JP5496378B1 - Eyeglass frame manufacturing / sales cooperation system and method for manufacturing eyeglass frame used in this system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an eyeglass frame manufacturing / sales cooperation system capable of coping with a reduction in the number of rims in stock and an increase in design selection range for consumers.
In a spectacle frame sales system for forming a rim into a predetermined shape in accordance with an order from a customer or a dealer, a step of winding a rim wire around a target lens to form a basic base rim and attaching a predetermined part to the base rim. And receiving the order, and applying a predetermined pressing force to a predetermined position of the base rim to finish the base rim into a rim having a predetermined shape according to the order.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a system for coordinating the manufacture and sale of a spectacle frame having a rim for holding a lens, and a spectacle frame manufacturing method suitable for this system.

For example, a full-rim spectacle frame is formed by winding a rim wire into a pre-designed shape to form a rim, attaching parts such as bridges and brooches to the pair of left and right rims, polishing and plating, and then temples. Generally, it is manufactured through a process of attaching and assembling components such as a nose pad and the like.
A wide variety of spectacle frames are planned and designed every year according to the fashion and tastes of consumers, and spectacle frames with a predetermined design are manufactured based on a production plan that is planned in consideration of the number of sales.

The stores also arrange eyeglass frames with a wide variety of designs delivered from eyeglass frame manufacturers at the store, and consumers will find eyeglass frames (products) designed to suit their taste from a wide variety of designs. The current situation is to select and purchase.
However, in such a conventional spectacle frame manufacturing and sales form, a store or spectacle frame manufacturer must stock products of a wide variety of designs, which requires a lot of space for it, Currently, products with designs that deviate from consumer preferences and preferences remain in stock and are being forced to bear significant costs through low-cost sales and disposal.

  For this reason, attempts have been made to make it possible to easily attach and detach each component and to support various glasses frames by diversifying the combination of components.

For example, Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3 propose spectacle frames in which a front and a temple provided with a rim can be easily attached and detached at a broach portion.
Patent Documents 4, 5, and 6 also include eyeglass frames in which not only temples but also rims, bridges, brooches, and other parts are connected by fitting or magnets instead of brazing, so that they can be easily attached and detached. Proposed.
Further, as in the spectacle frame described in Patent Document 6, there has also been proposed a rim that can be exchanged by engaging a nose leg having elasticity and a pin provided on the rim (for example, Patent Document 7). reference).
In addition, a resin frame has been proposed in which a rim having a predetermined shape is formed by cutting using a machine tool such as a machining center (see, for example, Patent Document 8).

JP 2004-117495 A JP 2006-518047 gazette JP 2007-334129 A JP 7-287197 A Utility Model Registration No. 3019999 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-27719 JP 2007-279495 A JP-A-9-70901

The eyeglass frames described in these documents are intended to cope with the diversification of eyeglass frames by making each part detachable, reducing the number of inventories at dealers and eyeglass frame manufacturers, and designing for consumers. Certain effects such as widening the selection range can be obtained.
However, in the above-mentioned documents, as shown in Patent Documents 4 to 7, rims that can be exchanged are shown. However, rims of various shapes must be molded in advance and stocked as stock. The problem of having to do is still not solved. Further, although the technique described in Patent Document 8 can be applied to the formation of a resin rim, it is difficult to apply to a metal rim and requires an expensive automatic processing machine such as a machining center. On the contrary, there is a problem that the cost becomes high.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and a system for manufacturing and selling eyeglass frames that can cope with a reduction in the number of stocks of rims and an increase in the range of design choices for consumers, and this system. An object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a spectacle frame used in the manufacturing process.

To accomplish the above object, a customer or dealer manufacture and sale cooperation system of the spectacle frame to shape the rim in a predetermined shape according to the order of, by winding a rim line of the target lens shape, the customer or the Forming a base rim as a base of a plurality of types of rims having different shapes according to orders from a dealer, attaching predetermined parts to the base rim, receiving the order from the customer or the dealer, and the base rim The base rim is deformed by applying a predetermined pressing force from the periphery of the base, and the base rim is planarly viewed to finish the rim having a predetermined shape according to the order. It is.
Here, the “predetermined part” includes a nose leg, a temple, a modern, a nose pad, a demo lens, and the like in addition to a bridge and a broach.
The magnitude and position of the pressing force to be applied to the base rim when the base rim is formed are set in accordance with the rim shape of the order information input according to the order of the customer or the dealer.
The base rim may be molded by a spectacle frame manufacturer, or by preparing a mold for applying the pressing force to the dealer, the dealer can also mold the base rim.

