A rod for a device and a wearable device comprising such a rod

Abstract

A stem (100) for a device (200), the stem (100) comprising: a first portion (101) associable with a front frame (210) of the device (200); a second portion (102) comprising a first housing seat (110) adapted to house the first portion (101), the first portion (101) being insertable into / from the first housing seat (110), the first portion (101) comprising: a second housing seat (120) facing a first bottom wall (111) of the first housing seat (110) when the first portion (101) is inserted into the first housing seat (110), the second housing seat (120) being accessible when the first portion (101) is extracted from the first housing seat (110); at least one electronic component (130) adapted to be inserted into / from the second housing seat (120); an extraction aid element (140) of the at least one electronic component (130), the extraction aid element (140) being accessible when the first portion (101) is extracted from the first housing seat (110).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a rod for a device and a wearable device including such a rod.

[0002] The present invention also relates to a frame and eyeglasses including such a rod.

[0003] Wearable devices are any type of device designed to be worn in front of at least one of a wearer's eyes and having a frame configured to be mounted on the wearer's head. For example, smart glasses are a specific type of wearable device.

[0004] For ease of explanation and discussion, the following text will refer to smart glasses.

[0005] As is known, “smart” glasses (also known as virtual glasses or digital glasses) refer to a pair of glasses that includes electronic devices adapted to operate like a computer to support activities performed by the wearer, whether in the everyday and private sphere, the work and business sphere, or any other specific sphere.

[0006] These components enable, for example, video and audio playback, photography, running computer applications, recognizing natural language, and placing shapes and objects in the surrounding environment.

[0007] Typically, known smart glasses have electronic and / or electrical components integrated into the eyeglass frame.

[0008] The electronic and / or electrical components are adapted to be powered by a battery also integrated into the frame, which in some cases is removable. The battery may be rechargeable.

[0009] It is usually necessary to replace the batteries to extend the life of battery-equipped glasses or to ensure the continued operation of smart glasses when a charging source is unavailable.

[0010] Removing the batteries from the glasses also facilitates their disposal and recycling. In fact, it's not the entire pair of smart glasses that's being replaced and disposed of, but only the batteries.

[0011] Some known smart glasses include, for example, a mount formed in the stem of the glasses, which is adapted to receive the battery in a way that protects the battery from impacts and external influences (such as water and dust).

[0012] Typically, to hold the battery in place, a closing door is known to be used, which can be attached to the rod by means of fasteners (such as screws) or other connecting means (such as glue or adhesive). Therefore, battery replacement is cumbersome because tools (such as screwdrivers) or solvents or heat are needed to remove the door and retrieve the battery.

[0013] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages, and in particular, to design a rod for a device, a device, a frame including such a rod, and eyeglasses, the rod allowing easy installation and removal of a battery for battery replacement.

[0014] These and other objects according to the invention are achieved by manufacturing a rod for a device as claimed in claim 1, a device including such a rod as claimed in claim 11, a frame including such a rod as claimed in claim 13, and eyeglasses including such a rod as claimed in claim 14.

[0015] The further features of the rod for the device and the device including such a rod are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0016] The features and advantages of the rod for the device according to the invention, as well as devices, frames, and eyeglasses including such rods, will become more apparent from the following description with reference to the schematic drawings, which are illustrative and not limiting, in which:

[0017] - Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a rod for a device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] - Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partially transparent side view of the rod;

[0019] - Figure 3a It is along Figure 2 The first section view of section line IIIa-IIIa;

[0020] - Figure 3b It shows Figure 3a Enlarged view of the details;

[0021] - Figure 4 It is along Figure 2 The second section view of section line IV-IV;

[0022] - Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A partially transparent side view of the rod, wherein the first part of the rod is removed from the second part of the rod;

[0023] - Figure 6a yes Figure 1 The first exploded perspective view of the rod;

[0024] - Figure 6b yes Figure 1 The second exploded perspective view of the rod;

[0025] - Figure 7 It is included in the present invention. Figure 1 A perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the rod device;

[0026] - Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A perspective view of the device, wherein the first part of the rod is partially removed from the second part of the rod.

[0027] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a lever for the device is shown, which is generally indicated by the number 100.

[0028] The rod 100 includes a first portion 101, which may be associated with the front frame 210 of the device 200.

