewelery item comprising a gemstone set in a washer-shaped kitten, this set of stone-kitten is bonded 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.
  • the patent application WO2012 / 115458 discloses a jewelery article comprising a ring-shaped carrier 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.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelery free of 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 adapted to the use of small stones.
  • a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelery article comprising a crimping support, a precious stone mounted in or on the crimping support, and a fixed elastic element.
  • the elastic element is fixed on the article, the rest of the elastic element deforming elastically under the effect of the acceleration of the mass of the stone and the crimping support; the crimping system further comprising a stop more rigid than the elastic element, the abutment being adapted to cooperate with the crimping support, so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and radial movement of the crimping support when the latter moves relative to the article, the stop not coming into contact with the crimping support when the latter is in its rest position or when it undergoes only shocks below a certain threshold.
  • the present invention also relates to a dial of a timepiece and a timepiece or jewelery comprising said crimping system.
  • the figures 1 and 2 show a sectional view of a crimping system 1 for a watch or jewelery article 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 frontal portion 9 of frustoconical shape and serving as a 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 comprise a bore 16 coaxial with the support 3.
  • the crimping system 1 also comprises an elastic element 5 of which a first end 13 is fixed to the crimping support 3 and the other end 17 to the 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 that that the crimping support, and therefore the stone, can oscillate or vibrate on the elastic element 5 following a movement of the article 6).
  • 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, as well as the intensity of the shock are the main factors defining the amplitude of the vibrations (or oscillations) of the stone 2.
  • the oscillation of the stone 2 is in a radial movement with respect to an axis of symmetry 15 and an axial movement relative to this same axis 15. It will be noted, however, that the amplitude of the axial movements along the axis 15 are small in comparison with 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 the axial and / or radial movement of the stone 2 (in other words , so as to limit the amplitude of axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support, and therefore of 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 K 1 of the elastic element 5.
  • proximal means on a near side of the stone 2
  • distal means on a side remote from the stone 2.
  • radial corresponds to a plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry 15.
  • a radial movement corresponds to a lateral displacement with respect to the axis of symmetry 15, so to the left or the right on the figures 1 and 2 .
  • axial corresponds to a plane parallel to the axis of symmetry 15.
  • an axial movement corresponds to a displacement oriented along the axis of symmetry 15, hence from top to bottom on the figures 1 and 2 .
  • the elastic element 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 tightening, driving, clipping or welding, or any other appropriate method.
  • the stop takes the form of a bar 18 concentrically housed 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 this 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 the proximal end 20 of the bar 18 extends.
  • 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 in the vicinity of 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 both 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 metal or plastic by a laser cutting process or any other appropriate method.
  • the first end 13 of the spring 5 comprises an opening 12, or a slit of elasticity, for absorbing radially elastically and / or plastically deformed at least a portion of the driving force of the ankle 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.
  • a single abutment element 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 movement. axial position 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 192 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 against the fins 191 when the crimping support 3 is impacted above the threshold.
  • the radial displacement of the crimping support 3 is therefore 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 against 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 decreasing distally.
  • the proximal head 35 and the fins 191 may be sized so that, when the proximal head 35 is inserted into the cavity 19, the axis of rotation of the crimping holder 3 on the proximal head 35 (represented by the number 151 in the figure 9 ) as low as possible.
