Coupling unit for spectacle frame and spectacle frame comprising such unit

Abstract

A coupling unit for a spectacle frame for coupling a spectacle frame front portion (1) to a temple (3), where the coupling unit comprises a sub-unit of the spectacle frame front portion (1) and a sub-unit of the temple (3), and where the sub-unit of the spectacle frame front portion (1) comprises two pins (2) and the sub-unit of the temple (3) comprises two sockets (4) in which the pins (2) are pivotally fitted, the pins (2) of the sub-unit of the spectacle frame front part (1) are provided with sockets (4), and the resilient elements (5) of the sub-unit of the spectacle legs (3) are arranged between the sockets (4), the resilient elements of the sub-unit of the spectacle legs protrude beyond the sockets (4), and guide elements (6) for the resilient elements (5) are arranged between the pins (2) of the sub-unit of the spectacle frame front part (1), characterized in that the sub-unit of the spectacle frame front part (1) is provided with openings (7), and a resilient element (5) to receive the sub-unit of the temple (3) whenever the temple (3) is pivoted away from the sub-unit of the front part (1) of the spectacle frame at any angle greater than 90 DEG.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connecting unit for eyeglass frames, for easily and quickly connecting the front of the eyeglass frame to the temple, and to an eyeglass frame itself. In particular, this invention relates to an improved connecting member for eyeglass frames made of metal. Background Technology

[0002] In the prior art, it is common practice to use various types of hinges made of plastic and / or metal to rotatably connect the temples to the front of the frame, allowing the temples to pivot relative to the front of the eyeglass frame with the lenses fitted. Commonly known are screw-type joints or joints achieved through a rotatable direct connection of connecting elements.

[0003] For example, an eyeglass frame is known from patent document WO 2005 / 109081 A2, which includes a front portion for securing lenses in place and temples hinged to the front portion via screwless hinges. A portion of the hinge is slidably engaged in the other portion, wherein the temple has at least one spring tongue that cooperates with a sliding surface of the front portion of the frame.

[0004] An eyeglass frame is known from patent document EP 1023626 B1, which includes a front portion and a pair of temples connected to the front portion by hinges, the hinges ensuring proper connection without pins or screws. In this case, the temples have extensions at their ends on the sides of the frame, wherein the extensions are coiled such that they form tubes that fit into corresponding holes in the frame.

[0005] A hinged eyeglass frame is known from patent document US 2022 / 0179235 A1, which has a front, a pair of temples and a pair of hinges, the pair of hinges being configured to ensure a pivotal connection between each temple and the front of the frame, wherein each hinge includes a pin with a wedge-shaped end and a means for blocking movement of the temple.

[0006] A hinge for an eyeglass frame is known from patent document EP 2 963 481 A1, which connects the front of the frame and the temple. The hinge includes a first element, one of whose ends is given a leaf shape with a bearing edge, and wherein its end edge is obliquely oriented relative to the bearing edge, and it includes a fastener. The hinge includes a second element having a groove whose width corresponds to the thickness of the leaf. Furthermore, the hinge includes a flexible cap having a crossbar disposed within the fastener and at least one arm additionally anchored in the second element. The crossbar tends to press the first element into the groove, wherein the first and second elements can pivot relative to each other between an open position and a closed position.

[0007] A metal eyeglass frame is known from patent document PL 210490 B1, which includes a shaped ring with fittings, in which a longitudinally through opening is formed at one end on the side of the lens. The fitting has an extension in the form of a connector, with a plug engaging a socket on the side, wherein the socket is in the form of a sleeve-shaped fold at the end of a flat rod. A resilient strip with a socket is fitted between the flat rods, in which the temple is blocked in a closed position. The flat rods and the strip, along with the temple, form two homogeneous sub-units, all of which are made from a thin sheet of metal during the stamping process. The same process is used to manufacture the sub-units stamped from a thin sheet of metal, which includes the shaped ring of the fitting and the connector. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The primary objective of this invention is to solve the problem of securing the eyeglass frame to prevent damage whenever the temples pivot excessively away from the front of the frame. Another objective of this invention is to provide an eyeglass frame that is easy to manufacture.

