EP2901883A1 - Stone mounted on a spring element - Google Patents

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EP2901883A1
EP2901883A1 EP14153533.6A EP14153533A EP2901883A1 EP 2901883 A1 EP2901883 A1 EP 2901883A1 EP 14153533 A EP14153533 A EP 14153533A EP 2901883 A1 EP2901883 A1 EP 2901883A1
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Gabriel Chevallier
Kewin Bas
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Cartier International AG
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Priority to JP2016549053A priority patent/JP6513688B2/en
Priority to CN201580006604.XA priority patent/CN106163321B/en
Priority to US15/110,453 priority patent/US9971308B2/en
Priority to PCT/EP2015/050172 priority patent/WO2015113788A1/en
Priority to EP15702380.5A priority patent/EP3099197B1/en
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Priority to HK15110480.9A priority patent/HK1209603A1/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B47/00—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece
    • G04B47/04—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece with attached ornaments or amusement apparatus
    • G04B47/042—Fastening of jewels and the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C17/00—Gems or the like
    • A44C17/02—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations
    • A44C17/0275—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations in an oscillating way

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  • the present invention relates to a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelery in which a gemstone is mounted to give a visual effect of vibration of the stone.
  • the present invention also relates to a watch face and a timepiece or jewelery including such a crimping system.
  • a jewelery item has diamonds being illuminated with an illumination source.
  • a controller controls the illumination source so as to vary the intensity of the light emitted by the source, thus making it possible to better highlight the optical effects of the diamond.
  • it is often undesirable to use electronic devices in timepieces or high-end jewelry.
  • the utility model RU100367U describes a jewelery item comprising a gemstone set in a washer-shaped kitten, this set of stone-kitten is bonded to a base of the article by a cylindrical spring.
  • the vibration of the stone mounted on the spring causes a refraction effect of the light.
  • Fixing the ends of the spring to the kitten and the base is however complicated and delicate.
  • small springs which are required in the case of small stones, they may become deformed when the stone moves relative to its original position, thereby eroding the aesthetics of the piece.
  • the dimensioning of the spring so as to obtain the desired visual effect makes it fragile and the spring can be deformed by the shocks.
  • the patent application WO2012 / 115458 discloses a jewelery article comprising a ring-shaped carrier having a hollow sector in which a kitten is mounted by means of a spiral or conical spring.
  • the ends of the spring are fixed in grooves in the support and in the kitten respectively, and the kitten is oscillated under the effect of external excitations on the support.
  • a pin is mounted through the upper part of the kitten, each end of the pin being housed in the support in a plane parallel to the plane of the spring (the spring being attached to a lower part of the kitten) .
  • the pin is used to prevent the separation of the kitten and the support in case of major shocks.
  • the lower part of the kitten can only vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the pin in the plane of the spring, and the upper part of the kitten remains effectively secured to the support 1.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelery free of limitations of the prior art known.
  • Another object of the invention is to obtain a crimping system having a much easier and more reliable mounting of the stone in compared with known systems, and being better adapted to the use of small stones.
  • a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelery article comprising a crimping support, a precious stone mounted in or on the crimping support, and a fixed elastic element.
  • the crimping system further comprises a stop more rigid than the elastic element, the abutment being able to cooperate with the crimping support, so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support when the latter oscillates.
  • the present invention also relates to a dial of a timepiece and a timepiece or jewelery comprising said crimping system.
  • the figures 1 and 2 show a sectional view of a crimping system 1 for a watch or jewelery article 6, according to one embodiment.
  • the crimping system 1 comprises a crimping support 3, or kitten, in which is mounted a gemstone 2, such as a diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald.
  • a gemstone means at least one gemstone 2, the support 3 being able to support a plurality of gemstones 2.
  • the crimping support 3 comprises a frontal portion 9 of frustoconical shape and serving as a seat for the cylinder head 8 of the stone 2.
  • the inclination of the profile 7 of the front portion 9 is arranged to ensure the maintenance of the cylinder head 8
  • the support 3 may also comprise a bore 16 coaxial with the support 3.
  • the crimping system 1 also comprises an elastic element 5 whose first end 13 is fixed to the crimping support 3 and the other end 17 to a timepiece or jewelery article 6.
  • the elastic element 5 connects elastically the crimping support 3 with the stone 2 in the article 6, so that the stone 2 can oscillate or vibrate on the elastic element 5 following a movement of the article 6 (in other words, so that the crimping support, and therefore the stone, can oscillate or vibrate on the elastic element 5 following a movement of the article 6).
  • the end 17 of the elastic element 5 fixed on the article 6 remains fixed while the rest of the elastic element 5 deforms elastically under the effect of the acceleration of the mass of the stone 2 and the crimping support 3.
  • the stiffness of the elastic element 5, the mass of the stone 2 and the crimping support 3, as well as the intensity of the shock are the main factors defining the amplitude of the vibrations (or oscillations) of the stone 2.
  • the oscillation of the stone 2 is in a radial movement with respect to an axis of symmetry 15 and an axial movement with respect to the same axis 15.
  • the crimping system 1 further comprises a stop 18 more rigid than the elastic element 5 and arranged to cooperate with the crimping support 3 so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the stone 2 (in other words , so as to limit the amplitude of axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support, and therefore of the stone mounted in the crimping support 3) when the latter oscillates.
  • the stop may be rigid or it may have a slight elasticity.
  • proximal means on a near side of the stone 2
  • distal means on a side remote from the stone 2.
  • radial corresponds to a plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry 15.
  • a radial movement corresponds to a lateral displacement with respect to the axis of symmetry 15, so to the left or the right on the figures 1 and 2 .
  • axial corresponds to a plane parallel to the axis of symmetry 15.
  • an axial movement corresponds to a displacement oriented along the axis of symmetry 15, hence from top to bottom on the figures 1 and 2 .
  • the elastic element comprises a cylindrical spring 5 having the shape of a tube.
  • the crimping support 3 comprises a peg 30, integral with the crimping support 3 and being housed, at least in part, in a first end 13 of the spring 5, so as to fix the peg 30 to the elastic element 5 by Tightening.
  • the second end 17 of the spring 5 is fixed in Article 6 by at least one of the methods comprising clamping, driving, clipping or welding, or any other suitable method.
  • the abutment takes the form of a bar 18 housed concentrically in the cylindrical spring 5. The bar 18 extends over at least a portion of the length of the cylindrical spring 5, and preferably almost all that length.
  • the proximal end 20 of the bar 18 cooperates with the crimping support 3 which serves as a counter-stop when the stone 2 (mounted in the crimping support 3) is oscillated.
  • the second end 17 of the spring 5 is fixed to the article 6 by means of a pin 14.
  • the pin 14 is fixed, for example by driving or by screwing, in the article 6 and the second end 17 of the spring 5 is attached, for example by clamping, to the pin 14.
  • the distal end of the bar 18 passes through a hole in the pin 14 and is fixed to the support 6 by a suitable method, such as driving, clamping or clipping.
  • the crimping support 3, in this case the ankle 30, comprises a recess 19 in which the proximal end 20 of the bar 18 extends.