  • this axis of rotation 151 is shown at 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 substantially concentrically the distal head 32.
  • a flexible member 64 is housed between the first support member 22 and the second support member 24.
  • the flexible member 64 has a flexible opening 63 concentric with the first opening 220 and the second opening 240.
  • the figure 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.
  • the figure 11b shows an example of a quadrilobe shape that can take the flexible opening 63.
  • 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 dashed circle 65 in the figure 11b ).
  • the distal end 17 of the spring 5 can be arranged to snap rigidly into 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 makes it possible 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 portion 39 of the distal head 32 which abuts against the flexible element 64 (against the portions 641 between the lobes of the flexible opening 63 in the example shown in FIG. figure 11b ).
  • 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.
  • the opening 220 of the first support member 22 comprises a flange 222 of smaller diameter than the maximum diameter 33 of the distal head 32.
  • the first support member 22 may be sufficiently flexible 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 portion 39 abutting against the flange 222.
  • the figure 11a shows different possible configurations for the first opening 220 and the flange 222.
  • the figure 11b shows a detail of an aperture 63 of quadrilobe shape whose parts 641 between the lobes play the role of the collar.
  • the elastic member comprises a flat spring 50 extending radially from the crimping support 3.
  • the elastic element comprises a band 51 having a plurality of flat springs 50, each flat spring 50 being attached to a crimping support 3 (only one being shown on the 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 an 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 illustrated in the figure 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 radial oscillation amplitude of the stone 2 is limited by the crimping support 3 abutting against the lateral wall of the opening 240.
  • the wall of the opening 240 has a first chamfer 241 made on one of the faces of the second support member 24 so that, when the stone 2 (mounted on its crimping support 3) oscillates, 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 disc or boss extending generally radially from the crimping support 3 and having an inclined face 340.
  • the proximal disc 34 is configured so that the inclined face 340 comes into position. stop on 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 a pin 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 the radial stop 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 pin 30 oscillates in opposition with the stone 2.
  • the pin 30 can 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 disc or bump extending radially from a distal portion of the ankle 30.
  • a distal element 32 in the form of a disc 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 dowel 30 of the support. crimping 3.
  • the crimping system 1 also comprises an axial abutment element 23 extending radially and centered on the axis of symmetry 15.
  • the element 23 is fixed to the first support element 22 by the intermediate screw 223 below the latter, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 .
  • the crimping support 3 abuts against the axial abutment 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 ankle 30 of the crimping support 3 extends distally beyond the first support member 22 so that the distal disk 32 is under the first support member 22.
  • the distal disk 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) during an axial displacement of the stone 2 to the top.
  • the disk or the distal element 32 also has the unbalance function, because it allows, by its dimensioning and its mass, to position the center of gravity of the oscillating elements (the stone 2 and the crimping support) and thus of balance and keep this set at the same inclination in vertical and horizontal position, under the effect of gravity.
  • the crimping system 1 may comprise a plurality of crimping supports 3, or even an array of crimping supports 3 allowing, 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 a cavity 240 formed in the second support member 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 ankle 30 and the crimping support 3 can oscillate around the distal head 32 with respect to an axis of symmetry 15.
  • the distal attachment member also includes a first support member 22 on which the flat spring 50 is mounted.
  • the first support member 22 includes a first opening 220 through which the pin 30 passes. 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.
  • 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 elements Elastics 5 and the abutment elements are not noticeable to the wearer of the article and do not deny the appearance of the article.

