Spectacle frames and glasses

Abstract

A spectacle frame (1) is disclosed. The spectacle frame (1) comprises: a front portion (2); a first temple and a second temple (3, 4) connected to the front portion (2); and an attachment member (5) rotatably connected to the front portion (2) so as to rotate relative to the front portion (2) around a first rotation axis x1 of the attachment member (5). The attachment member (5) comprises two receiving portions (6) which are parallel to each other and arranged opposite to each other relative to the first axis (x1). Each receiving portion (6) is configured to receive a user unit (7, 7') so as to attach the user unit (7, 7') to the attachment member (5) and enable the user unit 7, 7' to rotate relative to the attachment member (5) around a second rotation axis x2. The present disclosure further relates to a pair of glasses (12) comprising the spectacle frame (1).

Description

Background Art

[0001] The present disclosure relates to spectacle frames and spectacles. In particular, the present disclosure relates to spectacle frames and spectacles that are configured to enable a user to change the application of the spectacle frame and the spectacles.

[0002] Historically, people with eye characteristics that require support from glasses often need to use several pairs of glasses with lenses adapted to their eye characteristics and to accommodate different situations. For example, a user may need a pair of glasses for daily use, a pair of glasses for reading, a pair of glasses for driving, and a pair of sunglasses.

[0003] Having multiple pairs of glasses wastes space. Furthermore, it is often difficult to remember where all the glasses are located at home. Still further, having multiple pairs of glasses can lead to losing one or more pairs of glasses, or sometimes forgetting to bring a pair of glasses.

[0004] Efforts have been made to eliminate the need for multiple pairs of glasses and US 6918667 is an example of how ordinary glasses can be converted into sunglasses simply by attaching auxiliary glasses with the help of magnets.

[0005] While such prior art frames perform well, there remains a need for improved spectacle frames and improved spectacles that allow the user to change the application of the frames and spectacles in a simple manner. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The object of the present disclosure is to overcome or at least alleviate the above-mentioned disadvantages and problems. Therefore, the object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved spectacle frame that enables the user to change the application of the spectacle frame in a simple manner. Furthermore, the object of the present disclosure is to provide a spectacle frame that requires less space than known solutions.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, this object is achieved by the spectacle frame.

[0008] Therefore, the object is achieved by a spectacle frame comprising:

[0009] - the front part,

[0010] - a first temple and a second temple connected to the front portion, and

[0011] an attachment member rotatably connected to the front portion for rotation relative to the front portion about a first rotation axis of the attachment member, the attachment member comprising two receiving portions arranged parallel to each other and opposite to each other with respect to the first axis, wherein each receiving portion is configured to receive a user unit for attachment to the attachment member and to enable rotation of the user unit relative to the attachment member about a second rotation axis.

[0012] Because the attachment member is rotatably connected to the front part to rotate around the first rotation axis relative to the front part, and each of the two receiving parts is configured to receive the user unit to attach the user unit to the attachment member and enable the user unit to rotate around the second rotation axis relative to the attachment member, the position of the user unit can be simply displaced by the rotation of the attachment member around the first rotation axis and further by the rotation of the user unit around the second rotation axis. Thus, a "rotation" function is achieved, which means that by rotating around the first rotation axis together with the attachment member and by rotating around the second rotation axis, the user unit can be rotated to the desired position of the user unit. Therefore, by rotating around the first rotation axis together with the attachment member or by rotating around the second rotation axis, the user unit can be positioned in front of the user's eyes. In a similar manner, by rotating around the first rotation axis together with the attachment member or by rotating around the second rotation axis, the user unit can be positioned in a position that is not in front of the user's eyes.

[0013] Thus, two user units can be attached to the attachment member, wherein each user unit can be attached to the attachment member via a corresponding receiving portion. Furthermore, the two user units can be rotated by rotating the attachment member about the first rotation axis, so as to switch the position of the user units in front of the user's eyes according to the user's needs. Still further, the user units can be folded together by rotating them within the corresponding receiving portions. Therefore, glasses with the user units in the folded state require less space.

