LIGA FABRICATION PROCESS
    31.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190032233A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-31

    申请号:US16080656

    申请日:2017-03-01

    Abstract: A process of forming a three-dimensional micro component includes the step of forming a three-dimensional (3D) geometry contour within a photoresist material using two-photon absorption polymerization. The three-dimensional geometry contour forms a cross-linked polymeric contour defining an outer surface portion of a micro component upon baking of the three-dimensional geometry portion formed in the photoresist. Another step involves applying a UV (ultraviolet) polymerization process so as to cross-link polymeric material of the photoresist adjacent the three-dimensional geometry contour.

    Method of forming a marking on an article, and an article having a mark thereon

    公开(公告)号:US10165836B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-01

    申请号:US15387518

    申请日:2016-12-21

    Abstract: A mold for imparting a marking including a requisite optical element has two and a half dimensions (2.5D) to the outer surface of an article formed from a ductile material. The mold includes a marking surface for imparting the mark to an outer surface of the article. That imparting is done by localized plastic deformation of the material from which the article is formed upon the mold and the article being urged against each other. The marking surface includes a micro-structure formed by an arrangement plural micro meter sized recessed or protruded entities. The entities are arranged in a predetermined arrangement in relation to each other, and the entities are arranged as a micro-structure having two and a half dimensions (2.5D). The entities are arranged in an inverse arrangement compared to the optical element, and to provide the recesses extending from the marking surface into the mold.

    Method for fabricating a colored component for a watch

    公开(公告)号:US09625879B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-18

    申请号:US14283928

    申请日:2014-05-21

    Abstract: A method of fabricating a component for use in a watch includes a step of depositing a first thin film on a wafer wherein the first thin film is adapted to allow light reflected away from the wafer to be indicative of a first color characteristic. The step of depositing the first thin film is performed by using a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process or a low pressure chemical vapor deposition process. The method may further include a step of fabricating a second color characteristic, including defining a pattern on the first thin film using photolithography, and, processing a region within a boundary of the pattern so that the region is adapted to allow light reflected away from the wafer to be indicative of the second color characteristic. The step of processing the region within the boundary of the pattern includes depositing a metal or a ceramic material within the boundary of the pattern which is indicative of the second color characteristic. The step of processing the region within the boundary of the pattern may also include depositing a second thin film within the region within the boundary of the pattern.

    Silicon overcoil balance spring
    35.
    发明授权
    Silicon overcoil balance spring 有权
    硅线圈平衡弹簧

    公开(公告)号:US09411312B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-09

    申请号:US14444918

    申请日:2014-07-28

    Abstract: A method of producing unitary formed silicon balance spring having an overcoil portion for regulation of a mechanical timepiece, said method including the steps of providing a silicon balance spring having a main body portion, and an outer portion for formation as an overcoil portion, wherein the outer portion extends radially outward from an outermost turn of the main body portion, and wherein said main body portion and said outer portion are integrally formed from a silicon based material and are formed in a co-planar configuration; moving said outer portion in a direction relative to and out of the plane of said main body portion, and in a direction towards over said main body portion and towards the plane of the main body portion; and providing a stress relaxation process to the balance spring so as to relieve internal stresses induced within the balance spring from step (ii); wherein upon movement of said outer portion into the plane of said main body portion, the outer portion is located in an overcoil configuration relative to said main body portion.

    Abstract translation: 一种制造具有用于调节机械钟表的上线圈部分的单一成形硅平衡弹簧的方法,所述方法包括以下步骤:提供具有主体部分的硅平衡弹簧和用于形成外壳线圈部分的外部部分,其中, 外部部分从主体部分的最外圈径向向外延伸,并且其中所述主体部分和所述外部部分由硅基材料一体地形成并且形成为共面构造; 在相对于所述主体部分的平面的方向上移动所述外部部分,并沿着朝向所述主体部分的方向朝向主体部分的平面移动; 以及向所述平衡弹簧提供应力松弛过程,以便缓解来自步骤(ii)的所述平衡弹簧内引起的内部应力; 其中,当所述外部部分移动到所述主体部分的平面中时,所述外部部分相对于所述主体部分位于线圈结构中。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING A COLORED COMPONENT FOR A WATCH
    36.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING A COLORED COMPONENT FOR A WATCH 有权
    用于制作手表的彩色组件的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140356638A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US14283928

