WO1986002463A1

WO1986002463A1 - Spectacle system

Info

Publication number: WO1986002463A1
Application number: PCT/FR1985/000291
Authority: WO
Inventors: Alain Zarudiansky
Original assignee: Alain Zarudiansky
Priority date: 1984-10-19
Filing date: 1985-10-15
Publication date: 1986-04-24
Also published as: EP0198863A1

Abstract

Device for associating spectacle with a protective case carried as a medallion. In order to provide for said spectacle-case association, on one hand the spectacles are designed to be foldable and integral with a flexible and elastic closed loop, and on the other hand the case is integral with a closed and flexible suspension loop and finally both loops have in common a support and link element which is supported normally around the neck of the wearer. The invention may be applied to wearers of spectacles of various types (sun glasses, sight correction glasses, etc...), and protects the spectacles and makes them available and unlosable.

Description

GLASSES SYSTEM

The present invention relates to spectacle systems for individuals, whether these spectacles are for sight to be corrected, sun, pleasure, etc. Among the aims of the present invention, mention may be made of the creation of spectacles capable of: - receive glasses for various uses (sun, corrected view, etc.) and of various shapes and geometries without too special adaptation - fold with a gesture in glass on glass position, to allow the accommodation of the pair of glasses he interior of a case, barely larger than that of a spectacle lens, which provides protection. - be worn permanently, in the folded form inside the case, suspended around the neck, like a medallion and without more discomfort or bulk than a medallion of size d 'a glass of glasses. (The possibility folded, regardless of any associated case that could be an alternative).

The aim of this permanence is to guarantee the wearer a defined location, and a constant and immediate availability of his pair of glasses. - be extracted with a gesture, conveniently, from the Etuimedaillon; deployed in another gesture and placed on the nose in a third gesture, these 3 gestures having to be almost automatic, cannot take any particular precaution, relative to a possible fragility of the frame, which is therefore robust in principle. - be captive.

The device according to the invention can be described in two ways. According to a first approach we can describe the the device as being formed by the combination a) of a pair of glasses intended to bear on the nose, having a system of branches intended to bear on the ears, b) of a case intended to contain the glasses, comprising a suspension element, in a closed loop, intended to bear on the wearer's neck c) connecting means between the branch system and the suspension element. According to another approach, the device according to the invention is formed by: a) a spectacle frame comprising a folding frame provided with its lenses b) a case comprising two folded half-shells, intended to receive the spectacle frame in the folded position , c) a support and connection device having a double function: that of supporting the glasses (in the operational position on the wearer's ears; in the rest position, not folded over the wearer's neck) and that of supporting the case on the wearer's neck ("empty" box waiting to receive the folded glasses, or "full" box containing the folded glasses). According to another definition, the subject of the present invention is an assembly, comprising a pair of glasses and a case intended to receive said pair of glasses, characterized in that the glasses have branches whose free ends are connected by an element of link thus defining a closed loop, said box comprising a suspension device allowing the support of the box in jumper around the neck of the spectacle wearer, the upper part of the suspension element being connected to said connection element, the assembly glasses case that can be worn in a jumper when said glasses are arranged in said case

Other objects, advantages and characteristics of the device according to the invention will appear in the detailed description below.

The invention will be better understood on reading the detailed description below referring to the attached drawings given by way of illustration and in no way limitative, among which:

- Figure 1 is an overview of the device according to the invention

- Figure 2 is a top view of a pair of folding glasses that can be used in a device according to the invention.

- Figures 3, 4 and 5 are enlarged partial views of Figure 2, illustrating the various positions of the central hinge of the folding glasses. - Figure 6 is an overall view of a device according to the invention showing the glasses in the folded position, arranged inside a housing.

- Figures 7 and 8 are transverse and longitudinal sections respectively of an embodiment of the support system and connection between the system of branches of the glasses and the suspension system of the case.

