DE102007036768A1 - Device for spectacles - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for spectacles, wherein the device consists of a one-piece housing, a body, in particular a flat body or the like, which receives and / or holds the folded spectacles and their use.

Description

The The present invention relates to a device for spectacles, which can serve for storage and protection.

Out In the prior art, the most diverse systems and devices for the storage of glasses of all sizes.

The DE 25 28506 discloses a spectacle case with a fastening device. The glasses case is closed on one side. On the spectacle case, a magnetic fastening device is arranged which prevents falling out of the case from a breast pocket. The DE 20 2004 002 664 U1 discloses a spectacle case with a belt attachment which can be worn on the body, in particular on the back of the body. This is a lockable glasses case.

The EP 1 564 579A1 discloses a foldable glasses, and a glasses case for holding the glasses. Here the attention is put on the spectacle case. In the two hinged housing parts of the spectacle case are fasteners that allow releasable fixing the collapsible glasses. In addition, a magnifying glass can still be found on one half of the housing.

The DE 20 2004 016 141 U1 discloses a goggle case that protects the goggles only when goggles and goggles cooperate. In this case, the glasses are stabilized and protected by the insertion of the spectacle joints in the openings of the spectacle frame.

The DE 699 12 828 T2 discloses a spectacle case for small spectacles, wherein the spectacle case is closable on both sides, and is releasably closed at the ends with a writing instrument and a flashlight. Only small glasses can be used here. The design is similar to a pen, which additionally has a clip and finds room in the chest or jacket pocket.

The DE 10 2004 009 866 A1 discloses a spectacle case with a tab, which is optionally removable. This embodiment may be designed cup-shaped and is intended for installation in motor vehicles and the like.

The US Pat. No. 1,411,065 already 1922 discloses a spectacle case with a clip that is worn in the breast pocket. Again, all the glasses are included. The task is to prevent the glasses and case from falling out. The disadvantage here is that the case can be worn only in the chest pocket of the shirt or jacket.

Also the US 3,994,391 discloses a spectacle case having a clip. Here, the clip is movable about an axis rotatable. The eyewear is worn on the belt. A quick putting on the glasses is not guaranteed here.

The US 2,777,489 discloses a collapsible spectacle case, which has on its back a loop with which the case is closed, and if necessary can be attached to a belt. In the case of flexibly designed housings, this can lead to the destruction of the spectacle frame, improper wearing or possible actuations

task It is the object of the present invention to provide a device to provide that does not have the disadvantages of the prior art, on the body or on the clothing of the wearer or the wearer is detachably arranged, the fast and easy access to the glasses.

One The subject of the present invention is a device for Eyeglasses, the device being of one-piece or multi-piece Housing, a flat body or the like consists of receiving and / or holding the folded spectacles. According to the invention may be in the material of Device around all metallic and non-metallic materials act, as well as composites of these. Here are under The metallic materials in addition to titanium and aluminum all ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as the precious metals like gold Understood silver platinum. In addition, all oxide compounds these aforementioned compounds, such as. Spinels and others be used. Likewise, carbon compounds as Kevlar, or other composites are used. As well can modifications of carbon with a mosh hardness of 10 can be used in the form of diamonds. Also other gems can be used.

in the The scope of the present invention is in the spectacle frames to those made of magnetic or non-magnetic metallic or non-metallic materials. additionally can all non magnetic glasses frames with small ones

In one embodiment, the device is, in particular, a spectacle housing. Here, the device consists of a one-piece housing for a pair of glasses, wherein in the eyeglass housing shots are formed, which prevent the falling out of the glasses. The eyeglass housing is provided on one side with an opening and on the opposite side in the form of an eyelet or bore, so that the folded spectacles can be removed down from the eyeglass housing. The case is open on the ösenabgewandten side. The glasses are inserted through this opening in the eyeglass housing. The spectacle case may be formed in an embodiment according to the invention so that only a part of the folded spectacles is covered by the spectacle frame.

According to the invention the folded glasses from the device partially to completely be surrounded.

In a further embodiment of the invention Device for glasses is recording, in particular in the spectacle case, from the group of magnetic Recordings, spring mechanisms, hooks, tabs or similar educated.

preferred Recordings are those from the group of magnetic recordings and the spring mechanisms.

