Contoured Goggle Protective Cover with Strap Openings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ski goggles' lenses are prone to damage during storage, especially when worn on helmets or in equipment bags, and existing protective solutions are often bulky or require removal from the helmet, failing to provide adequate protection without significant drawbacks.
Innovation Solution
A protective cover with a contoured front panel and connector mechanisms that securely attach to the goggles, allowing the strap to extend through openings, providing protection from scratching and fogging, and can be used with or without a helmet, featuring magnetic snaps or hook-and-loop fasteners, and made from water-resistant materials like polar fleece.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the goggle is stored on a protective helmet, then the goggle is easily accessible, but the lens becomes vulnerable to scratching and damage
Solution Approach 1:
A protective cover acts as an intermediary element between the goggle lens and the helmet surface. The cover includes a front panel that directly contacts and protects the lens, while the body portion interfaces with the helmet, preventing direct contact between the vulnerable lens and potentially damaging helmet surfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover is divided into distinct functional segments: a front panel for lens protection, a body portion for structural support and helmet interface, and connector mechanisms for secure attachment. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while working together as a unified protective system
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a protective cover is designed to fully cover the goggle, then lens protection is maximized, but the device becomes bulky and difficult to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cover design extracts only the essential protective elements needed for lens protection. The front panel provides targeted coverage for the lens area, while the body portion extends minimally to provide structural support and interface with the helmet, avoiding unnecessary bulk while maintaining effective protection
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover utilizes flexible, thin-walled construction materials that provide adequate protection without excessive bulk. The thin-walled body portion and front panel offer sufficient structural integrity for lens protection while maintaining a compact, portable form factor that does not significantly increase the overall volume
3Reliability
If the protective cover includes connector mechanisms, then the attachment to goggle is secure, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector mechanisms are designed to be self-aligning and self-securing. The first and second connector mechanisms automatically position themselves relative to each other during attachment, and once engaged, they maintain secure connection without requiring additional adjustment or complex locking procedures, simplifying the overall attachment process
4Manufacturing precision
If the protective cover is designed for specific goggle types, then the fit and protection are optimized, but the adaptability to different goggle sizes and types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cover is designed with universal compatibility features that allow it to adapt to various goggle types and sizes. The body portion and front panel can be configured to accommodate different goggle geometries, and the connector mechanisms are designed to work with multiple attachment points, enabling a single cover design to serve multiple goggle models effectively
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 protective cover effectively prevents lens scratching and fogging, is easy to use, and keeps goggles dry and secure on helmets, fitting various sizes and suitable for different types of goggles.
Implementation Method 1
featuring magnetic snaps or hook-and-loop fasteners
Implementation Method 2
made from water-resistant materials like polar fleece
Data Source
AI summary
There are disclosed a protective cover for a lens of a goggle and a method of protecting a lens. In an embodiment, the cover has a front panel shaped to substantially contour the goggle, a first portion extending from the panel, a second portion extending from the panel, a first connector mechanism and a second connector mechanism configured to secure the front panel onto the lens, and openings sized to allow a strap of the goggle to extend away from the panel. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning the panel over the lens, positioning the first portion toward an inside portion of the lens, positioning the second portion toward the inside portion of the lens, and attaching the first portion and the second portion to secure the panel onto the lens. Other embodiments are also disclosed.