Hat Sunglasses Pivot Aperture Attachment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face the challenge of losing or mislaying sunglasses when they are frequently removed and reattached in intermittently sunny weather, as they are not as securely attached to hats as hats are to the wearer.
Innovation Solution
A combination hat and sunglasses/goggles design where the sunglasses/goggles are pivotally mounted through an elongated aperture in the hat's brim, allowing them to be raised, lowered, or fully detached without interfering with the hat's wear, using press studs for easy connection and disconnection, enabling versatile use and reduced risk of loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If sunglasses are frequently removed and reattached in intermittently sunny weather, then users can adapt to changing light conditions, but users risk losing or mislaying the sunglasses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines sunglasses and hat into a single integrated unit where the sunglasses are attached to the hat via an elongated aperture in the brim. This merging ensures that when the user removes the hat, the sunglasses are removed together, eliminating the risk of leaving sunglasses behind. The combination allows users to adapt to changing light conditions by simply removing or adjusting the hat-sunglasses unit as a whole.
2Ease of operation
If sunglasses are securely attached to the hat, then users can easily move them between raised and lowered positions, but the attachment mechanism must be both secure and easy to detach
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic attachment system where the sunglasses are mounted to pivot or slide within an elongated aperture in the hat's brim. This allows the sunglasses to move freely between raised and lowered positions while remaining securely attached. The dynamic nature of the aperture design enables easy adjustment without complex mechanisms, balancing security with operational ease.
3Adaptability or versatility
If sunglasses are integrated into the hat, then users have both headgear and eye protection in one item, but the sunglasses should not interfere with the wearing of the hat
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the hat into distinct functional areas: the head receiving portion, the brim with elongated aperture, and the attached sunglasses. This segmentation allows each component to perform its function independently - the hat provides head coverage and sun protection, while the sunglasses provide eye protection. The elongated aperture design ensures the sunglasses do not interfere with the hat's fit or comfort on the head.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a combination hat and sunglasses/goggles, in which the sunglasses/goggles are pivotally moveable relative to the hat, between a raised, out of the way position to a lowered position with the eyepiece in front of the wearer's eyes, through an elongated aperture in the front brim of the hat. In addition, the sunglasses/goggles can be fully detached and removed from the hat, so that they can be used as regular sunglasses. The combination is easy to assemble and disassemble, and simple and convenient to operate, providing versatility and reduced risk of loss of components of the combination.