Methods and systems for integrally trapping a glass insert in a metal bezel
US8738104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2457
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for creating an overall assembly formed from a transparent member and a metal member are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method includes positioning a transparent member in a mold configured for insertion molding, and providing a liquid metal into the mold. The method also includes hardening the liquid metal in the mold. Hardening the liquid metal includes binding the metal to the transparent member to create the integral assembly.
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