Eyeglass nose pad structure with improved assembly and safe wearing function

Abstract

The present invention is characterized by comprising: a receiving means (10) configured to correspond to each of a pair of rims (11) (12) formed on both sides of the eyeglass frame (1) at positions close to each other; a nose support part (20) configured to be inserted into the receiving means (10) and seated on the inclined surface of the user's nose; and a fixing means (30) that enables the nose support part (20) to be fixed while inserted into the receiving means (10). According to the present invention, as it is possible to produce separately through a modular design, it is easy to apply specialized manufacturing processes for each part, thereby improving assembly and production efficiency. Furthermore, with a design that allows for the separation and replacement of the base, only worn nose pads can be replaced, which extends the lifespan of the eyeglass frame. Additionally, by absorbing the impact on the nose contact surface, fatigue during prolonged wear can be reduced, significantly enhancing user convenience and safety. Moreover, since there are no fixing means such as metal bolts to secure the nose pads, factors that could cause injury to the wearer in the event of external impact or sudden accidents can be prevented in advance. Additionally, while allowing for precise attachment of the nose pads through fixing means, if replacement is required due to damage or defects, it can be easily separated or attached without the assistance of an optician.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a nose pad structure for eyeglasses that combines improved assembly and safe wearing functions. More specifically, it is a structure that combines improved assembly and production efficiency by enabling separate production through a modular design, thereby facilitating the application of specialized manufacturing processes for each component. It also features a design that allows for the separation and replacement of the nose pad, enabling the replacement of only the worn nose pad, which extends the lifespan of the eyeglass frame. Furthermore, it reduces fatigue during prolonged wear by absorbing shocks on the nose contact surface, thereby significantly enhancing user convenience and safety. Additionally, since there are no fixing means such as metal bolts to secure the nose pad, factors that could cause injury to the wearer in the event of external impact or sudden accidents can be prevented in advance. Moreover, it allows for precise attachment of the nose pad through fixing means, and enables easy separation or attachment without the assistance of an eyeglass professional when replacement is required due to issues such as damage or defects. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, eyeglasses are worn to correct poor eyesight or as a fashion accessory. To wear these glasses, the temples are hooked over the wearer's ears and the nose pads are placed on the wearer's nose to ensure a secure fit. However, since the nose pads attached to the frames are formed as a single unit with the frame or require the use of separate tools or devices for fixation, it is difficult to attach or detach them without the assistance of an eyewear professional. Consequently, there have often been difficulties where wearers cannot easily resolve issues such as damage or defects on their own.

[0003] For example, according to Korean Registered Patent No. 2753741 (Prior Art 1), the invention comprises a nose support installed to protrude inwardly from the front of an eyeglass frame, and an elastic cover member coupled to the nose support and in direct contact with the wearer's nose area; the nose support comprises a support member connected to the front and a flat support pad connected to the support member and supported on the wearer's nose; the elastic cover member is made of a soft elastic material and is coupled to the nose support in a manner that wraps around the support pad; an installation hole is formed through the support pad, and a fixing hole is formed on the opposite side of the elastic cover member that contacts the nose at a position corresponding to the installation hole of the support pad; a fixing member is installed to fix the elastic cover member so as not to detach from the support pad by penetrating the installation hole of the support pad and the fixing hole of the elastic cover member; and the fixing member comprises a column portion coupled to the installation hole of the support pad and a portion that extends beyond the column portion and contacts the outer surface of the support pad without being inserted into the installation hole. The present invention provides a nose pad for eyeglasses characterized by including a support member, wherein the support member of the fixing member is coupled so as to be exposed through a fixing hole of the elastic cover member, thereby preventing the elastic cover member from detaching, wherein an annular press-fit groove is formed along the outer circumference of the column portion of the fixing member, and an annular press-fit projection is formed along the installation hole of the support pad, so that the press-fit projection is pressed into the press-fit groove and the fixing member is configured not to detach from the support pad.

[0004] However, since the nose pad of the eyeglasses according to the above prior art 1 has a nose support formed integrally with the eyeglass frame, if the nose support is damaged due to external impact or sudden damage, the entire eyeglasses must be replaced.

[0005] As another example, according to Korean Registered Utility Model No. 0284009 (Prior Art 2), a nose bridge connecting two lenses (10) and a nose pad (18) is presented, characterized in that a connecting plate (24) that is in close contact with the nose bridge (22) and a connecting rod (26) that is coupled to the nose pad (18) are integrally combined, and a supporting means is provided at one point of the connecting plate (24) so ​​that the nose bridge (22) and the lens (10) can be tightly coupled with a single bolt (17).

