Molded multi-component goggle outrigger
Assignee100% Speedlab, LLC
InventorMichael D. YOUNG
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Abstract
Manufacturing methods are described for a goggle having an outrigger system where each outrigger includes a first segment coupled to a second segment at a fixed joint. Portions of the first segment may interlock or join with complementary portions of the second segment, such as through interlocking shapes, a solid friction lock, or via co-molding. The joining portions of the first and second segments may include complementary shapes that interlock together to secure the first and second segments together. The second segment may be molded onto or around at least a portion of the first segment, or vice versa, to secure the first and second segments together.
Claims20
A method for manufacturing a sport goggle, the method comprising:
- molding a first segment of an outrigger such that an end portion of the first segment includes a joint feature;
- and
- molding a second segment of the outrigger onto the first segment by flowing molten material into contact with the joint feature, such that a permanent joint is automatically formed between the first segment and the second segment.
A method for manufacturing a sport goggle, the method comprising:
- injection molding a first segment of an outrigger of a goggle;
- and
- injection molding a second segment of the outrigger by flowing molten material into contact with an end of the first segment, such that a fixed joint is automatically formed at a junction between the first and second segments;
- wherein the end-to-end first and second segments combine to extend an entire length of the outrigger.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.