[0014] Therefore, an improved spectacle frame is provided that helps position the user unit in a desired position. As a result, the above objects are achieved.

[0015] Optionally, the attachment member is connected to the front part at a middle position of the front part between the first temple and the second temple.Thus, the attachment member is connected at a central position of the front part, which means that the user unit can be positioned symmetrically with respect to the glasses frame.

[0016] Optionally, the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis.

[0017] Optionally, the front portion or the attachment member includes a hole, and correspondingly, the attachment member or the front portion includes a protrusion configured to be inserted into the hole to rotatably connect the attachment member to the front portion. This provides a secure connection between the attachment member and the front portion, enabling the attachment member to rotate relative to the front portion about the first rotational axis. Furthermore, the manufacturing costs of the eyeglass frame can be kept low.

[0018] Optionally, the front portion or the attachment member includes a rotation control portion that is configured to cooperate with a corresponding rotation control unit of the attachment member or the front portion to control the rotational position of the attachment member relative to the front portion during rotation around the first axis x. Therefore, due to the rotation control portion and the rotation control unit, during rotation around the first axis of rotation, the position of the attachment member and at least one user unit attached to the attachment member can be controlled relative to the front portion. The attachment position rotated about the first axis of rotation can be controlled so that the attachment member can be locked in a desired position relative to the front portion. Therefore, the user unit can also be locked in a desired position relative to the front portion.

[0019] Optionally, the rotation control portion includes a path, and the rotation control unit is arranged to be positioned within the path and to follow the path during rotation of the attachment member relative to the front portion about the first axis. The control unit may include a further protrusion configured to be positioned within the path. Thus, control of the rotational position of the attachment member relative to the front portion during rotation about the first axis x can be achieved in a simple and reliable manner with low manufacturing costs.

[0020] Optionally, each of the receiving parts comprises a recess, such as a groove.Thereby, a strong and reliable receiving part is achieved at low manufacturing costs.

[0021] Optionally, the user unit is selected from:

[0022] - a unit comprising two lenses,

[0023] - shutter,

[0024] -Camera,

[0025] - lights, or

[0026] -Safety glasses or filter glasses.

[0027] A further object of the present disclosure is to provide improved spectacles. This object is achieved by spectacles comprising a spectacle frame according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0028] Further features of, and advantages with, the present invention will become apparent when studying the appended claims and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Various aspects of the present invention, including specific features and advantages thereof, will be readily understood from the exemplary embodiments discussed in the following detailed description and accompanying drawings, in which:

[0030] Figure 1 shows an exploded view of eyeglasses according to some embodiments of the present disclosure,

[0031] Figure 2 Shows the basis Figure 1 The assembled glasses of the embodiment shown,

[0032] Figure 3 Shown Figure 2 The glasses are shown wherein the user unit rotates about a first rotation axis,

[0033] Figure 4.1 Shown Figure 1 and Figure 2 The glasses as shown, wherein the first user unit rotates around the second rotation axis,

[0034] Figure 4.2 Shown Figure 1 and Figure 2 The glasses shown, wherein the second user unit rotates about a further second rotation axis,

[0035] Figure 5 glasses with a user unit in the form of a camera are shown,

[0036] Figure 6.1 an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a rotation control unit of an attachment member according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, and

[0037] Figure 6.2 An enlarged cross-sectional view of a rotation control portion showing the front portion rotating according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Now will more fully describe the various aspects of the present invention. Throughout the text, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements. For the sake of brevity and / or clarity, it is not necessary to describe well-known functions or configurations in detail.

[0039] Figure 1An exploded view of eyeglasses 12 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Eyeglasses 12 may also be referred to as eyewear or glasses. Eyeglasses 12 may be a specific type of eyeglasses, such as reading glasses, frame glasses, goggles, sunglasses, farsighted glasses, nearsighted glasses, or night driving glasses. Eyeglasses 12 include an eyeglass frame 1, which includes: a front portion 2; first and second temples 3 and 4 connected to the front portion 2; and an attachment member 5 rotatably connected to the front portion 2 for rotation relative to the front portion 2 about a first rotation axis x1 of the attachment member 5.

