US20010036170A1 - Shelter frame kit for glasses - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a spectacle frame, and more particularly to a shelter frame kit for supporting auxiliary lenses, such as sunglasses, wherein the shelter frame kit is adapted for detachably mounting on a primary spectacle frame by means of a magnetic means equipped with an interlocking engagement in such a manner that the shelter frame kit is capable of pivotally coupling the primary spectacle frame in a position between 0 and 180 degrees.
- An auxiliary shelter frame is widely used today for mounting on a primary spectacle frame, especially an auxiliary shelter frame with magnetic attachment is even commonly used in recent market.
- the advantage of the magnetic shelter frame is that when the shelter frame is placed in front of the primary spectacle frame, due to the magnetic attraction, the shelter frame will be automatically guided and attracted by the primary spectacle frame having magnet embedded thereon, so as to securely mount the shelter frame in front of the primary spectacle frame.
- the wearer can easily use one band to attach or detach the shelter frame during exercising or driving.
- the wearer cannot take out the shelter frame in such a quick response especially when the wearer has to switch the shelter frame back and forth on the primary spectacle.
- the wearer may need to detach the shelter frame when entering the tunnel and attach the shelter frame back on the primary spectacle frame after exiting the tunnel.
- the detaching and attaching operation of the shelter frame on the primary spectacle frame will give trouble to the wearer because the wearer may pay more attention on the operation of the shelter frame rather than on the road, which is dangerous while driving. Beside the drivers, it is also inconvenient for many wearers such as golf prayers and baseball players having outdoor activities, who have to switch the shelter frame back and forth on the primary spectacle frame.
- the primary spectacle frame comprises magnets embedded thereon, which will increase the weight of the primary spectacle frame, such that the wearer may feel uncomfortable because of the additional weight of the primary spectacle frame even though the shelter frame is detached therefrom.
- the magnets produce magnetic field which may affect the blood circulation of a human being.
- the magnetic field produced by those magnets may cause eye infection or even serious headache for the wear.
- the magnets embedded on the primary spectacle frame may not only adversely affect the entire ornamental appearance of the primary spectacle frame but also limit the designers to create and design new style of the frames in the fashion market.
- a main object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein the shelter frame kit is pivotally coupling a primary spectacle frame so as to open and close the shelter frame kit from the primary spectacle frame quickly and easily.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein the shelter frame kit is adapted for detachably and precisely mounting on the primary spectacle frame by magnetic attraction. Moreover, the shelter frame kit is arranged to interlock with the primary spectacle frame so that the shelter frame kit is securely mounted on the primary spectacle frame.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein the primary spectacle frame comprises a pair of rim lockers for interlocking two lenses in position respectively, wherein the rim lockers are made of soft-magnetic metal having magnetic attraction ability such that no magnet is needed to embed on the primary spectacle frame.
- the primary spectacle frame does not require to alter the original structural design.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein the supporting arms of the shelter frame kit is not only magnetically attracted to but also interlocked with the rim lockers of the primary spectacle frame respectively, so as to prevent up and down movement or sideward movement of the shelter frame kit with respect to the primary spectacle frame once the shelter frame kit is mounted in position.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein the depth of the magnet seat of the rim lockers can be adjusted so as to minimum a distance between the primary spectacle frame and the shelter frame kit.
- the shelter frame kit can be adjustably mounted in the front of the primary spectacle frame according to a thickness thereof.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein even though the shelter frame kit is magnetically attracted and interlocked with the primary spectacle frame, the wearer still may merely use one hand to attach or detach the shelter frame kit during exercising or driving.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein no magnet is needed to embed on the primary spectacle frame so as to further reduce the weight of the primary spectacle frame. Furthermore, the ornamental appearance of the primary spectacle frame can be maintained wherein the primary spectacle frame is exactly identical to a common spectacle frame even though the shelter frame kit is removed.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses wherein the primary spectacle frame does not require to alter its original structural design, so as to minimize the manufacturing cost of the primary spectacle frame incorporating with the shelter frame kit.
- the present invention provides a shelter frame kit adapted for detachably mounting in front of a primary spectacle frame which comprises a frame body having a pair of lens rims for mounting a pair of lenses in position wherein each lens rim comprises a rim locker for securely locking up the lens within the respective lens rim.
- the frame body comprises a primary bridge connected between the two lenses and two side extension arms provided at two outer sides of the lenses respectively each having a hinge portion rearwardly extended therefrom for pivotally coupling a temple.
- the shelter frame kit for supporting two auxiliary lenses comprises a bridge extended between the two auxiliary lenses, two shelter arms having two pivot hinges affixed on upper sides of the two auxiliary lenses respectively, and two interlocking means provided at two ends of the two shelter arms respectively for interlocking with the two rim lockers of the frame body of the primary spectacle frame in such a manner that the auxiliary lenses of the shelter frame kit are adapted for pivotally folding from a closed position to an open position, wherein the closed position of the shelter frame kit, the two auxiliary lenses are respectively positioned in front of the two lenses of the primary spectacle frame, and in the opened position of the shelter frame kit, the two auxiliary lenses are 180-degree flipped over the two lenses of the primary spectacle frame at the two pivot hinges respectively.
- Each of the interlocking means comprises a supporting arm rearwardly extended from the shelter frame kit, and a magnetic seat which comprises a magnet housing downwardly connected from the supporting arm for magnetically attracting from behind the frame body and engaging with the respective rim locker, so as to securely mount the shelter frame kit in front of the primary spectacle frame.
- the present invention provides not only the magnetic attraction but also the interlocking engagement for securely mounting the shelter on the primary spectacle frame.
- For opening the two auxiliary lenses simply flip over the auxiliary lenses about the pivot hinges such that the auxiliary lenses are adapted to pivotally rotate 180 degrees from the closed position.