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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 jewelery 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 techniqueState of the art

Dans le brevet US6433483 , un article de bijouterie comporte des diamants étant illuminés à l'aide d'une source d'illumination. Un 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.In the patent US6433483 , a jewelery item has diamonds being illuminated with an illumination source. A 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.

Le document EP2510824 décrit un article de bijouterie 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.The document EP2510824 discloses a jewelery article comprising a precious stone fixed in a kitten mounted on a pivotal 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.

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.The utility model RU100367U describes a jewelery item comprising a gemstone set in a washer-shaped kitten, this set of stone-kitten is bonded 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.

La demande de brevet WO2012/115458 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.The patent application WO2012 / 115458 discloses a jewelery article comprising a ring-shaped carrier 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.

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.Although such an article is less susceptible to accidental separation of the kitten and / or deformation of the spring due to a large impact, the oscillations of the kitten are much too limited by the pin which dampens them 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.

Bref résumé de l'inventionBrief summary of the invention

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 jewelery free of limitations of the prior art known.

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 adapted to the use of small stones.

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. L'élément élastique est fixé sur l'article, le reste de l'élément élastique se déformant élastiquement sous l'effet de l'accélération de la masse de la pierre et du support de sertissage; le système de sertissage comprenant 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 radial du support de sertissage lorsque ce dernier se déplace par rapport à l'article, la butée ne venant pas en contact avec le support de sertissage quand ce dernier se trouve dans sa position de repos ou lorsqu'il subit uniquement des chocs en dessous d'un certain seuil.According to the invention, these objects are attained in particular by means of a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelery article comprising a crimping support, a precious stone mounted in or on the crimping support, and a fixed elastic element. 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 elastic element is fixed on the article, the rest of the elastic element deforming elastically under the effect of the acceleration of the mass of the stone and the crimping support; the crimping system further comprising a stop more rigid than the elastic element, the abutment being adapted to cooperate with the crimping support, so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and radial movement of the crimping support when the latter moves relative to the article, the stop not coming into contact with the crimping support when the latter is in its rest position or when it undergoes only shocks below a certain threshold.

Des formes d'exécution particulières et variantes sont décrites dans les revendications dépendantes.Particular and variant embodiments are described in the dependent claims.

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.The present invention also relates to a dial of a timepiece and a timepiece or jewelery comprising said crimping system.

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Des exemples de mise en oeuvre de l'invention sont indiqués dans la description illustrée par les figures annexées dans lesquelles :

  • 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;
  • la figure 3 illustre le système de sertissage selon un autre mode de réalisation;
  • la figure 4 illustre une vue en coupe du système de sertissage, selon un autre mode de réalisation;
  • la figure 5 illustre une vue éclatée du système de sertissage, selon un autre mode de réalisation;
  • la figure 6 montre le support de sertissage selon un autre mode de réalisation;
  • la figure 7 représente le support de sertissage selon un autre mode de réalisation;
  • la figure 8 représente une vue section en éclaté du système de sertissage, selon un autre mode de réalisation;
  • la figure 9 montre le système de sertissage de la figure 8 avec le support de sertissage en oscillation;
  • la figure 10 représente une vue en coupe du système de sertissage, encore selon un autre mode de réalisation;
  • la figure 11a montre différentes configurations d'un élément flexible du système de sertissage et la figure 11b montre un détail d'une ouverture pratiquée dans l'élément flexible, selon un mode de réalisation; et
  • 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.
Examples of implementation of the invention are indicated in the description illustrated by the appended figures in which:
  • the figures 1 and 2 show a sectional view of a crimping system comprising a crimping support for a timepiece or jewelery, according to one embodiment;
  • the figure 3 illustrates the crimping system according to another embodiment;
  • the figure 4 illustrates a sectional view of the crimping system, according to another embodiment;
  • the figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the crimping system, according to another embodiment;
  • the figure 6 shows the crimping support according to another embodiment;
  • the figure 7 represents the crimping support according to another embodiment;
  • the figure 8 represents an exploded section view of the crimping system, according to another embodiment;
  • the figure 9 shows the crimping system of the figure 8 with the swing crimping support;
  • the figure 10 is a sectional view of the crimping system, still according to another embodiment;
  • the figure 11a shows different configurations of a flexible element of the crimping system and the figure 11b shows a detail of an opening made in the flexible element, according to one embodiment; and
  • the figure 12 illustrates a sectional view of an assembly comprising a plurality of crimping systems, corresponding to another embodiment of the crimping systems.

Exemple(s) de mode de réalisation de l'inventionExample (s) of embodiment of the invention

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.The figures 1 and 2 show a sectional view of a crimping system 1 for a watch or jewelery article 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 figures 1 and 2 , the crimping support 3 comprises a frontal portion 9 of frustoconical shape and serving as a 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 comprise a bore 16 coaxial with the support 3.

