Glasses Case
The independent glasses case, equipped with a hanging mechanism and protective core material, addresses the inconvenience of accessing conventional glasses cases stored in bags, offering easy access and protection during outdoor activities.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025000601U
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-26
AI Technical Summary
Conventional glasses cases are typically stored in bags and are inconvenient to access without removing other items from the bag, especially when the case is at the bottom of the bag.
A glasses case designed to be carried independently without a bag, equipped with a ring, hanging device, or surface tape for easy attachment to a shoulder, bag, clothing, or bicycle frame, and featuring a protective core material to prevent damage from external impacts.
The glasses case can be easily taken out and hung when needed, providing quick access without the need to search through a bag, and the protective core material ensures the glasses are safe from impacts during outdoor activities.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical field]
[0001] To solve this problem, the spectacles case can be hung on the shoulder or attached to the shoulder strap of a bag, rather than being stored in a purse or backpack, and can be easily taken out and put back in whenever needed. [Background technology]
[0002] In most cases, glasses for nearsightedness are worn all the time except when sleeping, but reading glasses and sunglasses are worn only when necessary, and when they are not needed, they are usually removed from the face and stored in a glasses case and carried around. Conventionally used eyeglass cases have a structure in which a lid is attached to a resin case body via a joint such as a hinge so that it can be opened and closed. The eyeglasses are placed in the case and carried around in a bag or purse, or in a suit pocket.
[0003] In addition to the glasses case, many other items are stored in the bag or purse, and it is troublesome to search for the glasses case in the bag or purse when you need it. Especially when the glasses case is stored at the bottom of the bag or purse, you may have to take out all your belongings. 2. Description of the Related Art Various eyeglass cases have been known for storing and carrying eyeglasses.
[0004] The “eyeglasses case” in JP 2018-15358 A is an eyeglasses case on which the user can draw a picture of their choice, which then appears on the outer surface of the case, making it unique in the world and featuring a picture or design that is personal to that user. This eyeglass case is assembled into a box shape from a single flat plate-like body and can be returned from the box-shaped assembled state to the single flat plate-like body, and a picture of the user's choice is printed on one side of the plate-like body which becomes the outer surface when assembled into a box shape, so that the picture of the eyeglass user's choice appears on the outer surface of the box-shaped eyeglass case which stores the eyeglasses, and when not in use as an eyeglass case, it becomes the flat plate-like body.
[0005] The "Stand-type Glasses Case" pertaining to Utility Model Registration No. 3213570 is a stand-type glasses case that allows glasses to be easily removed and allows people who own several types of glasses to easily identify the desired pair at a glance by displaying them. The eyeglasses case is composed of a case body and a cover attached to the case body so as to be openable and closable, and at least one of the case body and the cover is provided with a fixing member for fixing the cover to the case body in the fully open state.
[0006] The "Bag with Glasses Case" per Utility Model Registration No. 3207246 is a bag with a glasses case that can store multiple pairs of glasses and allows for quick and easy access. The front exterior of the bag body is provided with vertically long pockets made of rigid material of different sizes that function as eyeglass cases.
[0007] [Patent Document 1] "Eyeglasses case" according to JP 2018-15358 A [Patent Document 2] "Stand-type glasses case" related to utility model registration No. 3213570 [Patent Document 3] "Bag with glasses case" related to Utility Model Registration No. 3207246 DISCLOSURE OF THEINVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0008] Thus, various eyeglass cases capable of storing eyeglasses are known. However, conventional eyeglass cases are basically designed to be stored in a bag or purse and carried around, and are not primarily designed to be carried separately from a bag or purse. There are times in daily life when you need a glasses case but don't have a purse or bag. For example, when hiking, walking, cycling, etc., you do not need an everyday bag or purse. The problem that this invention aims to solve is this problem, and to provide a glasses case that can be easily carried even without a bag or purse, and from which the glasses can be easily taken out and worn when needed. [Means for solving the problem]
[0009] The eyeglasses case of the present invention is designed to be carried around without having to be stored in a purse or bag. That is, they are equipped with attachment devices such as rings, hanging devices, or hook-and-loop tape so that they can be worn over the shoulder, attached to the front of a bag or purse, hung from clothing, or attached to the frame of a bicycle. The eyeglasses case is composed of a main case for housing eyeglasses and a lid, and the lid is capable of being opened and closed.
