Eyewear Hinge Charging Interface for Concealed Safe Recharging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic eyewear charging interfaces are bulky, aesthetically unappealing, prone to dust and water exposure, and pose safety risks due to potential radiation, electric shocks, or overheating when worn during charging.
Innovation Solution
Integrating the charging interface at the hinge of the eyewear, allowing charging only when the temples are folded, thus concealing the charging interface and preventing simultaneous wear and charging, enhancing both aesthetics and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the charging interface is placed on the external surface of the eyewear, then the charging function is accessible, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates and the charging interface becomes exposed to dust and water
Solution Approach 1:
The charging interface is extracted from the main body of the eyewear and relocated to the hinge area. This separation allows the charging port to be hidden within the hinge structure, making it invisible when temples are in the open wearing position, thus preserving aesthetic appearance while maintaining charging functionality when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging interface is nested within the hinge structure of the eyewear. The charging port is integrated into the hinge assembly, allowing it to be concealed within the mechanical structure of the temple connection, thereby hiding it from external view while keeping it accessible for charging operations.
2Ease of operation
If the charging interface is placed on the external surface, then charging is convenient, but user safety deteriorates due to risk of radiation, electric shocks, or overheating while wearing
Solution Approach 1:
The charging interface is made dynamic through the hinge mechanism. The charging port is only exposed and accessible when the temples are folded closed, and automatically concealed when temples are opened for wearing. This dynamic positioning ensures that charging can only occur when the eyewear is not being worn, eliminating safety risks associated with simultaneous wear and charging.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge mechanism acts as an intermediary between the charging interface and the external environment. It controls the exposure of the charging port, allowing access only when temples are closed and automatically protecting it when temples are open, thereby mediating between charging convenience and user safety.
3Ease of operation
If the charging interface is exposed on external surfaces, then charging is accessible, but wear and tear increases reducing the lifespan of the charging interface
Solution Approach 1:
The charging interface is extracted from the exposed external surfaces and relocated to the protected hinge area. This relocation shields the charging port from environmental factors such as dust, water, and physical impact, significantly reducing wear and tear and extending the operational lifespan of the charging interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge structure provides beforehand protection to the charging interface by concealing it within its structure. This protective enclosure shields the charging port from environmental damage and physical wear before such damage can occur, thereby extending the lifespan of the charging interface.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic eyewear system has a rechargeable power source housed within a first temple, an electronic component, and a charging interface located at the first proximal end of the first temple for recharging the rechargeable power source using a charger. The rechargeable power source supplies power to the electronic component. A first magnet is disposed in between the first contact and second contact of the charging interface.