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 l'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 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 15 et un mouvement axial par rapport à ce même axe 15. On notera cependant que l'amplitude des mouvements axiaux selon l'axe 15 sont faibles en comparaison aux mouvements radiaux selon ce même axe.The crimping system 1 also comprises an elastic element 5 of which a first end 13 is fixed to the crimping support 3 and the other end 17 to the 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 that that the crimping support, and therefore the stone, can oscillate or vibrate on the elastic element 5 following a movement of the 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, as well as 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 of the stone 2 is in a radial movement with respect to an axis of symmetry 15 and an axial movement relative to this same axis 15. It will be noted, however, that the amplitude of the axial movements along the axis 15 are small in comparison with the radial movements along this same axis.

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 K1 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 the axial and / or radial movement of the stone 2 (in other words , so as to limit the amplitude of axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support, and therefore of 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 K 1 of the elastic element 5.

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 15. Par exemple, un mouvement radial correspond à un déplacement latéral par rapport à l'axe de symétrie 15, 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 15. Par exemple, un mouvement axial correspond à un déplacement orienté selon l'axe de symétrie 15, donc de haut en bas sur les figures 1 et 2.In the present description, the term "proximal" means on a near side of the stone 2, and the expression "distal" means on a side remote from the stone 2. The expression "radial" corresponds to a plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry 15. For example, a radial movement corresponds to a lateral displacement with respect to the axis of symmetry 15, so to the left or the right on the figures 1 and 2 . The expression "axial" corresponds to a plane parallel to the axis of symmetry 15. For example, an axial movement corresponds to a displacement oriented along the axis of symmetry 15, hence from top to bottom on the figures 1 and 2 .

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 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.In the particular embodiment illustrated in figures 1 and 2 the elastic element 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 tightening, driving, clipping or welding, or any other appropriate method. The stop takes the form of a bar 18 concentrically housed 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 this 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.

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.The crimping support 3, in this case the ankle 30, comprises a recess 19 in which the proximal end 20 of the bar 18 extends. As shown in FIG. 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.

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.

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.In the execution mode 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 in the vicinity of 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 both 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 metal or plastic by a laser cutting process or any other appropriate method.

Selon une forme d'exécution illustrée à la figure 3, la première extrémité 13 du ressort 5 comprend un ajourage 12, ou une fente 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.According to an embodiment illustrated in figure 3 , the first end 13 of the spring 5 comprises an opening 12, or a slit of elasticity, for absorbing radially elastically and / or plastically deformed at least a portion of the driving force of the ankle 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.

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 element 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 movement. axial position of the crimping support 3.

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 192 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 at 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 192 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 against 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 therefore 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 against the proximal head 35.

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 at 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 decreasing distally.

La tête proximale 35 et les ailettes 191 peuvent être 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 151 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.The proximal head 35 and the fins 191 may be sized so that, when the proximal head 35 is inserted into the cavity 19, the axis of rotation of the crimping holder 3 on the proximal head 35 (represented by the number 151 in the figure 9 ) as low as possible. In the figure 9 this axis of rotation 151 is shown at 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.

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.Still in 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 substantially concentrically the distal head 32. In this configuration, when the crimping support 3 undergoes shocks above of 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 second wall 241 serves as a stop.

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 11a 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 11b 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 11b).In a preferred configuration, a flexible member 64 is housed between the first support member 22 and the second support member 24. The flexible member 64 has a flexible opening 63 concentric with the first opening 220 and the second opening 240. The figure 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. The figure 11b shows an example of a quadrilobe shape that can take the flexible opening 63. 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 dashed circle 65 in the figure 11b ).

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 63 dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 11b). 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.In this configuration, the distal end 17 of the spring 5 can be arranged to snap rigidly into 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 makes it possible 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 portion 39 of the distal head 32 which abuts against the flexible element 64 (against the portions 641 between the lobes of the flexible opening 63 in the example shown in FIG. figure 11b ). 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.

