Goggles frame and goggles

Abstract

The utility model relates to a goggle frame and goggles. The goggles frame and the goggles are provided, and lenses can be instantly set to be in a bouncing state through single-touch operation of a wearer. The goggle frame (12) is provided with a frame main body (13) disposed in front of the face of a wearer, and a lens holding section (21) and a stopper (31) provided to the frame main body (13). The lens holding part (21) is arranged at the upper part of the frame main body (13) and holds the lens (15) in a rotatable manner. The lens holding portion (21) is rotated between an attached state in which the lens (15) is locked by a stopper (31) lowered in front of the wearer's eyes, and a bounced state in which the lower portion of the lens (15) protrudes forward, and the lens holding portion is always biased by a biasing member to be in the bounced state. When the locking of the stopper (31) is released, the lens (15) transitions instantaneously to a bounced state, and the front of the wearer's eyes is opened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a goggle frame and goggles, which are particularly suitable for various sports such as skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, skateboarding, windsurfing, and leisure activities such as driving. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, goggle frames and goggles disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 were known as such. Patent Document 1 discloses a type of goggle comprising: a frame body disposed in front of the wearer's face; and a lens holding portion and a stop provided on the frame body, the lens holding portion being disposed on either the left or right side of the frame body, and the goggles being able to rotate about the lens holding portion to allow the lens to unfold laterally. Patent Document 2 discloses a type of goggle where the lens holding portion is disposed on the upper part of the frame body and is capable of rotation to allow the lens to unfold longitudinally.

[0003] However, in the goggles of Patent Documents 1 and 2, the wearer, such as skiers and snowboarders, needs to hold the lens and rotate it to open it. When wearing thick gloves, it may not be easy to operate smoothly and it is difficult to instantly open it to the full state.

[0004] On the other hand, setting the lenses to the fully open position, such as the pop-up position, is often done to quickly dissipate fog. Although goggle frames have vents for defogging, the ventilation function of these vents can be insufficient in situations where the wearer's activity level changes drastically, causing facial heat and sweating, or rapid changes in external temperature. This can lead to the lenses fogging up suddenly, obstructing vision and creating an extremely dangerous situation where one cannot see clearly ahead. In such cases, it is best to temporarily stop skiing or other activities and, once stopped, raise the lenses to the pop-up position. However, if the dangerous situation of not being able to see ahead continues until a complete stop is reached, it is necessary to find a safe stopping position where one will not collide with other skiers. Therefore, in an emergency, it is necessary to quickly set the lenses to the pop-up position where one can see clearly ahead.

[0005] However, as mentioned above, skiers wearing thick gloves or similar items may find it difficult to grip the end of the lens and instantly set it to the fully open position. This is especially true when the skis are stationary, but performing this operation while moving is both difficult and dangerous.

[0006] Existing technical documents

[0007] Patent documents

[0008] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-187582

[0009] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-8496 Utility Model Content

[0010] Technical problem to be solved by the utility model

[0011] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a goggle frame and goggles, which can instantly set the lenses to a pop-up state by the wearer's single touch operation.

[0012] Technical solutions for solving technical problems

[0013] This utility model provides a protective eyewear frame configured as follows: it includes a frame body disposed in front of the wearer's face, a lens holding part and a stop member disposed on the frame body, the lens holding part being disposed on the upper part of the frame body and configured to hold the lens so that it can rotate about the lens holding part as the center.

[0014] The lens holding part includes a mounting part that fixes the upper part of the lens. The lens holding part rotates between a mounted state and a pop-up state. In the mounted state, the lens fixed to the mounting part is lowered to the wearer's eyes. In the pop-up state, the lower part of the lens protrudes forward. The lens holding part is always subjected to force by a force-applying member, so that it is in the pop-up state in a free state when not locked by the stop member. The goggle frame is configured such that in the mounted state, the lens maintains its shape of being lowered to the wearer's eyes by being locked by the stop member, and by releasing the stop member and using the force of the force-applying member, the lens instantly shifts to the pop-up state.

