A hinge structure and smart glasses

Abstract

This application provides a hinged structure and smart glasses, including: a first body with a first end plane and a second body with a second end plane; a connecting shaft, the first end of which is hinged to a first rotating shaft, and the second end of which is hinged to a second rotating shaft; an elastic member, the first end of which is mounted on the first body, and the second end of which is mounted on the connecting shaft; in a flat-extended state, the first end plane and the second end plane are aligned, and the first body is flat-extended relative to the second body, with the elastic member in a natural shape; in an outward-opening state, the first body rotates relative to the first rotating shaft, causing the first end plane to move away from the second end plane at the second end of the connecting shaft, and the elastic member is in a stretched state. In the flat-extended state, one side of the face is directly held by the first and second bodies. When the flat-extended state cannot accommodate the width of the user's face, the first body rotates relative to the second body, but the elastic member provides a pulling force to return to the flat-extended state, improving the user's wearing experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of wearable device technology, and more particularly to a hinge structure and smart glasses. Background Technology

[0002] As augmented reality (AR) glasses gain increasing attention, AR products are converging with conventional glasses, with a strong emphasis on lightweight design and comfortable wear.

[0003] However, due to technological and spatial limitations, as well as the different sizes of users' faces, AR glasses are not as easy to use as ordinary glasses, and the width of the glasses cannot be freely adjusted according to the different sizes of users' faces, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a hinge structure and smart glasses to solve the problem that current glasses cannot freely adjust their width according to different user face sizes, resulting in a poor user wearing experience.

[0005] This application provides a hinged structure, including:

[0006] A first main body having a first end plane and a second main body having a second end plane;

[0007] A connecting shaft, wherein a first end of the connecting shaft is hinged to the first body on a first rotating shaft, and a second end of the connecting shaft is hinged to the second body on a second rotating shaft;

[0008] An elastic element, wherein a first end of the elastic element is mounted on the first body, and a second end of the elastic element is mounted on the connecting shaft near the second rotating shaft;

[0009] In the extended state, the first end plane is aligned with the second end plane and the first body is extended relative to the second body, and the elastic element is in its natural state; in the extended state, the first body rotates relative to the first pivot, causing the first end plane to move away from the second end plane at the second end of the connecting shaft and the elastic element is in a stretched state.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present application, a hinge structure is provided in which the second body has a space near the second pivot, and the hinge structure also has a folded state. In the folded state, the first body rotates relative to the second pivot to move a portion of the first body into the space, and the elastic member is in its natural form.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present application, a hinge structure is provided, wherein the first body is provided with a first mounting position, the connecting shaft is provided with a second mounting position, the first end of the elastic member is mounted on the first mounting position, and the second end of the elastic member is mounted on the second mounting position.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first mounting position and the second mounting position are both protruding columnar structures, and the first end and the second end of the elastic member are respectively attached to the first mounting position and the second mounting position.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present application, a hinge structure is provided at both ends of the connecting shaft, wherein a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm are respectively provided.

[0014] The first connecting arm extends outward toward a first side of the connecting shaft, and the first end of the connecting shaft is hinged to the first body through the first connecting arm; the second connecting arm extends outward toward a second side of the connecting shaft, and the second end of the connecting shaft is hinged to the second body through the second connecting arm.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present application, a hinge structure is provided in which the first pivot passes through the first connecting arm and is hinged to the first body, and the second pivot passes through the second connecting arm and is hinged to the second body.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present application, the hinge structure provided includes both the first pivot and the second pivot as screws.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the hinge structure provided in this application, the elastic element is a sheet or a spring.

[0018] This application also provides a smart glasses, including: a hinge structure; the first main body is a temple, and the second main body is an extension of the frame to the temple.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present application, the smart glasses are provided with two first main bodies, one of which is the left temple and the other is the right temple. The second main bodies are provided with two second main bodies, one of which is the first extension of the frame to the left temple and the other is the second extension of the frame to the right temple.

