Eyewear Hinge Volume Routing Electrical Conductors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Integrating electronic components and power sources into eyewear while maintaining aesthetics, comfort, and functionality is challenging, particularly due to the need for reliable electrical connections that do not compromise durability or user experience.
Innovation Solution
The eyewear apparatus incorporates an electrical conductor that passes through a volume between the pins of a hinge, allowing for a compact, balanced, and aesthetically pleasing design while protecting the conductor from external damage and ensuring unimpeded mechanical hinge functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If external wiring is used to provide electrical connection between power source and electronic components, then electrical connection is established, but durability and user-friendly operation are compromised due to snagging on hair or skin, creating pressure points, and exposure to environmental factors
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical conductor is extracted from the external space and routed through the internal volume of the hinge assembly, removing it from the environment where it could snag on hair or skin or create pressure points on the wearer's head
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical conductor is nested within the hinge structure by passing it through the volume between the hinge pins, concealing it within the existing mechanical assembly and protecting it from environmental factors
2Reliability
If external wiring is used to provide electrical connection, then electrical connection is established, but exposure to environmental factors such as moisture, dust, and temperature extremes adversely affects performance and reduces lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical conductor is extracted from the external environment and routed through the protected internal volume of the hinge, removing it from exposure to moisture, dust, and temperature extremes
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical conductor is nested within the hinge assembly structure, using the existing mechanical housing to shield it from harmful environmental factors
3Reliability
If external wiring is used for electrical connection, then power supply is enabled, but aesthetic appeal is reduced and structural space is not efficiently utilized
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical conductor is extracted from external view and routed through the internal hinge volume, concealing it from sight and improving aesthetic appearance
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical conductor is routed through the third-dimensional volume between the hinge pins rather than along the external surface, efficiently utilizing previously unused space within the hinge assembly
4Reliability
If electrical conductor is routed externally, then electrical connection is established, but mechanical hinge functionality may be impeded and structural integrity compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical conductor is nested within the hinge assembly, passing through the volume between pins in a way that does not interfere with the mechanical rotation and movement of the hinge
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge volume is segmented into regions, with the electrical conductor occupying the space between pins without interfering with the mechanical components, allowing independent functionality of both electrical and mechanical systems
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides an eyewear apparatus with a frame supporting at least one optical element and a temple, which housed power source that supplies electricity to electrical component that is associated with either of optical element, frame or temple which is connected with frame through hinge mechanism comprising has a first pin and a concentrically disposed second pin at a distance, forming a volume between first pin and second pin, wherein the first volume provides a passage of electrical conductor that facilitates electrical connectivity between the power source and electrical component.