[0006] However, the nose pad connector of the rimless glasses according to the above prior art 2 is fixed by fastening the connecting rod with a separate bolt, etc., so there is a problem in that the wearer may suffer serious injury due to the metal bolt caused by external impact or sudden accident. Prior art literature

[0007] Korean Registered Patent No. 2753741 "Nose pad for eyeglasses" Korean Registered Utility Model No. 0284009 "Connector for nose pad of rimless eyeglasses" The problem to be solved

[0008] The objective of the present invention, which aims to fundamentally improve the aforementioned conventional problems, is to provide a nose pad structure for eyeglasses that combines improved assembly and safety features. This structure allows for separate production through a modular design, making it easy to apply specialized manufacturing processes for each component, thereby improving assembly and production efficiency. Additionally, it allows for the replacement of only worn nose pads along with a design that enables the separation and replacement of the base, thus extending the lifespan of the eyeglass frame. Furthermore, it reduces fatigue during prolonged wear by absorbing shocks on the nose contact surface, thereby significantly enhancing user convenience and safety. Moreover, by eliminating fixing means such as metal bolts to secure the nose pads, it prevents potential injury to the wearer in the event of external impacts or sudden accidents. Additionally, it allows for precise attachment of the nose pads through fixing means, while enabling easy separation or attachment without the assistance of an optician in case of replacement due to damage or defects. means of solving the problem

[0009] According to the present invention for achieving the above objective, a nose pad structure for eyeglasses constituting an eyeglass frame is formed by comprising: a receiving means configured to correspond to each of a pair of rims formed on both sides of the eyeglass frame at positions close to each other; a nose pad portion configured to be inserted into the receiving means and seated on the inclined surface of a user's nose; and a fixing means capable of fixing the nose pad portion while it is inserted into the receiving means.

[0010] In addition, the receiving means according to the present invention is characterized by having either a receiving groove formed on the inner surface to enable mounting of the nose support portion or a protruding groove formed on the inner surface of a pair of rims.

[0011] In addition, the nose support portion according to the present invention is characterized by further comprising a receiving protrusion portion mounted in close proximity to the receiving groove and the protruding groove of the receiving means, and a support portion that is integrally bent in the lower direction of the receiving protrusion portion and seated on the inclined surface of the user's nose.

[0012] In addition, the receiving protrusion of the nose support portion according to the present invention is characterized by further having a lens receiving groove that aligns with the lens groove on the inner surface of the rim so that when inserted and mounted in the receiving groove, the lens can be mounted together with the rim on the inner surface.

[0013] In addition, the nose pad according to the present invention is characterized by selecting one of the following: the nose pad itself is seated on the wearer's nose to support the eyeglass frame, or the nose pad is integrally formed by attaching or fixing the nose pad separately to the outside of the base.

[0014] In addition, the fixing means according to the present invention is characterized by having either one of the following: a first fixing means having a through hole formed in a receiving groove so that the receiving protrusion of the nose support part can be fixed while inserted into the receiving groove, and a fixing protrusion on the receiving protrusion so that it can be fixed in a press-fit form by being inserted into the through hole of the receiving groove; or a second fixing means having a locking projection formed on the receiving protrusion of the nose support part and hooked while penetrating the protruding groove to prevent detachment.

[0015] Meanwhile, prior to this, terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted as being limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted in a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the invention, based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concept of the terms to best describe his invention. Accordingly, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the invention and do not represent all of the technical spirit of the invention; therefore, it should be understood that various equivalents and modifications capable of replacing them may exist at the time of filing this application. Effects of the invention

