20240045380. METHOD FOR PRINTING A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT ON A TIMEPIECE COMPONENT simplified abstract (CSEM Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique SA - Recherche et développement)

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METHOD FOR PRINTING A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT ON A TIMEPIECE COMPONENT

Organization Name

CSEM Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique SA - Recherche et développement

Inventor(s)

Sébastien Lani of Kerzers (CH)

Raphael Pugin of Colombier (CH)

Nicholas Raymond Hendricks of Zurich (CH)

METHOD FOR PRINTING A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT ON A TIMEPIECE COMPONENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240045380 titled 'METHOD FOR PRINTING A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT ON A TIMEPIECE COMPONENT

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for printing a functional element on the surface of a timepiece component, which helps regulate the rate of the timepiece. The method involves preparing a solution containing a material that makes up the functional element and depositing this solution onto the receiving area of the component's surface. The specific properties of the solution are determined based on certain criteria, including the structural modification feature of the timepiece component, the construction feature of the functional element, the structural feature of the material to be applied, and the feature of the receiving area.

  • The method involves preparing a solution with a material that constitutes the functional element.
  • The solution is then deposited onto the surface of the receiving area of the timepiece component.
  • The properties of the solution are defined based on specific criteria, including the structural modification feature of the component, the construction feature of the functional element, the structural feature of the material, and the feature of the receiving area.

Potential Applications:

  • Watchmaking industry: This method can be applied in the manufacturing of timepieces, allowing for precise regulation of the timepiece's rate.
  • Precision instruments: The method can also be used in the production of other precision instruments that require accurate timekeeping.

Problems Solved:

  • Precise regulation: The method solves the problem of accurately regulating the rate of a timepiece by providing a functional element on its surface.
  • Manufacturing efficiency: By depositing the solution onto the receiving area, the method offers a more efficient way of incorporating the functional element into the timepiece component.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced timekeeping accuracy: The functional element printed on the surface helps regulate the rate of the timepiece, resulting in improved accuracy.
  • Cost-effective manufacturing: The method offers a more efficient and streamlined process for incorporating the functional element, potentially reducing manufacturing costs.


Original Abstract Submitted

a method that prints a functional element on a surface of a receiving area of a timepiece component of a timepiece contributing to regulating the rate of this timepiece includes preparing a solution containing a material constituting the functional element and depositing the prepared solution onto the surface of the receiving area. specific properties of the solution are defined as a function of preparation criteria and include at least one structural modification feature of the timepiece component, at least one construction feature of the functional element on the receiving area, at least one structural feature of the material to be applied to the receiving area, and at least one feature of the receiving area of the component.