[0020] The hinge structure provided in this application connects a first body and a second body via a connecting shaft, and uses an elastic element to connect the first body and the connecting shaft. In the extended state, the first end plane aligns with the second end plane, and the first body extends horizontally relative to the second body, allowing direct clamping of one side of the face using both the first and second bodies. When the extended state cannot accommodate the user's face width, the first body is adjusted so that the first end plane is moved away from the second end plane at the second end of the connecting shaft, and the elastic element is in a stretched state. This allows the first and second bodies to provide clamping force to hold one side of the face, improving the user's wearing experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hinged structure provided in an embodiment of this application in a flat extended state;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a hinged structure provided in an embodiment of this application in an outward-opening state;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a hinged structure provided in an embodiment of this application in a folded state.

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[0026] 10. First body; 20. Second body; 30. Connecting shaft; 301. First connecting arm; 302. Second connecting arm; 40. Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0031] This application provides a hinged structure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the hinge structure has a flat extension state and an outward extension state. The hinge structure can switch between the flat extension state and the outward extension state. The hinge structure includes: a first body 10, a second body 20, a connecting shaft 30 and an elastic element 40.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first body 10 is the temple of the eyeglass, and the second body 20 is an extension of the eyeglass frame to the temple. The first body 10 has a first end plane, and the second body 20 has a second end plane. The first end of the connecting shaft 30 is hinged to the first body 10 at a first rotating shaft, and the second end of the connecting shaft 30 is hinged to the second body 20 at a second rotating shaft. Thus, the first body 10 can rotate relative to the second body 20 via the connecting shaft 30. The elastic element 40 is a sheet or spring, with the first end of the elastic element 40 mounted on the first body 10 and the second end of the elastic element 40 mounted on the connecting shaft 30 near the position where the second end of the connecting shaft 30 is hinged to the second body 20.

[0033] like Figure 1As shown, when the first body 10 can meet the width of the user's face, the control hinge structure is in a horizontally extended state. The first body 10 is rotated through the connecting shaft 30 to be parallel to the second body 20, so that the first end plane is aligned with the second end plane, and the first body 10 is horizontally extended relative to the second body 20. The elastic element 40 is in a natural state. At this time, the elastic element 40 has not been triggered, and the elastic element 40 does not provide tension to the first body 10 and the second body 20. The first body 10 and the second body 20 can be used to clamp one side of the face directly.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, when the first body 10 and the second body 20 cannot accommodate the width of the user's face, the hinge structure is controlled to be in an outward-opening state. The first body 10 rotates relative to the first pivot, causing the first end plane to move away from the second end plane at the second end of the connecting shaft 30. That is, after the first body 10 rotates upward, the elastic element 40 is triggered. The elastic element 40 is in a stretched state under the tension of the connecting shaft 30 and the first body 10. This allows the width to be adjusted to fit the face, enabling the first body 10 to provide clamping force on one side of the face, thus improving the user's wearing experience.

[0035] The hinge structure provided in this application connects a first body and a second body via a connecting shaft, and uses an elastic element to connect the first body and the connecting shaft. In the extended state, the first end plane aligns with the second end plane, and the first body extends horizontally relative to the second body, allowing direct clamping of one side of the face using both the first and second bodies. When the extended state cannot accommodate the user's face width, the first body is adjusted so that the first end plane is moved away from the second end plane at the second end of the connecting shaft, and the elastic element is in a stretched state. This allows the first and second bodies to provide clamping force to hold one side of the face, improving the user's wearing experience.

[0036] Based on the above embodiments, in one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the second main body 20 has space near the second pivot, and the hinge structure also has a folded state. The hinge structure can switch between the extended state, the outward-opening state and the folded state.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, when the first body 10 can meet the width of the user's face, the control hinge structure is in a horizontally extended state. The first body 10 is rotated through the connecting shaft 30 to be parallel to the second body 20, so that the first end plane is aligned with the second end plane. The first body 10 is horizontally extended relative to the second body 20, and the elastic element 40 is in a natural state. At this time, the elastic element 40 has not been triggered, and the elastic element 40 does not provide tension to the first body 10 and the second body 20. The first body 10 and the second body 20 can be used to clamp one side of the face directly.

