Methods and systems for integrally trapping a glass insert in a metal bezel
US9148972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2034 |
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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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