Removable Reading Glasses for Diving Masks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional diving masks do not adequately meet the visual needs of users who wear glasses, particularly for reading and close-up vision underwater, with limitations including high cost, lack of adjustability, difficulty in use, limited field of view, and inability to exchange visual aids underwater.
Innovation Solution
A removable reading glasses design featuring a one-piece optical element with a curved nose section, two side lenses, and adjustable fastening sections that can be securely attached to diving masks or goggles using elastic bands and enhanced contact surfaces for improved adhesion, allowing for bifocal vision and adjustable height without obstructing the main field of view.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional diving masks are used, then the basic diving function is provided, but the visual requirements for reading and close-up vision underwater are not met
Solution Approach 1:
The diving mask system is segmented into two independent components: the conventional diving mask and the separate reading glasses assembly. This allows each component to be optimized independently - the diving mask for underwater breathing and protection, and the reading glasses for close-up vision correction. The segmentation enables users to attach reading glasses to their existing diving masks without replacing the entire mask system.
Solution Approach 2:
A mounting structure with adhesive elements acts as an intermediary between the reading glasses and the diving mask. This intermediary component provides a secure attachment mechanism that allows the reading glasses to be firmly fixed to the diving mask while maintaining the ability to remove and reattach them. The adhesive mounting solves the problem of how to connect two different optical systems (reading glasses and diving mask lenses) without compromising either function.
2Measurement precision
If reading glasses are added to diving masks, then reading vision underwater is improved, but the field of view is obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The reading glasses are designed to provide localized optical correction only in the lower portion of the visual field where reading and close-up vision are needed. The mounting structure positions the reading glasses lenses to cover only the necessary area for reading instruments and close objects, while leaving the upper and peripheral portions of the field of view unobstructed for normal diving vision.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of providing full-face coverage with reading correction, the solution applies partial action by positioning reading glasses only in the lower visual field where reading is needed. This partial coverage approach corrects reading vision without unnecessarily obstructing the broader field of view required for situational awareness during diving.
3Measurement precision
If reading glasses are integrated into diving masks, then reading vision is corrected, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The reading glasses assembly is designed as a separate, modular unit that can be attached to various types of diving masks. This segmentation allows the reading glasses to be used with existing conventional masks without requiring custom-integrated designs. Users can attach the same reading glasses assembly to different mask models, reducing overall system complexity and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is designed with universal compatibility to attach to different types of diving masks (framed and frameless). The adhesive mounting system and adjustable positioning allow the reading glasses to be universally applied across multiple mask designs, eliminating the need for mask-specific integrated reading solutions and reducing device complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional diving masks are used, then basic diving function is provided, but adjustment of visual field and exchange of visual aids is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The reading glasses assembly is designed with dynamic characteristics - it can be easily attached and removed from the diving mask during diving activities. The adhesive mounting system allows for quick attachment by pressing the glasses onto the mask, and easy removal by peeling off, enabling users to adjust or exchange visual aids as needed without complex tools or procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive mounting structure serves as an intermediary that enables quick connection and disconnection between the reading glasses and diving mask. This intermediary mechanism allows users to rapidly attach or remove reading glasses without requiring tools, glue application, or complex assembly procedures, thus minimizing time loss while maintaining secure attachment during use.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables clear reading of underwater instruments and objects at close range while maintaining an unobstructed primary field of view, suitable for various diving mask types, and can be easily put on or off underwater without special preparation.
Implementation Method 1
The mounting sections (17a, 17b) are provided with adhesive for mounting the reading glasses (1) to a surface of the diving mask (2)
Implementation Method 2
a flexible fastener (14) for attaching to a head of a user, such as an elastic fastener, such as an elastic strap
Data Source
AI summary
Removable reading glasses for a diving mask or goggles. These may be used for instance when diving under water, such as when scuba diving, when swimming under water, or when performing tasks under water. They are especially suited for people requiring optical support for reading and the like.