JPH06230322A - Spectacles with light emitting function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the spectacles which display design elaboration preferably even in dark environment wherein the spectacles are put on by expanding the range of the design elaboration of the spectacles. CONSTITUTION:The spectacle frame 5 has solar cells 1-1 and 1-2 and a storage battery, a power generating mechanism which utilizes the swinging motion of the body and a storage battery, or a dry battery or storage battery at some parts; an electric light emission body 3 which properly emits light when power is supplied, is attached to part of the spectacle frame 5, and then a part or the whole of the spectacle frame 5 properly emits light; and a function which controls the time zone wherein the light emission body 3 emits light is added to control light emission in the nighttime and >=2 kinds of color and luminance when the light emission body 3 is powered ON are provided to improve the design elaboration effect more.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to spectacles, and more particularly to spectacles which can enhance the design effect by utilizing light.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Originally, the purpose of using eyeglasses is to correct visual acuity, but in recent years, designability is also required. Therefore, a variety of materials are used for the eyeglass frame, and precious metals and jewelry are appropriately attached to the frame and used to enhance the design. The method used is mainly to utilize the luster and aims to differentiate from others by creating a luxurious atmosphere, and also includes an intention to calm the mind of the user. Generally, glittering substances are
The beauty of reflected light that receives and reflects external light is evaluated, and of course, it cannot emit light in the dark.

Therefore, in order to further improve the design of the spectacle frame, a novel design is constantly required, and
If a variety of colors are emitted from a part or the whole of the spectacle frame, a new element is added to the design, and the range of designability is further expanded.

[0004]

The problem to be solved is to expand the range of designability, and preferably the designability can be exhibited even in a dark environment when worn. It is to offer eyeglasses.

[0005]

The glasses according to the present invention are
A part of the eyeglass frame has a solar battery and a storage battery, a power generation mechanism that uses the swinging motion of the body and a storage battery, or a dry battery or a storage battery, and a light emitting body that emits light when energized is part of the eyeglass frame. And is configured so that a part or the whole of the eyeglass frame appropriately emits light.

Further, by providing a function of controlling the time period during which the energized light emitting body emits light, it is possible to control light emission at night.

The design effect can be enhanced by providing at least two kinds of colors and brightness when the energizing light-emitting body is energized.

[0008]

First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the spectacles of the present invention. 1-1 and 1-2 are solar batteries, 2 is a lithium battery which is a storage battery, and 3 is a light emitting diode (hereinafter referred to as L
ED) 4 is an electric control board. The LED 3 is small and can be attached to any position of the spectacle frame 5. In the figure, 5-1 is a lens frame, and 5-2 and 5-3 are temples. The LED 3 has a hinge 6 and a lens frame 5-1.
It is embedded in the front surface of the hinge fixing base 6-1 which is integrated with. The semitransparent body 31 in which the LED 3 is embedded guides the LED light and scatters it. The solar batteries 1-1 and 1-2 are mounted on the outer surfaces of the temples 5-2 and 5-3, and at the time of power generation, a lithium secondary battery is provided through an electric control plate 4-1 provided at the end of the temple 5-2. Charge 2 The periphery of the hinge 6 is enlarged and shown in FIG. The electrical connection diagram is as shown in FIG. 3, and when the amount of power generated by the solar battery 1 is small, the lithium battery 2 is discharged and the LED 3 emits light. In other words, it is a device that emits light in a dark environment. The above-mentioned semitransparent body 31 is a transparent resin mixed with fine particles for scattering light, and scatters light passing through the transparent body. Since such usage can be applied to each part of the lens frame 5-1, temples 5-2, 5-3, it is also possible to cause the entire spectacle frame to emit light.

[0009]

Second Embodiment FIG. 4 shows a case where an electroluminescence (hereinafter referred to as EL) 30 is attached to the lens frame 5-1. In this case, high-frequency (1 KHz or more) alternating current is required, so it is necessary to add it to the electric control board. A general circuit diagram is shown in FIG. 5, and a commercially available inverter was used for this.