  • the amplitude of the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the proximal end 20 of the bar 18 abutting against an inner wall 21 of the recess 19.
  • the bar 18 does not come into contact with the crimping support 3 when the latter is in its rest position or when it is subjected only to shocks below a certain threshold.
  • the size of the recess and the size of the bar in a manner appropriate for a given elastic member 5, it can be ensured that the bar 18 abuts against the wall 21 when an impact is above a threshold at which a deformation of the elastic element 5 can take place.
  • the crimping support 3 carrying the stone 2 can oscillate or vibrate freely provided that there is no risk of damaging the system.
  • the cylindrical spring 5 generally comprise at least one turn on a portion of its length, for example in the middle of the spring 5.
  • the spring 5 may also comprise turns in the vicinity of the two ends 13, 17 of the spring 5 and turns in a portion between the two ends 13, 17.
  • the turns in the vicinity of the two ends 13, 17 may have a height much greater than the turns included in the portion of the spring 5 located between the two ends 13, 17.
  • the spring 5 can be made of a metal or a plastic by a laser cutting process or any other suitable method.
  • the first end 13 of the spring 5 comprises an opening 12, or a slit of elasticity, for absorbing radially elastically and / or plastically deformed at least a portion of the driving force of the ankle 30.
  • Such an opening 12 may also be provided at the second end 17 of the spring 5, for example to facilitate the driving, when the spring 5 is driven into the pin 14.
  • the elastic member comprises a flat spring 50 extending radially from the crimping support 3.
  • the elastic element comprises a band 51 having a plurality of flat springs 50, each flat spring 50 being attached to a crimping support 3 (only one being shown on the figure 5 ).
  • the band 51 is mounted on a first rigid support member 22 extending radially and can be fixed to the article 6 by fastening means typically including screws and nuts 224.
  • Each of the flat springs 50 may take the form of a flat spiral spring or a flexible membrane, for example an elastomer.
  • the flat spring 50 may also comprise a helical spring, for example conical.
  • the flat spring 50 allows the crimping support 3, and thus the stone 2, to oscillate or vibrate radially and axially by deformation of the spring 50 following a movement of the article 6.
  • the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the crimping support 3 abutting against a radially extending abutment member.
  • the crimping system 1 comprises a second support member 24 extending radially above the first support member 22.
  • the second support member 24 can be attached to the first support member 22 via the screws 223.
  • the second support member 24 has a plurality of openings 240, each of the openings 240 being in axial alignment with one of the crimping supports 3.
  • the radial oscillation amplitude of the stone 2 is limited by the crimping support 3 abutting against the side wall of the opening 240.
  • the wall of the opening 240 comprises a first chamfer 241 made on one of the faces of the second support element 24 so that, when the stone 2 (mounted on its crimping support 3) oscillates, the inclined face 31 of the crimping support 3 bears on the first chamfer 241.
  • the crimping support 3 comprises a proximal element 34 in the form of a disk or boss extending generally radially from the crimping support 3 and having an inclined face 340.
  • the proximal disc 34 is configured so that the face inclined 340 abuts the wall of the opening 240 so as to limit the radial movement of the stone 2.
  • the wall may also include a second chamfer 242 on the opposite face of the second support member 24, so that the inclined face 340 abuts against the second chamfer 242.
  • the crimping support 3 comprises a pin 30 extending distally in the first support member 22.
  • the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the pin 30 of the crimping support 3 abutting against the radial stop element.
  • the first support element 22 has an opening 220 concentric with the crimping support 3 and extending axially below the elastic element 50.
  • the elastic element 50 can be fixed to the crimping support 3 so that during the oscillation of the stone 2, the pin 30 oscillates in opposition to the stone 2.
  • the pin 30 can come into abutment against the wall 221 of the opening 220, limiting the radial movement of the stone 2.
  • the wall 221 thus constitutes a radial abutment element.
  • the ankle 30 comprises a distal element 32 in the form of a disc or bump extending radially from a distal portion of the ankle 30.
  • a distal element 32 in the form of a disc or bump extending radially from a distal portion of the ankle 30.
  • the distal disk 32 may be manufactured in one piece with the crimping support 3 or as a separate part which is subsequently fixed on the dowel 30 of the support. crimping 3.
  • the crimping system 1 also comprises an axial abutment element 23 extending radially and centered on the axis of symmetry 15.
  • the element 23 is fixed to the first support element 22 by the intermediate screw 223 below the latter, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 .
  • the crimping support 3 abuts against the axial abutment element 23 and limits the amplitude of the axial movement of the stone 2.
  • the crimping support 3 comprises the pin 30, it is the latter which abuts against the axial abutment element 23.
  • the ankle 30 of the crimping support 3 extends distally beyond the first support member 22 so that the distal disk 32 is under the first support member 22.
  • the distal disk 32 abuts against the lower face 225 of the first support member 22 so as to limit the axial movement of the stone 2 (mounted in the crimping support 3) during an axial displacement of the stone 2 to the top.
  • the disk or the distal element 32 also has the unbalance function, because it allows, by its dimensioning and its mass, to position the center of gravity of the oscillating elements (the stone 2 and the crimping support) and thus to balance and keep this set at the same inclination in vertical and horizontal position, under the effect of gravity.
  • the crimping system 1 may comprise a plurality of crimping supports 3, or even an array of crimping supports 3 allowing, for example, to represent a pattern.
  • the crimping system 1 may also comprise a single crimping support 3.
  • the crimping system 1 is fixed in a dial of a timepiece.
  • the crimping system 1 can also be fixed on another part of the timepiece or on a piece of jewelery.
  • the elastic elements 5 and the abutment elements are not perceptible to the wearer of the article and do not deny the appearance of the article.

Abstract

Système de sertissage (1) pour un article d'horlogerie (6) ou de joaillerie comprenant: un support de sertissage (3); une pierre précieuse (2) montée dans ou sur le support de sertissage (3); et un élément élastique (5) fixé au support de sertissage (3) de manière à relier de façon flexible le support de sertissage (3) audit article (6), de sorte que la pierre (2) puisse osciller selon un mouvement axial et radial par rapport à un axe de symétrie (15), suite à un mouvement de l'article (6); le système de sertissage (1) comprenant en outre une butée (18, 22) plus rigide que l'élément élastique (5), la butée (18, 221, 241) étant apte à coopérer avec le support de sertissage (3), de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement axial et/ou radial de la pierre (2) lorsque cette dernière oscille. Le système de sertissage (1) présente notamment l'avantage par rapport à l'art antérieur d'offrir un montage beaucoup plus facile et fiable de la pierre (2) et étant mieux adapté à l'utilisation de pierres (2) de petite tailles.Crimping system (1) for a timepiece (6) or jewelery article comprising: a crimping support (3); a gemstone (2) mounted in or on the crimping support (3); and an elastic member (5) attached to the crimping support (3) so as to flexibly connect the crimping support (3) to said article (6), so that the stone (2) can oscillate in axial movement and radial with respect to an axis of symmetry (15), following a movement of the article (6); the crimping system (1) further comprising a stop (18, 22) more rigid than the elastic element (5), the abutment (18, 221, 241) being able to cooperate with the crimping support (3), so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the stone (2) when the latter oscillates. The crimping system (1) has the particular advantage over the prior art of offering a much easier and more reliable mounting of the stone (2) and being better adapted to the use of small stones (2). sizes.