    申请日:2014-05-21

    Abstract: A method of fabricating a component for use in a watch includes a step of depositing a first thin film on a wafer wherein the first thin film is adapted to allow light reflected away from the wafer to be indicative of a first color characteristic. The step of depositing the first thin film is performed by using a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process or a low pressure chemical vapor deposition process. The method may further include a step of fabricating a second color characteristic, including defining a pattern on the first thin film using photolithography, and, processing a region within a boundary of the pattern so that the region is adapted to allow light reflected away from the wafer to be indicative of the second color characteristic. The step of processing the region within the boundary of the pattern includes depositing a metal or a ceramic material within the boundary of the pattern which is indicative of the second color characteristic. The step of processing the region within the boundary of the pattern may also include depositing a second thin film within the region within the boundary of the pattern.

    Abstract translation: 制造用于手表的部件的方法包括在晶片上沉积第一薄膜的步骤,其中第一薄膜适于允许从晶片反射的光指示第一颜色特性。 通过使用等离子体增强化学气相沉积工艺或低压化学气相沉积工艺来进行沉积第一薄膜的步骤。 该方法还可以包括制造第二颜色特性的步骤,包括使用光刻法在第一薄膜上限定图案,以及处理图案边界内的区域,使得该区域适于允许从 晶片指示第二颜色特性。 在图案的边界内处理区域的步骤包括在指示第二颜色特征的图案的边界内沉积金属或陶瓷材料。 在图案的边界内处理区域的步骤还可以包括在图案的边界内的区域内沉积第二薄膜。

    METHOD OF MARKING MATERIAL AND SYSTEM THEREFORE, AND MATERIAL MARKED ACCORDING TO SAME METHOD
    37.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF MARKING MATERIAL AND SYSTEM THEREFORE, AND MATERIAL MARKED ACCORDING TO SAME METHOD 有权
    标记材料及其系统的方法,以及根据相同方法标记的材料

    公开(公告)号:US20140356577A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US14290369

    申请日:2014-05-29

    Abstract: A method of forming one or more protrusions on an outer surface of a polished face of a solid state material, said method including the step of applying focused inert gas ion beam local irradiation towards an outer surface of a polished facet of a solid state material in a way of protruding top surface material; wherein irradiated focused inert gas ions from said focused inert gas ion bean penetrate the outer surface of said polished facet of said solid state material; and wherein irradiated focused inert gas ions cause expansive strain within the solid state crystal lattice of the solid state material below said outer surface at a pressure so as to induce expansion of solid state crystal lattice, and form a protrusion on the outer surface of the polished face of said solid state material.

    Abstract translation: 一种在固体材料的抛光面的外表面上形成一个或多个突起的方法,所述方法包括以下步骤:将聚焦的惰性气体离子束局部照射施加到固态材料的抛光小面的外表面上 突出表面材料的方式; 其中来自所述聚焦的惰性气体离子束的照射聚焦的惰性气体离子穿透所述固态材料的所述抛光面的外表面; 并且其中照射聚焦的惰性气体离子在压力下在所述外表面下方的固态材料的固态晶格内引起膨胀应变,以引起固态晶格的膨胀,并在抛光的外表面上形成突起 所述固态材料的表面。

    Stress-relief elastic structure of hairspring collet
    38.
    发明授权
    Stress-relief elastic structure of hairspring collet 有权
    游丝夹克的应力消除弹性结构