- FIG. 1A is a rear perspective view of a primary spectacle frame according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1B is a sectional view of a rim locker of the primary spectacle frame according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the shelter frame kit in an opened position according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a shelter arm of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a top view of the shelter frame kit mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of the shelter frame kit mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of the shelter frame kit mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame in an opening position according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the shelter frame kit incorporated with a bridge lock according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the bridge lock of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of the shelter frame kit with the bridge lock in an opened position according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a top view of the shelter frame kit with the bridge lock mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 illustrates an alternative mode of the bridge lock of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a side sectional view of the bridge lock of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of the shelter frame kit in the opened position according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a top view of the shelter frame kit mounted in front of the primary frame according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of an adjustable interlocking means of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 17 is a partially sectional view of the adjustable interlocking means of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 18 is a rear perspective view of a primary spectacle frame according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of a shelter frame kit according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of the shelter frame kit in an opened position according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 21 is a top view of the shelter frame kit mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of a shelter frame kit in an opened position according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 23 is a front perspective view of a shelter frame kit in an opened position according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 24 is a front perspective view of a shelter frame kit in an opened position according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 25 is a top view of a shelter frame kit mounted on the primary spectacle frame according to a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 26 is a partially sectional view of the bridge of the shelter frame kit according to the sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of the shelter frame kit according to the sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is a front view of a shelter view according to a seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 29 is a partially sectional view of the bridge of the shelter frame kit according to the seven th preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view of the shelter frame kit according to the seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 31 is a top view of the shelter frame kit mounted on the primary spectacle frame according to the seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 32 is a perspective view of a shelter frame kit according to an eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 33 is a top view of the shelter frame kit mounted on the primary spectacle frame according to the eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 34 is a partially sectional view of the bridge of the shelter frame kit according to the eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 35 is an exploded perspective view of the shelter frame kit according to the eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 1 to 6 of the drawings a shelter frame kit 20 adapted for mounting in front of a primary spectacle frame 10 according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.
- the primary spectacle frame 10 comprises a frame body 11 having a pair of lens rims 151 , 152 for mounting a pair of lenses 121 , 122 in position wherein each lens rim 151 , 152 comprises a rim locker 17 , 18 for securely locking up the lens 121 , 122 within the respective lens rim 151 , 152 .
- the frame body 11 comprises a primary bridge 111 connected between the two lens rims 151 , 152 and two side extension arms 13 , 14 provided at two outer sides of the lenses 121 , 122 respectively each having a hinge portion 130 , 140 rearwardly extended therefrom for pivotally coupling a temple 112 , 113 .
- each of the rim lockers 17 , 18 is connected at the lens rim 151 , 152 wherein each rim locker 17 , 18 comprises a first rimlock member 28 , a second rimlock member 29 , and a screw 30 for securely connecting the first and second rimlock members 28 , 29 together, as shown in FIG. 1B.
- Each rim locker 17 , 18 can be shaped as different size and shape such as rectangular, square, or oval cross-sectional structure according to the size and shape of the respective lens rim 151 , 152 .
- the rim lockers 17 , 18 are made of soft-magnetic metal having magnetic attraction ability such as mild steel, low carbon steel and high grade steel, which is attractive to magnetic material such as permanent magnet.
- the screw 30 of each rim locker 17 , 18 is made of soft-magnetic metal having magnetic attraction ability for magnetically attracting the magnetic material, so as to minimize the cost of the rim lockers 17 , 18 .
- the shelter frame kit 20 for supporting two auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 comprises a bridge 21 extended between the two auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 , two shelter arms 33 , 34 having two pivot hinges 31 , 32 affixed on upper sides of the two auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 respectively, and two interlocking means 22 , 23 rearwardly provided at two ends of the two shelter arms 33 , 34 respectively for interlocking with the two rim lockers 17 , 18 of the frame body 11 of the primary spectacle frame 10 in such a manner that the auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 of the shelter frame kit 20 are adapted for pivotally folding from a closed position to an open position, wherein the closed position of the shelter frame kit 20 , the two auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 are respectively positioned in front of the two lenses 121 , 122 of the primary spectacle frame 10 , and in the opened position of the shelter frame kit 20 , the two auxiliary lenses 201 ,
- the shelter frame kit 20 can be constructed as a shelter frame to have a pair of rims as shown in the first and second preferred embodiments or a rimless frame as shown in a third, fourth, and fifth preferred embodiments of the present invention.
- each shelter arm 33 , 34 having a L-shaped cross-sectional structure is partially encircling the respective auxiliary lens 201 , 202 wherein the shelter arm 33 , 34 is adapted for riding on and locking from behind of the respective lens rim 151 , 152 of the frame body 11 , as shown in FIG. 6, so as to lock up the shelter frame kit 20 on the primary spectacle frame 11 for preventing a frontward movement and a backward movement of the shelter frame kit 20 .
- Each shelter arm 33 , 34 is integrally extended from the upper portion of the respective auxiliary lens 201 , 202 to the outer side thereof wherein the shelter arm 33 , 34 has an end pivotally connected with the upper side of the respective lens rim 151 , 152 by means of the pivot hinge 31 , 32 and another end of the shelter arm 33 , 34 is permanently affixed to the respective interlocking means 22 , 23 in such a manner that the two auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 are pivotally rotated upwardly and downwardly at the two pivot hinges 31 , 32 respectively in order to fold and unfold the shelter frame kit 20 in the open position, as shown in FIG. 2, and the closed position, as shown in FIG. 3.
- Each of the interlocking means 22 , 23 comprises a supporting arm 221 , 231 rearwardly extended for riding on top of the respective side extension arm 13 , 14 of the frame body 11 of the primary spectacle frame 10 , and a magnetic seat 24 , 25 downwardly connected from the supporting arm 221 , 231 for magnetically attracting from behind the respective side extension arm 13 , 14 and engaging with the respective rim locker 17 , 18 so as to securely mount the shelter frame kit 20 in front of the primary spectacle frame 10 .