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La présente invention concerne un système de sertissage pour un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie dans lequel une pierre précieuse est montée de façon à donner un effet visuel de vibration de la pierre. La présente invention concerne également un cadran de montre et une pièce d'horlogerie ou bijouterie comportant un tel système de sertissage.The present invention relates to a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelery in which a gemstone is mounted to give a visual effect of vibration of the stone. The present invention also relates to a watch face and a timepiece or jewelery including such a crimping system.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Dans le brevet US6433483 , un article de bijouterie comporte des diamants étant illuminés à l'aide d'une source d'illumination. Un contrôleur contrôle la source d'illumination de sorte à varier l'intensité de la lumière émise pas la source permettant ainsi de mieux ressortir les effets optiques du diamant. Il est cependant souvent indésirable d'utiliser des dispositifs électroniques dans des pièces d'horlogerie ou bijouterie d'haute gamme.In the patent US6433483 , a jewelery item has diamonds being illuminated with an illumination source. A controller controls the illumination source so as to vary the intensity of the light emitted by the source, thus making it possible to better highlight the optical effects of the diamond. However, it is often undesirable to use electronic devices in timepieces or high-end jewelry.

Le modèle d'utilité RU100367U décrit un article de bijouterie comprenant une pierre précieuse fixée dans un chaton en forme de rondelle, cet ensemble pierre-chaton est lié à une base de l'article par un ressort cylindrique. La vibration de la pierre montée sur le ressort provoque un effet de réfraction de la lumière. La fixation des extrémités du ressort au chaton et à la base est cependant compliquée et délicate. Dans le cas de petits ressorts, requis dans le cas de pierres de faibles tailles, ces derniers peuvent se déformer lorsque la pierre se déplace par rapport à sa position initiale, péjorant l'esthétique de la pièce. De plus, le dimensionnement du ressort de sorte à obtenir l'effet visuel recherché le rend fragile et le ressort peut être déformé par les chocs.The utility model RU100367U describes a jewelery item comprising a gemstone set in a washer-shaped kitten, this set of stone-kitten is bonded to a base of the article by a cylindrical spring. The vibration of the stone mounted on the spring causes a refraction effect of the light. Fixing the ends of the spring to the kitten and the base is however complicated and delicate. In the case of small springs, which are required in the case of small stones, they may become deformed when the stone moves relative to its original position, thereby eroding the aesthetics of the piece. In addition, the dimensioning of the spring so as to obtain the desired visual effect makes it fragile and the spring can be deformed by the shocks.

La demande de brevet WO2012/115458 décrit un article de bijouterie comprenant un support en forme de bague ayant un secteur creux dans lequel est monté un chaton par le biais d'un ressort spiral ou conique. Les extrémités du ressort sont fixées dans des rainures pratiquées dans le support et dans le chaton respectivement, et le chaton est mis en oscillation sous l'effet d'excitations externes sur le support. Selon une forme d'exécution, une goupille est montée au travers la partie supérieure du chaton, chacune des extrémités de la goupille étant logée dans le support dans un plan parallèle au plan du ressort (le ressort étant fixé à une partie inférieure du chaton). La goupille sert à empêcher la séparation du chaton et du support au cas de chocs importants. Selon ce document, avec cette construction, la partie inférieure du chaton peut uniquement vibrer dans une direction perpendiculaire à la goupille dans le plan du ressort, et la partie supérieure du chaton reste effectivement solidaire du support 1.The patent application WO2012 / 115458 discloses a jewelery article comprising a ring-shaped carrier having a hollow sector in which a kitten is mounted by means of a spiral or conical spring. The ends of the spring are fixed in grooves in the support and in the kitten respectively, and the kitten is oscillated under the effect of external excitations on the support. According to one embodiment, a pin is mounted through the upper part of the kitten, each end of the pin being housed in the support in a plane parallel to the plane of the spring (the spring being attached to a lower part of the kitten) . The pin is used to prevent the separation of the kitten and the support in case of major shocks. According to this document, with this construction, the lower part of the kitten can only vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the pin in the plane of the spring, and the upper part of the kitten remains effectively secured to the support 1.

Bien qu'un tel article soit moins susceptible à une séparation accidentelle du chaton et/ou une déformation du ressort suite à un choc important, les oscillations du chaton sont beaucoup trop limitées par la goupille qui les amortisse d'une manière importante en permanence. Cela dénie en conséquence l'effet visuel recherché de l'article, voire la vibration ou mouvement de la pierre. De plus, même après le montage d'une pierre dans le chaton, le ressort et la goupille restent complètement visibles au porteur de l'article, ce qui affouille énormément l'esthétique de l'article de bijouterie.Although such an article is less susceptible to accidental separation of the kitten and / or deformation of the spring due to a large impact, the oscillations of the kitten are much too limited by the pin which dampens them permanently. This denies accordingly the desired visual effect of the article, or the vibration or movement of the stone. In addition, even after mounting a stone in the kitten, the spring and the pin remain completely visible to the wearer of the article, which undermines enormously the aesthetics of the jewelry item.

Bref résumé de l'inventionBrief summary of the invention

Un but de la présente invention est de proposer un système de sertissage pour un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie exempt des limitations de l'état de la technique connu.An object of the present invention is to provide a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelery free of limitations of the prior art known.

Un autre but de l'invention est d'obtenir un système de sertissage présentant un montage beaucoup plus facile et fiable de la pierre en comparaison avec les systèmes connus, et étant mieux adapté à l'utilisation de pierres de petite tailles.Another object of the invention is to obtain a crimping system having a much easier and more reliable mounting of the stone in compared with known systems, and being better adapted to the use of small stones.

Selon l'invention, ces buts sont atteints notamment au moyen d'un système de sertissage pour un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie comprenant un support de sertissage, une pierre précieuse montée dans ou sur le support de sertissage, et un élément élastique fixé au support de sertissage de manière à relier de façon flexible le support de sertissage audit article, de sorte que le support de sertissage, et donc la pierre, puisse osciller selon un mouvement axial et radial par rapport à un axe de symétrie, suite à un mouvement de l'article. Le système de sertissage comprend en outre une butée plus rigide que l'élément élastique, la butée étant apte à coopérer avec le support de sertissage, de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement axial et/ou radial du support de sertissage lorsque ce dernier oscille.According to the invention, these objects are attained in particular by means of a crimping system for a timepiece or jewelery article comprising a crimping support, a precious stone mounted in or on the crimping support, and a fixed elastic element. to the crimping support so as to flexibly connect the crimping support to said article, so that the crimping support, and thus the stone, can oscillate in axial and radial movement with respect to an axis of symmetry, following a movement of the article. The crimping system further comprises a stop more rigid than the elastic element, the abutment being able to cooperate with the crimping support, so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support when the latter oscillates.