[0016] According to the present invention, as it is possible to produce separately through a modular design, it is easy to apply specialized manufacturing processes for each part, thereby improving assembly and production efficiency. Furthermore, with a design that allows for the separation and replacement of the base, only worn nose pads can be replaced, which extends the lifespan of the eyeglass frame. Additionally, by absorbing the impact on the nose contact surface, fatigue during prolonged wear can be reduced, significantly enhancing user convenience and safety. Moreover, since there are no fixing means such as metal bolts to secure the nose pads, factors that could cause injury to the wearer in the event of external impact or sudden accidents can be prevented in advance. Additionally, while allowing for precise attachment of the nose pads through fixing means, it provides the effect of being able to easily separate or attach them without the assistance of an optician when replacement is required due to issues such as damage or defects. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0017] FIGS. 1a and 1b are perspective views showing the application of the eyeglass nose pad structure according to the present invention to various eyeglass frame styles. FIGS. 2a and 2b are perspective views illustrating the process of mounting a nose pad structure for eyeglasses according to the present invention from one direction. FIGS. 3a and 3b are perspective views showing the process of mounting an eyeglass nose pad structure according to the present invention from a different direction. FIGS. 4a and 4b are perspective views showing a nose pad structure for eyeglasses according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a base of a nose pad structure for eyeglasses according to a modified example of the present invention. FIGS. 6a to 6c are perspective views sequentially showing the state in which a wearer easily attaches a nose pad structure for eyeglasses according to the present invention. FIGS. 7a to 7d are perspective views showing a fixing means for a nose pad structure for eyeglasses according to another variation of the present invention. FIGS. 8a and 8b are a plan view and a front view showing a state in which a fixing means of a nose pad structure for eyeglasses is mounted according to another variation of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0018] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0019] The present invention relates to a pair of nose pad structures for eyeglasses provided to be seated on both sides of the wearer's nose on an eyeglass frame (1), and comprises a receiving groove (14), a nose pad (20), and a fixing means (30) as main components.

[0020] The receiving means (10) according to the present invention is configured to correspond to each of the pair of rims (11) (12) formed on both sides of the eyeglass frame (1) at positions close to each other.

[0021] At this time, the receiving means (10) is characterized by having either a receiving groove (14) formed on the inner surface (13) to allow mounting of the nose pad portion (20) or a protruding groove (15) formed protrudingly on the inner surface of a pair of rims (11) (12). The receiving means (10) is formed by selecting either the receiving groove (14) or the protruding groove (15). First, the receiving groove (14) is formed so as to correspond to each other at a position close to each other on the inner surface (13) of a pair of rims (11) (12) formed on both sides of the eyeglass frame (1). The receiving groove (14) is formed on the inner surface (13) of a pair of rims (11) (12) on the eyeglass frame (1), and is formed so as to correspond to each other at a position close to each other on the right inner side of the rim (11) and the left inner side of the rim (12) among the pair of rims (11) (12). Since the receiving groove (14) is configured to have the receiving protrusion (21) of the nose pad (20) described later inserted therein, the shape of the receiving groove (14) and the shape of the receiving protrusion (21) must be almost identical. Although their shapes can be formed in various ways, since they must be prevented from rotating, it appears that configuring them in a shape with at least some corners, such as a square or pentagon, rather than a shape such as a circle, semicircle, or ellipse, is a configuration suitable for preventing rotation. Furthermore, if the receiving groove (14) described above is formed on the inner surface (13), the protruding groove (15) is formed to penetrate the inner surface of a pair of rims (11) (12), that is, the protrusion (15a) that protrudes toward the wearer's nose, and this protruding groove (15) is also formed to correspond to each other on a pair of rims (11) (12).

[0022] In addition, the nose pad (20) according to the present invention is configured to be inserted into the receiving means (10) and seated on the inclined surface of the user's nose. As described above, the nose pad (20) is inserted into the receiving groove (14) and performs the function of being seated on the inclined surface of the wearer's nose while providing support. It is formed to extend directly downward and is formed in a shape and form that is bent to fit the inclined surface of the nose so that no stiffness, pressure, or pain occurs when it is seated on the inclined surfaces of both sides of the wearer's nose.

[0023] At this time, the nose support (20) is further characterized by having a receiving protrusion (21) inserted into the receiving groove (14) on its upper side and a support (22) that is bent in an integrated form in the lower direction of the receiving protrusion (21) so as to be gently seated on the inclined surface of the user's nose. The nose support (20) is composed of a receiving protrusion (21) inserted into the receiving groove (14) on its upper side and a support (22) formed integrally with the receiving protrusion (21) on its lower side so as to be seated on the wearer's nose. Since the support (22) is configured to be directly seated on the wearer's nose, it is formed in a bent form to fit well on the inclined surface of the nose, thereby minimizing the inducement of pain.