Dans une variante illustrée aux figures 11a et 11b, 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 11a montre différentes configurations possibles pour la première ouverture 220 et de la collerette 222. La figure 11b montre un détail d'une ouverture 63 de forme quadrilobe dont les parties 641 entre les lobes jouent le rôle de la collerette.In a variant illustrated in Figures 11a and 11b the opening 220 of the first support member 22 comprises a flange 222 of smaller diameter than the maximum diameter 33 of the distal head 32. The first support member 22 may be sufficiently flexible 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 portion 39 abutting against the flange 222. The figure 11a shows different possible configurations for the first opening 220 and the flange 222. The figure 11b shows a detail of an aperture 63 of quadrilobe shape whose parts 641 between the lobes play the role of the collar.

Dans d'autres modes de réalisation, l'élément élastique 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.In other embodiments, the elastic member comprises a flat spring 50 extending radially from the crimping support 3. In the examples illustrated in FIGS. Figures 4 and 5 the elastic element comprises a band 51 having a plurality of flat springs 50, each flat spring 50 being attached to a crimping support 3 (only one being shown on the 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.

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 an 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.

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.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 illustrated in the figure 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 radial oscillation amplitude of the stone 2 is limited by the crimping support 3 abutting against the lateral wall of the opening 240.

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 an advantageous variant illustrated in figure 4 , the wall of the opening 240 has a first chamfer 241 made on one of the faces of the second support member 24 so that, when the stone 2 (mounted on its crimping support 3) oscillates, the inclined face 31 of the crimping support 3 bears on the first chamfer 241.

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.In another variant illustrated in figure 4 , the crimping support 3 comprises a proximal element 34 in the form of a disc or boss extending generally radially from the crimping support 3 and having an inclined face 340. The proximal disc 34 is configured so that the inclined face 340 comes into position. stop on the wall of the opening 240 so as to limit the radial movement of the stone 2. As illustrated in FIG. 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.

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 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.Yet in another embodiment shown at the figure 6 the crimping support 3 comprises a pin 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 the radial stop 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 pin 30 oscillates in opposition with the stone 2. In such a configuration, during the oscillation of the stone 2, the pin 30 can 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.

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 disc 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 disk 32 abutting against the wall 221 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 dowel 30 of the support. crimping 3.

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 15. 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 15. The element 23 is fixed to the first support element 22 by the intermediate screw 223 below the latter, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 . When the stone 2 is moved axially downwards, the crimping support 3 abuts against the axial abutment 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.

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.Still in another embodiment illustrated at figure 7 the ankle 30 of the crimping support 3 extends distally beyond the first support member 22 so that the distal disk 32 is under the first support member 22. In this configuration, the distal disk 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) during an axial displacement of the stone 2 to the top.

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 disk or the distal element 32 also has the unbalance function, because it allows, by its dimensioning and its mass, to position the center of gravity of the oscillating elements (the stone 2 and the crimping support) and thus of balance and keep this set at the same inclination in vertical and horizontal position, under the effect of gravity.

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 figure 5 , the crimping system 1 may comprise a plurality of crimping supports 3, or even an array of crimping supports 3 allowing, for example, to represent a pattern. Of course, the crimping system 1 may also comprise a single crimping support 3.

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 15.Still in another embodiment illustrated in figure 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 a cavity 240 formed in the second support member 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 ankle 30 and the crimping support 3 can oscillate around the distal head 32 with respect to an axis of symmetry 15.

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 butée entre la position axiale 38 et le support de sertissage 3 avec une paroi 221 de l'ouverture 220.The distal attachment member also includes a first support member 22 on which the flat spring 50 is mounted. The first support member 22 includes a first opening 220 through which the pin 30 passes. 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.

Le ressort plat 50 peut être un ressort spiral plat ou encore une membrane flexible.The flat spring 50 may be a flat spiral spring or a flexible membrane.

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.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.

