JP2016071064A - Compact storage type portable loupe - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact storage type portable loupe which is compact, excellent in portable property, which can easily take in and out a loupe, and which fits any size of a finger without adjusting ring part diameter.SOLUTION: A compact storage type portable loupe is used by being fitted to a finger 6, and comprises: a main body 2 having a ring part 2a fitting to diameter of a finger for using the loupe, by extension and shrink, and a tongue part extended to a part of the ring part and having a space 2e; and a loupe 3 whose upper face and lower face are covered with the space, and capable of being stored. When the loupe is not used, the loupe is stored in the space, and when the loupe is used, the loupe can be taken out from the space.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a small storage type portable loupe that is used by being attached (fitted) to a finger.

  Most middle-aged and elderly people are often required to use reading glasses or magnifiers (hereinafter referred to as “loupes”). Compact when operating remote controls, mobile phones and tablet terminals, performing fine work such as threading needles for sewing, or when identifying small letters etc. by visual acuity while on the go such as work or shopping It is convenient to have a small portable loupe.

  For example, Patent Documents 1-8 are disclosed as such a small and portable loupe that can use both hands and all fingers even when using a loupe and can enlarge the fingertip.

  The invention of Patent Document 1 improves the usability of a hand-held loupe that is difficult to grasp with a focal length and is used by trial and error. The ring portion 11 fitted to a specific finger of a user's hand 4 is provided with a lens 10. The lens is shaped so that it can face the observation surface with the fifth finger 43 in contact with the observation surface 5 and the hand is placed, and the lens has a focal length approximately equal to the working distance in that state. It is a loupe.

  The device of Patent Document 2 is not easily detached, is not easily lost, does not get in the way, and is easy to attach and detach. Therefore, the oval lens is used to make the ring part thick so that it does not get in the way of work while it is attached. , Fixed at an angle of about 40 degrees with respect to the finger, the ring portion is 20 mm × 25 mm, and the lens portion is 20 mm × 30 mm. This is an outdoor fingering loupe that allows you to enjoy fishing and photography without relying on glasses in mountains and mountain streams, and can safely work with naked eyes or familiar glasses (myopia and astigmatism) when walking.

  In Patent Documents 1 and 2, the lens protrudes to the side as if it had a lens part and a ring part, and since the lens is always exposed like a fashionable ring, the lens is easily damaged and the size of the ring is fixed Has been.

  The device of Patent Document 3 is a ring with a magnifying lens designed for fine manual workers, elderly people, or people who are difficult to see fine objects and characters, and it can be tricked by putting it on the finger. The purpose is that it can be easily and quickly performed manually, and a magnifying lens of an appropriate size is attached to the center of the upper part of the ring mold so that the angle can be finely adjusted, and a part that can adjust the size of the ring is provided. It is a ring with a magnifying lens. A finger loupe with a lens that can be tilted at the end of the ring vertically and tilted in the direction of the fingertip. This is also fixed because the size of the ring is fixed and the lens is exposed. There are problems with safety and deterioration.

  The invention of Patent Document 4 expands the needle hole that cannot be seen with reading glasses with the fingertip to fix the focus, improve the workability, and allow the thread to pass through the needle. The next sentence can be easily confirmed as long as it is supported, and the spectacles A are fixed to the finger with the movable indicator rod C and the ring B so that the object is focused and enlarged. It's easy to see. And the arm which moves freely from the ring part is extended, the lens part is attached, and since the form has a structure that protrudes from the ring part, it is used only when it is used. The size of the ring part is fixed so that the palm side is cut like a U-shaped ring. Not suitable for wearing at all times.

  The device of Patent Document 5 is designed to make the work of a fine hand easy by following the movement of the finger with the focus fixed to the fingertip or the object, and using a material having both flexibility and elasticity. A shaft 6 having a spherical body 7 formed on the top end thereof is projected from a base 12 provided on the outer circumference of the short cylindrical ring body 1, and a shell 6 having a recess 8 accommodating the spherical body 7 on the outer periphery of the loupe 2. Is a magnifying glass with a ring in which the loupe 2 is swingably coupled to the ring body 1 via a ball joint 3 composed of the shell 6 and the sphere 7. And although the ring part is in the form of a short cylinder using a material having both flexibility and elasticity, long-term use may deteriorate blood flow and may be compressed. In addition, the shaft stick extends from this ring part, and the end of the extended stick becomes a sphere, and the lens part is attached with the end of the sphere indirectly. The shaft stick and the lens are obstructive except when in use. Not suitable for regular wearing.

  The idea of Patent Document 6 is to eliminate the need for a magnifying lens or a full-naze lens of a magnifying lens each time in order to read difficult-to-read lowercase letters at the time of reading. , And the magnifying lens 1 is a magnifying lens with a squeezed fit that moves about the staking pin 3 as an axis. And, there is a shaft pin on one end of the ring part, and there is a handle of a magnifying lens type around that axis, and it is structured to move the lens part left and right, but the ring size is limited Has been. When not in use, a magnifying glass lens is in the way, and the lens is easily scratched and the lens is not protected.