[0024] Additionally, the receiving protrusion (21) of the nose support (20) is characterized by further having a lens receiving groove (23) that aligns with the lens groove (2) on the inner surface (13) of the rims (11) (12) so that when inserted and mounted into the receiving groove (14), a lens can be mounted together with the rims (11) (12) on the inner surface. This configuration is formed such that the receiving protrusion (21) of the nose support (20) is formed in a configuration where it is inserted and mounted into the receiving groove (14), which allows a lens to be mounted on the inner surface (13) of a pair of rims (11) (12). This means that when the receiving protrusion (21) is inserted into the receiving groove (14) formed on the inner surface (13) of a pair of rims (11) (12), the lens receiving groove (23) is formed to align with the lens groove (2) of the lens, thereby enabling the mounting of a lens. And the lens receiving groove (23) is formed in a vertical direction so as to accommodate the side of the lens, thereby enabling close fixation.

[0025] Additionally, the base (22) of the nose support part (20) is characterized by selecting one of the following: the base itself is placed on the wearer's nose to support the eyeglass frame (1); or the nose support (24) is formed integrally by separately covering or attaching and fixing the nose support (24) to the outside of the base (22). Since the base (22) of the nose support (20) performs the function of directly covering and supporting the wearer's nose on an inclined surface, the base (22) itself is formed with silicone or the like to be placed on the wearer's nose, or the nose support (24) is formed by covering the base (22) in a separated form, or the nose support (24) is fixed to the base (22), or the nose support (24) in a separated form is fixed to the base (22), or the nose support (24) is formed integrally when the base (22) is manufactured so that it can be mounted. These nose pads (24) can be configured in various forms, such as in the form of a resin material containing air inside.

[0026] Meanwhile, the fixing means (30) according to the present invention is configured to allow the nose support portion (20) to be fixed while inserted into the receiving means (10). The fixing means (30) enables the receiving protrusion portion (21) of the nose support (20) to be fixed in a receiving groove (14) formed on the inner surface (13) of a pair of rims (11) (12) or in a protruding groove (15) formed protrudingly on the inner surface of a pair of rims (11) (12).

[0027] At this time, the fixing means (30) is provided by selecting one of the following: a first fixing means (A) which has a through hole (31) formed in the receiving groove (14) so ​​that the receiving protrusion (21) of the nose support part (20) can be fixed in a state where it is inserted into the receiving groove (14), and a fixing protrusion (32) on the receiving protrusion (21) so that it can be fixed in a force-fit form by being inserted into the through hole (31) of the receiving groove (14); and a second fixing means (B) which has a catch (33) formed on the receiving protrusion (21) of the nose support part (20) and prevents detachment by being caught while penetrating the protruding groove (15). The fixing means (30) is divided into a first fixing means (A) and a second fixing means (B) by the configuration of the fixing. First, the first fixing means (A) is provided with a through hole (31) formed in the receiving groove (14) so ​​that the receiving protrusion (21) of the nose support part (20) can be fixed while inserted into the receiving groove (14), and a fixing protrusion (32) on the receiving protrusion (21) so that it can be fixed in a forced fit form by being inserted into the through hole (31) of the receiving groove (14). The first fixing means (A) is fixed in a forced fit form as the fixing protrusion (32) formed on the receiving protrusion (21) is inserted into the through hole (31) formed in the receiving groove (14). And the second fixing means (B) is provided with a protruding groove (15) formed to penetrate the protrusion (15a) that is formed protruding on the receiving protrusion (21) of the nose support (20), and is fixed through a locking projection (33) that penetrates the protruding groove (15) to prevent detachment. Since the first fixing means (A) and the second fixing means (B) of this fixing means (30) do not have metal fixing means such as bolts, factors that could cause the wearer to be seriously injured due to impact or instantaneous breakage can be prevented in advance.In addition, since the receiving protrusion (21) is secured in a first fixing means (A) in which the fixing protrusion (32) is secured in a force fit form by the through hole (31), and the locking tab (33) is secured by passing through the protruding groove (15) to prevent detachment, it can be easily separated or attached without the separate assistance of an eyewear specialist. This process can be examined in detail in FIGS. 6a to 6c, whereby the first fixing means (A) is inserted into the receiving groove (14) while holding the nose pad (20) with a finger, and then the fixing protrusion (32) is force-fitted into the through hole (31) through simple pressure, thereby making it easy to attach. On the other hand, when looking at the process of separating the nose pad (20) in reverse, it is easily separated by pulling in the opposite direction of the force fit, so replacement due to damage can be easily performed even by a non-eyewear specialist.