Avantageusement, dans les différentes variantes sus décrites, une fois que la pierre 2 est 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.Advantageously, in the various variants described above, once the stone 2 is mounted in the crimping support 3, the elements Elastics 5 and the abutment elements are not noticeable to the wearer of the article and do not deny the appearance of the article.

Numéros de référence employés sur les figuresReference numbers used in the figures

11
système de sertissagecrimping system
10, 1110, 11
spiresturns
1212
ajourageopenwork
1313
première extrémité du ressort, extrémité proximale du ressortfirst end of the spring, proximal end of the spring
1414
élément de fixation distal, goupilledistal fixation element, pin
1515
axe de symétrieaxis of symmetry
1616
perçagedrilling
1717
seconde extrémité du ressort, extrémité distale du ressortsecond end of the spring, distal end of the spring
1818
élément de butée, barrestop element, bar
1919
évidement, cavitérecess, cavity
190190
diamètre de l'évidementdiameter of the recess
191191
ailettes axialesaxial fins
192192
diamètre distaldistal diameter
22
pierre précieuseprecious stone
2020
extrémité proximale de l'élément de butéeproximal end of the abutment element
2121
paroi interneinternal wall
2222
premier élément de supportfirst support element
220220
première ouverturefirst opening
221221
élément de butée radial, paroi de la première ouvertureradial stop element, wall of the first opening
222222
collerettecollar
223223
visscrew
224224
écrounut
225225
face inférieure du premier élément de supportlower face of the first support member
2323
élément de butée axialaxial stop element
2424
second élément de supportsecond support element
240240
seconde ouverture, cavitésecond opening, cavity
241241
paroi de la seconde ouverture, premier chanfreinwall of the second opening, first chamfer
242242
second chanfreinsecond chamfer
243243
logement concentriqueconcentric housing
33
support de sertissagecrimping support
3030
chevilleankle
3131
face inclinée du support de sertissageinclined face of crimping support
3232
disque ou élément distal, tête distaledisk or distal element, distal head
3333
diamètre maximum de la tête distalemaximum diameter of the distal head
3434
disque proximalproximal disc
340340
face inclinée du disque proximalinclined face of the proximal disc
3535
tête proximale de la barreproximal head of the bar
3636
diamètre maximum de la tête proximalemaximum diameter of the proximal head
3838
position axialeaxial position
3939
méplatflat
55
élément élastique, ressortelastic element, spring
5050
ressort platflat spring
5151
bandebandaged
66
article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerieclock or jewelery article
6363
ouverture flexibleflexible opening
6464
élément flexibleflexible element
641641
portionsportions
6565
diamètre de l'ouverture flexiblediameter of the flexible opening
77
profilprofile
88
culasse de la pierre précieusegemstone head
99
partie frontalefront part
K1 K 1
première raideurfirst stiffness
K2 K 2
seconde raideursecond stiffness

Claims (18)