    公开(公告)号:US08882341B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-11

    申请号:US14154055

    申请日:2014-01-13

    CPC classification number: G04B17/345

    Abstract: A hairspring collet for a hairspring for interference engagement and an interference fit with the cylindrical outer surface of the staff of a balance wheel for a timepiece movement, the hairspring collet portion comprising a plurality of circumferentially extending elastically deformable interconnected arm portions, the arm portions forming an annulus having a central axis and providing an aperture therebetween, wherein each arm portion including a curved concave engagement portion for engagement with the outer surface of a staff of a balance wheel, wherein each engagement portion has substantially the same radius of curvature as each other and are equally spaced from the central axis at a first distance and wherein the first distance is less than the radius of the staff of the balance wheel; the engagement portions have a radius of curvature such that upon deformation of the arm portions and engagement with the outer surface of the staff the engagement portions substantially conform with the outer surface of the staff and an interference fit is formed therebetween, wherein stress induced from said interference fit is transferred and distributed from along the engagement portions to the arm portions adjacent the engagement portions and distributed therein; and wherein the interference fit of the engagement portions with the staff substantially prevents relative movement between the hairspring collet and the staff of the balance wheel upon application of load from a hairspring in use in a timepiece movement.

    Abstract translation: 用于干涉接合的游丝的游丝夹头和与用于钟表运动的摆轮的工作人员的圆柱形外表面的过盈配合,游丝夹头部分包括多个周向延伸的可弹性变形的互连臂部分,臂部形成 具有中心轴线并在其间提供孔的环形空间,其中每个臂部分包括用于与摆轮的工作人员的外表面接合的弯曲凹形接合部分,其中每个接合部分具有彼此基本相同的曲率半径 并且在第一距离处与中心轴线等距地间隔开,并且其中第一距离小于摆轮的工作人员的半径; 接合部分具有曲率半径,使得当臂部分变形并且与工作人员的外表面接合时,接合部分基本上与工作人员的外表面一致,并且在它们之间形成过盈配合,其中由所述 过盈配合从接合部分转移并分配到邻近接合部分的臂部分并分布在其中; 并且其中,当在手表运动中施加来自使用中的游丝的负载时,接合部分与工作人员的过盈配合基本上防止了游丝夹头和摆轮的工作人员之间的相对运动。

    HAIRSPRING FOR A TIME PIECE AND HAIRSPRING DESIGN FOR CONCENTRICITY
    39.
    发明申请
    HAIRSPRING FOR A TIME PIECE AND HAIRSPRING DESIGN FOR CONCENTRICITY 有权
    一个时代的发型和发型设计的浓度

    公开(公告)号:US20140022873A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-23

    申请号:US13944554

    申请日:2013-07-17

    Inventor: Ho CHING

    CPC classification number: G04B17/066 G04B17/06 Y10T29/49581

    Abstract: A method of increasing concentricity in use of a spiral hairspring mechanical timepiece; the hairspring having an inner terminal end portion for engagement with a collet, an outer terminal end portion for engagement with a stud, a first limb portion extending from the inner terminal end portion towards the outer terminal end portion, and a stiffening portion positioned at the outer turn of the hairspring and having a cross-sectional second moment of area different to that of the first limb portion such that bending stiffness of the stiffening portion has a greater bending stiffness than the single limb portion. The method includes modifying cross-sectional second moments of an area of the first limb portion and the stiffening portion by minimizing a cost function throughout the amplitude of the rotation of hairspring in use, the cost function being correlated to the net concentricity of the hairspring.

    Abstract translation: 使用螺旋游丝机械钟表增加同心度的方法; 所述游丝具有用于与夹头接合的内部终端部,用于与柱头接合的外部终端部,从所述内部终端部朝向所述外部末端部延伸的第一肢体部,以及位于所述内侧终端部的加强部 游丝的外转,并且具有不同于第一肢体部分的横截面的第二力矩,使得加强部分的弯曲刚度比单个肢体部分具有更大的弯曲刚度。 该方法包括通过在使用中游丝的旋转的整个幅度中最小化成本函数来修改第一肢体部分和加强部分的区域的横截面的二次矩,成本函数与游丝的净同心度相关。

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