The opening in the form of the eyelet or bore on the device, in particular on the eyeglass housing, serves to receive a chain, strap, Thread or similar flexible materials, so that the eyewear, z. B. can be worn around the neck. Advantageously This ensures that the glasses are always close to the Body of the user and is protected.

In Another embodiment is the invention Device for spectacles as a three-dimensional body formed optionally has recordings. These shots are arranged outside, and as a spring, rounded pin, U-shaped profile, clip or the like formed, where the spectacle frame is detachably attached, clamped, pushed in or similar solvable is fixed.

On the underside of the body is detachable with it the fabric, knitted fabric or other materials of the garments detachable via a clamp, magnets, safety pin systems, Clips or similar connected.

When preferred bodies become planar geometric Shapes preferred because these have a large holding surface ensure for the glasses. According to the Area may optionally have a number of at least 2 up to 50 of shots are placed on the surface. At least 2 to 25 shots are preferred.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention is the device for spectacles as a three-dimensional body magnetically formed. This may be z. B. a rectangular Body acting with one or more colors and / or further applications is designed. The body exists partially or completely from a magnet or a magnetic material ferrous or other magnetizable Attracts materials. The spectacle frame is either complete made of these materials or at least on the hinge cheek and / or the strap of the spectacle frame. The weight of Glasses are chosen so that the glasses are made of a magnetic material was made, is held by the permanent magnet, without that the glasses can fall off the permanent magnet. This can happen on the side facing away from the glasses, an arrangement are the detachably connected to the clothing of the wearer is. It can be a clip, a safety pin, act a different type clamp connection, or another Magnets between the fabric of the clothes z. B. a shirt pocket and the permanent magnet holding the glasses is arranged. The magnetic solution is preferred since there are no larger ones Pressure points or puncture sites remain in the tissues.

In Another embodiment may be the eyeglasses to act non magnetic glasses. Here is the invention the jaw of the socket embedded a permanent magnet or other Kind and meadow arranged, so that the permanent magnet at the cheek of attracted to the magnet in the device and thus held.

In Another embodiment of the present invention the device for spectacles a three-dimensional body, which is formed on its front with recordings on which the glasses are detachably connected to the body, and on its underside with the tissue detachable over a clip, magnets, safety pin systems, clips or similar connected is.

In one embodiment of the device according to the invention, this has the form of a spectacle housing. The shape of the eyeglass housing is designed to receive half of the folded eyeglass frame. The outer housing is made of a wear-resistant material. Here, all common plastics or composite materials from the group of plastics, metals and ceramics, are used. The outer housing has a square-profile design. On the closed side of the U-profile, a hole is located at the top. This is used to hold a chain, tape or similar flexible or non-flexible (rigid) materials. Non-flexible materials include wires, thin curved profiles. The opening of the spectacle case points downwards. The spectacle frame lies on a soft material with which the outer casing is lined. Between the outer casing and the soft fabric-like material are on the narrow sides elastic, possibly art fabric-containing foamed materials arranged, which are deformable on slight pressure. By inserting the spectacle frame into the U-profile of the outer casing, light pressure is compressed by the movement of the spectacles, the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material. The glasses is in the final position, the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material expands back into the original position, being held in this way the eyeglass frame. In addition, located on at least one side of the eyeglass housing at the opening, a leaf spring, which is separated by the soft material of the glasses so as not to damage them. When the glasses has reached the end position, the spectacle lens is held in the interior of the outer housing by a leaf spring from slipping out and in addition by the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material.

advantageously, the glasses are in the folded state, at which the temples on the spectacle lens by the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material in upright rigid Position held, so no slipping or other movements can be done.