- Each of the magnetic seat 24 , 25 comprises a magnetic housing 241 , 251 , which is made of non-magnetic material or soft-magnetic metal having magnetic attraction ability such as mild steel, low carbon steel and high grade steel, downwardly connected from the respective supporting arm 221 , 231 and a magnet 242 , 252 mounted in the magnet housing 241 , 251 which is arranged to face toward and align with the respective rim locker 17 , 18 of the respective lens rim 151 , 152 when the shelter frame kit 20 is mounted on the frame body 11 of the primary spectacle frame 10 .
- the thickness of the two magnets 242 , 252 are respectively smaller than the depth of the two magnet housing 241 , 251 so as to define two engagement grooves 240 , 250 when the two magnets 242 , 252 are respectively embedded in the two magnet housing 241 , 251 for engaging with the two rim lockers 17 , 18 of the frame body 11 of the primary spectacle 10 .
- the two indented engagement grooves 240 , 250 of the magnet housing 241 , 251 have a corresponding size and shape of the two rim lockers 17 , 18 respectively so that the two rim lockers 17 , 18 can be fittedly engaged into the two engagement grooves 240 , 250 when the shelter frame kit 20 is mounted on the primary spectacle frame 10 as shown in FIG. 5, so as to further interlock the shelter frame kit 20 with the primary spectacle frame 10 by preventing any upward, downward, leftward, and rightward movement of the shelter frame kit 20 .
- the user may simply use one hand to put the shelter frame kit 20 in front of the primary spectacle frame 10 and drop it down. Due to the magnetic attraction, the two magnetic seats 24 , 25 of the shelter frame kit 20 are magnetically attracted from behind to engage with the two rim lockers 17 , 18 of the frame body 11 of the primary spectacle frame 10 respectively. Moreover, the two rim lockers 17 , 18 can further guide the two magnetic seats 24 , 25 to automatically align and attract with the two engagement grooves 240 , 250 thereof respectively. Thus, the two interlocking means 22 , 23 of the shelter frame kit 20 are respectively interlocked with two side extension arms 13 , 14 of the frame body 11 . So, the present invention provides not only the magnetic attraction but also the interlocking engagement for securely mounting the shelter frame kit 20 on the primary spectacle frame 10 .
- the two shelter arms 33 , 34 are respectively riding on top of the two lenses 121 , 122 and locked the lens rimes 151 , 152 of the primary spectacle frame 10 from behind, as shown in FIG. 6.
- the two auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 are adapted for upwardly folding from the closed position to the open position, as shown in FIG. 7. So, for example, a driver is able to quickly and conveniently fold the auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 upward, when entering a channel which is dim, and unfold the auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 back when existing the channel, which is shining his or her eyes.
- the user can also detach the shelter frame kit 20 from the primary spectacle frame 10 easily by slightly pushing the shelter frame kit 20 towards the primary spectacle frame 10 until the two magnetic seats 24 , 25 of the two interlocking means 22 , 23 move rearwardly apart from the two rim lockers 17 , 18 , so that the magnetic attraction and mechanical engagement between the shelter frame kit 20 and the primary spectacle frame 10 are released at the same time, and then the user may detach the shelter frame kit 20 by simply lifting it up from the primary spectacle frame 10 with one hand.
- the shelter frame kit 20 further comprises a bridge lock 21 ′ for holding the auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 in the closed position, wherein the bridge lock 21 ′ comprises a magnet holder 27 mounted on a mid-portion of the bridge 21 of the shelter frame kit 20 and a bridge magnet 26 embedded on the magnet holder 27 , which is arranged to face toward and align with the primary bridge 111 of the primary spectacle frame 10 when the shelter frame kit 20 is mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame 10 .
- the thickness of the bridge magnet 26 is larger than the depth of the magnet holder 27 so that a pole end of the bridge magnet 26 is rearwardly protruded from the magnet holder 27 .
- the primary bridge 111 of the primary spectacle frame 10 can made of soft-magnetic metal having magnetic attraction ability such that when the shelter frame kit 20 is mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame 10 , the protruded pole of the bridge magnet 26 is magnetically attracted with the primary bridge 111 of the primary spectacle frame 10 , as shown in FIG. 11, for not only securely holding the two auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 in the closed position but also preventing a backward movement of the shelter frame kit 20 . So, the shelter frame kit 20 can be locked in front of the primary spectacle frame 10 in all directions.
- the bridge lock 21 ′′ comprises a bridge hook 28 formed on the mid-portion of the bridge 21 wherein the bridge hook 28 is adapted for hooking at a back of the primary bridge 111 when the shelter frame kit 20 is mounted on the primary spectacle frame 10 , as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 .
- each adjustable interlocking means 40 , 41 comprises an adjustable magnetic seat 52 having an adjustable magnetic housing 53 , which is made of non-magnetic material or soft-magnetic metal having magnetic attraction ability such as mild steel, low carbon steel and high grade steel, and an adjustable magnet 51 mounted in the adjustable magnet housing 53 which is arranged to face toward and align with the respective rim locker 17 , 18 of the respective lens rim 151 , 152 when the shelter frame kit 20 is mounted on the frame body 11 of the primary spectacle frame 10 .
- the adjustable interlocking means 40 , 41 further comprises a locking washer 55 disposed in the adjustable magnet housing 53 and an adjusting screw 54 horizontally penetrated through the adjustable magnetic seat 52 and communicated with the adjustable magnet 51 for adjusting the depth of the engagement grooves 241 , 252 .