[0040] The front portion 2, the first and second temples 3, 4 and the attachment member 5 can be made of the same plastic material for all parts. Alternatively, the front portion 2, the first and second temples 3, 4 and the attachment member 5 can be made of different materials, such as plastic material and metal.

[0041] according to Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the attachment member 5 includes two receiving portions 6, which are configured to receive a first user unit 7 and a second user unit 7' to attach the user units 7, 7' to the attachment member 5 and enable the user units 7, 7' to rotate relative to the attachment member 5 about the second rotation axis x2 and the further second rotation axis x2', respectively. The receiving portions 6 are parallel to each other and are arranged opposite to each other with respect to the first axis x1.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the user units 7, 7' are two pairs of glasses, which can have different shapes and different lenses, so that the characteristics of each pair of glasses 7, 7' are different. For example, the first user unit 7 can be reading glasses, while the second user unit 7' can be glasses for daily use.

[0043] Each of these receiving portions 6 comprises a recess, such as a groove 6. Thus, the grooves 6 are such that a user unit 7, 7' can be received by the groove 6 by inserting each user unit 7, 7' into the respective groove 6.

[0044] The dimensions of the recess 6 are adapted to the dimensions of the insertion parts 7 . 1 , 7 . 1 ′ of the first user unit 7 and the second user unit 7 ′.

[0045] The insertion portion 7.1, 7.1' can be designed as an elongated rod with a diameter equal to or greater than the inner diameter of the groove 6. The rod can be designed as a straight rod or a curved rod. Therefore, by pushing the insertion portion 7.1, 7.1' into the groove 6, the user unit 7, 7' can be inserted into the groove 6. When the insertion portion 7.1, 7.1' is inserted into the groove 6 and positioned in the groove 6, due to the friction between the inner surface of the groove 6 and the outer surface of the insertion portion 7.1, 7.1', the insertion portion 7.1, 7.1' and thus the user unit 7, 7' are maintained in the appropriate position in the groove 6. Therefore, the user unit 7, 7' can rotate around the second rotation axis x2 and the other second rotation axis x2' respectively relative to the attachment member 5. Further, the user unit 7, 7' can be displaced in the direction coinciding with the second rotation axis x2 and the other second rotation axis x2' to adjust the position of the user unit 7, 7' relative to each other.

[0046] After the user unit 7, 7' is positioned in the groove 6, due to the friction generated between the inner surface of the groove 6 and the outer surface of the insertion part 7.1, 7.1', the groove 6 and the insertion part 7.1, 7.1' of the user unit 7, 7' are able to control the rotational position of the user unit 7, 7' around the second axis x2 and the further second axis x2'.

[0047] Optionally, the attachment member 5 may comprise a receiving portion 6, such as a groove 6. Thus, a user unit 7 may be attached to the attachment member 5. The user unit 7, 7' may be selected from: a unit comprising two lenses, a visor, a camera, a light, safety glasses or filter glasses, etc.

[0048] The attachment member 5 can be connected to the front part 2 between the first and second temples 3, 4 at a middle position of the front part 2. Therefore, the middle position of the front part is located at an equal distance from the first and second temples 3, 4.

[0049] according to Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the second axis x2 is perpendicular to the first axis x1.

[0050] The front portion 2 includes a hole 8, and the attachment member 5 includes a protrusion 9 configured to be inserted into the hole 8 to rotatably connect the attachment member 5 to the front portion 2. Alternatively, the front portion 2 may include a protrusion, and the attachment member 5 may include a hole, for rotatably connecting the attachment member 5 with the front portion 2. The protrusion 9 may have a cylindrical form, and the hole 8 may have a circular form and be a through hole passing through the front portion 2.