  The idea of Patent Document 7 is an ornamental ring that can enlarge the ornament provided on the ring and also has a function as an enlarged magnifying glass by opening the movable frame. A pedestal case 3 provided on the ring body 2 and having an upper portion as an opening, a decorative object such as a jewel, a photograph, and a character figure provided in the pedestal case, and the opening is covered with an opening / closing means. The movable frame 4 includes a lens 5 provided on the movable frame 4 and a locking mechanism that locks the movable frame 4 in a closed state. A decorative pedestal case is provided in the ring portion, and the lid of the openable case is a lens, and the lid is opened for use. Also in this case, since the lens is a lid of the case, it can be stored in the case, but the lens is exposed.

  The invention of Patent Document 8 is intended to make it easy to see the detailed work performed with the fingertips with the use of both hands by enlarging the lens for enlargement to the finger, and to enlarge the enlargement range. The lens 110 is capable of magnifying an object, a base portion 120 that holds the lens 110 at an arbitrary angle, and a holding portion 140 that is attached to the finger 1, and the lens 110 has an arbitrary angle and direction. It is a finger lens that can be used for a wide range of applications as well as reading and precision work. And the lens part, the base part, and the three parts of the belt-shaped part that can be wound around the finger and can be adjusted in thickness, the thickness of each finger can be adjusted during use. You are forced to readjust every time you change your finger. When not in use, the base part and the lens part are in the way, and the lens is easily damaged, and the lens is not protected.

  However, in Patent Documents 1-7, the finger size is limited in the same manner as an ordinary ring, and among middle-aged and elderly people there are people who have joints deformed due to finger disease. Depending on the day, there are many people whose finger size varies, so there are times when they cannot be worn. In each of Patent Documents 1-8, since the loupe main body is exposed and cannot be protected, it is easily damaged and has a safety problem. In Patent Document 8, the diameter of the ring portion can be adjusted, but the structure and operation are extremely complicated, and it is necessary to adjust the diameter of the ring portion each time.

JP 2013-109343 A Utility Model Registration No. 3101991 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 07-16612 JP 2005-031607 A Utility Model Registration No. 3010121 Utility Model Registration No. 30575570 Utility Model Registration No. 3154119 JP 2001-91863 A

Accordingly, the present invention provides a small, portable portable loupe that is small, excellent in portability, easy to put in and out of the loupe, and fits any finger size without adjusting the diameter of the ring portion. It is intended.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
(1)
It is used by fitting it on a finger,
A main body comprising a ring portion adapted to expand and contract to the diameter of the finger used and a tongue portion extending to a part of the ring portion and having a space;
A loupe provided to cover and store the upper and lower surfaces in the space;
Consists of
A small-sized portable loupe which stores the loupe in the space when the loupe is not used and takes out the loupe from the space when the loupe is used.
(2)
The small storage-type portable loupe according to (1), wherein the ring portion includes left and right blade portions projecting left and right from the tongue portion, and an expansion / contraction tool that connects end portions of the left and right blade portions.
(3)
The bellows portion includes an upper bellows portion extending from a part of the ring portion, and a lower bellows having a space provided in the upper bellows portion and one end connected to the ring portion or the upper bellow portion. Consists of parts
Alternatively, double the thimbles to form the upper and lower tongues,
The small magnifying portable loupe according to (1) or (2), wherein the loupe is pivotally connected to an end of the upper and lower tongues and is rotated and taken out from the space.
(4)
The small storage portable magnifying glass according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the main body is also used as a thimble.
It was.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, it does not get in the way and can be fitted to the finger at any time without worrying about time and place. . Because it is stored when the loupe is not used, the loupe is less likely to be scratched, safer and less likely to deteriorate. The ring part can be used for all fingers because it is elastic and has a diameter that can be used without any adjustment operation. It can also be used for daily finger thickness changes or finger deformation due to disease. It can be used by multiple people with different thicknesses and is versatile.

  Since it is easy to carry, it is easy to read, describe, and perform detailed characters anywhere, anytime. In addition, since it is used by being fitted on a finger, both hands can be used and workability is good, and it can also be used as a thimble. If it is a rotation type, a loupe can be located in arbitrary positions. If thimble is used as a motif, it will be flat without thickness and will not get in the way when worn. In addition, by providing an expansion / contraction tool, it fits the finger thickness without any adjustment, so it will not hurt even when used for a long time.

It is an explanatory perspective view at the time of the loupe storage (A) of the small storage type portable loupe which is the present invention, and at the time of taking out the loupe (B). It is arrow A-A 'sectional drawing in FIG.1 (B) of the small accommodation type | mold portable loupe which is this invention. It is a perspective view at the time of portable electronic equipment operation of the small storage type portable loupe which is the present invention. It is a perspective view at the time of writing instrument use of the small storage type portable loupe which is the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited to the following Example.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the small storage portable loupe 1 according to the present invention includes a main body 2, a loupe 3, and a fastener 4. The main body 2 includes a ring portion 2a and a tongue portion 2p. The main body 2 and the loupe 3 can be rotated with the fastener 4 as a fulcrum.