- the adjustable magnet 51 has a hole having an inner threaded portion provided at a rear pole of the adjustable magnet 51 wherein the adjustable screw 54 having an outer threaded portion is penetrated through the adjustable magnetic seat 52 at a back thereof through the locking washer 55 and screwing with the adjustable magnet 51 .
- the adjustable screw 54 is arranged to drive the adjustable magnet 51 back and forth along the adjustable magnet housing 53 so as to adjust the depth of the engagement groove 240 , 250 .
- the adjustable screw 54 is rotated in one direction, the adjustable magnet 51 is driven to slidably move frontward along the adjustable magnet housing 53 , so as to decrease the depth of the respective engaging groove 240 , 250 .
- the adjustable screw 54 When the adjustable screw 54 is rotated in an opposite direction, the adjustable magnet 51 is driven to slidably move rearward along the adjustable housing 53 , so as to increase the depth of the respective engaging groove 240 , 250 . So, when the two rim lockers 17 , 18 are respectively engaged with the two engagement grooves 240 , 250 having less depth, the gap between the shelter frame kit 20 and the primary spectacle frame 10 will be decreased. Otherwise, the gap between the shelter frame kit 20 and the primary spectacle frame 10 will be increased when the depth of the engagement grooves 240 , 250 is increased.
- FIGS. 18 to 21 of the drawings a primary spectacle frame 10 ′ and a magnetic shelter frame 20 ′ according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention are illustrated, wherein the attraction and engagement concepts of the second embodiment is the same as the above first embodiment.
- the modification in the second embodiment includes the location of the rim lockers 17 ′, 18 ′ of the frame body 11 ′. Accordingly, the two rim lockers 17 ′, 18 ′ are respectively mounted on two inner sides of the two lens rims 151 ′, 152 ′, which are two ends of the primary bridge 111 ′ respectively, as shown in FIG. 18.
- Each shelter arm 33 ′, 34 ′ is integrally extended from the upper portion of respective auxiliary lens 201 , 202 to the inner side thereof wherein the two interlocking means 22 ′, 23 ′ are provided at two inner ends of the shelter arm 33 ′, 34 ′ respectively, which are two ends of the bridge 21 of the shelter frame 20 ′, for riding on top of the primary bridge 111 and magnetically attracting from behind the primary bridge 111 and engaging with the rim lockers 17 ′, 18 ′ respectively, so as to securely interlock with the primary bridge 111 of the primary spectacle frame 10 ′, as shown in FIG. 21.
- the shelter frame kit 20 can be constructed as a rimless frame as shown in the third, fourth, and fifth embodiments of the present invention.
- a shelter frame kit 20 A according to the third preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated, wherein the shelter frame kit 20 A constructed as a rimless frame is adapted for mounting in front of the primary spectacle frame 10 in the first embodiment which has two rim lockers 17 , 18 provided at two outer sides of the lens 121 , 122 .
- the major difference of the shelter frame kit 20 A of the third embodiment and the first embodiment is the bridge 21 A is connected between the two pivot hinges 31 A, 32 A wherein the two pivot hinges 31 A, 32 A are directly fastened to the upper edges of the two auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 respectively.
- the two shelter arms 33 B, 34 B are integrally extended to the inner sides of the two auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 , as shown in FIG. 23, wherein the two interlocking means 22 B, 23 B are rearwardly extended for riding on the primary bridge 111 of the primary spectacle frame 10 .
- a shelter frame kit 20 C according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated, wherein the shelter frame kit 20 basically is a further modification of the third embodiment for further securely mounting in front of the primary spectacle frame 10 , especially when the wearer is during sporting or doing exercise.
- the two shelter arms 33 C, 34 C are further integrally extended to the two inner sides of the two auxiliary lenses 201 , 202 respectively wherein an U-shaped clip-bridge 21 C for clipping on the primary bridge mounted between two inner ends of the two shelter arms 33 C, 34 C respectively, so as to further interlock the shelter frame kit 20 C in front of the primary spectacle frame 10 by preventing any upward, downward, leftward, rightward, frontward, and backward movement of the shelter frame kit 20 C.
- FIG. 25 illustrates shelter frame kit 20 D according to a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the bridge 21 D comprises a first bridge member 211 D extended from the one auxiliary lens 201 D and a second bridge member 212 D extended from another auxiliary lenses 202 D, wherein the first bridge member 211 D is pivotally connected to the second bridge member 212 D by a locker hinge 213 D for pivotally folding the shelter frame kit 20 D.
- the locker hinge 213 D comprises a first pivot arm 2131 D extended from an inner side of the first bridge member 211 D and a second pivot arm 2132 D extended from an inner side of the second bridge member 212 D wherein the first and second pivot arms 2131 D, 2132 D are pivotally connected together in such manner that the two auxiliary lenses 201 D, 202 D are adapted for rearweardly and overlappedly folding so as to fold up the shelter frame kit 20 D.
- each of the first and second bridge members 211 D, 212 D has a receiving cavity 2111 D, 2121 D transversely provided thereon wherein a magnetic member 2112 D, 2122 D fittedly received in each receiving cavity 2111 D, 2121 D in such a manner the magnetic members 2112 D, 2122 D are magnetically attracted each other when the shelter frame kit 20 D is unfolded.
- the magnetic members 2112 D, 2122 D are adapted for ensuring and guiding the magnetically attraction between the first and second bridge members 211 D, 212 D.
- a seventh embodiment of the present invention illustrates an alternative mode of the above sixth embodiment.
- the locker hinge 213 E comprises pivot member 2131 E having two ends pivotally connected to the first and second bridge members 211 E, 212 E respectively.
- each of the first and second bridge members 211 E, 212 E comprises an extension 2111 E, 2121 E integrally extended therefrom to form a L-shaped structure wherein the pivot member 2131 E is pivotally connected to the extension 2111 E, 2121 E.
