Eyeglass frames

Abstract

To provide eyeglass frames in which support members are attached to the temples without having nose pads on the front. [Solution] In an eyeglass frame in which a support member 8 is attached to the temple 2, the support member 8 has a core metal 10 with excellent elastic deformation inserted through the axial center of a long, slender soft resin, and the front part of the temple 2 has a bulge 9 that is smoothly curved outward in an arc shape, and the support member 8 is positioned inside the bulge 9 in a horizontal plane almost identical to that of the temple 2, and an appropriate space is provided between the support member 8 and the bulge 9 so that it can bend and deform when it comes into contact with the temple.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] This invention relates to an eyeglass frame and a support member that can be attached to the temple without providing a nose pad on the front part and can support the support member by abutting it against the forehead.

Background Art

[0002] Fig. 6 shows a conventional general eyeglass frame. The eyeglass frame consists of a front part (a) and two temples (b), (b). The temples (b), (b) are attached to the armor (c), (c) provided on both sides of the front part (a) through joints such as hinges (d), (d) so that they can be folded. Rim (e), (e) is provided on both sides of the connecting member (g) of the front part (a), and the above-mentioned armor (c), (c) is brazed to the outside of the rim (e), (e). And nose pads (f), (f) are attached to the inside (center side) of the rim.

[0003] By the way, when wearing glasses, the nose pads (f), (f) are applied to both sides of the nose, and the resin-made moderns (j), (j) inserted at the tip of the temples (b), (b) are locked to the ears. The front part (a) is supported by the nose through the nose pads (f), (f). However, if you wear glasses for a long time, both sides of the nose where the nose pads (f), (f) are applied will turn red and discolor, and the makeup will peel off. Therefore, when removing the glasses, the red areas on both sides of the nose where the makeup has peeled off are conspicuous, which is a particularly big problem for young women.

[0004] In recent years, titanium materials have been widely used as light materials with excellent spring properties for eyeglass frames, and plastic lenses are also used for lenses, so the front part has become very light. Compared with the old glasses with glass lenses fitted in a stainless steel frame, it is very light. However, it is necessary to support the front part with the nose pads, so it is impossible to avoid the peeling off of the makeup on both sides of the nose. While some nose pads are made of soft silicone resin, this does not completely prevent red discoloration or makeup peeling.

[0005] Conventionally, eyeglass frames are known in which pads are attached to the inside of the temples, and the front part of the frame is supported by the pads resting against the temples of the face. However, even if the pad attached to the inside of the temple is pressed against the temple area, it may not be able to fully support the front of the shoe because it slips down. If the pads are pressed too hard against the temples, the temples will become painful, making it impossible to wear glasses for extended periods. On the other hand, with eyeglass frames that lack nose pads on the front, the front part can sag, causing the lower edge of the rim or the lower edge of the lens to come into contact with the cheek, resulting in marks being left on the cheek when the glasses are removed.

[0006] The "eyeglass frame" described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2008-20678 is an eyeglass frame that does not have nose pads that rest on both sides of the nose to support the front part, and has arms that extend diagonally downward from the temples, with pads attached to the ends of the arms so that the pads rest on the cheekbones of the face to support the front part. Furthermore, the pads are designed to change their orientation, allowing them to fit even if there are differences in the position and shape of the cheekbones.

[0007] Figure 7 shows a conventional example in which a pad (Ri) is attached to a temple (Ro). A base plate (Nu) is screwed to the temple (Ro), an arm (Ru) is fixed to this base plate (Nu), and the pad (Ri) is attached to the tip of the arm (Ru) extending from the base plate (Nu). The pad (Ri) is disc-shaped, and the disc-shaped pad (Ri) is placed on the cheekbone, but presses against the temple. The arm is a springy metal wire, and therefore the pressing force acting on the pad is based on the bending deformation of the arm, causing pain in the temple area.

[0008] By the way, in conventional eyeglass frames, the pads (R) attached to the temples (B) come into contact with the temples of the face, and the reaction force of the pressure acting on the pads (R) causes the temples (B) to bend. As a result, the temple tips that secure to the ears lift up from the back of the head, compromising the stability of the temples. In other words, the eyeglass frame is supported only by small pads, causing it to oscillate around the pads. As the front of the frame descends and the temple tips rise, the eyeglass frame leans forward. As a result, the lower edge of the rim or the lower edge of the lens touches the cheek, leaving a mark on the cheek when the glasses are removed.