- Figure 9 shows another possible embodiment of the system according to the invention. As previously explained, the device according to the invention comprises a pair of folding glasses and a case intended to receive the glasses in the folded position. - Figure 10 shows on a reduced scale and in rear view, the housing assembly (case) with glasses folded inside, and associated suspension and connection means, as well as an accessory pocket and means for pinch, secured to the case (case).

- Figures 11a and 11b show, in rear view, the respective views of the housing (case), in the open position and in the closed position, with elements for pinching associated. - Figure 12 shows on a reduced scale and in rear view, the housing-medallion assembly, with glasses folded inside and associated suspension and connection means, as well as means for pinching, on the back of the medallion. - Figures 13a, 13b and 13c show the back of the medallion, respectively in external view, from the front (13a) and according to section X-X, in the closed clamp position (13b) and open clamp (13G).

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the folding glasses, which can be implemented according to the invention,

may be constituted by a hinge bridge 7 connecting frames 6 and 6 'respectively carrying the glasses 8 and 8' and the side hinges 5 and 5 '. The figures show the mounts 6 and 6 ′ of the linear type holding each lens only through its upper part. The frame (or the lenses) comprises support elements (9 - 9 ') intended to come into contact with the nose of the wearer of the glasses. It is obvious, in a device according to the invention that it is equally possible to use half-frames encircling half, or entirely the lenses and comprising either an added support such as 9-9 ′ or a support integrated into the frame . Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5 show in detail a possible mode of. realization of the hinges of the trigger guard 7: thanks to housings 27 formed in the part 7 and forming the female parts of the hinges The holding in place of the pin 20 in the housing 27 is ensured in an elastic manner by the spring tab 19 whose the face 24 exerts a force on the lateral surface of the axis 20. This lateral surface comprises a cutaway 23 which makes it possible to define a preferred angular position of the axis 20 in the housing 27 corresponding to the unfolded position of the glasses (illustrated dashed line in Figure 2).

As shown in Figure 4, the existence of the cutaway 23 allows the tongue - spring 19 to exert a forcef, resulting in a couple "r" which has the effect of returning to normal angular position the branch 4 of the telescope when this branch is moved from this normal working position. Finally, note that the frames 6-6 'can advantageously include stops 18-18' intended to limit the angular position of the glasses in position folded back so as to avoid contact and friction of the glass 8 against the glass 8 'in this folded position.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the glasses according to the invention comprise a system of branches forming a closed loop with the central part constituted by the frame 6-6 ′ and its trigger guard 7. The system of branches comprises branches 4 -4 ', one end of which has the side hinge 5-5' secured to the mount 6-6 '. The other end of the branch 4 is connected to a branch extension 2 by a fixed or sliding connection system 35. It is the same for the branch 4 'which, thanks to the link 35' is connected to the extension 2 '

-According to a first embodiment, the extensions

2 and 2 'form a single element. -According to another embodiment the free ends of the extensions 2 and 2 'are connected together by a connecting device comprising sliders or stirrups 3 and 3' sliding on a slender element 1.

The assembly 3, 1 and 3 'constitutes a device making it possible to adjust at will the length of the closed loop constituted by the frames 6.6', the arms 4 and 4 'as well as the extensions 2 and 2' The length and the shape of this loop can also be adjusted by means of connection systems 35-35 'when these devices are of the sliding type. Figures 7 and 8 show respectively in transverse and longitudinal section a possible embodiment of the assembly 3-1-3 ': the element 1 constitutes a guide rail having grooves 31-32 in which the pins 29- slide 30 of a stirrup 3 which has a bore 34 intended for receiving the end of the extension 2. Each end of the element 1 comprises a shoulder 33 intended to form an end-of-travel stop and a bore 11 receiving the end of a suspension rod 10. The other end suspension rods 10-10 'is connected by any fixed or sliding fixing device 12-12' to lademicoquille 16 which, by means of a hinge 14, cooperates with a half-shell 15 to form a housing intended to receive the folded glasses, as illustrated in figure 6.