[0028] In addition, the through hole (31) and the fixing protrusion (32) are formed to correspond to each other, limited to the first fixing means (A) of the above fixing means (30), and are characterized by being formed in one or more numbers to increase the fixing force. In the case of the fixing means (30), the fixing protrusion (32) is configured to be fixed in a press-fit form by the through hole (31), and by forming one or more numbers, the fixing force can be further increased, and it appears that about 1 to 3 numbers are suitable. Also, if the fixing protrusion (32) is formed with a color slightly different from that of the receiving protrusion (21) and the base (22), it may be configured so that another aesthetic sense and various individuality can be displayed through the fixing protrusion (32) that is inserted into the through hole (31) and exposed from the through hole (31).

[0029] According to the present invention, as it is possible to produce separately through a modular design, it is easy to apply specialized manufacturing processes for each part, thereby improving assembly and production efficiency. Furthermore, with a design that allows for the separation and replacement of the base, only worn nose pads can be replaced, which extends the lifespan of the eyeglass frame. Additionally, by absorbing the impact on the nose contact surface, fatigue during prolonged wear can be reduced, significantly enhancing user convenience and safety. Moreover, since there are no fixing means such as metal bolts to secure the nose pads, factors that could cause injury to the wearer in the event of external impact or sudden accidents can be prevented in advance. Additionally, while allowing for precise attachment of the nose pads through fixing means, if replacement is required due to damage or defects, it can be easily separated or attached without the assistance of an optician.

[0030] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments and can be modified and varied in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, such variations or modifications should be considered to fall within the scope of the patent claims of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0031] 1: Eyeglass frames 2: Lens groove 10: Means of Accommodation 11, 12: Rim 13: Inner surface 14: Accommodation Home 15: Protruding groove 15a: Stone 20: Nose bridge 21: Suyongdolbu 22: Stand 23: Lens receiving groove 24: Nose bridge 30: Fixing means 31: Penetrating hole 32: Fixed protrusion 33: Stopper A: First fixing means B: Second fixing means

Claims

Claim 1 A nose pad structure for eyeglasses comprising an eyeglass frame (1), characterized by comprising: a receiving means (10) configured to correspond to a pair of rims (11) (12) formed on both sides of the eyeglass frame (1) at positions close to each other; a nose pad portion (20) configured to be inserted into the receiving means (10) and seated on the inclined surface of the user's nose; and a fixing means (30) capable of fixing the nose pad portion (20) while it is inserted into the receiving means (10), thereby providing an improved assemblability and safe wearing function. Claim 2 In claim 1, the receiving means (10) is characterized by having either a receiving groove (14) formed on an inner surface (13) to enable mounting of a nose pad portion (20) or a protruding groove (15) formed protrudingly on the inner surface of a pair of rims (11) (12), thereby providing an eyeglass nose pad structure having improved assembly and safe wearing function. Claim 3 In claim 1, the nose pad portion (20) is further characterized by comprising a receiving protrusion (21) that is mounted in close proximity to the receiving groove (14) or protruding groove (15) of the receiving means (10), and a support (22) that is integrally bent in the lower direction of the receiving protrusion (21) and seated on the inclined surface of the user's nose, thereby providing an eyeglass nose pad structure having improved assembly and safe wearing functions. Claim 4 In claim 3, the receiving protrusion (21) of the nose pad (20) is further provided with a lens receiving groove (23) that aligns with the lens groove (2) on the inner surface (13) of the rim (11)(12) so that when inserted and mounted in the receiving groove (14), the lens can be mounted together with the rim (11)(12) on the inner surface, thereby forming a nose pad structure for eyeglasses having improved assembly and safe wearing functions. Claim 5 In claim 3, the nose pad structure for eyeglasses having improved assembly and safe wearing function is characterized by selecting one of the following: the base (22) of the nose pad portion (20) itself sits on the wearer's nose to support the eyeglass frame (1), or the nose pad (24) is integrally formed by separately covering or attaching and fixing the nose pad (24) to the outside of the base (22). Claim 6 In claim 1, the fixing means (30) is characterized by selecting one of the following: a first fixing means (A) which is provided with a through hole (31) formed in the receiving groove (14) so ​​that the receiving protrusion (21) of the nose support part (20) can be fixed in a state where it is inserted into the receiving groove (14), and a fixing protrusion (32) on the receiving protrusion (21) so that it can be fixed in a press-fit form by being inserted into the through hole (31) of the receiving groove (14); and a second fixing means (B) which is provided with a locking projection (33) formed on the receiving protrusion (21) of the nose support part (20) and is hooked through the protruding groove (15) to prevent detachment. This describes a nose support structure for eyeglasses that combines improved assembly and safe wearing functions.

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