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Crystal-bezel assembly unit for a timepiece and process assembly

US8411533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2011
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49579
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for assembly of a crystal and a bezel for use of the crystal as vibrating and radiating element, according to which unconnected junction zones are determined and form the only mechanical link for transmission of vibrations of the bezel to the crystal, on which zones the crystal is secured on the bezel to transmit to the crystal any vibration communicated to the bezel. Outside these zones the crystal is held without direct contact with the bezel.The invention also relates to a crystal-bezel assembly unit for a timepiece comprising junction zones that form the only mechanical link for transmission of vibrations from the bezel to the crystal to cause the crystal to resonate under the action of the vibrations, and outside said junction zones the crystal has no direct contact with the bezel.The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising such a unit.

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