[0010]

[Third Embodiment] FIG. 6 shows a structure of a hinge 6 which is problematic when energized. In general, it is sufficient to use a thin conductive wire with an insulating coating, but it is more beautiful if it does not protrude much from the frame in terms of design. Therefore, at the place where the temple 5-2 meshes with the hinge 6, the temple 5
-Conducting members 7-1, 7- on the upper and lower surfaces of the hinge 6 on the -2 side
2 is attached, and the conductive members 8-1 and 8-2 are also attached from the lens frame 5-1 side in the same manner.
Insulating washers 10-1, 10 are provided so that the conductive members 7-2, 8-2 are in contact with each other to be rotatable and are insulated from the temple 5-2, the hinge fixing base 6-1 and the fixing screw 9.
-2 intervenes. In this way, the hinge 6 can be energized. Temple 5-2 of frame and lens frame 5
When -1 is made of metal, electricity can be supplied by connecting either the + or-side of the power source to the lens frame 5-1. The dashed-dotted line in FIG. 6 shows a thin electric wire.

[0011]

Fourth Embodiment FIG. 7 shows a small generator 11 provided at the end of a temple 5-3. The generator 11 is shown enlarged. The disk-shaped magnetic iron core 12 has a gap in a part thereof, and the permanent magnet 13 rotatably supported is arranged in the gap. A gear 15 is fixed to a support shaft 14 of the permanent magnet 13, and a gear 16 meshing with the gear 15 is rotatably supported by a shaft 19. A moving weight 17 is fixed to the gear 16. When the wearer of the eyeglasses moves the head or walks, the weight 17 swings to rotate the permanent magnet 13 via the gears 15 and 16 described above. These power generation mechanisms are housed in the space defined by the case 20 and the lid 21.

Due to the rotation of the permanent magnet 13, an alternating current is generated in the coil 18 by the action of electromagnetic induction. Since the lithium battery 2 cannot be charged with an alternating current, a direct current can be obtained through the boost rectifier 4-2 incorporating a boost transformer and a rectifier. The step-up transformer is designed so that this voltage can be at least higher than the terminal voltage of the lithium battery 2.

[0013]

As described above, the glasses of the present invention are
Since it is possible to emit light at any part or the whole of the frame without using a particularly expensive luster material, the design effect is great, and various colors are simultaneously emitted depending on the type of LED or EL used. Alternatively, when a high-brightness LED is used, it is possible to check the surroundings in the dark, and the luminous intensity of the light emission can be arbitrarily set, which is particularly noticeable when worn at dusk. Further, since it also has a power generation mechanism, the life of the battery can be extended.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of eyeglasses of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hinge portion showing an embedded position of an LED.

FIG. 3 is an electrical connection diagram showing an energization circuit for an LED in the glasses of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view showing another embodiment of the spectacles of the present invention.

5 is an electrical connection diagram in the embodiment shown in FIG.

6 is an enlarged perspective view of a hinge portion of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of eyeglasses showing an embodiment equipped with a small generator.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1-1, 1-2 Solar battery 2 Lithium battery 3 Light emitting diode (LED) 4-1 Electric control plate 4-2 Step-up rectifier 5-1 Lens frame 5-2, 5-3 Temple 6 Hinge 7-1, 7- 2 Conductive member 8-1, 8-2 Conductive member 9 Stop screw 10-1, 10-2 Washer 11 Generator 12 Magnetic iron core 13 Permanent magnet 14 Support shaft 15, 16 Gear 17 Weights 18 Coil 30 Electroluminescence

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A spectacle frame has a solar battery and a storage battery in a part thereof, and an energization luminous body which emits light when energized by using these as a power source is attached to a part of the spectacle frame, and a part or the whole of the spectacle frame appropriately emits light. Eyeglasses characterized by doing so. 2. A spectacle frame is provided with a power generating mechanism and a storage battery that utilize a swinging motion of a body in a part of the spectacle frame, and an energizing light-emitting body that emits light when energized using these as a power source is attached to a part of the spectacle frame. Eyeglasses characterized in that a part or the whole of the above is adapted to emit light as appropriate. 3. A spectacle frame having a dry battery or a storage battery as a power source, and an energizing luminous body is attached to a part of the spectacle frame as a power source so that a part or the whole of the spectacle frame emits light as appropriate. Glasses characterized by. 4. The spectacles according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a function of controlling a time zone in which the energized light emitting body emits light. 5. The spectacles according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein there are at least two types of colors and luminances when the energized light emitting body is energized.