[0009] Furthermore, by attaching the pad (R) to the end of the arm (L) that extends diagonally downward from the temple (B), the arm (L) and pad (R) protrude significantly from the temple (B), spoiling the appearance of the eyeglass frame. [Patent Document 1] "Eyeglass frames" related to Japanese Patent Publication No. 2008-20678 [Disclosure of the Invention] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0010] Thus, eyeglass frames with nose pads attached to the front, and eyeglass frames without nose pads but with pads attached to the ends of the arms extending from the temples, have the problems described above. The problem that this invention aims to solve is this issue, and it provides eyeglass frames that can be worn stably without the temples shifting position or the temple tips floating up, and also eyeglass frames and support members for eyeglass frames that are constructed in such a way that their appearance is not compromised. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The eyeglass frame according to this invention does not have nose pads on the front part, and a support member is attached to the inside of the temples. The support member is attached to the front part of the temples in order to contact the temples of the face and support the front part. The support member is slender and forms a smoothly curved arc, and it flexes and deforms so that almost its entire length contacts the temple. The support member is made of a soft resin such as silicone, a core metal is embedded in the shaft, and its base is fixed to the temple.

[0012] The support member is curved in an arc shape, but its base is fixed near the joint, and it curves inward from the base, thus forming a suitable space between it and the vine. Therefore, the support member is designed to bend and deform outward when it comes into contact with the temple. The curved support member is almost horizontal and is located almost flush with the temple. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] In the eyeglass frame according to this invention, a support member attached to the temples of the face rests against the temples, supporting the front portion of the frame. Therefore, unlike conventional eyeglass frames, the nose pads do not cause redness or discoloration on the sides of the nose, nor does the makeup on the sides of the nose get rubbed off. Furthermore, the elongated support members have a core metal with excellent elastic deformation properties, surrounded by a resin layer such as silicone that is gentle on the skin, so there is no pain in the temples, and the glasses can be worn for long periods of time.

[0014] Furthermore, unlike conventional small, roughly disc-shaped pads, this support member is made of a curved, elongated member, so that almost its entire length contacts the temples, preventing the temples from swinging up and down around the support member, allowing the glasses to be worn stably. On the other hand, the support member of this invention is a long, slender, curved member, but it is positioned almost horizontally and on the same plane as the temples. Therefore, when the glasses are worn, the support member is covered by the temples and is not visible from the outside, which is also aesthetically pleasing. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This is an embodiment showing an eyeglass frame according to the present invention, where (a) is a plan view and (b) is a front view. [Figure 2] An embodiment showing the glasses frame according to the present invention, (a) is a side view, and (b) is a side view from the inside of the temple. [Figure 3] A specific example showing the attachment structure of the support member. [Figure 4] Another embodiment showing the glasses frame according to the present invention, (a) is a plan view, and (b) is a front view. [Figure 5] A cross-sectional view showing the support member. [Figure 6] A conventional general glasses frame. [Figure 7] A specific example of a temple with a pad attached.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of one form of the glasses frame according to the present invention. FIG. 1(a) represents a plan view, and FIG. 1(b) represents a front view. Also, FIG. 2(a) is a side view, and (b) is a side view from the inside of the temple, respectively. In FIG. 1, 1 represents the front part, and 2 represents the temple. The temples 2, 2 are attached to both sides of the front part 1 via joints 3, 3 such as hinges so as to be foldable. The rims 4, 4 constituting the front part 1 are symmetrically connected by a connecting member 5, and lenses 6, 6 are fitted into the rims 4, 4. And armors 7, 7 are fixed to both sides of the front part 1, and the above-mentioned temples 2, 2 are attached to the armors 7, 7 via joints 3, 3 so as to be foldable.

[0017] And, the glasses frame of the present invention does not have a nose pad attached to the front part 1. Instead, support members 8, 8 are provided inside the temples 2, 2. The temple 2 has a bulging portion 9 that curves outward in an arc shape on the front part side, and the support member 8 is attached inside this bulging portion 9. The support member 8 is made of a smoothly curved soft resin, has a core metal 10 on the axis, and the periphery of the core metal 10 is a soft resin layer 11. The core wire 10 is a thin wire with excellent elasticity, and the soft resin layer 11 uses a soft resin such as silicone that is gentle on the skin.

