Dual-Frame Eyeglasses With Pivot Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulties in storing eyeglasses when they are not in use, particularly when they are used intermittently with short time intervals, leading to potential loss or damage.

Innovation Solution

Dual-frame eyeglasses with a pivot mechanism that allows the eyeglass frame to rotate relative to a foundation frame, enabling the user to selectively position lenses in or out of sight, and fold into a compact form using magnetic couplings and hinges for convenient storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If users wear eyeglasses continuously to avoid loss or damage, then reliability is improved, but comfort and natural usage are worsened due to constant presence on face

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveeyeglasses retentionVSAvoiduser comfort

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The eyeglasses system transitions from a static attached state to a dynamic removable state through the pivot mechanism. The second eyeglass frame can rotate from a forward-facing position (worn on face) to a rearward position (stored on temple arm), allowing users to dynamically adjust between wearing and storing states without loss or damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If users remove eyeglasses for storage between uses, then comfort is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to risk of loss or damage during storage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser comfortVSAvoideyeglasses retention

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the storage function directly into the eyeglasses structure itself. The temple arm of the first eyeglass frame serves dual purposes: supporting the frame when worn and providing a secure storage location when not worn. This eliminates the need for separate storage containers and ensures eyeglasses remain with the user.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The pivot mechanism enables dynamic repositioning of the second eyeglass frame between forward-facing (worn) and rearward (stored) positions. This dynamic adjustment allows users to conveniently store eyeglasses on their own person without removing them entirely, preventing loss while maintaining comfort.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If users carry separate corrective lens eyeglasses and protective eyeglasses, then versatility is improved, but device complexity and storage difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveeyeglasses functionalityVSAvoidstorage management

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The first eyeglass frame serves multiple functions: it can support corrective lens eyeglasses when the second frame is in the forward-facing position, and it can store protective eyeglasses when the second frame is in the rearward position. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate storage containers for different eyeglass types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The second eyeglass frame is nested within or attached to the first eyeglass frame via the pivot mechanism. When not in use, the second frame can be positioned against the first frame, creating a compact nested configuration that reduces overall complexity and improves storage management.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

4Adaptability or versatility

If eyeglasses are stored in separate containers, then versatility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in finding storage places

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveeyeglasses storage optionsVSAvoidstorage accessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The storage function is merged directly into the eyeglasses structure itself. The temple arm of the first eyeglass frame provides an integrated storage location, eliminating the need for separate storage containers. This integration ensures users always have storage available and eliminates the difficulty of finding appropriate storage places.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables users to conveniently store eyeglasses without removing them, preventing loss and damage by allowing incremental rotation and compact folding, maintaining functionality and visibility as needed.

Implementation Method 1

magnetic couplings and hinges for convenient storage

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic coupling: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS10394055B2Dual-frame eyeglasses

Publication Date: 2019.08.27 FOSS ARTHUR N

AI summary

An apparatus for dual-frame eyeglasses is described that includes a foundation eyeglass frame that may be worn on the user's head, and a pivot eyeglass frame that is rigidly coupled to the foundation eyeglass frame via a pair of pivot mechanisms. The pivot eyeglass frame may be substantially similar in form and profile to the foundation eyeglass frame. The pivot eyeglass frame may be configured to incrementally rotate about the pivot mechanism from a first position that substantially overlaps a user's line of sight through to a second position that is angularly offset away from the user's line of sight. Additionally, the foundation eyeglass frame may include a nose bridge that separates into two elements at a coupling point on the nose bridge to facilitate each half of the foundation eyeglass frame folding into a separate, compact form.