La présente invention concerne également un cadran d'une pièce d'horlogerie ainsi qu'un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie comportant ledit système de sertissage.The present invention also relates to a dial of a timepiece and a timepiece or jewelery comprising said crimping system.

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Des exemples de mise en oeuvre de l'invention sont indiqués dans la description illustrée par les figures annexées dans lesquelles :

  • les figures 1 et 2 montrent une vue en coupe d'un système de sertissage comprenant un support de sertissage pour un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie, selon un mode de réalisation;
  • la figure 3 illustre le système de sertissage selon un autre mode de réalisation;
  • les figures 4 et 5 illustrent une vue en coupe du système de sertissage, selon un autre mode de réalisation;
  • la figure 6 montre le support de sertissage selon un autre mode de réalisation; et
  • la figure 7 représente le support de sertissage selon un autre mode de réalisation.
Examples of implementation of the invention are indicated in the description illustrated by the appended figures in which:
  • the figures 1 and 2 show a sectional view of a crimping system comprising a crimping support for a timepiece or jewelery, according to one embodiment;
  • the figure 3 illustrates the crimping system according to another embodiment;
  • the Figures 4 and 5 illustrate a sectional view of the crimping system, according to another embodiment;
  • the figure 6 shows the crimping support according to another embodiment; and
  • the figure 7 represents the crimping support according to another embodiment.

Exemple(s) de mode de réalisation de l'inventionExample (s) of embodiment of the invention

Les figures 1 et 2 montrent une vue en coupe d'un système de sertissage 1 pour un article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie 6, selon un mode de réalisation. Le système de sertissage 1 comprend un support de sertissage 3, ou chaton, dans lequel est montée une pierre précieuse 2, telle qu'un diamant, rubis, saphir ou émeraude. On comprendra ici que l'expression "une pierre précieuse" signifie au moins une pierre précieuse 2, le support 3 pouvant supporter une pluralité de pierres précieuses 2. Dans l'exemple des figures 1 et 2, le support de sertissage 3 comprend une partie frontale 9 de forme tronconique et servant de siège à la culasse 8 de la pierre 2. L'inclinaison du profil 7 de la partie frontale 9 est arrangée de façon à assurer le maintien de la culasse 8. Le support 3 peut également comporter un perçage 16 coaxial avec le support 3.The figures 1 and 2 show a sectional view of a crimping system 1 for a watch or jewelery article 6, according to one embodiment. The crimping system 1 comprises a crimping support 3, or kitten, in which is mounted a gemstone 2, such as a diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald. It will be understood here that the expression "a gemstone" means at least one gemstone 2, the support 3 being able to support a plurality of gemstones 2. In the example of figures 1 and 2 , the crimping support 3 comprises a frontal portion 9 of frustoconical shape and serving as a seat for the cylinder head 8 of the stone 2. The inclination of the profile 7 of the front portion 9 is arranged to ensure the maintenance of the cylinder head 8 The support 3 may also comprise a bore 16 coaxial with the support 3.

Le système de sertissage 1 comprend également un élément élastique 5 dont une première extrémité 13 est fixée au support de sertissage 3 et l'autre extrémité 17 à article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie 6. Dans cet arrangement, l'élément élastique 5 relie élastiquement le support de sertissage 3 avec la pierre 2 à l'article 6, de sorte que la pierre 2 puisse osciller ou vibrer sur l'élément élastique 5 suite à un mouvement de l'article 6 (autrement dit, de sorte à ce que le support de sertissage, et donc la pierre, puisse osciller ou vibrer sur l'élément élastique 5 suite à un mouvement de l'article 6). Par exemple, lors d'un choc ou d'un mouvement brusque de l'article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie 6 comportant le système de sertissage 1, l'extrémité 17 de l'élément élastique 5 fixée sur l'article 6 reste fixe, tandis que le reste de l'élément élastique 5 se déforme élastiquement sous l'effet de l'accélération de la masse de la pierre 2 et du support de sertissage 3. La raideur de l'élément élastique 5, la masse de la pierre 2 et du support de sertissage 3, ainsi que l'intensité du choc sont les principaux facteurs définissant l'amplitude des vibrations (ou oscillations) de la pierre 2. Dans un tel arrangement, l'oscillation de la pierre 2 se fait selon un mouvement radial par rapport à un axe de symétrie 15 et un mouvement axial par rapport à ce même axe 15.The crimping system 1 also comprises an elastic element 5 whose first end 13 is fixed to the crimping support 3 and the other end 17 to a timepiece or jewelery article 6. In this arrangement, the elastic element 5 connects elastically the crimping support 3 with the stone 2 in the article 6, so that the stone 2 can oscillate or vibrate on the elastic element 5 following a movement of the article 6 (in other words, so that the crimping support, and therefore the stone, can oscillate or vibrate on the elastic element 5 following a movement of the article 6). For example, during a shock or a sudden movement of the timepiece or jewelery 6 comprising the crimping system 1, the end 17 of the elastic element 5 fixed on the article 6 remains fixed while the rest of the elastic element 5 deforms elastically under the effect of the acceleration of the mass of the stone 2 and the crimping support 3. The stiffness of the elastic element 5, the mass of the stone 2 and the crimping support 3, as well as the intensity of the shock are the main factors defining the amplitude of the vibrations (or oscillations) of the stone 2. In such an arrangement, the oscillation of the stone 2 is in a radial movement with respect to an axis of symmetry 15 and an axial movement with respect to the same axis 15.

Le système de sertissage 1 comprend en outre une butée 18 plus rigide que l'élément élastique 5 et arrangée pour coopérer avec le support de sertissage 3 de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement axial et/ou radial de la pierre 2 (autrement dit, de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement axial et/ou radial du support de sertissage, et donc de la pierre montée dans le support de sertissage 3) lorsque cette dernière oscille. En fonction de son matériau et son épaisseur, la butée peut être rigide ou elle peut avoir une élasticité légère.The crimping system 1 further comprises a stop 18 more rigid than the elastic element 5 and arranged to cooperate with the crimping support 3 so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the stone 2 (in other words , so as to limit the amplitude of axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support, and therefore of the stone mounted in the crimping support 3) when the latter oscillates. Depending on its material and its thickness, the stop may be rigid or it may have a slight elasticity.