[0051] The diameter of the protrusion 9 is adapted to the inner diameter of the hole 8, so that the diameter of the protrusion 9 is equal to or larger than the inner diameter of the hole 8. Therefore, after the protrusion 9 is inserted into the hole 8, a tight rotatable connection is achieved between the attachment member 5 and the front part 2. After the protrusion is inserted into the hole 8, the attachment member 5 is maintained in a desired position at the front part 2 along the first axis x1 due to the friction generated between the outer surface of the protrusion 9 and the inner surface of the hole 8.

[0052] The protrusion 9 may include a cutout that compresses the protrusion 9 , facilitates insertion of the protrusion 9 into the hole 8 , and enables expansion of the protrusion after insertion into the hole 8 .

[0053] The length of the protrusion measured along the first axis x1 is adapted to the width of the front part 2 and thus to the depth of the hole 8 so that the length of the protrusion can be equal to the width of the front part to achieve a stable connection between the attachment member 5 and the front part 2.

[0054] Further, as an alternative, the attachment member 5 may be attached to the front portion 2 by a threaded connection, a bolted connection or a similar suitable connection.

[0055] The protrusion 9 can be manufactured as an integral part of the attachment member 5 and made of the same material, such as a plastic material. Alternatively, the protrusion 9 can be manufactured as a separate unit from the same material as the attachment member 5 or a different material (such as metal) and attached to the attachment member 5 by, for example, an adhesive.

[0056] Figure 2 Shows the basis Figure 1 Assembled spectacles 12 of the embodiment shown. As can be seen, the protrusions 9 are inserted into the holes 8 to achieve a rotatable connection between the attachment member 5 and the front part 2.

[0057] When the attachment member 5 is connected to the front part 2 , the attachment member 5 can be rotated about the first rotation axis x1 to turn the user unit 7 , 7 ′ and switch it to a desired position for use by a user.

[0058] User units 7 and 7' can also rotate about the second rotation axis x2 and the further second rotation axis x2', respectively. This can be used, for example, when the first user unit 7 is a pair of sunglasses and the second user unit 7' is a pair of glasses for everyday use. The sunglasses can then be positioned in front of the glasses simply by rotating them about the second rotation axis x2.

[0059] The insertion portion 7.1 of the first user unit can be designed as a bent rod, thereby facilitating positioning of the first user unit 7 in front of the second user unit by rotating about the second rotation axis x2. Taking into account the distance between the grooves 6 of the attachment member 5, and in particular the distance between the second rotation axis x2 and the further second rotation axis x2', the insertion portion 7.1 can be bent in a certain manner, which may need to be taken into account in order to position the user unit 7 in front of the second user unit 7'.

[0060] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 and Figure 2 The glasses 12 shown, wherein the user unit 7, 7' rotates around the first rotation axis x1 along a first circumferential direction cdr1. The first circumferential direction cdr1 can be clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0061] Figure 4.1 Shown Figure 1 and Figure 2 The glasses 12 shown in FIG. 1 are configured such that the first user unit 7 rotates about the second rotation axis x2 along a second circumferential direction cdr2 . The second circumferential direction cdr2 may be clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0062] Figure 4.2 Shown Figure 1 and Figure 2 The glasses 12 shown, wherein the second user unit 7 'rotates around the other second rotation axis x2 'in the other second circumferential direction cdr2 '. Preferably, the other second circumferential direction cdr2 ' is Figure 4.2 However, the second user unit 7' may be along Figure 4.2 Therefore, when the second user unit 7' does not need to be positioned in front of the user's eyes, the second user unit 7' can be tilted upwards.

[0063] Figure 5 Shows the basis Figure 1 4 , the first user unit is selected as a camera 13. The glasses 12' with the camera 13 can be used to take photos or videos while the glasses 12' are in use. The camera 13 is merely one example of a user unit that can be connected to the attachment member 5.

[0064] Other alternatives for the first and / or second user unit 7 , 7 ′ are, for example: a unit comprising two lenses, a visor, a lamp, safety glasses or filter glasses or the like.