[0015] Furthermore, the mounting portion can be configured to have a retaining groove into which the upper part of the lens is inserted. The opening of the retaining groove is downward in the mounted state and forward in the pop-up state. The lens retaining portion is subjected to force by a force-applying member such that, in a free state not locked by the stop member, the opening of the retaining groove always faces forward.

[0016] In addition, the stop can be configured to be located at the lower part of the frame body and have an automatic reset operating part. The operating part allows the stop to receive the lower part of the lens and lock in place simply by the lens being transferred to the installed state. By operating the operating part, the stop releases the lower part of the lens, and the lens is transferred to the pop-up state by the force of the force-applying component.

[0017] Furthermore, this utility model provides a pair of goggles configured as follows: it includes a goggle frame, a lens, and a fixing member that mounts the goggle frame to the front of the wearer's face in a way that allows it to be worn or removed. The lens is inserted into a retaining groove with a forward-opening portion of the lens retaining part in the pop-up state for holding. The lower part of the lens is rotated downward and locked by the stop member to be in the mounting state. When the wearer operates the lens retaining part, the lens is popped up by the force of the force-applying member, and the lower part of the lens protrudes forward to the pop-up state.

[0018] Effects of the utility model

[0019] This invention provides a goggle frame and goggles that allow the lens to be instantly popped up with a single touch by the wearer.

[0020] As a result, even when wearing thick gloves, the wearer can quickly and reliably snap the lenses into the pop-up position instantly. Therefore, this invention is highly effective in improving the safety of goggle frames and goggles equipped with such frames. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the goggles according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 (A) is a 3D view of the goggles in their pop-up state. Figure 1 (B) is the front view of the goggles in the installed state.

[0022] Figure 2 (A) is a side view of the goggles in their installed state. Figure 2 (B) is a side view of the goggles in their pop-up state. Figure 2 (C) is the front view of the goggles in the installed state.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram illustrating the central longitudinal section of the lens retaining part of the goggles in its operational state. Figure 3 (A) is a construction diagram illustrating the bounce-up state. Figure 3 (B) is a structural illustration of the installation state.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram illustrating the central longitudinal section of the stop mechanism of the goggles, showing its operational state. Figure 4 (A) is a structural diagram illustrating the state before the lens is fixed in place. Figure 4 (B) is a structural diagram illustrating the state after the lens is fixed.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0026] 11: Goggles, 12: Goggle frame, 13: Frame body, 14: Buffer, 15: Lens, 16: Fixing component, 17: Strap connection, 18: Recess, 19: Touch part, 21: Lens holding part, 22: First plate, 23: Second plate, 24: Hinge structure, 25: Bending internal structure, 26: Holding groove, 27: Opening, 31: Stop, 32: Operating part, 33: Spring, 34: Abutment surface, 35: Locking surface. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] (Summary of Goggles 11)

[0029] The protective goggles of this utility model can be made into various types of protective goggles such as sunglasses, dustproof and lightproof glasses, and are used to protect the eyes from damage by light and dust in various sports such as skateboarding, windsurfing, surfing, various leisure activities, vehicle driving, experimental equipment, metal processing sites, building dismantling sites, etc. In this embodiment, it is made into protective goggles 11 for winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating.

[0030] The goggles 11 Figure 1 As shown, similar to ordinary safety goggles, it includes a goggle frame 12 that supports the lens 15, and a fixing member 16 for securing the goggle frame 12 to the front of the wearer's face. The fixing member 16 can be implemented as a retractable lens strap, or it can be in the form of a glasses chain as shown in Patent Document 2.