- a receiving cavity 2112 E, 2122 E is vertically formed on each extension 2111 E, 2121 E wherein a magnetic member 2113 E, 2123 E is fittedly received in the respective receiving cavity 2112 E, 2122 E wherein a height of the magnetic member 2113 E, 2123 E is smaller than a depth of the receiving cavity 2112 E, 2122 E, so as to define an indention 2114 E, 2124 E when the magnetic member 2113 E, 2123 E is embedded in the respective receiving cavity 2112 E, 2122 E.
- Two protrusions 2132 E, 2133 E having magnetically attraction abilities are integrally protruded from two ends of the pivot member 2131 E wherein the two protrusions 2132 E, 2133 E are adapted for fittedly engaging with the two indentions 2114 E, 2124 E of the extensions 2111 E, 2121 E respectively so as to magnetically lock up the first and second bridge members 211 E, 212 E with the pivot member 2131 E when the shelter frame kit 20 E is in an unfolded position.
- each of the first and second bridge members 211 F, 212 F comprises a pair of parallel extensions 2111 F, 2121 F integrally extended from a free end thereof wherein the pivot member 2131 F is pivotally connecting between the parallel extensions 2111 F, 2121 F, so as to overlappedly fold up the two auxiliary lenses 201 F, 202 F.
- a receiving cavity 2112 F, 2122 F is transversely formed between each pair of parallel extensions 2111 F, 2121 F wherein a magnetic member 2113 F, 2123 F is fittedly received in the respective receiving cavity 2112 F, 2122 F in such a manner that the pivot member 2131 F having magnetically attraction ability is magnetically attached to the first and second bridge members 211 F, 212 F so as to guide and enhance the alignment of the shelter frame kit 20 F in the unfolded position.
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- This is a regular application of a provisional application, serial number 60/209,894, filed 06/06/2000.
- 1. Field of Invention
- The present invention relates to a spectacle frame, and more particularly to a shelter frame kit for supporting auxiliary lenses, such as sunglasses, wherein the shelter frame kit is adapted for detachably mounting on a primary spectacle frame by means of a magnetic means equipped with an interlocking engagement in such a manner that the shelter frame kit is capable of pivotally coupling the primary spectacle frame in a position between 0 and 180 degrees.
- 2. Description of Related Arts
- An auxiliary shelter frame is widely used today for mounting on a primary spectacle frame, especially an auxiliary shelter frame with magnetic attachment is even commonly used in recent market. The advantage of the magnetic shelter frame is that when the shelter frame is placed in front of the primary spectacle frame, due to the magnetic attraction, the shelter frame will be automatically guided and attracted by the primary spectacle frame having magnet embedded thereon, so as to securely mount the shelter frame in front of the primary spectacle frame. Thus, the wearer can easily use one band to attach or detach the shelter frame during exercising or driving.
- However, even though the shelter frame can be detached easily from the primary spectacle frame, the wearer cannot take out the shelter frame in such a quick response especially when the wearer has to switch the shelter frame back and forth on the primary spectacle. For example, when the wearing is driving through a tunnel, the wearer may need to detach the shelter frame when entering the tunnel and attach the shelter frame back on the primary spectacle frame after exiting the tunnel. The detaching and attaching operation of the shelter frame on the primary spectacle frame will give trouble to the wearer because the wearer may pay more attention on the operation of the shelter frame rather than on the road, which is dangerous while driving. Beside the drivers, it is also inconvenient for many wearers such as golf prayers and baseball players having outdoor activities, who have to switch the shelter frame back and forth on the primary spectacle frame.
- Moreover, since the primary spectacle frame comprises magnets embedded thereon, which will increase the weight of the primary spectacle frame, such that the wearer may feel uncomfortable because of the additional weight of the primary spectacle frame even though the shelter frame is detached therefrom. Moreover, it is known that the magnets produce magnetic field which may affect the blood circulation of a human being. When the wearer always wear the primary spectacle frame having the magnets embedded thereon, the magnetic field produced by those magnets may cause eye infection or even serious headache for the wear.
- Thus, the magnets embedded on the primary spectacle frame may not only adversely affect the entire ornamental appearance of the primary spectacle frame but also limit the designers to create and design new style of the frames in the fashion market.
- A main object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein the shelter frame kit is pivotally coupling a primary spectacle frame so as to open and close the shelter frame kit from the primary spectacle frame quickly and easily.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein the shelter frame kit is adapted for detachably and precisely mounting on the primary spectacle frame by magnetic attraction. Moreover, the shelter frame kit is arranged to interlock with the primary spectacle frame so that the shelter frame kit is securely mounted on the primary spectacle frame.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein the primary spectacle frame comprises a pair of rim lockers for interlocking two lenses in position respectively, wherein the rim lockers are made of soft-magnetic metal having magnetic attraction ability such that no magnet is needed to embed on the primary spectacle frame. In other words, the primary spectacle frame does not require to alter the original structural design.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein the supporting arms of the shelter frame kit is not only magnetically attracted to but also interlocked with the rim lockers of the primary spectacle frame respectively, so as to prevent up and down movement or sideward movement of the shelter frame kit with respect to the primary spectacle frame once the shelter frame kit is mounted in position.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein the depth of the magnet seat of the rim lockers can be adjusted so as to minimum a distance between the primary spectacle frame and the shelter frame kit. In other words, the shelter frame kit can be adjustably mounted in the front of the primary spectacle frame according to a thickness thereof.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein even though the shelter frame kit is magnetically attracted and interlocked with the primary spectacle frame, the wearer still may merely use one hand to attach or detach the shelter frame kit during exercising or driving.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses, wherein no magnet is needed to embed on the primary spectacle frame so as to further reduce the weight of the primary spectacle frame. Furthermore, the ornamental appearance of the primary spectacle frame can be maintained wherein the primary spectacle frame is exactly identical to a common spectacle frame even though the shelter frame kit is removed.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelter frame kit for glasses wherein the primary spectacle frame does not require to alter its original structural design, so as to minimize the manufacturing cost of the primary spectacle frame incorporating with the shelter frame kit.