[0010] The specific opening and closing means of the lid is not limited, but a zipper is generally used. There are various types of glasses, and general glasses for myopia, reading glasses, sunglasses, sports sunglasses, and overglasses have different shapes and sizes, so the shape and size of the glasses case to store them are selected to suit the glasses to be stored. Since this eyeglass case can be carried without being stored in a bag or purse, the side panels, bottom panel, and lid are provided with core materials (protective members) to prevent the eyeglasses from being damaged, i.e., to prevent the eyeglass case from being crushed, when an external impact or pressure is applied to the eyeglass case. Effect of the Invention
[0011] The eyeglasses case of this invention is equipped with an attachment so that it can be connected to a shoulder strap or carabiner and hung, so that it can be carried on the shoulder without being stored in a bag or rucksack, it can be hung from the belt of one's trousers, or it can be attached to the frame of a bicycle. That is, the eyeglass case is an independent small bag exclusively for eyeglasses, which can be quickly taken out and worn whenever eyeglasses are needed.
[0012] Furthermore, because the eyeglass case is provided with a core material (protective member), even if the eyeglass case is subjected to an external force such as an impact if the eyeglass case falls while climbing a mountain, the eyeglass case will not be crushed and the eyeglasses stored inside will be protected. On the other hand, the eyeglass case of this invention is a unique small bag that can be carried over the shoulder or hung from the waist, functioning as a fashion item. [Brief description of the drawings]
[0013] [Figure 1] An eyeglasses case that stores eyeglasses in a main case. [Diagram 2] 1A and 1B are front and rear views of an eyeglass case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing an embodiment of an eyeglass case according to the present invention, in which (c) is a plan view and (d) is a side view. [Figure 4] When hanging the glasses case horizontally from the shoulder strap. [Diagram 5] When hanging the glasses case vertically from the shoulder strap. [Figure 6] When hanging the glasses case via a carabiner. [Figure 7] When mounting the glasses case on the bicycle frame, [Figure 8] A cross-sectional view of a glasses case with a protective member attached to prevent it from being crushed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0014] Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of an eyeglasses case 1 according to the present invention, which is made up of a main case 2 and a lid 3, and the lid 3 can be opened and closed via a joint 4. The main case 2 shown in the figure contains eyeglasses 5. With a conventional eyeglass case 1, the lid 3 is closed and the case is stored in a bag along with other personal belongings (cosmetics, a notebook, a handkerchief, drinking water, etc.), but the eyeglass case 1 of this invention can be carried as is without being placed in a bag. For this purpose, the main body case 2 is provided with rings 6, 6 at two locations, and shoulder straps or the like can be connected to the rings 6, 6 to hang the bag.
[0015] 2 and 3 are external views of the eyeglass case 1 of the present invention, with (a) being a front view and (b) being a rear view, while FIG. 3(a) is a plan view and FIG. 3(b) is a side view. The eyeglasses case 1 is a rectangular parallelepiped with smoothly rounded corners, and the vertical, horizontal and depth dimensions are not limited and may vary depending on the shape and size of the eyeglasses to be stored. There is also freedom in terms of the materials used, but generally light and durable materials are used; for example, the outer fabric is X-PAC and the lining is polyester.
[0016] The lid 3 is closed via a fastener 7 provided along the periphery of the eyeglass case 1 in Figs. 2 and 3, and the lid 3 can be opened by sliding the fastener 7 in the opposite direction. In addition to the rings 6, 6, the eyeglass case 1 shown in the figure is also provided with a hanger 8. When the eyeglass case 1 is hung in a horizontal position, the rings 6, 6 are used, and when the eyeglass case 1 is hung in a vertical position, the hanger 8 can be used.
[0017] Furthermore, the eyeglasses case 1 of the present invention is provided with hook-and-loop fasteners 9, 9 on the bottom surface 10 of the main case 2. The eyeglasses case 1 can be hung by connecting a shoulder strap or the like to the rings 6, 6 or the hanging device 8, but it can also be attached via the hook-and-loop fasteners 9, 9. For example, if the hook-and-loop fasteners 9, 9 are wound around the eyeglass case 1 while it is placed on the frame of a bicycle, the eyeglass case 1 can be stably attached.