Manufacturing method of a spectacle frame used in the system described above, the rim line in the manufacturing method of a spectacle frame to form a rim for holding the lens wound on the target lens shape, by winding the rim line of the target lens shape, customer or dealer forming a plurality of types of underlying Besurimu rim of different shapes according to the order, the Besurimu, and attaching a prescribed component, based on the order information from the customer or the shop, the Determining the position and magnitude of the pressing force applied to the periphery of the base rim, applying the pressing force to the base rim to deform it, and finishing the base rim in a shape according to the order information in plan view ; As a method having The predetermined parts may be attached to the base rim, and after applying necessary polishing and plating to form a spectacle frame, a pressing force may be applied to the base rim.
Further, the connecting portion between the bridge and broach and the base rim may be arranged on a straight line passing through the center of the base rim.
A mold for molding the base rim into a predetermined shape may be prepared, and the rim corresponding to the order information may be molded by pressing the base rim against the mold.

According to the present invention, a rim according to an order from a customer or a dealer can be easily formed at a low cost from a common base rim, and the number of spectacle frames in stock at a spectacle frame manufacturer or dealer can be greatly reduced. Can do.
Further, in the manufacturing method of the present invention, by disposing bridges and broaches on a straight line passing through the center of the base rim, it is possible to minimize these positional deviations at the time of molding, from the base rim to the rim having a predetermined shape. Can be easily formed.
The present invention can also be applied to molding the base rim into a rim having optimal wearability for the customer in accordance with individual customer differences such as face size and eye spacing.

A preferred embodiment of the spectacle frame manufacturing method of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the eyeglass frame manufacturing / sales cooperation system of the present invention.

[Manufacture of eyeglass frames with base rims]
At the store (step I in the figure), an order for a desired rim shape is received from the customer (step S11), order information including the rim shape is created and transmitted to the spectacle frame manufacturer (step S12). Order information can be created using an electronic device such as a PC, and order information can be sent using a communication means such as FAX or E-mail.
A spectacle frame manufacturer (step II in the figure) forms a base rim having a predetermined shape in advance. This base rim is a base for forming a rim having a shape according to the order information by applying a pressing force of a predetermined size to a predetermined position. It can be formed by winding. The material and the shape of the bean are the same as the conventional rim.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the shape of the base rim. Several basic shapes of the base rim 1 may be prepared in accordance with the shape of the rim to be molded.
For example, in order to form a rim having a strong round shape such as an elliptical shape, the use of a round base rim 1 such as an elliptical shape or a circular shape as shown in FIGS. Further, for example, in order to form a square rim such as a quadrangle or a hexagon, a base rim 1 having a square shape as shown in FIG.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the left and right base rims 1 and 1 are connected by a bridge 3, and the broach 2 is attached to both ends of the left and right base rims 1 and 1, and the necessary polishing and plating are performed to provide a spectacle frame having the base rim 1. Is formed (step S21). In addition to the bridge 3 and the broach 2, a nose leg or temple may be attached. Moreover, you may attach a nose pad and modern.
The connecting portion between the base rim 1 and the bridge 3 or broach 2 is preferably arranged on a center line C passing through the centers O and O of the base rims 1 and 1. By doing so, it is possible to minimize the change in the position of the bridge 3 or the broach 2 in the process of applying a pressing force from the periphery of the base rim 1 to deform the base rim 1 and forming the rim into a predetermined shape. There is an advantage.

When order information is received from the store (step S22), the spectacle frame maker forms base rim molding data from the rim shape information included in the order information.
This molding data can be created based on past experience values and actual measurement data to determine how much pressing force should be applied to which part of the base rim 1. Moreover, what is necessary is just to make it act on the site | part which needs a bending process partially in the direction opposite to the provision direction of the pressing force P, for example using the abutting die 6 as shown in figure.
By associating these data with the base rim and the shape of the rim after molding and creating a manual or database, it is possible to mold a rim having a predetermined shape from the base rim without being an expert.

It is also possible to mechanize or automate the molding by creating a database.
For example, as shown in FIG. 6, a pin-shaped or bar-shaped pressing die 5 is arranged according to the position of the pressing force P applied to the base rim 1, and the pressing force P based on the molding data is applied to each pressing die 5. To do. The pressing die 5 may be formed of metal, but may be formed of a relatively soft material such as resin or wood.
The application of the pressing force P to the pressing die 5 can be performed using a fluid pressure cylinder using air or hydraulic oil, in addition to the spiral mechanism.