[0031] (Regarding goggle frames 12)

[0032] The goggle frame 12 is ring-shaped when viewed from the front, and has strap connecting portions 17 on its left and right sides for connecting to the fixing components 16. A cushioning element 14, such as a sponge, is arranged around the entire circumference of the rear surface of the goggle frame 12, which comes into contact with the wearer's face. The front surface of the goggle frame 12 contacts and supports the rear surface of the lens 15 approximately around its entire circumference. A lens holding portion 21 is provided on the central front surface of the upper part of the frame body 13, and a stop member 31 is provided on the central front surface of the lower part of the frame body 13.

[0033] The upper part of the lens 15 is fixed to the lens holder 21 in a way that allows it to be worn or removed, and the lens holder 21 rotates relative to the frame body 13, shifting between an installed state and a pop-up state. The installed state refers to the state in which the lens 15 is along the front surface of the frame body 13, and is positioned in front of the wearer's eyes to protect them when worn in this state.

[0034] The "pop-up" state refers to the state in which the lower part of the lens 15 protrudes forward. By achieving this state, the lens 15, which is disposed across the entire surface of the frame body 13, pops up, opening the front of the wearer's face to the goggles 11. Alternatively, a touch part 19 can be installed on the lower part of the lens 15, allowing the wearer to operate the goggles without directly touching the lens 15. In the following description, it will be assumed that the lower part of the lens 15 includes the touch part 19.

[0035] (Regarding the lens holding section 21)

[0036] The lens holding part 21 is a component that is longer in the left-right direction and shorter in the front-back direction. It is rotatably connected to a recess 18 provided in the upper center of the frame body 13 via a suitable hinge structure 24 having a rotation axis or the like. Specifically, the lens holding part 21 is a three-dimensional component that is bent into an approximately L-shape by the first plate part 22 and the second plate part 23. It is always held in a spring-like state (i.e., in a free state without being restricted by other components) by a force-applying component 28 such as a torsion spring mounted on the rotation axis of the hinge structure 24.

[0037] In this pop-up state, the lens 15 leaves the front surface of the frame body 13 and becomes a state where the lower part of the lens 15 protrudes forward, and the lens holding part 21 becomes as follows. Figure 3 In the state shown in (A): the first plate portion 22 faces the upper surface of the frame body 13, and the second plate portion 23 is hidden inside the recess 18 and cannot be seen. Furthermore, in the pop-up state, the curved internal structure portion 25 of the lens holding portion 21 is exposed to the front surface. Figure 3 In the installation state shown in (B), the first plate portion 22 faces the front surface side of the frame body 13, and the second plate portion 23 faces the upper side. The curved internal structure portion 25 is hidden inside the recess 18 and cannot be seen.

[0038] In this example, a retaining groove 26 is provided in the curved internal structure 25 as a mounting part to fix the upper part of the lens 15. The opening 27 of the retaining groove 26 is used for inserting and fixing the lens 15, facing forward in the pop-up state and protruding towards the front surface of the frame body 13. The retaining groove 26 can be a single groove, or multiple smaller retaining grooves 26 can be provided on the left and right sides of the relatively long central retaining groove 26. Alternatively, as a mounting part, a hole can be provided in the lens 15, and a pin or screw provided in the lens retaining part 21 can be used to fix it in the hole.

[0039] In this protruding state, the lens 15 is fixed to the lens holding part 21. When the lens holding part 21 rotates against the force applied by the force member 28 of the hinge structure part 24, the lens 15 is installed along the frame body 13.

[0040] (Regarding stop part 31)

[0041] In this installed state, the lens 15 remains held in place by the stop 31 and along the front surface of the frame body 13 (see reference). Figure 4 (B) Specifically, in this example, the stop 31 has an operating part 32 that is mounted on the frame body 13 in a way that allows it to slide up and down. The operating part 32 is raised by a spring 33 located inside the stop 31. The lower part of the lens 15, which is pressed down from the front in the mounted state, collides with the contact surface 34 of the front surface of the operating part 32, thereby temporarily pressing the operating part 32 down. In this example, a tension spring 33 with both ends fixed to the frame body 13 and the stop 31 is used, but it can also be replaced with other force-applying components such as a compression spring.