  The ring portion 2a is composed of left and right blade portions 2k and 2m projecting left and right from the tongue portion 2p, and an elastic member such as a rubber ring that connects end portions of the left and right blade portions 2k and 2m. As is apparent from FIGS. 1 and 2, the extender 2b is passed through the holes 2g and 2f at the ends of the left and right blade portions 2k and 2m to form a ring shape, and the left and right blade portions 2k and 2m are annular. .

  The ring-shaped ring portion 2a is adapted to the size of the finger for which the diameter is used, without adjusting the diameter of the ring portion 2a, via the elastic device 2b. Therefore, the extendable tool 2b does not hurt even when used for a long time and does not fall off from the finger.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the tongue portion 2p includes an upper tongue portion 2c extending in a part of the ring portion 2a, and a space 2e provided in the upper tongue portion 2c and positioned below the ring portion 2a or the upper tongue portion. The lower tongue portion 2d is connected to the portion 2c at one end. The tongue portion 2p may be an upper and lower tongue portion by overlapping two finger holes.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the loupe 3 is a fastener 4 that passes through the holes 2h and 2i of the upper and lower velocities 2c and 2d and the hole 3a of the loupe. The upper surface 3b and the lower surface 3c are covered and stored in the space 2e, and when used, the space 2e is rotated and taken out. During storage, the upper and lower tongues 2c and 2d serve as a protective case for the magnifying glass, and the lens is hardly scratched and is not easily damaged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the compact storage type portable loupe 1 constructed as described above is used by fitting the ring portion 2a to the finger 6, and when the loupe 3 is not used, the loupe 3 is placed in the space 2e. When the loupe 3 is used, the loupe 3 is rotated and taken out from the space 2e, and the loupe 3 is disposed at an arbitrary position. The main body 2 can also be used as a thimble for sewing.

  A pressing portion 2q having an uneven surface is formed on the upper surface of the tongue portion 2p. With the pressing portion 3q, the rear end of the needle can be pushed into the cloth or the like as in the conventional finger penetration. At the time of sewing, the needle hole can be enlarged with the loupe 3 to facilitate threading into the needle hole.

  3 shows an operation panel 7a and buttons of a portable electronic device 7 such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, a portable terminal, and a remote controller, and a small retractable portable loupe 1 is attached to a finger 6 for operating the operation panel 7a. The figure shows a scene where the operation panel 7a is operated with the finger 6 by enlarging the part.

  In FIG. 3, the small foldable portable loupe 1 according to the present invention has the ring portion 2 a positioned on the base side of the finger 6 of the hand 5 holding the portable electronic device 7 and between the base of the finger 6 and the second joint. Position. After the small retractable portable loupe 1 is fitted to the finger 6, the loupe 3 is rotated and taken out so that the portion to be operated while rotating the loupe 3 is enlarged between the operation portion and the eyes (line 8). Or move the position of the eyes. As a result, since the operation panel 7a and small characters can be enlarged and viewed through the loupe 3, the operation panel 7a can be operated smoothly.

  Another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows a scene in which characters are written with the writing tool 9 while the small storage-type portable loupe 1 is attached to the thumb 6 a of the hand 5 holding the writing tool and the description part is enlarged with the loupe 3.

  In FIG. 4, the small storage type portable loupe 1 according to the present invention is fitted with the ring portion 2a positioned on the base side of the thumb 6a. After the small retractable portable loupe 1 is fitted to the finger 6, the loupe 3 is rotated and taken out, and the tip of the writing instrument 9 is enlarged between the description portion and the eyes (line 8) while rotating the loupe 3. Or move the eye position. As a result, the characters to be described can be enlarged and viewed through the loupe 3, so that the characters can be written small and neatly.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Small storage-type portable loupe 2 Main body 2a Ring part 2b Extendable tool 2c Upper tongue part 2d Lower tongue part 2e Space 2f Hole 2g Hole 2h Hole 2i Hole 2k Left blade part 2m Right blade part 2p Bello part 2q Press part 3 Loupe 3a Hole 3b Upper surface 3c Lower surface 4 Fastener 5 Hand 6 Finger 6a Thumb 7 Portable electronic device 7a Operation panel 8 Eye 9 Writing instrument 10 Character

Claims (4)

It is used by fitting it on a finger,
A main body comprising a ring portion adapted to expand and contract to the diameter of the finger used and a tongue portion extending to a part of the ring portion and having a space;
A loupe provided to cover and store the upper and lower surfaces in the space;
Consists of
A small-sized portable loupe which stores the loupe in the space when the loupe is not used and takes out the loupe from the space when the loupe is used. The small storage type portable magnifying glass according to claim 1, wherein the ring portion includes left and right blade portions projecting left and right from the tongue portion, and an extension tool that connects end portions of the left and right blade portions. The bellows portion includes an upper bellows portion extending from a part of the ring portion, and a lower bellows having a space provided in the upper bellows portion and one end connected to the ring portion or the upper bellow portion. Consists of parts
Alternatively, double the thimbles to form the upper and lower tongues,
The small foldable portable loupe according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the loupe is rotatably connected to an end portion of the upper and lower tongues and is rotated and taken out from the space. The small storage portable magnifying glass according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the main body is also used as a thimble.

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