- Accordingly, in order to accomplish the above objects, the present invention provides a shelter frame kit adapted for detachably mounting in front of a primary spectacle frame which comprises a frame body having a pair of lens rims for mounting a pair of lenses in position wherein each lens rim comprises a rim locker for securely locking up the lens within the respective lens rim. The frame body comprises a primary bridge connected between the two lenses and two side extension arms provided at two outer sides of the lenses respectively each having a hinge portion rearwardly extended therefrom for pivotally coupling a temple.
- The shelter frame kit for supporting two auxiliary lenses comprises a bridge extended between the two auxiliary lenses, two shelter arms having two pivot hinges affixed on upper sides of the two auxiliary lenses respectively, and two interlocking means provided at two ends of the two shelter arms respectively for interlocking with the two rim lockers of the frame body of the primary spectacle frame in such a manner that the auxiliary lenses of the shelter frame kit are adapted for pivotally folding from a closed position to an open position, wherein the closed position of the shelter frame kit, the two auxiliary lenses are respectively positioned in front of the two lenses of the primary spectacle frame, and in the opened position of the shelter frame kit, the two auxiliary lenses are 180-degree flipped over the two lenses of the primary spectacle frame at the two pivot hinges respectively.
- Each of the interlocking means comprises a supporting arm rearwardly extended from the shelter frame kit, and a magnetic seat which comprises a magnet housing downwardly connected from the supporting arm for magnetically attracting from behind the frame body and engaging with the respective rim locker, so as to securely mount the shelter frame kit in front of the primary spectacle frame.
- In order to mount the shelter frame kit in front of the frame body of the primary spectacle frame, simply put the shelter frame kit in front of the primary spectacle frame and drop it down. Due to the magnetic attraction, the two magnetic seats of the shelter frame kit are magnetically attracted from behind to engage with the two rim lockers of the frame body of the primary spectacle frame respectively. Thus, the two interlocking means of the shelter frame kit are respectively interlocked with the frame body of the primary spectacle frame. So, the present invention provides not only the magnetic attraction but also the interlocking engagement for securely mounting the shelter on the primary spectacle frame. For opening the two auxiliary lenses, simply flip over the auxiliary lenses about the pivot hinges such that the auxiliary lenses are adapted to pivotally rotate 180 degrees from the closed position.
- FIG. 1A is a rear perspective view of a primary spectacle frame according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1B is a sectional view of a rim locker of the primary spectacle frame according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the shelter frame kit in an opened position according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a shelter arm of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a top view of the shelter frame kit mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of the shelter frame kit mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of the shelter frame kit mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame in an opening position according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the shelter frame kit incorporated with a bridge lock according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the bridge lock of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of the shelter frame kit with the bridge lock in an opened position according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a top view of the shelter frame kit with the bridge lock mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 illustrates an alternative mode of the bridge lock of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a side sectional view of the bridge lock of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of the shelter frame kit in the opened position according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a top view of the shelter frame kit mounted in front of the primary frame according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of an adjustable interlocking means of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 17 is a partially sectional view of the adjustable interlocking means of the shelter frame kit according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 18 is a rear perspective view of a primary spectacle frame according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of a shelter frame kit according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of the shelter frame kit in an opened position according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 21 is a top view of the shelter frame kit mounted in front of the primary spectacle frame according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of a shelter frame kit in an opened position according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 23 is a front perspective view of a shelter frame kit in an opened position according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 24 is a front perspective view of a shelter frame kit in an opened position according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 25 is a top view of a shelter frame kit mounted on the primary spectacle frame according to a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 26 is a partially sectional view of the bridge of the shelter frame kit according to the sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of the shelter frame kit according to the sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is a front view of a shelter view according to a seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 29 is a partially sectional view of the bridge of the shelter frame kit according to the seven th preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view of the shelter frame kit according to the seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 31 is a top view of the shelter frame kit mounted on the primary spectacle frame according to the seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 32 is a perspective view of a shelter frame kit according to an eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 33 is a top view of the shelter frame kit mounted on the primary spectacle frame according to the eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 34 is a partially sectional view of the bridge of the shelter frame kit according to the eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 35 is an exploded perspective view of the shelter frame kit according to the eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- Referring to FIGS.1 to 6 of the drawings, a