[0065] With the shield connected to the attachment member 5 , the spectacle frame 1 and the spectacles according to the invention can be used as personal protection to reduce diseases spread by bacteria or viruses such as Covid-19.

[0066] Figure 6.1 An enlarged cross-sectional view of the rotation control unit 11 of the attachment member 5' is shown, and Figure 6.2 An enlarged cross-sectional view of the rotation control portion 10 of the front portion 2' is shown.

[0067] according to Figure 6.1 and Figure 6.2 In the embodiment shown, the attachment member 5 ′ comprises a rotation control unit 11 configured to cooperate with the rotation control portion 10 of the front portion 2 ′.

[0068] The rotation control unit 11 includes a rotation control protrusion 11, such as a cylindrical protrusion 11, and the rotation control portion 10 includes a path 10. Therefore, when the attachment member 5' is connected to the front portion 2', the rotation control protrusion 11 can be inserted into the path 10. The path 10 extends in a circumferential direction around the first rotation axis x1 and is in the form of a circle with an angle α, preferably 180°, measured between lines passing through the path end portions 10' of the path 10.

[0069] Therefore, the rotation control unit 11 of the attachment member 5' can be positioned within the path 10 and follow the path 10 during the rotation of the attachment member 5' relative to the front part 2' around the first axis x1 to control the rotational position of the attachment member 5' relative to the front part 2 during the rotation around the first axis x1.

[0070] It should be understood that the foregoing is a description of various example embodiments, and that the present invention is limited only by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will recognize that modifications may be made to the example embodiments, and that different features of the example embodiments may be combined to produce embodiments other than those described herein, without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0071] As used herein, the term "comprising" is open ended and includes one or more stated features, elements, steps, components, or functions, but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, steps, components, functions, or combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A spectacle frame (1), comprising: - a front part (2), - a first temple (3) and a second temple (4) connected to the front portion (2), and - an attachment member (5) rotatably connected to the front part (2) so as to rotate relative to the front part (2) about a first rotation axis (x1) of the attachment member (5), wherein The attachment member (5) comprises two receiving portions (6) arranged parallel to each other and opposite to each other relative to the first rotation axis (x1), wherein each receiving portion (6) is configured to receive a user unit (7, 7') to attach the user unit (7, 7') to the attachment member (5) and enable the user unit (7, 7') to rotate relative to the attachment member (5) around a second rotation axis (x2), wherein each receiving portion (6) comprises a recessed portion arranged to be received by the user unit The insertion portion (7.1, 7.1') of (7, 7') is inserted into the recess to receive the insertion portion (7.1, 7.1'), wherein the second user unit (7') includes two lenses fixedly connected to the frame of the second user unit (7'), wherein the second rotation axis (x2) is perpendicular to the first rotation axis (x1), and wherein the attachment member (5) is connected to the front part (2) at a middle position of the front part (2) between the first temple (3) and the second temple (4).

2. The spectacle frame (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The front portion (2) or the attachment member (5) comprises a hole (8), and correspondingly, the attachment member (5) or the front portion (2) comprises a protrusion (9) configured to be inserted into the hole (8) to rotatably connect the attachment member (5) to the front portion (2).

3. The spectacle frame (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The front part (2) or the attachment member (5) includes a rotation control part (10) which is configured to cooperate with a corresponding rotation control unit (11) of the attachment member (5) or the front part (2) to control the rotational position of the attachment member (5) relative to the front part (2) during rotation around the first rotation axis (x1).

4. The spectacle frame (1) according to claim 3, wherein: The rotation control portion (10) comprises a path, and the rotation control unit (11) is arranged to be positioned within the path and to follow the path during rotation of the attachment member (5) relative to the front portion (2) about the first rotation axis (x1).

5. The spectacle frame (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The recessed portion is a groove.

6. The spectacle frame (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The first user unit (7) is selected from: - a unit comprising two lenses, - shutter, -Camera, - lights, or -Safety glasses or filter glasses.

7. Spectacles (12) comprising a spectacle frame (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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