Detachable Temple Eyeglasses with Nose Grip for Side Reclining
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional eyeglasses systems fail to remain secure and comfortable when worn with only one attached temple, especially when the wearer reclines on their side, as they tend to move or become misaligned, which is not addressed by existing alternate attachment methods like magnetic coupling or 'T'-shaped hinges.
Innovation Solution
The eyeglasses system features a temple attachment assembly with a recess and hollow member configuration that allows secure attachment and detachment of temples, combined with a nose grip assembly for comfortable and secure wear, enabling the use of eyeglasses with one temple attached while reclining on one side.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If temples are secured to frames via screws to prevent detachment, then the temples remain firmly attached to the frame, but the eyeglasses cannot be worn with only one temple attached
Solution Approach 1:
The temple attachment system is segmented into separate components: a temple member with a hollow cylindrical portion and a frame member with a corresponding hollow cylindrical portion. These segments can be attached or detached independently, allowing the user to wear the eyeglasses with one or two temples depending on the situation.
Solution Approach 2:
The temple attachment mechanism transitions from a static fixed connection (screws) to a dynamic system where temples can be easily attached and detached. The hollow cylindrical portions with interference fit allow for quick connection and disconnection, enabling the user to adapt the number of attached temples based on comfort needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If alternate attachment means like magnetic coupling or T-shaped hinges are used to allow temple detachment, then the temples can be detached from the frame, but the eyeglasses remain insecure and move when worn with only one attached temple while reclining
Solution Approach 1:
The nose grip members are designed with specific local qualities - a generally U-shaped configuration with downwardly facing grip arms that have a different cross-sectional shape than the frame member. This local geometric differentiation creates a secure mechanical interlock that prevents the nose grip from detaching or moving when the user reclines on their side.
Solution Approach 2:
The nose grip members feature curved surfaces and a U-shaped configuration that conforms to the contour of the user's nose. This curvature provides enhanced contact area and mechanical interlocking, ensuring the eyeglasses remain stable and secure during side reclining positions.
3Ease of operation
If conventional eyeglasses are designed with symmetric temple attachment, then both temples can be worn equally, but they become uncomfortable and misaligned when worn with only one temple while reclining on one side
Solution Approach 1:
The nose grip members are designed with asymmetric characteristics relative to the temple attachment system. The U-shaped configuration with downwardly facing grip arms creates an asymmetric support structure that compensates for the imbalance caused by wearing only one temple, maintaining proper eyeglasses alignment and comfort during side reclining.
Solution Approach 2:
The nose grip members extend in a new dimension - downwardly facing from the bridge area - to provide additional support points on the user's nose. This dimensional addition creates a three-point contact system (two nose grips plus one attached temple) that maintains eyeglasses stability and proper positioning even when only one temple is attached.
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AI summary
The present invention provides an eyeglasses system and method of use comprising a frame, a temple attachment assembly positioned on the ends of the frame, detachable temples having a hollow member extending therefrom for attachment to the temple attachment assembly, and a bridge nose grip assembly so as to allow a wearer to detach a temple from one side of the frame and to wear the eyeglasses comfortably, securely and without movement of the eyeglasses while reclining on the same side as the detached temple.