shelter frame kit 20 adapted for mounting in front of aprimary spectacle frame 10 according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Theprimary spectacle frame 10 comprises aframe body 11 having a pair oflens rims lenses lens rim rim locker lens respective lens rim frame body 11 comprises aprimary bridge 111 connected between the twolens rims side extension arms lenses hinge portion temple - As shown in FIGS. 1, 5, and6, according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the
rim lockers lens rim rim locker first rimlock member 28, asecond rimlock member 29, and ascrew 30 for securely connecting the first andsecond rimlock members rim locker respective lens rim rim lockers screw 30 of eachrim locker rim lockers - Referring to FIGS. 2, 3,5, and 6, the
shelter frame kit 20 for supporting twoauxiliary lenses bridge 21 extended between the twoauxiliary lenses shelter arms auxiliary lenses shelter arms rim lockers frame body 11 of theprimary spectacle frame 10 in such a manner that theauxiliary lenses shelter frame kit 20 are adapted for pivotally folding from a closed position to an open position, wherein the closed position of theshelter frame kit 20, the twoauxiliary lenses lenses primary spectacle frame 10, and in the opened position of theshelter frame kit 20, the twoauxiliary lenses lenses primary spectacle frame 10 at the two pivot hinges 31, 32 respectively. Theauxiliary lenses shelter frame kit 20 to form a detachable sunglasses. - Practically, the
shelter frame kit 20 can be constructed as a shelter frame to have a pair of rims as shown in the first and second preferred embodiments or a rimless frame as shown in a third, fourth, and fifth preferred embodiments of the present invention. - Referring to FIG. 4, each
shelter arm auxiliary lens shelter arm respective lens rim frame body 11, as shown in FIG. 6, so as to lock up theshelter frame kit 20 on theprimary spectacle frame 11 for preventing a frontward movement and a backward movement of theshelter frame kit 20. - Each
shelter arm auxiliary lens shelter arm respective lens rim pivot hinge shelter arm auxiliary lenses shelter frame kit 20 in the open position, as shown in FIG. 2, and the closed position, as shown in FIG. 3. - Each of the interlocking means22, 23 comprises a supporting
arm side extension arm frame body 11 of theprimary spectacle frame 10, and amagnetic seat arm side extension arm respective rim locker shelter frame kit 20 in front of theprimary spectacle frame 10. - Each of the
magnetic seat magnetic housing arm magnet magnet housing respective rim locker respective lens rim shelter frame kit 20 is mounted on theframe body 11 of theprimary spectacle frame 10. - Accordingly, the thickness of the two
magnets magnet housing engagement grooves magnets magnet housing rim lockers frame body 11 of theprimary spectacle 10. Thus, the twoindented engagement grooves magnet housing rim lockers rim lockers engagement grooves shelter frame kit 20 is mounted on theprimary spectacle frame 10 as shown in FIG. 5, so as to further interlock theshelter frame kit 20 with theprimary spectacle frame 10 by preventing any upward, downward, leftward, and rightward movement of theshelter frame kit 20. - As shown in FIG. 5, when the two supporting
arms side extension arms magnetic seats rim lockers frame body 11 of theprimary spectacle frame 10 respectively until the tworim lockers engagement grooves shelter frame kit 20 with theprimary spectacle frame 10 in an interlocking manner. - In order to mount the
shelter frame kit 20 in front of theframe body 11 of theprimary spectacle frame 10, the user may simply use one hand to put theshelter frame kit 20 in front of theprimary spectacle frame 10 and drop it down. Due to the magnetic attraction, the twomagnetic seats shelter frame kit 20 are magnetically attracted from behind to engage with the tworim lockers frame body 11 of theprimary spectacle frame 10 respectively. Moreover, the tworim lockers magnetic seats engagement grooves shelter frame kit 20 are respectively interlocked with twoside extension arms frame body 11. So, the present invention provides not only the magnetic attraction but also the interlocking engagement for securely mounting theshelter frame kit 20 on theprimary spectacle frame 10. - When the
shelter frame kit 20 is mounted in front of theprimary spectacle frame 10, the twoshelter arms lenses primary spectacle frame 10 from behind, as shown in FIG. 6. The twoauxiliary lenses auxiliary lenses auxiliary lenses - According to the present invention, the user can also detach the
shelter frame kit 20 from theprimary spectacle frame 10 easily by slightly pushing theshelter frame kit 20 towards theprimary spectacle frame 10 until the twomagnetic seats rim lockers shelter frame kit 20 and theprimary spectacle frame 10 are released at the same time, and then the user may detach theshelter frame kit 20 by simply lifting it up from theprimary spectacle frame 10 with one hand. - Referring to FIGS.8 to 10, in order to further securely mount the
shelter frame kit 20 in front of theprimary spectacle frame 10, theshelter frame kit 20 further comprises abridge lock 21′ for holding theauxiliary lenses bridge lock 21′ comprises amagnet holder 27 mounted on a mid-portion of thebridge 21 of theshelter frame kit 20 and abridge magnet 26 embedded on themagnet holder 27, which is arranged to face toward and align with theprimary bridge 111 of theprimary spectacle frame 10 when theshelter frame kit 20 is mounted in front of theprimary spectacle frame 10. The thickness of thebridge magnet 26 is larger than the depth of themagnet holder 27 so that a pole end of thebridge magnet 26 is rearwardly protruded from themagnet holder 27. Accordingly, theprimary bridge 111 of theprimary spectacle frame 10 can made of soft-magnetic metal having magnetic attraction ability such that when theshelter frame kit 20 is mounted in front of theprimary spectacle frame 10, the protruded pole of thebridge magnet 26 is magnetically attracted with theprimary bridge 111 of theprimary spectacle frame 10, as shown in FIG. 11, for not only securely holding the twoauxiliary lenses shelter frame kit 20. So, theshelter frame kit 20 can be locked in front of theprimary spectacle frame 10 in all directions. - Alternatively, the
bridge lock 21″ comprises abridge hook 28 formed on the mid-portion of thebridge 21 wherein thebridge hook 28 is adapted for hooking at a back of theprimary bridge 111 when theshelter frame kit 20 is mounted on theprimary spectacle frame 10, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15. - Accordingly, the interlocking means22, 23 can be modified to an adjustable interlocking means 40, 41 in order to minimize a gap between the