[0029] Additionally, the rod 100 includes a second portion 102, which includes a first receiving seat 110 adapted to receive the first portion 101.

[0030] The first part 101 can be inserted into the first receiving seat 110. The first part 101 can also be removed from the first receiving seat 110.

[0031] In addition, the first part 101 includes a second receiving seat 120, which faces the first bottom wall 111 of the first receiving seat 110 when the first part 101 is inserted into the first receiving seat 110.

[0032] When the first portion 101 is removed from the first receiving seat 110, the second receiving seat 120 becomes accessible.

[0033] More specifically, the first receiving seat 110 is defined by a first bottom wall 111 and a first peripheral wall 112.

[0034] The second receiving seat 120 is defined by a second bottom wall 121 and a second peripheral wall 122.

[0035] The lever 100 includes at least one electronic component 130, which is adapted to be inserted into the second receiving seat 120. The at least one electronic component 130 is also adapted to be removed from the second receiving seat 120.

[0036] Specifically, when the first part 101 is removed from the first receiving seat 110 of the second part 102, the at least one electronic component 130 can be inserted into or removed from the second receiving seat 120.

[0037] When at least one electronic component 130 is not inserted into the second receiving seat 120 and the first portion 101 is inserted into the first receiving seat 110, the second receiving seat 120 faces the first bottom wall 111.

[0038] The lever 100 includes a removal aid 140 for the at least one electronic component 130. When the first portion 101 is inserted into the first receiving seat 110, the removal aid 140 partially faces the second portion 102.

[0039] Preferably, the auxiliary element 140 is associated with the first part 101.

[0040] When the first part 101 is removed from the first receiving seat 110, the removal assistance element 140 becomes accessible.

[0041] When the first part 101 is inserted into the first receiver 110, the removal aid 140 is positioned between the first receiver 110 and the second receiver 120, thus preventing it from being accessed by the user. This prevents accidental activation of the removal aid 140.

[0042] When the first part 101 is removed from the first receiver 110, the removal aid 140 is no longer inserted at least partially between the first receiver 110 and the second receiver 120, and is therefore accessible to the user to remove the electronic component 130 from the second receiver 120.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, as shown in the accompanying drawings, the removal assist 140 includes a lever 150, which is at least partially housed in the second receiving seat 120.

[0044] The lever 150 is adapted to be inserted between the electronic component 130 and the second bottom wall 121 of the second receiving seat 120.

[0045] The lever 150 can switch between a stationary configuration and a thrust configuration, in which the lever pushes at least one electronic component 130 at least partially to the outside of the second housing 120.

[0046] Also according to a preferred embodiment, the removal auxiliary element 140 includes an actuator 160 associated with the lever 150.

[0047] The actuator 160 can be operated by the user to switch the lever 150 from a stationary configuration to a thrust configuration.

[0048] Specifically, the actuator 160 is operable by the user when the first portion 101 is removed from the first receiver 110. Conversely, preferably, the actuator 140 remains covered by the second portion 102 when the first portion 101 is inserted into the first receiver 110, thus rendering it inaccessible.

[0049] Preferably, as shown in the figures, the lever 150 is connected to the actuator 160. In this case, the second portion 102 includes an abutment portion 103 that abuts against the lever 150. The abutment portion 103 is adapted to cooperate with the lever 150 when the actuator 160 is operated.

[0050] Preferably, lever 150 is hinged to actuator 160.

[0051] Specifically, the abutment portion 103 is inserted between the second bottom wall 121 and the lever 150. When the actuator 160 is actuated, the abutment portion 103 allows the lever 150 to rotate relative to the actuator 160 to switch from a stationary configuration to a thrust configuration.

[0052] The first body 101 includes a third housing 120', a portion of a lever 150, and an actuator 160 housed in the third housing.

[0053] The third receiving seat 120' is defined by a third bottom wall 121' and a third peripheral wall 122'. Preferably, the third bottom wall 121' is substantially parallel to the second bottom wall 121. Still preferably, the third bottom wall 121' is substantially aligned with the second bottom wall 121.

[0054] The third bottom wall 121' and the second bottom wall 121 are separated by the abutment portion 103.

[0055] The second receiving seat 120' is connected to the third receiving seat 120'.

[0056] Preferably, the actuator 160 is a button.