In a further embodiment of the invention Device, this is designed as a spectacle case. The Shape of the eyewear housing is for half recording designed the folded spectacles frame. The outer housing also consists of a wear-resistant material. In the present form of the outer housing acts it is an open U-shaped design. Here is the outer housing in cross section as a C-profile educated. On the narrow sides at the top and bottom is the elastic, if appropriate, plastic-containing foamed material is arranged, to fix the folded glasses. Above the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material The soft material is arranged that damaging or to prevent scratching the glasses. In this embodiment no permanent magnets are formed. At the top is also arranged here a hole. This serves to receive a chain, a ribbon, a thread or similar flexible materials. Also in this design shows the opening of the Outer casing down. The spectacle frame is located on a soft material with the the outer case is lined. Located in this embodiment between the outer case and the soft one fabric-like material on the narrow sides under the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material in addition a permanent magnet. In another variant the permanent magnet can also be in the elastic, optionally plastic-containing embedded foamed material Below the hole is another permanent magnet of the amount of Hinge of the closed eyeglass temple arranged. In the described variant may optionally in addition on at least one side at the opening a leaf spring be arranged, separated by the soft material of the glasses is not to damage them. If the glasses are the End position has reached the lens in the outer housing held by the leaf spring. The temples lie behind the introduction into the spectacle frame according to the invention outside the outer casing. advantageously, In this embodiment, the spectacle frame completely be pulled out on the folded temple pieces.

In a further embodiment of the invention Device, the permanent magnet is arranged below the bore and has a length equal to the overall height of the outer housing equivalent. The glasses are folded. The temples are attached to the lens, but are outside the Outer housing. The lenses are by the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed Material held in an upright, rigid position and in addition held by at least one leaf spring.

In Another variant is instead of or the permanent magnet formed a groove-spring mechanism of the hinge or detachably attaches the cheekpiece cheek and cheek can fix in the outer case.

In a further embodiment of the device according to the invention, this is designed as a spectacle case. Here, the opening which serves as an eyelet for a chain, tape or similar flexible or non-flexible (rigid) materials, to the outer housing ( 7 ). In an embodiment, not shown here, the opening in the outer housing ( 7 ) be integrated. This is an outer housing which is 50 to 75% of the spectacle frame ( 3 ) encloses. On the front of the rigid outer housing is a tab ( 13 ) arranged which consists of a flexible material, and fixed the spectacle frame in the region of the bridge between the two spectacle lenses. The tab can be designed to be flexible and can be releasably closed with a hook and loop fastener. The tab may partially or completely cover the spectacle frame in a further embodiment in the closed state.

In a further embodiment, instead of the flexible tab, a bracket or cover is used, which is pivotally mounted with a hinge or other configurations to fix the glasses in the outer housing. The spectacle frame lies on a soft material with which the outer casing is lined. Between the outside Housing and the soft fabric-like material are on the narrow sides elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed materials arranged, which are deformable on slight pressure. When inserting the spectacle frame in the U-profile of the outer casing, the elastic, possibly plastic-containing foamed material is compressed by the slight pressure of movement of the glasses. The glasses is in the final position, the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material expands back into the original position, being held in this way the eyeglass frame.

In a further embodiment of the invention This device has the form of a spectacle frame on. Here the eyelet is on the narrow side, so that the outer case opens down is. The frame is fitted with eyeglass temples inserted in the half-open upper part. The fuse against The falling out of the glasses is done with a on the outer housing back wall integrated flap, which by means of Velcro, push button or the like on the upper outer housing part detachably connected and the spectacle frame in the middle Part includes in the region of the glasses web form fit. Instead of the flexible tab can be a hanger or cover used with a hinge or other configurations is pivotally mounted to the glasses in the outer casing to fix. The lenses are also by the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed Material held in an upright, rigid position.

In a further embodiment may additionally in addition elastic material (adsorber) by at least one leaf spring which is arranged at the opening of the spectacle frame is, the glasses are held by the glasses.

The 1 to 4 serve to explain the objects according to the invention, but without limiting it thereto.

1 shows a plan view of a device according to the invention in the form of a spectacle frame

1a shows the section AA as a side view of the top view AA of the embodiment according to 1

1b shows the section BB as a cross section of the embodiment 1a

2 shows a plan view of another device according to the invention in the form of a spectacle frame

2a shows the section AA as a side view of the top view AA of the embodiment according to 2

2 B shows the section BB as a cross section of the embodiment 2a

3 shows a further embodiment of the device according to the invention in the form of a spectacle frame

3a shows the section AA of the execution 3

4 shows a further embodiment of the device according to the invention in the form of a spectacle frame as a longitudinal view; and

4a shows the rotated by 90 ° version after 4 the longitudinal view.