[0018] 4 shows one form of hanging the eyeglass case 1, in which the eyeglass case 1 is horizontally long and the connecting metal fittings 12, 12 provided at the tip of the shoulder strap 11 are connected to both rings 6, 6. The eyeglass case 1 can be carried around by hanging the shoulder strap 11 on the shoulder. By opening the cover 3 of the eyeglasses case 1, the eyeglasses 5 stored therein can be taken out and quickly put on, and unlike the conventional case in which the eyeglasses are stored together with other items in a large bag, there is no need to search for the eyeglasses case 1. And carrying the small glasses case 1 over your shoulder functions as a new fashion item.
[0019] FIG. 5 shows another embodiment in which the eyeglass case 1 is suspended, in which the eyeglass case 1 is in a vertically elongated state and both ends of the shoulder strap 11 are connected to the suspension tool 8. Connecting metal fittings 12, 12 are attached to both ends of the shoulder strap 11, and the shoulder strap 11 is connected to the rings 6, 6 and the hanging tool 8.
[0020] The glasses case 1 can be hung vertically as shown in FIG. 5 or horizontally as shown in FIG. 4, but the orientation in which the glasses case 1 can be hung is up to the discretion of each individual. Fig. 6 shows yet another embodiment for hanging the eyeglass case 1, in which a carabiner 13 is connected to the hanging device 8. The carabiner 13 is attached to, for example, the belt of a suit, and the eyeglass case 1 can be hung in a vertical position via the hanging device 8 as shown in the figure.
[0021] FIG. 7 shows a case in which the eyeglasses case 1 is attached to a bicycle frame 14 via hook-and-loop fasteners (magic tape) 9, 9. The hook-and-loop fasteners 9, 9 are provided at two locations at a predetermined distance from each other on the bottom surface 10 of the main case 2, and the eyeglass case 1 is attached in a state in which it is placed on the frame 14 by embracing the frame 14 with each of the hook-and-loop fasteners 9, 9. The eyeglasses case 1 is stable when placed on the frame 14, and the lid 3 can be opened by operating the fastener 7, allowing the eyeglasses 5 to be taken out.
[0022] FIG. 8 shows a vertical cross section and a horizontal cross section of the eyeglass case 1. The eyeglasses case 1 is a rectangular parallelepiped with smoothly rounded corners, and the four side panels 15, 15..., the bottom panel 16, and the lid 3 have core material 17 and cushioning material. Therefore, the eyeglasses case 1 will not collapse when an impact is applied, and the eyeglasses 5 stored therein will not be broken or damaged.
[0023] Unlike the conventional case where the glasses case 1 is carried in a bag or purse, when hiking, walking, or cycling, the glasses case 1 is hung or attached outside, so it may be subjected to sudden, large external forces (shocks) directly. The eyeglasses case 1 of the present invention can protect the eyeglasses 5 stored therein from such external forces. [Explanation of symbols]
[0024] 1 Glasses case 2 Main unit case 3 Lid 4 Joint 5. Glasses 6. Ring 7 Zipper 8 Hanging equipment 9. Hook and Loop Fastener 10 Bottom 11 Shoulder straps 12 Connecting hardware 13 Carabiner 14 Frame 15 Side Panel 16 Bottom plate 17 Core material
Claims
1. This eyeglass case can be carried around while storing eyeglasses, and is characterized in that the side plates, bottom plate and lid of the eyeglass case have core materials and cushioning materials so that they will not be crushed or deformed even if an external force is applied to them, and the main case is provided with rings and hanging tools so that the case can be connected to a shoulder strap, carabiner or other member and hung.
2. This eyeglass case can be carried around while storing eyeglasses, and is characterized in that the side plates, bottom plate and lid of the eyeglass case have core materials and cushioning materials so that they are not crushed or deformed even when an external force is applied, and a hook-and-loop fastener is attached to the main case so that the case can be attached to the frame of a bicycle or the shoulder strap of a backpack.