FIG. 9 of plate 4 illustrates another possible embodiment of a device according to the invention which allows, while retaining all the previously mentioned functions which characterize the invention, to add a new function of dissociation between the loop "glasses-branches of glasses" and the element. 1 link and suspension. The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9 presents a particular fitting adapter (3637-38 ~ 39-40-41-36'-37'-38'-39'-40'-41 ') for the ends 34 and 34 extensions 2 and 2 'of branches 4 and 4'. This adaptation makes the elastic strands 2 and 2 'detachable, by simple pull, of the stirrups 3 and 3' to which they are connected. In addition, the strands 2 and 2 ', once separated from the stirrups can, thanks to the adapter, be fitted to each other, by interlocking of the elements 36-36' (which interlocking could as well be replaced for example by an association of the visêcrou type by the assignment screw and nut to the elements 36 and 36 'respectively or by any other interlocking) and thus reconstitute a closed loop "branches glasses" detached from the connecting devices and suspension.

The "uncoupled" goggles can then be worn in the view position thanks to the closed loop in the manner of conventional wearing of ski goggles with elastic closed loop.

Given the difference in the lengths of the closed "sunglasses-branches" loops in

"view" for cases "disconnected" or "joined" to element 1 of connection-suspension, it is useful to indure in the fitting adapter (36 ... 41¬

36 '... 41') elements of adjustable length such as for example of the sliding type, shown in 40-41 and 40'-41 'in FIG. 9) and which can be blocked at 2 predetermined lengths. The means for detaching the “woven branches” loop from the suspension loop can be varied, and that of FIG. 9 is only presented for illustrative purposes. In the latter, the branches are fixed to the stirrups by fitting the cylindrical rods 37 and 37 'into the corresponding bores 42 and 42' of the respective stirrups. To separate, it suffices to pull, towards the rear of the stirrups, the rods 37 and 37 ', to allow the disengagement by the slots 38 and 38' of the axes 39 and 39 'integral with the rods 37 and 37'. To re-associate the loops, the reverse maneuver is carried out.

Before explaining the modes of operation and use of the device according to the invention, it should be mentioned that the materials which can be used to produce the elements described above can be very different, depending on the variants and the effects sought.

The elements can be either metallic, or molded from synthetic or natural materials, in particular according to the degree of rigidity or flexibility desired for each element.

The branches 4 and 4 ′ may be of variable length but preferably not reaching the wearer's ears. Made of elastic but non-deformable material, the temples must have the rigidity necessary for the correct positioning of the glasses on the face of the wearer of glasses.

The extensions 2 and 2 ', intended to circumvent the ear and to be connected to the element 1, are preferably made of flexible and elastic material.

Element 1 would preferably be made of an elastic but non-deformable material, of metal or of synthetic material. The 10-10 'suspensions can be made of flexible and deformable materials, possibly identical to the material forming the 2-2' extensions or of metal in the form of continuous rods or chains. The bolt-holder 15-16 can, of course, be made, as desired, of metal or of synthetic material, possibly flexible, but preferably having a certain rigidity so as to protect against impact the glasses which are folded there.

The operation and use of the device according to the invention will become apparent from the above description. In the case where the "glasses" assembly can be separated from the case assembly, glasses may be available which have the following advantages:

- possibility of folding the glasses to store them in a small case, which can be worn permanently in a "jumper". neck.

- possibility of wearing the glasses in a necklace, ready to be put on the nose when the user wishes.

- elimination of the risk of dropping the glasses on the ground during a b'-rusque movement, thanks to the closed loop, formed by the branches and their extension.

- change in the way the glasses are held on the face since, unlike conventional glasses, the ears are not used to hang the glasses but only as a fulcrum of a loop whose rear part can counterbalance the front part, reducing thus the pressure exerted on the nose by the weight of the glasses. In addition, due to the elasticity of the extensions 2-2 'and the adjustable spacing of the sliders 3-3' on the connecting rod 1, it is possible to adjust the bearing pressure of the glasses as desired at will. wearer's nose. The glasses structures defined above have many advantages, in particular for all glasses used in specific conditions (outdoor, work on a site, exercise of a summer or winter sport, skiing, high mountains, etc. .) The portable body around the neck has the following advantages:

- to be able to carry with you, at any time, a protective case available instantly without having to place it in a pocket.

