摘要:
A metal matrix composite using as one of the components a precious metal is described. In one embodiment, the precious metal takes the form of gold and the metal matrix composite has a gold mass fraction in accordance with 18 k. The metal matrix composite can be formed by blending a precious metal (e.g., gold) powder and a ceramic powder, forming a mixture that is then compressed within a die having a near net shape of the metal matrix composite. The compressed mixture in the die is then heated to sinter the precious metal and ceramic powder. Other techniques for forming the precious metal matrix composite using HIP, and a diamond powder are also disclosed.
摘要:
A method for producing a watch case middle having reduced weight is disclosed. A 3-D data set is generated for the case middle, the model comprising at least one internal cavity within the case middle. The 3-D data set is converted into a plurality of layers, each layer representing a cross-sectional layer of the middle, and then the case middle is formed layer-by-layer from powdered material using an additive manufacturing process such as DMLS in order to provide the case middle with a unitary construction. Loose powder is removed from each cavity via one or more powder evacuation holes formed between the cavity and an external surface of the case middle, and a through hole formed through the middle is machined to a desired finish and/or precision, the through hole being designed to receive a control member stem when a watch movement is mounted inside the middle.
摘要:
This watch case comprises a protective casing surrounded by a middle (5) and a bezel (9). The protective casing includes a glass (3), a side wall (2) and a bottom (1). A planar peripheral surface extending along the entire edge of the inner face of the glass is in contact with a similar bearing surface on the side wall (2), at least part of which forms the width of the cross section of a pressure resistant structure having parallel lateral faces (SR) perpendicular to the bearing surface, and which extends without a gap as far as the bottom (1) of the casing. The components of the casing are secured and sealed with at least one annular seal (4) surrounding the lateral face of the glass (3) and the outer lateral face of the side wall (2) of the casing, and this seal is clamped.
摘要:
A transparent substrate (10) made of a transparent material resistant to temperatures higher than 500° C., such as sapphire, includes recesses (13, 14) in at least one of its faces (11, 12) and/or a groove (15) machined into its thickness, that are covered with opaque, translucent or transparent enamel depositions (23 to 30) that may or may not be coloured, depending upon the pigments used in the enamel composition.
摘要:
The invention concerns a watch comprising a middle part (12) including a top face (32) arranged for receiving a polygonal bezel (16) made of a first material. The corners of the bezel (16) are truncated and the middle part (12) is fitted with angular elements (40a, b, c, d) made of a second material, secured to the top face (32) thereof, and arranged so as to be substituted for the truncated corners of the bezel (16) when the latter is mounted on the middle part (12).
摘要:
Steel alloys include no more than 1.00 percent by weight of silicon, 18.0 to 22.0 percent by weight of chromium, 1.80 to 2.50 percent by weight of molybdenum, 0.01 to 0.10 percent by weight of nitrogen, no more than 0.01 percent by weight of titanium, no more than 0.01 percent by weight of niobium, no more than 0.01 percent by weight of aluminum, the remainder being essentially iron. The alloys are ferritic but polishable and have mechanical properties that nearly match those of the standard steel alloy no. 1.4521. The steel alloys are processed into watch parts such as housing bottoms, housing shells, and faces, among others, such that watch housings produced from the alloys magnetically shield the clockwork.
摘要:
A wristwatch case (11) and a method of manufacturing the case, the wristwatch case comprising a wristwatch case body (1) made of titan or stainless steel and a crown pipe (3) fixed to each other, wherein a stem hole (2) corresponding to the crown pipe (3) is formed in the wristwatch case body (1), a small diameter part is formed in the crown pipe (3), and a small diameter part corresponding to the a small diameter part of the crown pipe is formed in the stem hole (2), the method comprising the step of fitting the crown pipe (3) into the stem hole (2) in the wristwatch case body (1) to form a solid phase diffusion joining part at a portion where the small diameter parts thereof are fitted closely to each other, and to form a brazed connection part at a portion other than that where the small diameter parts are fitted closely to each other, whereby a watch external part having excellent corrosion resistance and waterproof and a large number of design variations can be provided.
摘要:
The present invention relates to an electronic watch (100) having a contactless data communication function. The case (101) of the electronic watch is constructed from metal or other conductive material, and is formed in an annular shape with a dial-side opening (101A) and a back-side opening (101B). A gap (101G) is disposed to one part of the case (101) in the circumferential direction as an insulation part, and an insulation material (109) is located and fixed inside this gap (101G). Because the occurrence of an eddy current can thus be prevented, a drop in communication function can be suppressed even though an annular conductive member is used in the case or other structural parts. Furthermore, because the strength of the case can be improved and the seal or water resistance can be easily assured, the reliability of the electronic watch can be increased.
摘要:
Techniques are provided for electrolessly depositing and electrodepositing a CoMoP barrier coating onto copper or copper alloys to prevent copper diffusion when forming gold layers on articles such as watch bracelets, watch cases, imitation jewellery, spectacle frames, and metal buttons.
摘要:
The invention concerns a nickel free stainless steel alloy having a ferritic and magnetic structure, characterised in that it contains at least 0.4% in weight of nitrogen, and at most 0.5% in weight of nickel, the remainder being formed of iron and the inevitable impurities. The invention also concerns an external part for a watch made of such a steel alloy.