[0009] According to the present invention, a connecting unit for an eyeglass frame for connecting the front portion of an eyeglass frame to a temple, wherein the connecting unit includes a sub-unit for the front portion of the eyeglass frame and a sub-unit for the temple, and wherein the sub-unit for the front portion of the eyeglass frame includes two pins, and the sub-unit for the temple includes two sockets, the pins pivotally engaging in the sockets, and a resilient element of the temple sub-unit disposed between the sockets, the resilient element of the temple sub-unit protruding beyond the sockets, and a guide element for the resilient element of the temple sub-unit disposed between the pins of the sub-unit for the front portion of the eyeglass frame, characterized in that the sub-unit for the front portion of the eyeglass frame has an opening for receiving the resilient element of the temple sub-unit whenever the temple pivots away from the sub-unit for the front portion of the eyeglass frame at any angle greater than 90°.

[0010] Preferably, the sub-units at the front of the eyeglass frame constitute the integral part of the front of the eyeglass frame mentioned above.

[0011] Preferably, the additional guide element is fixed to the guide element of the sub-unit at the front of the eyeglass frame, and the additional guide element is in the form of a cap with a rounded working end.

[0012] Preferably, the sub-units of the temple form an integral part of the temple.

[0013] Preferably, the resilient element of the temple subunit is provided with a shaped socket to receive the end of the guide element of the front subunit of the eyeglass frame or the end of an additional guide element of the guide element of the subunit fixed to the front of the eyeglass frame.

[0014] The eyeglass frame according to the invention includes a front portion of the eyeglass frame, two temples, and two connecting units as described above for connecting the front portion of the eyeglass frame to the temples.

[0015] Preferably, the front part and temples of the eyeglass frame are made of metal.

[0016] Preferably, the free end of the temple is provided with a flexible element.

[0017] The solution according to the present invention achieves the intended purpose. Attached Figure Description

[0018] An embodiment of the invention is shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 The assembled connecting unit is shown in a 3D view, depicting the position of the temple when it is folded.

[0020] Figure 2 The assembled connecting unit is shown in a 3D view in the position when the temples are extended.

[0021] Figure 3 The assembled connecting unit with the temples excessively extended is depicted in a three-dimensional view;

[0022] Figure 4 The diagram shows the front sub-unit and temple sub-unit of the eyeglass frame before assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0023] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connecting unit for connecting the front part 1 of the eyeglass frame to the temple 3 includes a sub-unit of the front part 1 of the eyeglass frame and a sub-unit of the temple 3, such as Figure 4 As shown in the diagram, the front part 1 of the eyeglass frame includes two pins 2, and the temple 3 includes two sockets 4, the pins 2 being rotatably mounted in the sockets (as shown in the diagram). Figures 1 to 3 (As shown in the diagram). The resilient elements 5 of the subunits of the temple 3 are disposed between the sockets 4, protruding beyond the sockets 4, and guide elements 6 for the resilient elements 5 are disposed between the pins 2 of the subunits of the front portion 1 of the eyeglass frame. The guide element 6 may be coupled with an additional guide element 6a, which is in the form of a cap having a rounded working end 6a' (as shown in the diagram). Figure 4 As shown in the diagram, the cap is fixed to the guide element 6, and when the temple 3 is unfolded and folded, the resilient element 5 of the subunit of the temple 3 cooperates with the end 6a'. The subunit of the front portion 1 of the eyeglass frame is provided with an opening 7, which accommodates the resilient element 5 of the subunit of the temple 3 when the temple 3 is pivoted away from the front portion 1 of the eyeglass frame at any angle greater than 90°. Figure 3As shown in the diagram. The resilient element 5 of the subunit of the temple 3 may be provided with a shaped socket 5a to accommodate the end of the guide element 6 or the end 6a' of the additional guide element 6a, which is designed to fold when the glasses are in use (as shown in the diagram). Figure 1 (as shown) and unfold (as shown) Figure 2 (As shown in the figure) the position of the resilient element 5 that stabilizes the temple 3.