- better protection of the whole, the wearing in jumper presenting advantages compared to pockets for protection against impact and crushing.

- absence of the risk of "losing" or "forgetting" the case containing the glasses. The connection of the housing assembly with the spectacle assembly, presents all of the advantages defined above with, in addition, an additional functional advantage: The elements, or parts, common to "the spectacle assembly" and "l "whole case" are designed to find a stable natural position on the wearer's neck:

The rear part of the "bezel" loop then has a certain weight which makes it possible to constitute a counterweight to the glasses themselves thanks to the points of support on the ears; the reduction in the pressure which results from it on the wearer's nose makes it possible to easily resolve certain cases where the wearers of glasses bear the weight of the glasses very poorly on the nose.

In FIGS. 10 and 12, the same suspension and connection means are shown, which happen to be, here, a chain 101 or 121, in the respective figures, for the connection element hooked to the branches 105-105 ′ or 125-125 'of the glasses, and strands (cords or chains) 102-102' or 122-122 'for the suspension element of the housing, hooked to the chain by clips or spring rings 103-103' or 123 -123 ', which allow the suspensionl 02-102' or 122-122 'to be detached from the housing, from the connecting element 101 or 121, attached to the glasses. In Figure 10 there is shown, below the clamp of the case, a pocket attached to the case, with, as accessories, sheets of paper special for cleaning spectacle lenses. FIGS. 11a and 11b illustrate the way in which the clamp 108-108 ′ added, by insertion into hems, or any other means such as gluing, riveting, etc., on the leaf spring lip 107 of the opening of the opening, itself of known conventional type. This clamp is constituted by two bars 10b "and 108 ', fixed, as has just been said, so that the two ends 109 and 109', intended to ensure the clamping, are opposite, near the one of the other, or pressing one against the other, or with overlapping teeth, as for a gear. These ends 109 and 109 ′, as well as the bars 108 and 108 ′ which contain them, can be chosen by metal, plastic or any other material so that the friction and rigidity appropriate to strongly pinch clothing, without risk of injuring them, are ensured. Similarly, the contours of these ends can be of varied geometries, although that a well-adapted form consists in making nested teeth appear. The force of the pinching of the fabric interposed between the ends 109 and 109 ′ will result from the stiffness of the spring leaf 107 and the thickness of fabric trapped by the clamp. The friction that will hold pri ringing the fabric, will result, in addition to the pinching force, of the geometrical and physical characteristics of the ends of the clamp.

It will be noted, in FIG. 11a, that the same pressure p, imposed by the wearer's fingers, at the connection of the two lips of the opening of the case, causes, in addition to the opening of the case (for introduction, or extraction of the glasses), but also, the simultaneous opening of the clamp, located at the rear.

In Figures 13a, 13b and 13c, there is shown the device for pinching clothes, housed in the wall rear of a medallion box. In the case illustrated by the figures, there is a movable end of pliers with two nozzles 129 and 129 ', which end forms a body with a pusher 130, which can slide in a housing 132 provided in the rear back wall of the medallion. The rod of this pusher is guided in its path by all of the two fixed spouts 131 and 131 ', resulting from a cutout of the rear wall of the medallion, which spouts 131 and 131' constitute the fixed stops of the clamp, facing the two movable nozzles integral with the pusher. The opening force of the clamp is made by a push p, as shown in Figure 13c, issue, for example of the thumb, which pushes, with the pusher, the nozzles 129 -129 'of the fixed stops 131-131'. Closing of the clamp is effected by the return of the spring 133, pushing the pusher until the stop of the movable nozzles 129-129 'on the stops 131-131', or on the clothing fabric that the wearer has, at beforehand, inserted between the ends of the clamp. As for the case-case, the characteristics of the friction of the pliers' beaks on the fabric of the clothes to be tightened, will result from the materials and geometric contours retained for the beaks of the ends of the pliers, as well as from the spring recall It turned out that with a piano rope spring, for the example of a metal clip medallion, illustrated by FIGS. 12 and 13, an effective pinching could be ensured for all types of clothing.