[0057] When button 160 is actuated, button 160 moves toward the bottom wall 121 of second receiving seat 120, thereby dragging lever 150, and at the same time, abutment portion 103 causes lever 150 to rotate, and lever in turn pushes at least one electronic component 130 at least partially out of second receiving seat 120.

[0058] Specifically, the actuator 160 is configured to travel in a substantially straight direction X within the third receiving seat 120'.

[0059] Preferably, the abutting portion 103 includes a first abutting surface 104 and a second abutting surface 105.

[0060] The first abutting surface 104 and the second abutting surface 105 are transverse to each other. The first abutting surface 104 and the second abutting surface 105 are also transverse to the second bottom wall 121.

[0061] The abutment portion 103 is essentially a protrusion extending away from the second bottom wall 121 of the second receiving seat 120. Preferably, the abutment portion 103 extends away from the third bottom wall 121'.

[0062] Preferably, such as in particular Figure 3b As can be seen, the abutment portion 103 has a roughly triangular cross-section.

[0063] Preferably, the lever 150 is configured to abut against the first abutment surface 104 when it is in a stationary configuration.

[0064] Additionally, lever 150 is configured to abut against second abutment surface 105 when it is in thrust configuration.

[0065] Preferably, the lever 150 includes a head 154 connected to the actuator 160. Additionally, the lever 150 includes a body 155 that can engage with the at least one electronic component 130. Specifically, the end of the body 155 opposite to the head 154 can engage with the electronic component 130.

[0066] Preferably, the head 154 is hinged to the actuator 160.

[0067] More specifically, when the first portion 101 is inserted into the first receiving seat 110 and when the electronic component 130 is inserted into the second receiving seat 120, the body 155 is inserted between the second bottom wall 121 and the at least one electronic component 130.

[0068] In the static configuration, the body 155 faces the second bottom wall 121 of the second receiving seat 120.

[0069] In the thrust configuration, the body 155 is positioned away from the second bottom wall 121 of the second housing 120 to at least partially eject the at least one electronic component 130 from the second housing 120.

[0070] When the body 155 is in a stationary configuration, the distance between the second bottom wall 121 and the lever 150 is smaller than the distance when the body 155 is in a thrust configuration.

[0071] Preferably, in the static configuration, the body 155 is substantially parallel to the second bottom wall 121.

[0072] Preferably, in the static configuration, the body 155 is in contact with the second bottom wall 121.

[0073] Preferably, in the thrust configuration, the body 155 is offset from the second bottom wall 121.

[0074] Preferably, in the static configuration, the head 154 is away from the third bottom wall 121' of the third receiving seat 120', while in the thrust configuration, the head 154 is toward the third bottom wall 121'.

[0075] More preferably, in the stationary configuration, the head 154 is offset from the third bottom wall 121'. Also preferably, in the thrust configuration, the head 154 is in contact with the third bottom wall 121'.

[0076] Preferably, the lever 150 has a first surface 151 adapted to abut against a first abutting surface 104.

[0077] Furthermore, the lever 150 has a second surface 152 that is transverse to the first surface 151.

[0078] The second surface 152 is adapted to abut against the second abutting surface 105.

[0079] Preferably, the first surface 151 and the second surface 152 define a notch 153. Further, the shape of this notch 153 is at least partially complementary to the shape of the abutment portion 103.

[0080] Preferably, the body 155 has a first surface 151.

[0081] Preferably, the head 154 has a second surface 152.

[0082] Preferably, when the lever 150 is in a stationary configuration, the body 155 abuts against the abutment portion 103, and when the lever 150 is in a thrust configuration, the head 154 abuts against the abutment portion 103.

[0083] Preferably, the at least one electronic component 130 includes a recess 131.

[0084] In this case, lever 150 can engage in the recess 131.

[0085] Specifically, the body 155 can be engaged in the recess 131.

[0086] Preferably, as specifically in Figure 6a , Figure 6b As shown, the first portion 101 includes at least one guide rail 106. In this case, the second portion 102 includes at least one guide protrusion 107, which is adapted to slide into the at least one guide rail 106 when the first portion 101 is inserted into / removed from the first receiving chamber 110.

[0087] Preferably, the at least one guide protrusion 107 is accommodated in the first receiving seat 110.

[0088] Even more preferably, the at least one guide protrusion 107 is arranged on the first sidewall 112 or alternatively on the first bottom wall 111.