Dans la présente description, l'expression "proximal" signifie d'un côté proche de la pierre 2, et l'expression "distal" signifie d'un côté éloigné de la pierre 2. L'expression "radial" correspond à un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe de symétrie 15. Par exemple, un mouvement radial correspond à un déplacement latéral par rapport à l'axe de symétrie 15, donc vers la gauche ou la droite sur les figures 1 et 2. L'expression "axial" correspond à un plan parallèle à l'axe de symétrie 15. Par exemple, un mouvement axial correspond à un déplacement orienté selon l'axe de symétrie 15, donc de haut en bas sur les figures 1 et 2.In the present description, the term "proximal" means on a near side of the stone 2, and the expression "distal" means on a side remote from the stone 2. The expression "radial" corresponds to a plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry 15. For example, a radial movement corresponds to a lateral displacement with respect to the axis of symmetry 15, so to the left or the right on the figures 1 and 2 . The expression "axial" corresponds to a plane parallel to the axis of symmetry 15. For example, an axial movement corresponds to a displacement oriented along the axis of symmetry 15, hence from top to bottom on the figures 1 and 2 .

Dans le mode de réalisation particulier illustré aux figures 1 et 2, l'élément élastique comprend un ressort cylindrique 5 ayant la forme d'un tube. Le support de sertissage 3 comprend une cheville 30, solidaire avec le support de sertissage 3 et venant se loger, au moins en partie, dans une première extrémité 13 du ressort 5, de manière à fixer la cheville 30 à l'élément élastique 5 par serrage. La seconde extrémité 17 du ressort 5 vient se fixer dans l'article 6 par au moins l'une des méthodes comprenant le serrage, chassage, clipsage ou soudage, ou encore toute autre méthode appropriée. La butée prend la forme d'une barre 18 logée concentriquement dans le ressort cylindrique 5. La barre 18 s'étend sur au moins une partie de la longueur du ressort cylindrique 5, et de préférence quasiment toute cette longueur. L'extrémité proximale 20 de la barre 18 coopère avec le support de sertissage 3 qui sert de contre-butée, lorsque la pierre 2 (montée dans le support de sertissage 3) est mise en oscillation. La seconde extrémité 17 du ressort 5 est fixée à l'article 6 par l'intermédiaire d'une goupille 14. La goupille 14 est fixée, par exemple par chassage ou par vissage, dans l'article 6 et la seconde extrémité 17 du ressort 5 vient se fixer, par exemple par serrage, sur la goupille 14. L'extrémité distale de la barre 18 passe au travers un trou dans la goupille 14 et est fixée au support 6 par une méthode appropriée, telle que le chassage, serrage ou clipsage.In the particular embodiment illustrated in figures 1 and 2 the elastic element comprises a cylindrical spring 5 having the shape of a tube. The crimping support 3 comprises a peg 30, integral with the crimping support 3 and being housed, at least in part, in a first end 13 of the spring 5, so as to fix the peg 30 to the elastic element 5 by Tightening. The second end 17 of the spring 5 is fixed in Article 6 by at least one of the methods comprising clamping, driving, clipping or welding, or any other suitable method. The abutment takes the form of a bar 18 housed concentrically in the cylindrical spring 5. The bar 18 extends over at least a portion of the length of the cylindrical spring 5, and preferably almost all that length. The proximal end 20 of the bar 18 cooperates with the crimping support 3 which serves as a counter-stop when the stone 2 (mounted in the crimping support 3) is oscillated. The second end 17 of the spring 5 is fixed to the article 6 by means of a pin 14. The pin 14 is fixed, for example by driving or by screwing, in the article 6 and the second end 17 of the spring 5 is attached, for example by clamping, to the pin 14. The distal end of the bar 18 passes through a hole in the pin 14 and is fixed to the support 6 by a suitable method, such as driving, clamping or clipping.

Le support de sertissage 3, en l'occurrence la cheville 30, comprend un évidement 19 dans lequel s'étend l'extrémité proximale 20 de la barre 18. Comme montré dans la figure 2, lors de l'oscillation de la pierre 2, l'amplitude du mouvement radial de la pierre 2 est limitée par l'extrémité proximale 20 de la barre 18 venant en butée contre une paroi interne 21 de l'évidement 19.The crimping support 3, in this case the ankle 30, comprises a recess 19 in which the proximal end 20 of the bar 18 extends. As shown in FIG. figure 2 during the oscillation of the stone 2, the amplitude of the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the proximal end 20 of the bar 18 abutting against an inner wall 21 of the recess 19.

De manière avantageuse, la barre 18 ne vient pas en contact avec le support de sertissage 3 quand ce dernier se trouve dans sa position de repos ou lorsqu'il est soumis uniquement à des chocs en dessous d'un certain seuil. En choisissant la taille de l'évidement et la taille de la barre d'une manière appropriée pour un élément élastique 5 donné, on peut s'assurer que la barre 18 vient en butée contre la paroi 21 lorsqu'un choc est au-dessus d'un seuil auquel une déformation de l'élément élastique 5 peut avoir lieu. En conséquence, le support de sertissage 3 portant la pierre 2 peut osciller ou vibrer librement pour autant qu'il n'y ait pas de risque de d'endommager le système.Advantageously, the bar 18 does not come into contact with the crimping support 3 when the latter is in its rest position or when it is subjected only to shocks below a certain threshold. By choosing the size of the recess and the size of the bar in a manner appropriate for a given elastic member 5, it can be ensured that the bar 18 abuts against the wall 21 when an impact is above a threshold at which a deformation of the elastic element 5 can take place. As a result, the crimping support 3 carrying the stone 2 can oscillate or vibrate freely provided that there is no risk of damaging the system.

Dans le mode d'exécution des figures 1 et 2, le ressort cylindrique 5 comprendre en général au moins une spire sur une portion de sa longueur, par exemple au milieu du ressort 5. Le ressort 5 peut également comporter des spires au voisinage des deux extrémités 13, 17 du ressort 5 et des spires dans une portion entre les deux extrémités 13, 17. Les spires au voisinage des deux extrémités 13, 17 peuvent avoir une hauteur beaucoup plus importante que les spires comprises dans la portion du ressort 5 située entre les deux extrémités 13, 17. Le ressort 5 peut être fabriqué dans un métal ou un plastique par un procédé de découpage laser ou tout autre procédé approprié.In the execution mode of figures 1 and 2 , the cylindrical spring 5 generally comprise at least one turn on a portion of its length, for example in the middle of the spring 5. The spring 5 may also comprise turns in the vicinity of the two ends 13, 17 of the spring 5 and turns in a portion between the two ends 13, 17. The turns in the vicinity of the two ends 13, 17 may have a height much greater than the turns included in the portion of the spring 5 located between the two ends 13, 17. The spring 5 can be made of a metal or a plastic by a laser cutting process or any other suitable method.