Claims

1. An assembly comprising a pair of glasses and a housing intended to receive said pair of glasses, characterized in that the ends of the branches of the glasses are connected by a connecting element thus defining a closed loop, said housing comprising a suspension device allowing the support of the jumper box around the neck of the spectacle wearer, the upper part of the suspension element being connected to said connecting element; the case-glasses assembly can be worn in a jumper when said glasses are arranged in said case.

2. Assembly according to claim 1 characterized in that the fixing between the suspension element and said connecting element is detachable, making it possible to wear glasses, either in the position of

"view" in front of the wearer's eyes, or in a necklace around the neck, independently of the case and its suspension element.

3. The assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that said connecting element is constituted by an elastically deformable half-collar, forming a slide, two jumpers being arranged sliding on said slide, the free ends of the branches of the glasses being connected to said jumpers, thus forming an adjustable length connecting element.

4. An assembly according to claim 3 characterized in that each branch of said glasses is formed by a semi-rigid part adjacent to the frame of the glasses and a flexible part whose end is connected to said jumpers.

5. An assembly according to claim 3 characterized in that the half-collar, forming part of the connecting element, constitutes an integral part of said suspension element of the housing.

6. The assembly of claim 5 characterized in that each free end of the branches of the glasses has a fastening element allowing a detachable connection with the corresponding rider.

7. The assembly of claim 6 characterized in that said fastening elements further comprise a means for securing them to one another independently of said jumpers.

8. An assembly according to claim 1 characterized in that said connecting element is made by a flexible rod along which two adjustable positions are connected respectively to the ends of the arms of the glasses by a sliding fixing allowing the length of the closed loop, constituted by the flexible rod, the arms of the glasses and the frame of the glasses.

9. An assembly according to any one of claims 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 characterized in that the glasses are of the folding type, comprising a hinge trigger guard allowing the folding of the glasses glass against glass , the case having a shape and dimensions suitable for receiving the glasses in the folded position, said case comprising two half-shells connected by a hinge, at least one of said half-shells comprising a notch allowing the branches of the glasses to pass when those -these are in the folded position.

10. The assembly of claim 1, characterized in that it comprises means, in association with said housing, for pinching an element such as clothing.

11. The assembly of claim 10, characterized in that the means for pinching an element, such as clothing, consist of a set of two facing bars, one end of each of which is intended coming at a reduced distance, or in support, relative to the corresponding end of the other bar; the assembly of the two bar ends, facing or in support, thus forming a clip capable of pinching a part of clothing that interposed between said ends.

12. The assembly of claim 11, characterized in that the two bars, constituting the clamp, are associated with one of the spring blades constituting a conventional clasp with two lips, for case or case, and this, by any means of association such as sewing in a hem, gluing, riveting, welding.

13. An assembly according to claims 11 and 12, characterized in that the ends, intended to pinch, of said bars, may or may not be of the same material as said bars and of geometries suitable for pinching a fabric without injuring it, such as those that have tooth (s), claw (s), gear (s), rounded (s), flat (s), flat (s) shapes.

14. The assembly of claim 10, characterized in that the clamping means consist, on the one hand, by a rigid bar carrying at least one end intended to support for clamping; which bar is subjected to the action of a spring housed in the bottom of the glasses case, and can, under this action, move in a housing provided for this purpose; and on the other hand, by at least one fixed support, to oppose the end of said bar, which support can be the end of at least one stop integral with the bottom of the housing.

15.A set according to claim 14, characterized in that the ends intended to pinch are formed in the shape of claw (s) projecting from the outside, relative to the external face of the bottom of the housing.

16. An assembly according to any one of claims 10 to 15, characterized in that it comprises a side pocket to said housing, capable of receiving accessories useful for the maintenance of glasses.