[0042] The contact surface 34 is inclined, such as Figure 4 As shown in (A), the lower part of the lens 15 is pressed from the front, causing the operating part 32 to temporarily slide downward against the force of the spring 33. Furthermore, when the lens 15 rotates to collide with and stop against the front surface of the frame body 13, the operating part 32 automatically returns to its initial state due to the force of the spring 33. The locking surface 35 on the back of the operating part 32 abuts against the lower front surface of the lens 15, locking the lens 15 in place (see reference). Figure 4 (B)

[0043] The wearer can instantly set the lens 15 to the pop-up position with a single touch. The wearer can release the lens 15 by simply pressing the operation unit 32 with their fingertip, allowing the lens 15 to utilize... Figure 3 The force applied by the force-applying component 28 of the hinge structure 24 of the lens holding part 21 instantly puts the lens into the pop-up state within 1 second. With just a single touch operation of pressing the operation part 32, the lens 15 is put into the pop-up state, so even if the wearer is wearing thick gloves, it is easy to instantly set the lens into the pop-up state to make the field of vision wider.

[0044] Furthermore, the stop 31 can be implemented in various ways, such as as a button, or by adding a structure where the locking surface 35 is also beveled, allowing the wearer to release the lock by pushing up the side of the lens 15. Alternatively, instead of the locking mechanism based on the abutment of the operating part 32, a locking mechanism based on magnetic attraction can be used.

[0045] Furthermore, this invention can be implemented with various modifications, even in configurations other than those shown in the illustrations. For example, as shown in Patent Document 2, the goggle frame can be formed by an upper lens support and a nose guard extending from its center to the bottom. In this case, although the illustration is omitted, the aforementioned stop 31 can be placed on the nose guard.

Claims

1. A protective eyewear frame comprising a frame body disposed in front of a wearer's face, and a lens holding portion and a stop member disposed on the frame body, the lens holding portion being disposed on the upper part of the frame body and configured to hold the lens so as to be able to rotate about the lens holding portion as a center, the protective eyewear frame being characterized in that, The lens holding part includes a mounting part for fixing the upper part of the lens. The lens retaining part rotates between an installed state and a pop-up state. In the installed state, the lens, fixed to the mounting part, is lowered to the wearer's eye level. In the pop-up state, the lower part of the lens protrudes forward. The lens holding part is always subjected to force by the force-applying component, so that it is in the pop-up state when it is in a free state and not locked by the stop member. The goggle frame is configured such that... In the installed state, the lens maintains its position lowered to the wearer's eyes by being held in place by the stop, and... By releasing the stopper and applying force from the force-applying component, the lens instantly transitions to the pop-up state.

2. The goggle frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting part has a retaining groove for the upper part of the lens to be inserted. The opening of the retaining groove is oriented downwards in the installed state and forwards in the pop-up state. The lens retaining part is subjected to force by the force-applying member, so that in the free state where it is not locked by the stop member, the opening of the retaining groove always faces forward.

3. The goggle frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The stop is located at the lower part of the frame body and has an automatic reset operating part. The operating unit allows the stop to receive the lower part of the lens and lock in place simply by transferring the lens to the installed state. The goggle frame is configured such that by operating the operating part, the stop member releases the lower part of the lens, and the lens is transferred to the pop-up state by the force of the force-applying member of the lens holding part.

4. A type of protective goggles, characterized in that, The goggles include the goggle frame as described in claim 2 or 3, the lenses, and a fixing component that attaches the goggle frame to the front of the wearer's face in a manner that allows it to be worn or removed. The goggles are configured such that when the lens is inserted into the retaining groove of the lens retaining part which is open to the front in the pop-up state, the lower part of the lens is rotated downward and locked by the stop member to be in the installation state, and when the wearer operates the lens retaining part, the lens is popped up by the force of the force-applying member of the lens retaining part, and the pop-up state in which the lower part of the lens protrudes forward is transferred.

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