[0089] Alternatively, the first portion 101 may include at least one guide protrusion 107, and the second portion 102 may include at least one guide rail 106.

[0090] The at least one guide rail 106 and the at least one guide protrusion 107 cooperate with each other to facilitate the insertion of the first portion 101 into / from the first receiving seat 110.

[0091] Preferably, the at least one electronic component 130 includes first electrical contacts 170, which are configured to face second electrical contacts 171 when the at least one electronic component 130 is inserted into the second receiving seat 120. In this case, the second electrical contacts 171 face the second receiving seat 120.

[0092] Preferably, the second electrical contact 171 is arranged on the second peripheral wall 122.

[0093] Preferably, especially as Figure 5 As shown, the at least one electronic component 130 may each include at least two pairs of first electrical contacts 170 facing each other. In this case, the second receiving base 120 may include at least two pairs of second electrical contacts 171 facing the two pairs of first electrical contacts 170.

[0094] Preferably, the first portion 101 includes third electrical contacts 172 that are electrically connected to the second electrical contacts 171 when the at least one electronic component 130 is inserted into the second receiving base 120. In this case, the second portion 102 may include a fourth electrical contact 173 configured to face the third electrical contacts 172.

[0095] Preferably, the at least one electronic component 130 is a rechargeable battery.

[0096] The present invention also relates to an apparatus 200.

[0097] The device 200 includes a front frame 210 and at least one rod 100 associated with the front frame 210 as described above. In particular, a first portion 101 of the rod 100 is associated with the front frame 210.

[0098] Preferably, the device 200 is wearable.

[0099] In a preferred embodiment of device 200, such as Figures 7 to 8 As shown, device 200 is a pair of smart glasses, which includes a front frame 210 adapted to carry at least one lens and at least one rod 100 associated with the front frame 210.

[0100] Preferably, the first part 101 can be rotatably attached to the front frame 210, or can be made as a single piece together with the front frame.

[0101] Preferably, the device 200 may include two rods 100 associated with the front frame 210 via respective first portions 101.

[0102] The frame 200' and the eyeglasses are also part of this invention.

[0103] The frame 200' includes a front frame 210 and at least one bar 100 associated with the front frame 210 as described above. In particular, a first portion 101 of the bar 100 is associated with the front frame 210.

[0104] The eyeglasses include a front frame 210 and at least one stem 100 associated with the front frame 210 as described above. In particular, a first portion 101 of the stem 100 is associated with the front frame 210.

[0105] From the provided description, the characteristics of the rod for the device according to the invention, as well as the characteristics of the device including such a rod, the frame and the eyeglasses, are clear, and their advantages are also clear.

[0106] In fact, removing the auxiliary components facilitates the removal of at least one electronic component and its installation in the rod.

[0107] Finally, it is clear that the rods used in the device, as well as devices including such rods, frames, and eyeglasses, are readily subject to numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of this invention; furthermore, all details can be replaced with technically equivalent elements. In practice, the materials used and their dimensions can be of any type, depending on the technical requirements.

Claims

1. A rod (100) for a device (200), the rod (100) comprising: - A first portion (101), which is associated with the front frame (210) of the device (200). - Second part (102), the second part includes a first receiving seat (110) adapted to receive the first part (101), the first part (101) being insertable into / removable from the first receiving seat (110). The first part (101) includes: - Second receiving seat (120), when the first part (101) is inserted into the first receiving seat (110), the second receiving seat faces the first bottom wall (111) of the first receiving seat (110), and the second receiving seat (120) is accessible when the first part (101) is removed from the first receiving seat (110); - At least one electronic component (130) adapted to be inserted into / removed from the second receiver (120). - A removal aid (140) of the at least one electronic component (130) is accessible when the first part (101) is removed from the first receiving seat (110).

2. The rod (100) according to claim 1, wherein, The extraction auxiliary element (140) includes: - A lever (150), which is at least partially housed within the second housing (120) and adapted to be inserted between the at least one electronic component (130) and the second bottom wall (121) of the second housing (120), the lever (150) being switchable between a stationary configuration and a thrust configuration, in which the lever pushes the at least one electronic component (130) at least partially out of the second housing (120). - An actuator (160) associated with the lever (150) and operable by a user to switch the lever (150) from the stationary configuration to the thrust configuration.