Selon une forme d'exécution illustrée à la figure 3, la première extrémité 13 du ressort 5 comprend un ajourage 12, ou une fente d'élasticité, permettant d'absorber radialement par déformation élastique et/ou plastique au moins une partie de l'effort de chassage de la cheville 30. Un tel ajourage 12 peut également être ménagé au niveau de la seconde extrémité 17 du ressort 5, par exemple pour faciliter le chassage, lorsque le ressort 5 est chassé dans la goupille 14.According to an embodiment illustrated in figure 3 , the first end 13 of the spring 5 comprises an opening 12, or a slit of elasticity, for absorbing radially elastically and / or plastically deformed at least a portion of the driving force of the ankle 30. Such an opening 12 may also be provided at the second end 17 of the spring 5, for example to facilitate the driving, when the spring 5 is driven into the pin 14.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation, l'élément élastique comprend un ressort plat 50 s'étendant radialement à partir du support de sertissage 3. Dans l'exemple illustré dans les figures 4 et 5, l'élément élastique comprend une bande 51 comportant une pluralité de ressorts plats 50, chaque ressort plat 50 étant fixé à un support de sertissage 3 (un seul étant représenté sur la figure 5). La bande 51 est montée sur un premier élément rigide de support 22 s'étendant radialement et pouvant être fixé à l'article 6 par des moyens de fixation incluant typiquement des vis et écrous 224.In another embodiment, the elastic member comprises a flat spring 50 extending radially from the crimping support 3. In the example illustrated in FIGS. Figures 4 and 5 the elastic element comprises a band 51 having a plurality of flat springs 50, each flat spring 50 being attached to a crimping support 3 (only one being shown on the figure 5 ). The band 51 is mounted on a first rigid support member 22 extending radially and can be fixed to the article 6 by fastening means typically including screws and nuts 224.

Chacun des ressorts plats 50 peut prendre la forme d'un ressort spiral plat ou d'une membrane flexible, par exemple en élastomère. Le ressort plat 50 peut également comprendre un ressort hélicoïdal, par exemple conique. Le ressort plat 50 permet au support de sertissage 3, et donc à la pierre 2, d'osciller ou vibrer radialement et axialement par déformation du ressort 50 suite à un mouvement de l'article 6.Each of the flat springs 50 may take the form of a flat spiral spring or a flexible membrane, for example an elastomer. The flat spring 50 may also comprise a helical spring, for example conical. The flat spring 50 allows the crimping support 3, and thus the stone 2, to oscillate or vibrate radially and axially by deformation of the spring 50 following a movement of the article 6.

Dans un mode d'exécution, le mouvement radial de la pierre 2 est limité par le support de sertissage 3 venant en butée contre un élément de butée s'étendant radialement. En particulier, le système de sertissage 1 comprend un second élément de support 24 s'étendant radialement au-dessus du premier élément de support 22. Le second élément de support 24 peut être fixé au premier élément de support 22 par l'intermédiaire des vis 223. Le second élément de support 24 comporte une pluralité d'ouvertures 240, chacune des ouvertures 240 étant en alignement axial avec l'un des supports de sertissages 3. Dans cette configuration, l'amplitude d'oscillation radiale de la pierre 2 est limitée par le support de sertissage 3 venant en butée contre la paroi latérale de l'ouverture 240.In one embodiment, the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the crimping support 3 abutting against a radially extending abutment member. In particular, the crimping system 1 comprises a second support member 24 extending radially above the first support member 22. The second support member 24 can be attached to the first support member 22 via the screws 223. The second support member 24 has a plurality of openings 240, each of the openings 240 being in axial alignment with one of the crimping supports 3. In this configuration, the radial oscillation amplitude of the stone 2 is limited by the crimping support 3 abutting against the side wall of the opening 240.

Dans une variante avantageuse, la paroi de l'ouverture 240 comporte un premier chanfrein 241 pratiqué sur l'une des faces du second élément de support 24 de sorte que, lorsque la pierre 2 (montée sur son support de sertissage 3) oscille, la face inclinée 31 du support de sertissage 3 vient en appui sur le premier chanfrein 241.In an advantageous variant, the wall of the opening 240 comprises a first chamfer 241 made on one of the faces of the second support element 24 so that, when the stone 2 (mounted on its crimping support 3) oscillates, the inclined face 31 of the crimping support 3 bears on the first chamfer 241.

Dans une autre variante, le support de sertissage 3 comprend un élément proximal 34 en forme de disque ou bosse s'étendant généralement radialement à partir du support de sertissage 3 et comportant une face inclinée 340. Le disque proximal 34 est configuré pour que la face inclinée 340 vienne en butée sur la paroi de l'ouverture 240 de façon à limiter le mouvement radial de la pierre 2. Comme illustré dans la figure 4, la paroi peut également comporter un second chanfrein 242 sur la face opposée du second élément de support 24, de sorte à ce que la face inclinée 340 vienne en butée contre le second chanfrein 242.In another variant, the crimping support 3 comprises a proximal element 34 in the form of a disk or boss extending generally radially from the crimping support 3 and having an inclined face 340. The proximal disc 34 is configured so that the face inclined 340 abuts the wall of the opening 240 so as to limit the radial movement of the stone 2. As illustrated in FIG. figure 4 , the wall may also include a second chamfer 242 on the opposite face of the second support member 24, so that the inclined face 340 abuts against the second chamfer 242.

Encore dans un autre mode d'exécution montré à la figure 6, le support de sertissage 3 comprend une cheville 30 s'étendant distalement dans le premier élément de support 22. Dans cette configuration, le mouvement radial de la pierre 2 est limité par la cheville 30 du support de sertissage 3 venant en butée contre l'élément de butée radial. En particulier, le premier élément de support 22 comporte une ouverture 220 concentrique avec le support de sertissage 3 et se prolongeant axialement au-dessous de l'élément élastique 50. L'élément élastique 50 peut être fixé au support de sertissage 3 de sorte que, lors de l'oscillation de la pierre 2, la cheville 30 oscille en opposition avec la pierre 2. Dans une telle configuration, lors de l'oscillation de la pierre 2, la cheville 30 peut venir en butée contre la paroi 221 de l'ouverture 220, limitant le mouvement radial de la pierre 2. La paroi 221 constitue ainsi un élément de butée radial.Yet in another embodiment shown at the figure 6 the crimping support 3 comprises a pin 30 extending distally in the first support member 22. In this configuration, the radial movement of the stone 2 is limited by the pin 30 of the crimping support 3 abutting against the radial stop element. In particular, the first support element 22 has an opening 220 concentric with the crimping support 3 and extending axially below the elastic element 50. The elastic element 50 can be fixed to the crimping support 3 so that during the oscillation of the stone 2, the pin 30 oscillates in opposition to the stone 2. In such a configuration, during the oscillation of the stone 2, the pin 30 can come into abutment against the wall 221 of the opening 220, limiting the radial movement of the stone 2. The wall 221 thus constitutes a radial abutment element.

