Segmented Eyeglass Frame with Magnetic Bridge and Visor Clamps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fly fishermen and others who need reading glasses for tasks like tying fine fishing lines lack inexpensive, independent eyeglass frames that can easily clip onto caps or hardhats, allowing for easy bending up and connection at the nose bridge for reading purposes.
Innovation Solution
A two-part eyeglass frame with flexible support arms and clamps that can temporarily connect via magnets or hook and loop, allowing each half to be folded up and clipped onto a visor or hardhat, and then bent down to form a pair of glasses at the nose bridge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If eyeglass frames are made as a single rigid unit, then structural stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates because they cannot be easily folded or detached for storage on caps
Solution Approach 1:
The eyeglass frame is divided into two separate halves, each with its own flexible support arm and clamp mechanism. This segmentation allows each half to be independently folded and attached to a cap, while still forming a complete functional pair when brought together at the nose bridge through magnetic attraction.
Solution Approach 2:
The support arms are designed to be flexible rather than rigid, enabling them to bend and conform to different positions. This dynamic flexibility allows the frames to be folded up for storage on caps and bent down into position for reading, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and ease of operation.
2Ease of operation
If eyeglass frames are made flexible and separable, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional connection mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional mechanical connection mechanisms (screws, clips, or interlocking parts) are replaced with magnetic attraction forces. The magnets embedded in each frame half automatically attract and hold the halves together at the nose bridge, eliminating complex mechanical fastening systems while maintaining secure connection.
Solution Approach 2:
Magnetic fields serve as an intermediary force between the two frame halves, enabling connection without direct mechanical contact. This intermediary magnetic attraction simplifies the connection mechanism while allowing easy attachment and detachment of the frame components.
3Reliability
If traditional eyeglasses are used, then reading functionality is provided, but adaptability deteriorates because they cannot be easily stored on caps or hardhats
Solution Approach 1:
The eyeglass frame is designed with dual functionality: it serves as reading glasses when worn on the face, and as a cap accessory when folded and clamped to a visor or hardhat. This multi-functionality allows the same device to adapt to different usage scenarios, providing both reading capability and easy storage on headgear.
Solution Approach 2:
By dividing the frame into separable halves with independent clamps, the system gains the ability to function both as wearable eyeglasses and as cap-mounted reading aids, increasing adaptability to different storage and usage conditions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a cost-effective, versatile solution for fly fishermen and others needing reading glasses, allowing easy attachment and detachment for use, with flexible arms and clamps ensuring comfortable and secure positioning.
Implementation Method 1
The frame halves can be temporarily joined via a magnet connection
Implementation Method 2
A two part eyeglass frame, a left and a right lens frame, wherein a temporary connection can be made to join the two halves together. Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a flexible support arm for each frame half.
Data Source
AI summary
A fisherman can clip a left reading glass frame to the left side of his visor. He can clip a right reading glass frame to the right side of his visor. He can bend the flex arm connected to the clip to store each lens above the visor in a passive mode. When reading glass focus is needed, perhaps to tie the fly onto the leader, he bends each frame half down in front of his eye and connects the two halves to provide a pair of reading glasses.