Eyeglasses Case Integrating Battery Charger

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing eyeglasses with integrated electrical or electronic devices require users to remove and recharge batteries externally, which is inconvenient.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a battery charger directly into the eyeglasses case, with options for dynamic, solar, and cable-type USB plug configurations, allowing for in-case recharging without removing the battery.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the battery is integrated in the eyeglasses, then the eyeglasses can maintain continuous functionality, but the battery cannot be recharged without removal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous functionalityVSAvoidbattery recharging
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the battery charger with the eyeglasses case, merging two separate functions (storage and recharging) into a single integrated system. The case now serves both as a protective container and as a charging station, eliminating the need to remove the battery for recharging.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The case acts as an intermediary device that facilitates battery recharging. Instead of directly charging the battery while it remains in the eyeglasses, the case serves as a mediating platform that receives the eyeglasses and provides charging through contact points.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If a conventional battery charger is used, then the battery can be recharged, but the battery must be removed from the eyeglasses

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery rechargingVSAvoidcontinuous functionality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the charger with the case, creating an integrated recharging system that allows the battery to remain in the eyeglasses during charging. This eliminates the need to separate the battery from the eyeglasses while maintaining recharging capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the case only accommodates eyeglasses, then the structure remains simple, but additional functionality is lacking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecase functionalityVSAvoidcase structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The case is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as a protective container for the eyeglasses and simultaneously as a battery charger. This multi-functionality increases adaptability without requiring a completely separate charging device.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The charging function is merged into the case structure, combining storage and charging capabilities in a single device. This integration adds versatility while maintaining relatively simple case architecture.

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 convenient and efficient battery recharging without the need to remove the battery from the eyeglasses, ensuring continuous functionality of integrated devices.

Implementation Method 1

a battery charger incorporated in the case and provided for recharging the battery when the eyeglasses are inserted in the case

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical charging: Battery (electricity)

Implementation Method 2

said battery charger being of a solar type

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotovoltaic effect: Photovoltaic Effect

Implementation Method 3

said battery charger being of a dynamic type

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP2596716B1Case for eyeglasses
Publication Date: 2015.01.07 FORTUNA URBIS
  • EP2596716B1 patent drawingFigure 1~1A
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AI summary

A case (10) for eyeglasses (1) provided with at least one integrated electrical or electronic device (7, 8) supplied by at least one rechargeable battery (6). The case (10) incorporates a battery charger (16; 22; 25) configured for charging the rechargeable battery (6) when the eyeglasses (1) are inserted in the case.