[0038] like Figure 2As shown, when the first body 10 and the second body 20 cannot accommodate the width of the user's face, the hinge structure is controlled to be in an outward-opening state. The first body 10 rotates relative to the first pivot, causing the first end plane to move away from the second end plane at the second end of the connecting shaft 30. That is, after the first body 10 rotates upward, the elastic element 40 is triggered. The elastic element 40 is in a stretched state under the tension of the connecting shaft 30 and the first body 10. This allows the width to be adjusted to fit the face, enabling the first body 10 to provide clamping force on one side of the face, thus improving the user's wearing experience.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, when the entire hinge structure needs to be folded up, the hinge structure is controlled to be in a folded state. The first main body 10 rotates relative to the second pivot, causing a portion of the first main body 10 to move into the space near the corner of the second main body 20 on the second pivot, and the elastic element 40 is in its natural state. That is, after the first main body 10 rotates downward, the first main body 10 and the second main body 20 rotate to be perpendicular, and the elastic element 40 is in its natural state. Thus, the first main body 10 and the second main body 20 can be folded and tightened.

[0040] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the first body 10 is provided with a first mounting position for connecting the elastic element 40, and the first side of the connecting shaft 30 is provided with a second mounting position for connecting the elastic element 40. The first end of the elastic element 40 is connected to the first mounting position, and the second end of the elastic element 40 is connected to the second mounting position. By setting the first mounting position and the second mounting position, the elastic element 40 can securely connect the first body 10 and the connecting shaft 30.

[0041] Both the first mounting position and the second mounting position are protruding columnar structures, with the first end and the second end of the elastic element 40 respectively attached to the first mounting position and the second mounting position. Specifically, the first end of the elastic element 40 is disposed in the columnar structure of the first mounting position, and the second end of the elastic element 40 is disposed in the columnar structure of the second mounting position.

[0042] When the first body 10 rotates relative to the first side of the connecting shaft 30, the elastic element 40 does not provide tension to the first body 10 and the second body 20, allowing the first body 10 and the second body 20 to be folded and tightened. However, when the first body 10 rotates relative to the second side of the connecting shaft 30, the elastic element 40 is in a stretched state under the pull of the connecting shaft 30 and the first body 10, allowing its width to be adjusted to fit the face, so that the first body 10 and the second body 20 provide clamping force on the side of the face, improving the user's wearing experience.

[0043] Based on the above embodiments, in one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the connecting shaft 30 adopts a Z-type connecting shaft, and the two ends of the connecting shaft 30 are respectively provided with a first connecting arm 301 and a second connecting arm 302.

[0044] The first connecting arm 301 extends outward toward the first side of the connecting shaft 30 and extends to the left. The first end of the connecting shaft 30 is hinged to the first body 10 through the first connecting arm 301. The second connecting arm 302 extends outward toward the second side of the connecting shaft 30 and extends to the right. The second end of the connecting shaft 30 is hinged to the second body 20 through the second connecting arm 302.

[0045] In this embodiment, a first rotating shaft is provided on the first connecting arm 301, and a second rotating shaft is provided on the second connecting arm 302. Both the first and second rotating shafts can be constructed using screws and bolts. The first rotating shaft passes through the first connecting arm 301 and is hinged to the first main body 10, and the second rotating shaft passes through the second connecting arm 302 and is hinged to the second main body 20.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, when the first body 10 and the second body 20 can meet the width of the user's face, the control hinge structure is in a horizontally extended state. The first body 10 rotates through the connecting shaft 30 to be parallel to the second body 20, and the first end plane is aligned with the second end plane. The first body 10 is horizontally extended relative to the second body 20, and the elastic element 40 is in a natural state. At this time, the elastic element 40 has not been triggered, and the elastic element 40 does not provide tension to the first body 10 and the second body 20. The first body 10 and the second body 20 can be used to clamp one side of the face directly.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, when the first body 10 and the second body 20 cannot accommodate the width of the user's face, the hinge structure is controlled to be in an outward-opening state. The first body 10 rotates relative to the first pivot, causing the first end plane to move away from the second end plane at the second end of the connecting shaft 30. That is, after the first body 10 rotates upward, the first connecting arm 301, the second connecting arm 302, and the connecting shaft 30 are offset, and the elastic element 40 is in a stretched state under the pull of the connecting shaft 30 and the first body 10. This allows the width to be adjusted to fit the face, enabling the first body 10 and the second body 20 to provide clamping force on one side of the face, thus improving the user's wearing experience.

