Replaceable Spectacle Side Cover Structure With Secure Groove Locking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional goggles have monotonous shapes and colors, limiting user preference and product competitiveness, and are prone to falling off during use.

Innovation Solution

A spectacle frame structure with pivot seats and side covers that allow users to choose and assemble side covers of different shapes and colors, ensuring secure attachment and providing eye protection and aesthetic appeal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If side covers are directly extended and integrally formed on both sides of the frame, then assembly is simple, but the overall shape and color become monotonous and users cannot choose according to their preferences

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly simplicityVSAvoiduser customization capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The side cover is divided into a first side cover and a second side cover that can be independently selected and assembled on the left and right sides of the spectacle frame. This segmentation allows users to choose different shapes and colors for each side cover, achieving customization while maintaining simple assembly through the standardized pivot seat and embedding groove structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of manufacture

If side covers are directly extended and integrally formed on both sides of the frame, then manufacturing is straightforward, but product competitiveness is reduced due to lack of variety

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidproduct competitiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The pivot seat with embedding grooves and positioning holes serves as a universal mounting structure that accommodates multiple types of side covers with different shapes and colors. This universal design allows the same base structure to support various customization options, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while enhancing product competitiveness through versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of manufacture

If conventional side cover structures are used, then assembly is straightforward, but the side covers are prone to falling off during use

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly straightforwardnessVSAvoidside cover retention
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The pivot seat acts as an intermediary component between the spectacle frame and the side cover. It features embedding grooves that receive the side cover and positioning holes that engage with positioning protrusions, creating a reliable mechanical connection that prevents the side cover from falling off while maintaining simple assembly procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The conventional direct attachment mechanism is replaced with a more sophisticated mechanical system involving embedding grooves, positioning holes, and positioning protrusions. This mechanical interlocking system provides reliable retention of the side cover while keeping the assembly process straightforward through the standardized interface design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20250271690A1Side cover fixed spectacle frame structure
Publication Date: 2025.08.28 PROHERO GRP CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a side cover fixed spectacle frame structure. The spectacle frame has two pivot seats arranged on both sides thereof. The pivot seat has an upper embedding groove and a lower embedding groove correspondingly recessed at an upper end and a lower end thereof, and a positioning hole provided on a side wall of the lower embedding groove. Each of the side covers has an assembly base correspondingly provided at one of the pivot seats, and a shielding piece extending and protruding from a lower end of the assembly base for shielding. The assembly base has a receiving groove formed on an inner side thereof, an upper embedding portion and a lower embedding portion protruding formed on an upper end and a lower end of the receiving groove, and a positioning protrusion arranged the lower embedding portion. Therefore, the side covers can be easily replaced freely.