After the base rim 1 is formed into the rim 1 ′ having a predetermined shape by the above procedure, after finishing, the finished product is shipped to the store as a finished product (steps S24 and S25).
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a spectacle frame having a rim 1 ′ that can be molded from the base rim 1 of FIG. 3. In this way, it is possible to form rims 1 ′ having various shapes from one or several types of base rims 1.
In the store that has received the finished product, the entire process is completed by delivering the product to the customer (steps S13 and S14).

In addition, as described above, the base rim 1 can be molded even at a store by creating a manual or database of the process of molding the base rim 1 into the rim 1 ′ having a predetermined shape.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 2, the dealer has a spectacle frame having one or more types of base rims 1 in advance (including all parts necessary for the finished product, and polishing, plating, finishing, etc.). (Completed) is purchased (step S10), an order is received from the customer (step S11), and data necessary for molding the base rim is immediately created (step S23). Then, the base rim is molded and finished in the dealer (step S24). As a result, it is possible to greatly shorten the time from order receipt to customer delivery (step S14), and it is possible to push out new services that are not available at other stores to the front and expand the business. Become.

  Although a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described, the present invention is not limited to the above description. For example, the spectacle frame to which the present invention is applicable is not limited to a full rim type, but includes a half rim type. In addition, the present invention can be applied not only to a metal rim but also to a resin rim. In this case, heating may be performed together with a pressing force.

It is a flowchart which shows one Embodiment of the manufacture / sales cooperation system of the spectacles frame of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows other embodiment of the manufacture and sale cooperation system of the spectacles frame of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the shape of a base rim | limb. It is a figure which shows an example of the spectacles frame which has a bail rim. It is a figure which shows a mode that the pressing force of a predetermined magnitude | size is given to the predetermined location of a base rim, and a base rim is shape | molded into the rim | limb of the shape according to order information. It is a figure which shows an example which performs provision of the pressing force to a base rim with a pressing die. It is a figure which shows the example of the spectacles frame which has the rim | limb 1 'which can be shape | molded from the base rim | limb 1 of FIG.

1 Base rim 1 'Rim 2 Brooch
3 Bridge 5 Pressing type 6 Contact type

Claims (7)

A system for manufacturing and selling eyeglass frames that forms a rim into a predetermined shape in accordance with an order from a customer or a dealer,
Winding a rim wire into a target lens shape, forming a base rim as a base of a plurality of types of rims having different shapes according to orders of the customer or the dealer, and attaching predetermined parts to the base rim ;
Receiving the order from the customer or the store;
Applying a predetermined pressing force from the periphery of the base rim to deform the base rim, and finishing the base rim in a predetermined shape according to the order in plan view ;
An eyeglass frame manufacturing / sales cooperation system characterized by comprising: 2. The spectacle frame according to claim 1, wherein the size and position of the pressing force to be applied to the base rim are determined from a rim shape of order information input in accordance with an order of the customer or the dealer. Manufacturing / sales collaboration system. The spectacle frame according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a molding die for applying the pressing force to the dealer is prepared, and a rim is molded into a shape according to a customer order at the dealer. Manufacturing / sales collaboration system. In a method of manufacturing a spectacle frame that forms a rim that holds a lens by winding a rim wire around a target lens,
Winding the rim wire into a target lens shape and forming a base rim serving as a basis for a plurality of types of rims having different shapes according to orders of customers or dealers ;
Attaching a predetermined part to the base rim;
Based on the order information from the customer or the shop, and determining the pressing force of the position and size to be applied to the periphery of the Besurimu,
Applying a pressing force to the base rim to deform the base rim, and finishing the base rim in a shape according to the order information in plan view ;
A method of manufacturing a spectacle frame, comprising: 5. The spectacle frame manufacturing method according to claim 4, wherein a pressing force is applied to the base rim after forming the spectacle frame having the base rim by attaching the predetermined parts and performing necessary polishing and plating processes. Method. The method for manufacturing a spectacle frame according to claim 4 or 5, wherein a connecting portion between the bridge and broach and the base rim is arranged on a straight line passing through a center of the base rim. 7. A molding die for forming the base rim into a predetermined shape is prepared, and the rim corresponding to the order information is molded by pressing the base rim against the molding die. A method for manufacturing a spectacle frame according to claim 1.

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