Reading Glasses Hanger With Flexible Strip for In-Case Try-On

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display hangers for non-prescription reading glasses and cases do not allow users to try on the glasses while keeping the glasses attached to the case, leading to potential loss or mismatch issues.

Innovation Solution

A hanger system with a thin web and flexible strip that connects to the glasses and case, allowing the glasses to be opened for trying while remaining attached, using fasteners like tie wraps or staples to secure the case to the hanger, and optionally incorporating security tags for deterrence.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the glasses are completely detached from the case for trying on, then the user can try the glasses comfortably, but the glasses may be lost or mismatched with the case

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to try on glassesVSAvoidattachment between glasses and case

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The hanger system is segmented into three functional parts: a case holder portion that attaches to the display case, a flexible connector strip that allows movement, and a glasses holder portion that secures the glasses. This segmentation enables the glasses to be tried on while maintaining connection to the case through the flexible strip.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hanger incorporates a flexible strip made of thin film material that connects the case holder to the glasses holder. This flexible strip allows the glasses to be opened and worn while remaining attached to the case, resolving the contradiction between ease of trying on and reliability of attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Reliability

If a rigid hanger is used to secure glasses to case, then the attachment is strong, but the user cannot open the glasses to try them on

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment strengthVSAvoidability to open glasses for trying

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The hanger transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic system with a flexible strip that can bend and move. This allows the glasses to be opened and closed while maintaining attachment to the case, providing both security and adaptability for trying on different configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If the hanger allows free movement for trying on glasses, then the user can try glasses comfortably, but the glasses may be removed from display racks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to try on glassesVSAvoidtheft or unauthorized removal

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The hanger incorporates a security tag attachment mechanism that applies counter-action in advance to prevent unauthorized removal. The security tag can be attached to the hanger before the glasses are placed on the display rack, creating a preliminary protective measure against theft while allowing legitimate trying on.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

4Reliability

If a complex hanger mechanism is used to secure glasses and case, then the attachment is reliable, but the device becomes complicated and expensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment between glasses and caseVSAvoidhanger structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The hanger merges multiple functions into a single integrated structure: the case holder, flexible connector, and glasses holder are combined into one continuous piece. This simplification reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining the reliability of attachment and the ability to try on glasses.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The hanger is designed as a universal attachment system that can be used with various cases and glasses configurations. The flexible strip and standardized attachment points allow the same hanger design to serve multiple purposes, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS7762511B1Display hanger for non-prescription reading glasses and case

Publication Date: 2010.07.27 DIVERSIFIED PROD INC

AI summary

A hanger system for holding glasses and a case includes a hanger made from a thin web. A flexible strip is connected to the main body of the web at a hinge point where the strip flexes away from the body. The strip is connected to an arm of the glasses with a fastener, such as a tie wrap. A portion of the body slidably engages the case, wherein the body is located substantially inside the case and the flexible strip is flexed away from the body at the hinge point and located outside the case. An upper edge of the case is located at the hinge point such that the body is inside and the strip is outside the case. The pair of arms opens to accommodate a user trying on the glasses with the case attached.