Eyeglass Visor Clip for Light Shielding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional headwear devices, such as sunglasses and caps, are inconvenient for switching between normal and bright light environments, and they often interfere with styled hair or do not effectively shield eyes from bright light.

Innovation Solution

A lightweight headwear device with a visor that clips onto eyeglasses, featuring coupling members to securely attach to the temples, providing effective light shielding without interfering with hairstyles and allowing use with conventional eyeglasses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If conventional headwear (caps, visors) is used to shield eyes from bright light, then light shielding effectiveness is improved, but it interferes with styled hair and is inconvenient to carry

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight shielding effectivenessVSAvoidconvenience of carrying and hair interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention divides the light shielding function into a separate detachable visor component that can be attached to or removed from eyeglasses. This segmentation allows the visor to provide light shielding when needed while being easily removable to avoid hair interference and compact enough for convenient carrying when not in use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the light shielding visor with the eyeglasses structure through coupling members, creating an integrated assembly that combines the functions of vision correction and light shielding in a single wearable device, eliminating the need to choose between sunglasses and regular glasses.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If sunglasses are used to shield eyes from bright light, then light shielding effectiveness is improved, but it is inconvenient to switch between sunglasses and regular eyeglasses

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight shielding effectivenessVSAvoidtime to switch between eyewear
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The invention creates a universal eyewear system where the same eyeglasses frame can accommodate both clear lenses for normal light conditions and the visor attachment for bright light conditions. This multi-functionality eliminates the need to switch between separate pairs of sunglasses and regular eyeglasses.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces dynamic adaptability through the releasable coupling members that allow the visor to be quickly attached or detached from the eyeglasses. This dynamic configuration enables rapid adaptation to changing light conditions without the time-consuming process of switching between separate eyewear items.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Object-affected harmful factors

If conventional headwear is worn to shield eyes from bright light, then light shielding effectiveness is improved, but it does not fit well with all headwear styles and may mess up hairstyles

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight shielding effectivenessVSAvoidhairstyle integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the light shielding function into a detachable visor that attaches to eyeglasses rather than sitting directly on the head, the invention eliminates direct contact between the shielding structure and the wearer's hair, thus preserving hairstyle integrity while maintaining effective light blockage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Weight of moving object

If a lightweight visor is used to shield eyes from bright light, then ease of carrying is improved, but it may not provide sufficient structural support

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisor weightVSAvoidstructural support
Core Design Contradiction:
Weight of moving objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The invention combines the lightweight visor with the structurally sound eyeglasses frame through coupling members. The eyeglasses frame provides the necessary structural support and stability, while the visor contributes the light shielding function, achieving both lightweight portability and adequate structural strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11360323B2Headwear device with visor for eyeglasses
Publication Date: 2022.06.14 ROBBIN SCOTT CLARK
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AI summary

A headwear device is configured for use with eyeglasses. The headwear device includes a visor, a crown, and two temple members extending rearwardly from the visor. The headwear device further includes two clips extending from the two temple members. Each clip includes a cylindrical portion defining an axial recess. The axial recess is designed and dimensioned to receive a temple of the eyeglasses.