Armless Eyewear Chain Closures for Necklace Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Unhinged or armless sunglasses/glasses pose a challenge in determining what to do with them when not in use, as they lack a secure and functional transformation into other wearable items.

Innovation Solution

A functional jewelry system is introduced, featuring attachment mechanisms like clasps, hooks, loops, and magnet closures that convert unhinged sunglasses/glasses into necklaces by connecting end portions of chains or connecting portions extending from each side, allowing them to be worn as jewelry when not in use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If unhinged sunglasses/glasses are designed without arms, then they are less likely to break, but they become difficult to store and wear when not in use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebreak resistanceVSAvoidwearability when not in use

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The sunglasses are designed with dual functionality: they can be worn as eyewear when needed and transformed into a necklace for storage or fashion when not in use. The connecting portion with attachment mechanisms enables this multi-functionality, allowing the same object to serve different purposes in different contexts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The design transitions from a static eyewear structure to a dynamic system that can change configuration. The attachment mechanisms (clasp, hook, loop, magnet closure) enable the sunglasses to be reconfigured from a wearable state to a stored state, allowing adaptive use based on situation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If attachment mechanisms are added to transform sunglasses into jewelry, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransformation capabilityVSAvoidattachment mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment mechanisms use simple, inexpensive components (clasp, hook, loop, magnet closure) that are easy to manufacture and attach. These are not complex mechanical systems but rather simple fastening elements that can be easily integrated into the sunglasses design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The connecting portion is divided into separate components (first connecting portion, second connecting portion, attachment mechanisms) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation simplifies the overall design and manufacturing process while enabling the transformation functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250341736A1Functional Jewelry System

Publication Date: 2025.11.06 BLACKBURN RALEY

AI summary

A functional jewelry system may be presented as armless sunglasses/glasses when they are on a user's face. The functional jewelry system may include chains or other connecting portions extending from each side of the sunglasses/glasses behind, over, and/or around each of the user's ears. The chains/connecting portions may position the sunglasses/glasses on the user's face so that they may stay in place. The chain/connecting portions may be adorned with decorative items. When the user no longer wishes to wear the sunglasses/glasses, they may be removed from the user's face, and end portions of each side of the chain or other connecting portion may be connected to one another through a fastening or attachment mechanism, including, but not limited to, clasps, hooks, loops, and/or magnet closures.