Dans une variante, la cheville 30 comprend un élément distal 32 en forme de disque ou bosse s'étendant radialement à partir d'une portion distale de la cheville 30. Lorsque la pierre 2 oscille, le mouvement radial de cette dernière sera limité par le disque distal 32 venant en butée contre la paroi 221 de l'ouverture 220. Le disque distal 32 peut être fabriqué en une pièce avec le support de sertissage 3 ou comme une pièce distincte qui est fixée par la suite sur la cheville 30 du support de sertissage 3.In a variant, the ankle 30 comprises a distal element 32 in the form of a disc or bump extending radially from a distal portion of the ankle 30. When the stone 2 oscillates, the radial movement of the latter will be limited by the distal disk 32 abutting against the wall 221 of the opening 220. The distal disk 32 may be manufactured in one piece with the crimping support 3 or as a separate part which is subsequently fixed on the dowel 30 of the support. crimping 3.

Dans un autre mode d'exécution, le système de sertissage 1 comprend également un élément de butée axial 23 s'étendant radialement et centré sur l'axe de symétrie 15. L'élément 23 est fixé au premier élément de support 22 par l'intermédiaire des vis 223 au-dessous de ce dernier, tel qu'illustré dans la figure 4. Lors du déplacement axial de la pierre 2 vers le dessous, le support de sertissage 3 vient en butée contre l'élément de butée axial 23 et limite l'amplitude du mouvement axial de la pierre 2. Dans le cas où le support de sertissage 3 comprend la cheville 30, c'est cette dernière qui vient en butée contre l'élément de butée axial 23.In another embodiment, the crimping system 1 also comprises an axial abutment element 23 extending radially and centered on the axis of symmetry 15. The element 23 is fixed to the first support element 22 by the intermediate screw 223 below the latter, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 . When the stone 2 is moved axially downwards, the crimping support 3 abuts against the axial abutment element 23 and limits the amplitude of the axial movement of the stone 2. In the case where the crimping support 3 comprises the pin 30, it is the latter which abuts against the axial abutment element 23.

Encore dans un autre mode d'exécution illustré à la figure 7, la cheville 30 du support de sertissage 3 s'étend distalement au-delà du premier élément de support 22 de sorte que le disque distal 32 se trouve sous le premier élément de support 22. Dans cette configuration, le disque distal 32 vient en butée contre la face inférieure 225 du premier élément de support 22 de façon à limiter le mouvement axial de la pierre 2 (montée dans le support de sertissage 3) lors d'un déplacement axial de la pierre 2 vers le dessus.Still in another embodiment illustrated at figure 7 the ankle 30 of the crimping support 3 extends distally beyond the first support member 22 so that the distal disk 32 is under the first support member 22. In this configuration, the distal disk 32 abuts against the lower face 225 of the first support member 22 so as to limit the axial movement of the stone 2 (mounted in the crimping support 3) during an axial displacement of the stone 2 to the top.

Selon un autre aspect des variantes des figures 6 et 7, le disque ou l'élément distal 32 a aussi la fonction de balourd, car il permet, par son dimensionnement et sa masse, de positionner le centre de gravité des éléments oscillants (la pierre 2 et le support de sertissage) et ainsi d'équilibrer et garder cet ensemble à une même inclinaison en position vertical et horizontal, sous l'effet de la gravité.According to another aspect of the variants of Figures 6 and 7 the disk or the distal element 32 also has the unbalance function, because it allows, by its dimensioning and its mass, to position the center of gravity of the oscillating elements (the stone 2 and the crimping support) and thus to balance and keep this set at the same inclination in vertical and horizontal position, under the effect of gravity.

Comme illustré à la figure 5, le système de sertissage 1 peut comprendre une pluralité de supports de sertissage 3, voire une matrice de supports de sertissage 3 permettant, par exemple, de représenter un motif. Bien entendu, le système de sertissage 1 peut également comprendre un seul support de sertissage 3.As illustrated in figure 5 , the crimping system 1 may comprise a plurality of crimping supports 3, or even an array of crimping supports 3 allowing, for example, to represent a pattern. Of course, the crimping system 1 may also comprise a single crimping support 3.

Dans un mode préféré d'exécution, le système de sertissage 1 est fixé dans un cadran d'une pièce d'horlogerie. Le système de sertissage 1 peut également être fixé sur une autre partie de la pièce d'horlogerie ou sur une pièce de bijouterie.In a preferred embodiment, the crimping system 1 is fixed in a dial of a timepiece. The crimping system 1 can also be fixed on another part of the timepiece or on a piece of jewelery.

Avantageusement, dans les différentes variantes sus décrites, une fois que la pierre 2 soit montée dans le support de sertissage 3, les éléments élastiques 5 et les éléments de butées ne sont pas perceptibles au porteur de l'article et ne dénient en rien l'apparence de l'article.Advantageously, in the various variants described above, once the stone 2 is mounted in the crimping support 3, the elastic elements 5 and the abutment elements are not perceptible to the wearer of the article and do not deny the appearance of the article.

Numéros de référence employés sur les figuresReference numbers used in the figures

11
système de sertissagecrimping system
10, 1110, 11
spiresturns
1212
ajourageopenwork
1313
première extrémité du ressortfirst end of the spring
1414
goupillepin
1515
axe de symétrieaxis of symmetry
1616
perçagedrilling
1717
seconde extrémité du ressortsecond end of the spring
1818
élément de butée, barrestop element, bar
1919
évidementrecess
22
pierre précieuseprecious stone
2020
extrémité proximale de l'élément de butéeproximal end of the abutment element
2121
paroi interneinternal wall
2222
premier élément de supportfirst support element
220, 240220, 240
ouvertureopening
221221
élément de butée radial, paroi latérale de l'ouverture 220radial stop element, side wall of opening 220
223223
visscrew
224224
écrounut
225225
face inférieure du premier élément de supportlower face of the first support member
2323
élément de butée axialaxial stop element
2424
second élément de supportsecond support element
241241
premier chanfreinfirst chamfer
242242
second chanfreinsecond chamfer
33
support de sertissagecrimping support
3030
chevilleankle
3131
face inclinée du support de sertissageinclined face of crimping support
3232
disque ou élément distaldisk or distal element
3434
disque proximalproximal disc
340340
face inclinée du disque proximalinclined face of the proximal disc
55
élément élastiqueelastic element
5050
ressort platflat spring
5151
bandebandaged
66
article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerieclock or jewelery article
77
profiprofi
88
culasse de la pierre précieusegemstone head
99
partie frontalefront part

Claims (15)

