Composite component for horology or jewellery with a ceramic structure and inserts
US11625007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2237/407
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for fabricating a composite component for horology or jewellery including making a base from a first material, with a first visible apparent surface, and a first support surface; a structure from a second ceramic, or sapphire or at least partially amorphous material, with a second apparent surface and a second support surface, including a through bore machined over the entire thickness thereof; at least one insert made of a third material, for each through bore, and arranged to fit together in a complementary manner with this through bore; bonding this base and each structure to each other, with each first support surface and each second complementary support surface bearing against one another; securing each insert with its respective through bore.
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