Goggle Nose Recess Deformable Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional goggles often fail to provide a sufficiently conforming fit due to variations in facial features, despite offering different sizes, as they cannot accommodate unique nose shapes and sizes effectively, leading to a need for a more customizable and adjustable fit solution.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating an adjustable nose area in the goggle frame with a fit adjustment member, such as a metal strip or wire, that can be deformed to retain a new shape, allowing for customization of the nose recess portion to fit individual nose shapes, which can be removably or fixedly attached to the frame.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sizes of goggles are provided to accommodate different facial features, then the adaptability to various face shapes is improved, but the device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The nose area of the goggle frame is made adjustable and deformable, allowing a single goggle model to dynamically adapt to different nose shapes and sizes. This eliminates the need for multiple fixed-size models, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity by making the structure dynamically adjustable rather than statically fixed in multiple variants
2Adaptability or versatility
If the nose area of the goggle frame is made adjustable to fit individual nose shapes, then the adaptability and comfort are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nose area of the goggle frame is constructed from flexible material that can be deformed and retained in new shapes. This flexible construction allows customization to fit individual nose shapes without requiring complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms, thereby improving adaptability while minimizing the increase in device complexity
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
The adjustable nose area provides a more customized and conforming fit for various nose shapes and sizes, enhancing comfort and security without the need for multiple sizes, making it cost-effective and practical for diverse facial features.
Implementation Method 1
a fit adjustment member, which may be configured to deform to a deformed shape upon the application of a force thereto and to retain the deformed shape upon removal of the applied force
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AI summary
Goggles, goggle frames, and methods for adjusting a fit of a goggle frame are disclosed. In an example goggle, the goggle includes a frame and a lens. The frame includes a lens receiving portion and a face contact portion. The face contact portion includes a nose recess including an adjustable member for changing a contour of the face contact portion. The lens is configured to be mounted to the lens receiving portion. In an example goggle frame, the goggle frame includes a lens opening for mounting a lens thereto and a nose recess portion including a fit adjustment member. The fit adjustment member is configured to be deformed from an undeformed shape to a deformed shape and to retain the deformed shape.