In the 1 is a plan view of a device according to the invention ( 1 ) in the form of a spectacle frame. The shape of the eyeglass housing is for half recording of the folded spectacle frame ( 3 ) educated. The outer casing ( 7 ) consists of a wear-resistant material. Here, all common plastics or composite materials from the group of plastics, metals and ceramics, are used. In the present illustrated form of the outer housing ( 7 ) is a square-shaped profile. On the closed side of the U-profile, an opening is arranged at the top, which serves as a bore ( 2 ) is listed. This serves to receive a chain, a band or similar flexible or non-flexible materials. This is how the opening ( 9 ) of the spectacle frame ( 7 ) downward. The spectacle frame ( 3 ) lies on a soft material ( 8th ) with which the outer housing ( 7 ) is lined. Between the outer housing ( 7 ) and the soft fabric-like material ( 8th ) are on the narrow sides ( 10 ) elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed materials ( 5 ), which are deformable by slight pressure. By inserting the spectacle frame ( 3 ) in the U-profile of the outer housing ( 7 ) is light pressure by the movement of the glasses, the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) pressed together. When the glasses have reached the end position, the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) move back to the original position, holding the eyeglass frame. In addition, there is at least one side of the opening ( 9 ) a leaf spring ( 6 ) caused by the soft material ( 8th ) of the glasses ( 3 ) is separated so as not to damage them. If the glasses ( 3 ) has reached the end position, the lens in the outer housing ( 7 ) of the leaf spring ( 6 ) held.

In the 1a is the section AA as a side view of the longitudinal view AA of the embodiment according to 1 shown. The outer casing ( 7 ) is he identifiable with the bore ( 2 ) at the upper end. The glasses ( 3 ) is shown here in the folded form. The temples ( 11 ) lie on the spectacle lens ( 4 ) and by the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) held in an upright, rigid position.

In the 1b is the section BB as a cross section of the execution according to 1 shown. Here is in cross-section the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) clearly visible in the upper and lower area, as it is the folded glasses ( 3 ) fixed. Above the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) is the soft material ( 8th ) that damaging or scratching the glasses ( 3 ) should prevent.

In the 2 is a plan view of another device according to the invention ( 1 ) in the form of a spectacle frame. The shape of the eyeglass housing is for half recording of the folded spectacle frame ( 3 ) educated. The outer casing ( 7 ) consists of a wear-resistant material. Here, all common plastics or composite materials from the group of plastics, metals and ceramics, are used. In the present illustrated form of the outer housing ( 7 ) It is an open U-shaped profile execution. On the closed side of the U-profile is at the top of a hole ( 2 ) arranged. This serves to receive a chain, a band, metal wire or similar flexible or non-flexible materials. This is how the opening ( 9 ) of the spectacle frame ( 7 ) downward. The spectacle frame ( 3 ) lies on a soft material ( 8th ) with which the outer housing ( 7 ) is lined. In this embodiment is located between the outer housing ( 7 ) and the soft fabric-like material ( 8th ) on the narrow sides ( 10 ) under the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) in addition a permanent magnet ( 12 ). Below the hole ( 2 ) is another permanent magnet ( 12 ) arranged at the level of the hinge of the closed eyeglass temple. In the variant shown is additionally on at least one side of the opening ( 9 ) a leaf spring ( 6 ) arranged through the soft material ( 8th ) of the glasses ( 3 ) is separated so as not to damage them. If the glasses ( 3 ) has reached the end position, the lens in the outer housing ( 7 ) of the leaf spring ( 6 ) held. The eyeglass temple are after introduction into the eyeglass housing according to the invention outside the outer housing ( 7 ). Advantageously, in this embodiment, the spectacle frame ( 3 ) are completely pulled out on the folded temple pieces.

The 2a shows the section AA as a side view of the plan view as an embodiment of 2 , The outer casing ( 7 ) is recognizable with the bore ( 2 ) at the upper end. The permanent magnet ( 12 ) is below the hole ( 2 ) and has a length equal to the overall height of the outer housing ( 7 ) corresponds. The glasses ( 3 ) is shown here in the folded form. The temples ( 11 ) lie on the spectacle lens ( 4 ), but are located outside the outer casing ( 7 ). The spectacle lenses are characterized by the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) held in an upright, rigid position.

In the 2 B is the section BB as a cross section of the execution according to 2a shown. Here, in cross-section, the outer housing is designed as a C-profile. On the narrow sides at the top and bottom is the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) arranged around the folded glasses ( 3 ) to fix. Above the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) is the soft material ( 8th ) that damaging or scratching the glasses ( 3 ) should prevent. In this embodiment, no permanent magnets ( 12 ) educated.