[0024] The sub-units of the front portion 1 of the eyeglass frame constitute an integral part of the front portion 1 of the eyeglass frame, and the sub-units of the temple 3 constitute an integral part of the temple 3, while the additional guide element 6a is a separate part, such as... Figure 4 As shown in the diagram. The additional guide element 6a can be fixed to the guide element 6, for example, by rivets.

[0025] Figure 2 An eyeglass frame is presented, wherein the front part 1 of the eyeglass frame, in which the lenses are mounted, is connected to the two temples 3 via the aforementioned connecting unit.

[0026] The front part 1 of the eyeglass frame and the connecting subunit can be made of metal stamping into a uniform element, and the temple 3 and the connecting subunit can also be made of metal stamping into a uniform element. In addition, the free end of the temple 3 can be fitted with a flexible element 8.

[0027] List of reference numerals

[0028] 1-Front of the eyeglass frame

[0029] 2- Pins of the subunit at the front of the eyeglass frame

[0030] 3- Temples

[0031] 4-Sockets for the sub-units of the temples

[0032] 5-Resilience element of the temple subunit

[0033] Socket in the elastic element of the subunit of the temple of the 5a-glasses

[0034] 6-Guiding element for the subunit at the front of the eyeglass frame

[0035] 6a - Additional guiding element for the subunit at the front of the eyeglass frame

[0036] 6a' - The end of the additional guiding element of the subunit at the front of the eyeglass frame

[0037] 7- Openings in the subunits at the front of the eyeglass frame

[0038] 8- Flexible elements of the temples

Claims

1. A connecting unit for an eyeglass frame, used to connect the front part of the eyeglass frame to the temple, wherein, The connecting unit includes a sub-unit of the front portion of the eyeglass frame and a sub-unit of the temple, wherein the sub-unit of the front portion of the eyeglass frame includes two pins, the sub-unit of the temple includes two sockets, the pins pivotally engage in the sockets, and a resilient element of the sub-unit of the temple is disposed between the sockets, the resilient element of the sub-unit of the temple protrudes beyond the sockets, and a guide element for the resilient element of the sub-unit of the temple is disposed between the pins of the sub-unit of the front portion of the eyeglass frame, characterized in that the sub-unit of the front portion (1) of the eyeglass frame is provided with an opening (7) so as to receive the resilient element (5) of the sub-unit of the temple (3) whenever the temple (3) pivots away from the sub-unit of the front portion (1) of the eyeglass frame at any angle greater than 90°.

2. The unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sub-units of the front part (1) of the eyeglass frame constitute an integral part of the front part (1) of the eyeglass frame.

3. The unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, An additional guide element (6a) is fixed to the guide element (6) of the subunit of the front part (1) of the eyeglass frame. The additional guide element (6a) is in the form of a cap with a rounded working end (6a').

4. The unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The subunits of the temple (3) constitute an integral part of the temple (3).

5. The unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The resilient element (5) of the subunit of the temple (3) is provided with a shaped socket (5a) to accommodate the end of the guide element (6) of the subunit of the front part (1) of the eyeglass frame.

6. The unit according to claim 3, characterized in that, The resilient element (5) of the subunit of the temple (3) has a shaped socket (5a) to receive the end (6a') of the additional guide element (6a) of the subunit of the front part (1) of the eyeglass frame.

7. An eyeglass frame comprising a front portion (1), two temples (3), and two connecting units according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the connecting units being used to connect the front portion (1) of the eyeglass frame to the temples (3).

8. The eyeglass frame according to claim 7, characterized in that, The front part (1) of the eyeglass frame and the temples (3) are made of metal.

9. The eyeglass frame according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The free end of the temple (3) is provided with a flexible element (8).

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