[0048] like Figure 3 As shown, when the entire hinge structure needs to be folded up, the hinge structure is controlled to be in a folded state. The first main body 10 rotates relative to the second pivot, causing a portion of the first main body 10 to move into the space near the corner of the second main body 20 on the second pivot, and the elastic element 40 is in its natural state. That is, after the first main body 10 rotates downward, only the second main body 20 rotates relative to the second connecting arm 302, while the connecting shaft 30 as a whole does not shift. The first main body 10 and the second main body 20 rotate to be perpendicular, and the elastic element 40 is in its natural state. Thus, the first main body 10 and the second main body 20 can be folded and tightened.

[0049] This application also provides a smart glasses, which is a VR glasses, including the aforementioned hinge structure. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the hinge structure has a flat extension state and an outward extension state. The hinge structure can switch between the flat extension state and the outward extension state. The hinge structure includes: a first body 10, a second body 20, a connecting shaft 30 and an elastic element 40.

[0050] In this embodiment, the first body 10 is a temple, and the second body 20 is an extension of the frame to the temple. The first body 10 has a first end plane, and the second body 20 has a second end plane. The first end of the connecting shaft 30 is hinged to the first body 10 at a first pivot, and the second end of the connecting shaft 30 is hinged to the second body 20 at a second pivot. Thus, the first body 10 can rotate relative to the second body 20 via the connecting shaft 30. The elastic element 40 is a sheet or spring, with the first end of the elastic element 40 mounted on the first body 10 and the second end of the elastic element 40 mounted on the connecting shaft 30 near the position where the second end of the connecting shaft 30 is hinged to the second body 20.

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, when the first body 10 and the second body 20 can meet the width of the user's face, the control hinge structure is in a horizontal state. The first body 10 rotates to be parallel to the second body 20 through the connecting shaft 30. The elastic element 40 is in a natural state. At this time, the elastic element 40 has not been triggered. The elastic element 40 does not provide tension to the first body 10 and the second body 20. The first body 10 and the second body 20 can be used to clamp one side of the face directly.

[0052] like Figure 2 As shown, when the first body 10 can meet the width of the user's face, the control hinge structure is in a horizontally extended state. The first body 10 is rotated through the connecting shaft 30 to be parallel to the second body 20, so that the first end plane is aligned with the second end plane. The first body 10 is horizontally extended relative to the second body 20, and the elastic element 40 is in a natural state. At this time, the elastic element 40 has not been triggered, and the elastic element 40 does not provide tension to the first body 10 and the second body 20. The first body 10 and the second body 20 can be used to clamp one side of the face directly.

[0053] The smart glasses provided in this application connect a first main body and a second main body via a connecting shaft, and connect the first main body and the connecting shaft using an elastic element. In the extended state, the first end plane aligns with the second end plane, and the first main body extends horizontally relative to the second main body, allowing direct clamping of one side of the face using both the first and second main bodies. When the extended state cannot accommodate the user's face width, the first main body is adjusted so that the first end plane is moved away from the second end plane at the second end of the connecting shaft, and the elastic element is in a stretched state. This allows the first and second main bodies to provide clamping force to hold one side of the face, improving the user's wearing experience.

[0054] Furthermore, the hinged structure also has a folded state, and can switch between a flat, outward-opening, and folded state. For example... Figure 3 As shown, when the entire hinge structure needs to be folded up, the hinge structure is controlled to be in a folded state. The first main body 10 rotates relative to the second pivot, causing a portion of the first main body 10 to move into the space near the second main body on the second pivot, and the elastic element 40 is in its natural state. That is, after the first main body 10 rotates downwards, the first main body 10 and the second main body 20 rotate to be perpendicular, and the elastic element 40 is in its natural state. Thus, the first main body 10 and the second main body 20 can be folded and tightened.

[0055] In one embodiment, a pair of glasses has two hinge structures, namely the hinges of the left temple and the right temple. Figures 1 to 3 This is the hinge structure of the left temple. The hinge structure of the right temple is a mirror image of the hinge structure of the left temple. Therefore, there are two first main bodies 10, one for the left temple and the other for the right temple. The frame also has extensions at both the left and right ends. Similarly, there are two second main bodies 20, one for the first extension of the frame to the left temple and the other for the second extension of the frame to the right temple. The extension at the left end of the frame is hinged to the left temple via a first connecting shaft, and the extension at the right end of the frame is hinged to the right temple via a second connecting shaft.