  1. Setting system (1) for a timepiece (6) or jewelry item comprising:
    a crimping support (3);
    a precious stone (2) mounted in or on the crimping support (3); and
    a resilient member (5, 50) fastened to the crimping support (3) in order to flexibly link the crimping support (3) to said item (6), to allow the crimping support (3) to be able to oscillate in an axial and radial movement relative to a symmetrical axis (15), after a movement of the item (6); the resilient member (5, 50) being fastened to the item (6), the rest of the resilient member (5, 50) deforming elastically under the effect of the acceleration of the mass of the stone (2) and of the crimping support (3);
    characterised in that the setting system (1) also comprises an abutment (18, 221, 241, 23, 35, 38) more rigid than the resilient member (5), the abutment (18, 221, 241, 23, 35, 38) being able to cooperate with the crimping support (3), in order to limit the amplitude of the axial and radial movement of the crimping support (3) when it moves relative to the item (6), the abutment (18, 221, 241, 23, 35, 38) not coming into contact with the crimping support (3) when it is in its resting position or when it is only subjected to shocks below a certain threshold.
  2. Setting system (1) according to claim 1,
    wherein the crimping support (3) comprises a pin (30) extending distally from the support (3) and of which at least a portion cooperates with the abutment (18, 35, 38, 221, 241, 23).
  3. Setting system (1) according to claim 2,
    wherein the resilient member (5) is fastened to the pin (30) and extends axially between the crimping support (3) and the item (6).
  4. Setting system (1) according to claim 3,
    wherein said portion of the pin (30) comprises a cavity (19), the abutment (18, 35) cooperating with a wall (21) of the cavity (19).
  5. Setting system (1) according to claim 4,
    wherein the abutment comprises a bar (18) also extending axially at least on a part of the length of the resilient member (5) and of which one extremity (20) cooperates with the wall (21) of the cavity (19).
  6. Setting system (1) according to claim (5)
    wherein the wall (21) comprises loops (191) that are radially deformable forming a distal opening (190); and
    wherein the bar (18) comprises a proximal head (35) with a diameter decreasing distally, the largest diameter (36) of the proximal head (35) being inferior to the diameter (190) of the cavity (19) but superior to 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 deforming the loops (191) and, when inserted, the proximal head (35) is configured to abut the loops (191) when the crimping support (3) is subjected to shocks above a certain threshold.
  7. Setting system (1) according to one of the claims 1 to 6,
    wherein the resilient member comprises a cylindrical spring (5) in the shape of a tube and wherein the abutment (18, 35) is housed.
  8. Setting system (1) according to claim 2,
    comprising a distal setting element that comprises a first support element (22) on which is fastened the resilient member (5), the first support element (22) comprising a first opening (220); and
    a second distal support (24) extending radially substantially parallel to the first support element (22) and comprising a second opening (240) having a second wall (241) acting as abutment.
  9. Setting system (1) according to claim 8,
    wherein said portion of the pin (30) comprises a distal head (32) extending substantially concentrically into the second opening (240).
  10. Setting system (1) according to claim 9,
    furthermore comprising a flexible element (64) between the first support element (22) and the second support element (24) and comprising a flexible concentric opening (63) with a first and second opening (220, 240); and wherein the distal head (32) has a distally decreasing diameter, the largest diameter (33) of the distal head (32) being superior to the diameter of the flexible opening (63) so that the distal head (32) can abut the flexible element (64) in order to limit the axial movement of the crimping support (3) in a direction opposite to the item (6).
  11. Setting system (1) according to claim 10,
    wherein the second wall comprises a first chamfer (241) cooperating with an inclined face (31) of the crimping support (3).
  12. Setting system (1) according to claim 11,
    wherein the crimping support (3) comprises a proximal element proximal (34) extending radially from the crimping support (3) and comprising an inclined face (340); and
    wherein the second wall comprises a second chamfer (242) cooperating with the inclined face (340) of the proximal element (34).
  13. Setting system (1) according to claim 11 or 12,
    wherein said portion of the pin (30) comprises a distal head (32) extending concentrically substantially into the first opening (220) and cooperating with the first wall (221).
  14. Setting system (1) according to one of the claims 11 to 13,
    wherein the abutment also comprises an element of the axial abutment (23) intended to cooperate with the pin (30) in order to limit the axial movement of the crimping support (3).
  15. Setting system (1) according to claim 9,
    wherein the distal head (32) cooperates with the wall (241) of a second opening (240) in the manner of a ball;
    the spring (50) cooperating with the pin (30) on 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 relative to a symmetrical axis (15), around the distal head (32).
  16. Setting system (1) according to one of the claims 8 to 15,
    wherein the resilient member comprises a flat spring (50) extending radially from the crimping support (3).
  17. Watch dial of a timepiece comprising a setting system (1) characterised by one of the claims 1 to 16.
  18. Timepiece item or jewellery item (6) comprising the setting system (1) characterised by one of the claims 1 to 16.
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