Spectacle Lens Edge Simulation Tool for Frame Groove Fitment

The patent creates a digital copy (3D model) of the frame groove profile from physical measurements, then uses this digital model to simulate and calculate the precise positioning of the lens bevel relative to the groove bottom. This copying approach allows the system to overcome the physical limitation of probe measurement by performing virtual measurements and offset calculations on the digital model, thereby achieving precise fitment without requiring direct physical measurement at the exact bevel location.

The patent replaces the purely mechanical probe measurement system with a hybrid system that combines mechanical data collection with computer-based simulation and calculation. The physical tracer collects raw data, but the precise positioning is achieved through software algorithms that simulate the lens-bevel interaction and calculate the required offset, substituting mechanical measurement limitations with computational precision.

The patent makes the measurement system self-sufficient by integrating all necessary measurement and calculation functions into a unified software platform. The system automatically performs the offset calculations between groove bottom and bevel top positions using the 3D model, eliminating the need for separate calibration steps and reference surfaces. The software handles the complex geometric relationships internally, making the process self-contained and reducing external dependencies.

The patent creates a universal measurement and simulation system that can handle various frame groove geometries and lens types through a single integrated platform. The 3D modeling and simulation software can accommodate different groove profiles, bevel angles, and lens configurations without requiring dedicated calibration procedures for each case, making the system multi-functional and adaptable to diverse applications.

The patent extracts the complex calculation and simulation functions from the physical measurement machine and places them in a separate computer-based software environment. The measurement machine itself remains relatively simple, collecting only the basic geometric data, while the sophisticated offset calculations, 3D modeling, and fitment simulation are performed by standalone software, separating measurement from complex processing.

The patent introduces a computer-based simulation environment as an intermediary between the simple physical measurement and the final lens manufacturing. This intermediary software layer processes the raw measurement data, creates 3D models, performs offset calculations, and generates manufacturing instructions, acting as a mediator that bridges the gap between simple measurement and precise manufacturing without requiring the measurement hardware itself to be complex.