Eyeglasses with simplified hinge
AssigneeLuxottica S.R.L.
InventorDiego Nicolis
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Abstract
Eyeglasses with simplified hinge include a pair of lenses, a pair of temples and a hinge for connection between each one of the temples and the lenses. The hinge includes an element for connecting the lens and the temple, adapted to be connected to the lens at one end and provided, at an opposite end, with a portion adapted to engage a retention and locking element. The temple is provided with a cavity adapted to accommodate and lock the retention and locking element, the retention and locking element acting as a rotation fulcrum for the temple with respect to the connecting element.
Claims7
Eyeglasses with simplified hinge, comprising a pair of lenses, a pair of temples, and a hinge for connection between each one of said temples and said lenses, wherein said hinge consists of an element for connecting the lens and the temple, adapted to be connected to the lens at one end and provided, at an opposite end, with a portion adapted to engage a substantially spherical retention and locking element, said temple being provided with a cavity adapted to allow the insertion of said connecting element and accommodate and lock said substantially spherical retention and locking element, said retention and locking element acting as a rotation fulcrum for said temple with respect to said connecting element, said temple being provided with a longitudinal seat adapted to accommodate the connecting element so that the connecting element is accommodated inside the thickness of the temple when the temple is in the open condition, wherein said portion adapted to engage said substantially spherical retention and locking element is a hook-shaped portion.
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