The 3 shows a further embodiment of the device according to the invention ( 1 ) in the embodiment as a spectacle case. Here is the opening ( 2 ) which serves as an eyelet for a chain, band or similar flexible or non-flexible materials to the outer housing ( 7 ). In an embodiment, not shown here, the opening in the outer housing ( 7 ) be integrated. This is an outer housing ( 7 ), which is 75% of the spectacle frame ( 3 ) encloses. On the front of the rigid outer housing ( 7 ) is a tab ( 13 ) arranged which consists of a flexible material, and fixed the spectacle frame in the region of the bridge between the two spectacle lenses. The tab can be designed to be flexible and can be releasably closed with a hook and loop fastener.

The 3a shows the section AA as a side view of 3 , In this embodiment, the outer housing ( 7 ) with the eyelet ( 2 ) in the upper rear area of the outer housing ( 7 ) recognizable. The glasses ( 3 ) is shown here in the folded form. The temples ( 11 ) lie on the spectacle lens ( 4 ) and by the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) held in an upright, rigid position. Through the tab ( 13 ), the front and rear walls of the outer housing are moved towards each other, whereby an additional fixation of the glasses is ensured.

The 4 shows a further embodiment of the device according to the invention ( 1 ) in the form of a spectacle frame as a longitudinal view. Here is the eyelet ( 2 ) on the narrow side, so that the outer housing ( 7 ) is opened downwards. The spectacle frame ( 3 ) is applied with eyeglass temples ( 11 ) inserted in the half-open upper part. The protection against falling out of the glasses is done with a built-in on the outer housing back flap ( 13 ), which is releasably connected by means of Velcro, snap fastener or the like on the upper outer housing part and the spectacle frame in the middle part in the region of the spectacle web embraces positively 4a shows the rotated by 90 ° version after 4 as a longitudinal view. The glasses ( 3 ) is shown here in the folded form. The temples ( 11 ) lie on the spectacle lens ( 4 ) and by the elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material ( 5 ) held in an upright, rigid position.

One Another object of the present invention is the use the inventive device for storage of glasses.

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contraption as a spectacle case

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opening as eyelet or hole

3

eyeglass frame

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lens

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elastic, optionally plastic-containing foamed material (Absorber)

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leaf spring

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outer casing

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soft material

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opening

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narrow pages

11

Temples

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permanent magnets

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flap

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 2528506 [0003]
• - DE 202004002664 U1 [0003]
• EP 1564579 A1 [0004]
• - DE 202004016141 U1 [0005]
• - DE 69912828 T2 [0006]
• - DE 102004009866 A1 [0007]
• - US 1411065 [0008]
• US 3994391 [0009]
• US 2777489 [0010]

Claims (12)

Device for spectacles, characterized in that the device consists of a one-piece or multi-part housing, a body, in particular a flat body or the like, which receives and / or holds the folded spectacles. Device for spectacles according to claim 1 characterized in that the device consists of a one-piece Housing for a pair of glasses, where in the Eyewear shots are formed that fall out prevent the glasses. Device for spectacles according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the spectacle frame completely surrounds the glasses. Device for spectacles according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the spectacle frame only parts of the glasses surrounds. Device for spectacles according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the spectacle frame of metallic, non-metallic, composites or mixtures this is formed. Device for spectacles according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the spectacle frame precious metals from the group of gold, platinum, silver alloys this may consist of other metals or mixtures thereof. Device for spectacles according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that as a recording such from the group of magnetic recordings, spring mechanisms, hooks, tabs or similar can be used. Device for spectacles according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that as preferred Recording, magnetic recordings formed in the eyewear are Device for spectacles according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the spectacle frame is open at the bottom and an opening at the top for holding a chain, ribbon, thread or similar having flexible materials. Device for glasses according to one of preceding claims, characterized in that the recording is designed as a three-dimensional body. Device for glasses according to one of preceding claims, characterized in that the three-dimensional body magnetically formed is. Device for glasses according to one of preceding claims, characterized in that the three-dimensional body on its front Recordings is formed on which the glasses are detachable with connected to the body and at the bottom with the Fabric detachable via a clamp, magnets, safety pin systems, Clips or similar is connected.