Système de sertissage (1) pour un article d'horlogerie (6) ou de joaillerie comprenant: un support de sertissage (3); une pierre précieuse (2) montée dans ou sur le support de sertissage (3); et un élément élastique (5) fixé au support de sertissage (3) de manière à relier de façon flexible le support de sertissage (3) audit article (6), de sorte que le support de sertissage (3) puisse osciller selon un mouvement axial et/ou radial par rapport à un axe de symétrie (15), suite à un mouvement de l'article (6); caractérisé en ce que le système de sertissage (1) comprend en outre une butée (18, 221, 241, 23) plus rigide que l'élément élastique (5), la butée (18, 221, 241, 23) étant apte à coopérer avec le support de sertissage (3), de manière à limiter l'amplitude du mouvement axial et/ou radial du support de sertissage (3) lorsque ce dernier oscille, la butée (18, 221, 241, 23) ne venant pas en contact avec le support de sertissage (3) quand ce dernier se trouve dans sa position de repos ou lorsqu'il subit uniquement des chocs en dessous d'un certain seuil. Crimping system (1) for a timepiece (6) or jewelery article comprising: a crimping support (3); a gemstone (2) mounted in or on the crimping support (3); and an elastic member (5) fixed to the crimping support (3) so as to flexibly connect the crimping support (3) to said article (6), so that the crimping support (3) can oscillate in an axial movement and / or radial with respect to an axis of symmetry (15), following a movement of the article (6); characterized in that the crimping system (1) further comprises a stop (18, 221, 241, 23) more rigid than the elastic element (5), the abutment (18, 221, 241, 23) being able to cooperate with the support crimping device (3), so as to limit the amplitude of the axial and / or radial movement of the crimping support (3) when the latter oscillates, the abutment (18, 221, 241, 23) not coming into contact with the crimping support (3) when the latter is in its rest position or when it suffers only shocks below a certain threshold. Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 1,
dans lequel l'élément élastique (5) s'étend axialement entre le support de sertissage (3) et l'article (6); et
dans lequel la butée comprend une barre (18) s'étendant également axialement sur au moins une partie de la longueur de l'élément élastique (5) et dont une extrémité (20) coopère avec le support de sertissage (3).Crimping system (1) according to claim 1,
wherein the elastic member (5) extends axially between the crimping support (3) and the article (6); and
wherein the abutment comprises a bar (18) also extending axially over at least a portion of the length of the elastic member (5) and one end (20) of which cooperates with the crimping support (3). Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 2,
dans lequel l'élément élastique (5) comprend un ressort cylindrique (5) ayant la forme d'un tube et dans lequel la barre (18) est logée.Crimping system (1) according to claim 2,
wherein the elastic member (5) comprises a cylindrical spring (5) in the form of a tube and wherein the bar (18) is housed. Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 2 ou 3,
dans lequel le support de sertissage (3) comprend un évidement (19); l'extrémité (20) de la barre (18) coopérant avec une paroi interne (21) de l'évidement (19).Crimping system (1) according to claim 2 or 3,
wherein the crimping support (3) comprises a recess (19); the end (20) of the bar (18) cooperating with an inner wall (21) of the recess (19). Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 1,
dans lequel l'élément élastique comprend un ressort plat (50) s'étendant radialement à partir du support de sertissage (3); et
dans lequel la butée comprend un élément de butée radial (221, 241) coopérant avec le support de sertissage (3).Crimping system (1) according to claim 1,
wherein the elastic member comprises a flat spring (50) extending radially from the crimping support (3); and
wherein the abutment comprises a radial abutment element (221, 241) cooperating with the crimping support (3). Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 5, comprenant un premier élément de support (22) apte à être fixé sur l'article (6) et sur lequel est monté le ressort plat (50) et un second élément de support (24) fixé au premier élément de support (22);
l'élément de butée radial comprenant une paroi (241) d'une ouverture (240) pratiquée dans le second élément de support (24).Crimping system (1) according to claim 5, comprising a first support element (22) adapted to be fixed on the article (6) and on which is mounted the flat spring (50) and a second support element (24). ) attached to the first support member (22);
the radial abutment element comprising a wall (241) of an opening (240) formed in the second support member (24). Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 6,
dans lequel la paroi de l'ouverture (240) comporte un premier chanfrein (241) coopérant avec une face inclinée (31) du support de sertissage (3).Crimping system (1) according to claim 6,
wherein the wall of the opening (240) has a first chamfer (241) cooperating with an inclined face (31) of the crimping support (3). Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 6 ou 7,
dans lequel le support de sertissage (3) comprend un élément proximal (34) s'étendant radialement à partir du support de sertissage (3) et comportant une face inclinée (340); et
dans lequel la paroi de l'ouverture (240) comporte un second chanfrein (242) coopérant avec face inclinée (340) de l'élément proximal (34).Crimping system (1) according to claim 6 or 7,
wherein the crimping support (3) comprises a proximal member (34) extending radially from the crimping support (3) and having an inclined face (340); and
wherein the wall of the opening (240) has a second chamfer (242) cooperating with the inclined face (340) of the proximal member (34). Système de sertissage (1) selon l'une des revendications 5 à 8, dans lequel le support de sertissage (3) comprend une cheville (30) s'étendant à partir du support de sertissage (3), et
dans lequel l'élément latéral comprend une paroi (221) d'une ouverture (220) pratiquée dans le premier élément de support (22), la paroi (221) coopérant avec la cheville (30) du support de sertissage (3).Crimping system (1) according to one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the crimping support (3) comprises a pin (30) extending from the crimping support (3), and
wherein the side member comprises a wall (221) of an opening (220) formed in the first support member (22), the wall (221) cooperating with the pin (30) of the crimping support (3). Système de sertissage (1) selon la revendication 9,
dans lequel la cheville (30) comprend un élément distal (32) s'étendant radialement à partir de la cheville (30); la paroi (221) coopérant avec le disque distal (32).Crimping system (1) according to claim 9,
wherein the dowel (30) comprises a distal member (32) extending radially from the dowel (30); the wall (221) cooperating with the distal disc (32). Système de sertissage (1) selon l'une des revendications 5 à 10, dans lequel la butée comprend en outre un élément de butée axial (23) apte à coopérer avec le support de sertissage (3) de façon à limiter le mouvement axial du support de sertissage (3) lorsque celui-ci oscille.Crimping system (1) according to one of claims 5 to 10, wherein the abutment further comprises an axial abutment element (23) adapted to cooperate with the crimping support (3) so as to limit the axial movement of the crimping support (3) when it oscillates. Système de sertissage (1) selon les revendications 9 et 11, dans lequel l'élément de butée axial (23) coopère avec la cheville (30) du support de sertissage (3).Crimping system (1) according to claims 9 and 11, wherein the axial abutment element (23) cooperates with the pin (30) of the crimping support (3). Système de sertissage (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, l'élément élastique (5) et la ou les butée(s) (18, 221, 241, 23) ne sont pas perceptibles au porteur de l'article quand la pierre (2) est montée dans le support de sertissage (3).Crimping system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, the elastic element (5) and the stop (s) (18, 221, 241, 23) are not noticeable to the wearer of the article when the stone (2) is mounted in the crimping support (3). Cadran d'une pièce d'horlogerie comprenant le système de sertissage (1) caractérisé par l'une des revendications 1 à 13.Dial of a timepiece comprising the crimping system (1) characterized by one of Claims 1 to 13. Article d'horlogerie ou de joaillerie (6) comprenant le système de sertissage (1) caractérisé par l'une des revendications 1 à 13.Watchmaking or jewelery article (6) comprising the crimping system (1) characterized by one of Claims 1 to 13.
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