shelter frame kit 20 and theprimary spectacle frame 10. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, each adjustable interlocking means 40, 41 comprises an adjustablemagnetic seat 52 having an adjustablemagnetic housing 53, which is made of non-magnetic material or soft-magnetic metal having magnetic attraction ability such as mild steel, low carbon steel and high grade steel, and anadjustable magnet 51 mounted in theadjustable magnet housing 53 which is arranged to face toward and align with therespective rim locker respective lens rim shelter frame kit 20 is mounted on theframe body 11 of theprimary spectacle frame 10. The adjustable interlocking means 40, 41 further comprises a lockingwasher 55 disposed in theadjustable magnet housing 53 and an adjustingscrew 54 horizontally penetrated through the adjustablemagnetic seat 52 and communicated with theadjustable magnet 51 for adjusting the depth of theengagement grooves - The
adjustable magnet 51 has a hole having an inner threaded portion provided at a rear pole of theadjustable magnet 51 wherein theadjustable screw 54 having an outer threaded portion is penetrated through the adjustablemagnetic seat 52 at a back thereof through the lockingwasher 55 and screwing with theadjustable magnet 51. Theadjustable screw 54 is arranged to drive theadjustable magnet 51 back and forth along theadjustable magnet housing 53 so as to adjust the depth of theengagement groove adjustable screw 54 is rotated in one direction, theadjustable magnet 51 is driven to slidably move frontward along theadjustable magnet housing 53, so as to decrease the depth of the respective engaginggroove - When the
adjustable screw 54 is rotated in an opposite direction, theadjustable magnet 51 is driven to slidably move rearward along theadjustable housing 53, so as to increase the depth of the respective engaginggroove rim lockers engagement grooves shelter frame kit 20 and theprimary spectacle frame 10 will be decreased. Otherwise, the gap between theshelter frame kit 20 and theprimary spectacle frame 10 will be increased when the depth of theengagement grooves - Referring to FIGS.18 to 21 of the drawings, a
primary spectacle frame 10′ and amagnetic shelter frame 20′ according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention are illustrated, wherein the attraction and engagement concepts of the second embodiment is the same as the above first embodiment. The modification in the second embodiment includes the location of therim lockers 17′, 18′ of theframe body 11′. Accordingly, the tworim lockers 17′, 18′ are respectively mounted on two inner sides of the twolens rims 151′, 152′, which are two ends of theprimary bridge 111 ′ respectively, as shown in FIG. 18. - Each
shelter arm 33′, 34′ is integrally extended from the upper portion of respectiveauxiliary lens shelter arm 33′, 34′ respectively, which are two ends of thebridge 21 of theshelter frame 20′, for riding on top of theprimary bridge 111 and magnetically attracting from behind theprimary bridge 111 and engaging with therim lockers 17′, 18′ respectively, so as to securely interlock with theprimary bridge 111 of theprimary spectacle frame 10′, as shown in FIG. 21. - As it is mentioned above, the
shelter frame kit 20 can be constructed as a rimless frame as shown in the third, fourth, and fifth embodiments of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 22, ashelter frame kit 20A according to the third preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated, wherein theshelter frame kit 20A constructed as a rimless frame is adapted for mounting in front of theprimary spectacle frame 10 in the first embodiment which has tworim lockers lens - The major difference of the
shelter frame kit 20A of the third embodiment and the first embodiment is thebridge 21A is connected between the two pivot hinges 31A, 32A wherein the two pivot hinges 31A, 32A are directly fastened to the upper edges of the twoauxiliary lenses - Alternatively, for the
primary spectacle frame 10 of the second embodiment, which has tworim lockers lenses shelter arms 33B, 34B are integrally extended to the inner sides of the twoauxiliary lenses primary bridge 111 of theprimary spectacle frame 10. - Referring to FIG. 24, a
shelter frame kit 20C according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated, wherein theshelter frame kit 20 basically is a further modification of the third embodiment for further securely mounting in front of theprimary spectacle frame 10, especially when the wearer is during sporting or doing exercise. - Accordingly, the two
shelter arms auxiliary lenses bridge 21C for clipping on the primary bridge mounted between two inner ends of the twoshelter arms shelter frame kit 20C in front of theprimary spectacle frame 10 by preventing any upward, downward, leftward, rightward, frontward, and backward movement of theshelter frame kit 20C. - FIG. 25 illustrates
shelter frame kit 20D according to a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein thebridge 21D comprises afirst bridge member 211D extended from the oneauxiliary lens 201D and asecond bridge member 212D extended from anotherauxiliary lenses 202D, wherein thefirst bridge member 211D is pivotally connected to thesecond bridge member 212D by alocker hinge 213D for pivotally folding theshelter frame kit 20D. - As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the
locker hinge 213D comprises a first pivot arm 2131D extended from an inner side of thefirst bridge member 211D and asecond pivot arm 2132D extended from an inner side of thesecond bridge member 212D wherein the first andsecond pivot arms 2131D, 2132D are pivotally connected together in such manner that the twoauxiliary lenses shelter frame kit 20D. - Accordingly, each of the first and
second bridge members cavity magnetic member 2112D, 2122D fittedly received in each receivingcavity magnetic members 2112D, 2122D are magnetically attracted each other when theshelter frame kit 20D is unfolded. In other words, themagnetic members 2112D, 2122D are adapted for ensuring and guiding the magnetically attraction between the first andsecond bridge members - Referring to FIGS. 28 through 31, a seventh embodiment of the present invention illustrates an alternative mode of the above sixth embodiment. According to the seventh embodiment, the
locker hinge 213E comprisespivot member 2131E having two ends pivotally connected to the first andsecond bridge members - Accordingly, each of the first and
second bridge members extension pivot member 2131E is pivotally connected to theextension cavity extension magnetic member cavity magnetic member cavity indention 2114E, 2124E when themagnetic member cavity - Two
protrusions pivot member 2131E wherein the twoprotrusions indentions 2114E, 2124E of theextensions second bridge members pivot member 2131E when theshelter frame kit 20E is in an unfolded position. - Referring to FIGS. 32 through 35, an eighth embodiment of the present invention illustrates another alternative mode of the above seventh embodiment. According to the eighth embodiment, each of the first and
second bridge members parallel extensions pivot member 2131F is pivotally connecting between theparallel extensions auxiliary lenses - A receiving
cavity parallel extensions magnetic member cavity pivot member 2131F having magnetically attraction ability is magnetically attached to the first andsecond bridge members shelter frame kit 20F in the unfolded position.
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