[0018] Therefore, when wearing glasses, the support member 8 deforms to conform to the temple, and the entire support member 8 can make contact with the temple. The support member 8 is elongated and curved in a smooth arc shape, but its shape allows the entire member to make contact with each person's temple, and it has an attachment structure that allows for easy replacement to ensure a perfect fit.

[0019] Incidentally, the support member 8 has a fastening portion 12 on its base side, and this fastening portion 12 is fastened to the surface of the shackle 2 with a surface material 14 and screws. Figure 3 shows a specific example of the fastening structure of the support member 8. Two nut pins 15, 15 protrude from the surface material 14, and screws 16, 16 pass through the fastening portion 12 of the support member 8, which is positioned inside the shackle 2, and are screwed into the screw holes of the nut pins 15, 15 to secure them. Here, the soft resin layer 11 of the support member 8 can be separated at the separation surface 17 between the contact portion 13 with the temple and the fastening portion 12 with the temple 2, so that only the contact portion 13 can be removed from the core metal 10 and replaced with a new contact portion 13. In other words, the contact portion 13 that contacts the temple can be replaced when it becomes dirty.

[0020] Incidentally, the support member 8 is smoothly curved, but it curves in the horizontal plane and is almost flush with the temple 2. Figures 2(a) and (b) are side views of the eyeglass frame of the present invention, showing the positional relationship between the support member 8 and the temple 2. The temple 2, which extends rearward from the front part 1, is positioned in the same horizontal plane as the support member 8. Therefore, when eyeglasses are worn, the support member 8 is sandwiched between the temple 2 and the temple, with almost no part of it exposed, and outwardly the support member 8 is not visible as it is covered by the temple 2. In other words, it results in a more aesthetically pleasing eyeglass frame without the pads (or nose pads) being visible on the surface, as shown in Figure 7.

[0021] Figure 4 shows another embodiment of the eyeglass frame of the present invention. The basic structure is the same as that of the eyeglass frame shown in Figure 1, with hinges 7, 7 fixed to both sides of the front part 1, and temples 18, 18 attached to the hinges 7, 7 via joints so that they can be folded. The temples 18 of the eyeglass frame shown in the figure are made of resin instead of metal, and a support member 19 is attached to the inside of the temples 18, but the mounting structure of the support member 19 is different from that of the above embodiment.

[0022] The support member 19 has a core metal 20 inserted through the central part of a soft resin such as silicone, but the core metal 20 extends from the base to form a fitting portion 21. This fitting portion 21 is then fitted into a fitting hole provided in the handle 18 and fixed in place. The support member 19 extends inward in a curved shape, and a suitable space 22 is provided between it and the temple 18 so that it can bend and deform outward when the glasses are worn. Furthermore, the fitting portion 21 extending from the base has a non-circular cross-section rather than a circular cross-section, so that the support member 19 does not rotate and change its orientation. Figure 5 shows a cross-sectional view of the support member 19.

[0023] 1. Front section 2 Cranes 3. Joints 4 rims 5 Connecting members 6 lenses 7 Armor 8. Support Member 9 Bulge 10 Mandrel 11 Soft resin layer 12 Fastening part 13 Contact part 14 Surface material 15 Nut pins 16 screws 17 Separation plane 18 Cranes 19 Support Member 20 Mandrel 21 Inset part 22 Space

Claims

[Claim 1] An eyeglass frame in which a support member is attached to the temple without a nose pad on the front part, wherein the support member has a core metal with excellent elastic deformation inserted through the axis of an elongated soft resin, the front part side of the temple has a bulge that curves outward in an arc shape, the support member is positioned on the same plane as the temple inside the bulge, an appropriate space is provided between the bulge and the support member so that it can bend and deform when it comes into contact with the temple, the support member consists of a fastening part that is fixed to the temple and a contact part that deforms when it comes into contact with the temple, and the soft resin layer of the contact part can be separated and removed at a separation surface provided between the fastening part and the contact part.

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