3. The rod (100) according to claim 2, wherein, The lever (150) is connected to the actuator (160), and the second part (102) includes an abutment (103) abutting against the lever (150), the abutment being adapted to cooperate with the lever (150) when the actuator (160) is operated.

4. The rod (100) according to claim 3, wherein, The abutment portion (103) includes a first abutment surface (104) and a second abutment surface (105). The lever (150) is configured to abut against the first abutment surface (104) when the lever (150) is in the stationary configuration, and the lever (150) is configured to abut against the second abutment surface (105) when the lever (150) is in the thrust configuration.

5. The rod (100) according to claim 4, wherein, The lever (150) has: - First surface (151), the first surface is adapted to abut against the first abutting surface (104). - Second surface (152), which is transverse to the first surface (151), and the second surface (152) is adapted to abut against the second abutting surface (105).

6. The rod (100) according to claim 5, wherein, The lever (150) includes: - Head (154), the head being connected to the actuator (160), the head (154) having the second surface (152); - Body (155), which is capable of engaging with the at least one electronic component (130), the body (155) having the first surface (151).

7. The rod (100) according to one or more of claims 2 to 6, wherein, The at least one electronic component (130) includes a recess (131) in which the lever (150) can engage.

8. The rod (100) according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein, The first portion (101) includes at least one guide rail (106), and the second portion (102) includes at least one guide protrusion (107) adapted to slide in the at least one guide rail (106) when the first portion (101) is inserted into / removed from the first receiver (110).

9. The rod (100) according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein, The at least one electronic component (130) includes a first electrical contact (170) configured to face a second electrical contact (171) when the at least one electronic component (130) is inserted into the second receptacle (120), the second electrical contact (171) facing the second receptacle (120).

10. The rod (100) according to claim 9, wherein, The first portion (101) includes a third electrical contact (172) which is electrically connected to the second electrical contact (171) when the at least one electronic component (130) is inserted into the second receiving seat (120), and the second portion (102) includes a fourth electrical contact (173) configured to face the third electrical contact (172).

11. A device (200) comprising a front frame (210) and at least one rod (100), the rod (100) comprising: - First part (101), the first part being associated with the front frame (210), - Second part (102), the second part includes a first receiving seat (110) adapted to receive the first part (101), the first part (101) being insertable into / removable from the first receiving seat (110). The first part (101) includes: - Second receiving seat (120), when the first part (101) is inserted into the first receiving seat (110), the second receiving seat faces the first bottom wall (111) of the first receiving seat (110), and the second receiving seat (120) is accessible when the first part (101) is removed from the first receiving seat (110); - At least one electronic component (130) adapted to be inserted into / removed from the second receiver (120). - A removal aid (140) of the at least one electronic component (130) is accessible when the first part (101) is removed from the first receiving seat (110).

12. The apparatus (200) according to claim 11, wherein, The device (200) is wearable.

13. A frame (200') comprising a front frame (210) and at least one rod (100), the rod (100) comprising: - First part (101), the first part being associated with the front frame (210), - Second part (102), the second part includes a first receiving seat (110) adapted to receive the first part (101), the first part (101) being insertable into / removable from the first receiving seat (110). The first part (101) includes: - Second receiving seat (120), when the first part (101) is inserted into the first receiving seat (110), the second receiving seat faces the first bottom wall (111) of the first receiving seat (110), and the second receiving seat (120) is accessible when the first part (101) is removed from the first receiving seat (110); - At least one electronic component (130) adapted to be inserted into / removed from the second receiver (120). - A removal aid (140) of the at least one electronic component (130) is accessible when the first part (101) is removed from the first receiving seat (110).

14. A pair of eyeglasses, comprising a front frame (210) and at least one rod (100), the rod (100) comprising: - First part (101), the first part being associated with the front frame (210), - Second part (102), the second part includes a first receiving seat (110) adapted to receive the first part (101), the first part (101) being insertable into / removable from the first receiving seat (110). The first part (101) includes: - Second receiving seat (120), when the first part (101) is inserted into the first receiving seat (110), the second receiving seat faces the first bottom wall (111) of the first receiving seat (110), and the second receiving seat (120) is accessible when the first part (101) is removed from the first receiving seat (110); - At least one electronic component (130) adapted to be inserted into / removed from the second receiver (120). - A removal aid (140) of the at least one electronic component (130) is accessible when the first part (101) is removed from the first receiving seat (110).

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