[0056] Meanwhile, there are two elastic elements 40, namely a first elastic element and a second elastic element; the first end of the first elastic element is installed on the left temple and the second end of the first elastic element is installed on the first connecting shaft; the first end of the second elastic element is installed on the right temple and the second end of the second elastic element is installed on the second connecting shaft.

[0057] When the glasses are fully extended, the left and right temples should be positioned to accommodate the user's face width. The two hinge structures should be controlled to maintain a specific orientation. Figure 1In the extended position shown, the left temple rotates through the first connecting shaft to be in a straight line with the left end extension of the frame, and the right temple rotates through the second connecting shaft to be in a straight line with the right end extension of the frame. The first elastic member and the second elastic member are in their natural state, and the face can be directly held by the left and right temples.

[0058] When the left and right temples are not wide enough to accommodate the width of the viewer's face when the mirror is extended horizontally, at least one of the two hinge structures should be controlled to be in a certain position. Figure 2 The outward-expanding state shown. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the left temple rotates relative to the first pivot of the first connecting shaft; additionally, the right temple can also rotate relative to the first pivot of the second connecting shaft. If the hinge structure of the left temple is in an outward-opening state, the first elastic element is in a stretched state under the pull of the first connecting shaft and the left temple; if the hinge structure of the right temple is in an outward-opening state, the second elastic element is in a stretched state under the pull of the second connecting shaft and the right temple. This allows for adjustment of the width between the left and right temples to accommodate the face, and ensures that at least one of the left and right temples provides a clamping force to hold the face, improving the user's wearing experience.

[0059] The above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of this application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application and should be covered within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A smart glass, characterized by, include: A first main body having a first end plane and a second main body having a second end plane; the first main body is a temple, and the second main body is an extension of the frame to the temple; A connecting shaft, wherein a first end of the connecting shaft is hinged to the first body on a first rotating shaft, and a second end of the connecting shaft is hinged to the second body on a second rotating shaft; An elastic element, wherein a first end of the elastic element is mounted on the first body, and a second end of the elastic element is mounted on the connecting shaft near the second rotating shaft; In the extended state, the first end plane is aligned with the second end plane and the first body is extended relative to the second body, and the elastic element is in its natural state. In the outward-stretched state, the first body rotates relative to the first rotating shaft, causing the first end plane to move away from the second end plane at the second end of the connecting shaft and the elastic element to be in a stretched state.

2. The smart glasses of claim 1, wherein, The second main body has a space near the second pivot, and the smart glasses also have a folded state. In the folded state, the first main body rotates relative to the second pivot, causing a part of the first main body to move into the space, and the elastic element is in its natural state.

3. The smart glasses of claim 2, wherein, The first body is provided with a first mounting position, the connecting shaft is provided with a second mounting position, the first end of the elastic element is mounted on the first mounting position, and the second end of the elastic element is mounted on the second mounting position.

4. The smart glasses of claim 3, wherein, Both the first mounting position and the second mounting position are protruding columnar structures, and the first end and the second end of the elastic element are respectively attached to the first mounting position and the second mounting position.

5. The smart glasses of claim 2, wherein, The two ends of the connecting shaft are respectively provided with a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm; The first connecting arm extends outward toward a first side of the connecting shaft, and the first end of the connecting shaft is hinged to the first body through the first connecting arm; the second connecting arm extends outward toward a second side of the connecting shaft, and the second end of the connecting shaft is hinged to the second body through the second connecting arm.

6. The smart glasses of claim 5, wherein, The first pivot is hinged to the first body through the first connecting arm, and the second pivot is hinged to the second body through the second connecting arm.

7. The smart glasses of claim 6, wherein, Both the first and second rotating shafts are screws.

8. The smart glasses of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The elastic element is a sheet or a spring.

9. The smart glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first main body has two parts, one of which is the left temple and the other is the right temple. The second main body has two parts, one of which is the first extension of the frame to the left temple and the other is the second extension of the frame to the right temple.

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