JP7558892B2 - Cartridge products and cover members - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a cartridge product and a cover member.

Conventionally, there are technologies for caring for the eyes by attaching a device that sprays a mist toward the eye to eyewear. For example, there is a technology for attaching a device that ejects minute droplets to eyewear (see, for example, Patent Document 1), a technology for attaching a device that atomizes and sprays eye drops to eyewear (see, for example, Patent Document 2), and a health device that shoots a jet of mist toward the eye (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

JP 2018-510668 A Jitto No. 3055480 Publication Jitto No. 3104861 Publication

However, with conventional technology, when a special spray device was attached to eyewear, the spray device was clearly visible from the outside, which was cumbersome and uncomfortable to wear when used as regular eyewear. Also, if the parts for spraying the mist (e.g., elements or circuit boards) broke down, it was necessary to replace the eyewear itself or the entire attachable spray device.

The present invention aims to provide a cartridge that can be attached to eyewear and detached, allowing the parts for spraying mist to be easily replaced without compromising the comfort of the eyewear when the mist spraying device is attached to the eyewear, while reducing costs and improving water-stopping or waterproofing functions.

The cartridge product in one aspect of the present invention comprises a raw material storage section that stores raw materials, a main body storage section that stores a spray element that uses the raw materials to spray a mist, and a control circuit board that controls the spray element, a connection mechanism that is detachably connected to the temple or endpiece of the eyewear, and a cover section that covers the main body storage section and has an elastic cover section, the cover section having a first opening that allows the mist to pass to the outside, a second opening that allows the cover section to be detached from the main body storage section, a third opening that allows the connection mechanism to be connected to the eyewear, and a fourth opening that allows raw materials to be injected into the raw material storage section.

According to the present invention, when a device for spraying mist is attached to eyewear without impairing the wearing comfort, and a removable cartridge is provided that allows the parts for spraying mist to be easily replaced, it is possible to reduce costs while improving water-stopping or waterproofing functions.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of eyeglasses according to the first embodiment, as seen from the front. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view (part 1) illustrating an example of a cartridge according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view illustrating an example of a cartridge according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view (part 2) showing an example of the cartridge according to the first embodiment. 4 shows an example of the structure of the bottom of the raw material storage section according to the first embodiment. 1A to 1C are diagrams showing a first example (part 1) of a cartridge mounting according to a first embodiment; 1A to 1C are diagrams showing a first (second) example of mounting the cartridge according to the first embodiment. 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating a second mounting example of the cartridge according to the first embodiment. 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating a third mounting example of the cartridge according to the first embodiment. 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating a fourth installation example of the cartridge according to the first embodiment. 13A to 13C are diagrams illustrating a fifth example of a cartridge mounting according to the first embodiment. 13A to 13C are diagrams showing a sixth installation example of the cartridge according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a main body housing section according to a second embodiment. 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating an example of a cover member according to a second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a cartridge product according to a second embodiment.

The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are merely examples, and are not intended to exclude the application of various modifications and techniques not specifically described below. In other words, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, in the following description of the drawings, identical or similar parts are represented by the same or similar reference numerals. The drawings are schematic and do not necessarily correspond to actual dimensions, ratios, etc. The drawings may also include parts with different dimensional relationships and ratios.

[First embodiment]
<Eyewear>
Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of glasses 100 according to the first embodiment from the front. As shown in Fig. 1, the glasses 100 are an example of eyewear, and include a pair of lenses 110 and a frame 120. Note that, in the present embodiment, the lenses 110 are described as a pair, but they do not necessarily have to be a pair. Also, in the first embodiment, the lenses 110 are described as a component of the glasses 100, but the lenses 110 themselves are not necessarily a component required for the glasses 100.

The frame 120 includes, for example, a front 140, a pair of temples 180 rotatably connected to both the left and right ends of the front 140, and a pair of end pieces 160 attached to the rear side of the pair of temples 180. The frame 120 also holds a pair of lenses 110, and holds the lenses 110 and the front 140 in an appropriate position relative to the user's eyes and head.

The front 140 supports a pair of lenses 110. The temples 180, together with the end pieces 160, press against the sides of the user's head to hold this area. The end pieces 160 also come into contact with the top and back of the user's ears to prevent the eyeglasses 100 from falling off. Note that the end pieces 160 are not necessarily a necessary component of the eyeglasses 100.

For the sake of convenience, in the following description, the longitudinal direction of the front 140 shown in FIG. 1 is referred to as the "left-right direction". Furthermore, when the glasses 100 are worn, the left side as seen by the user is referred to as the "left side" (X2), and the right side as seen by the user is referred to as the "right side" (X1). Furthermore, the short direction of the front 140 is referred to as the "up-down direction", the direction above the head is referred to as the "upward direction" (Z1), and the direction below the head is referred to as the "downward direction" (Z2). Furthermore, the thickness direction of the front 140 is referred to as the "front-rear direction", the front 140 side is referred to as the "forward direction" (Y1), and the end piece 160 side is referred to as the "rearward direction" (Y2).

The eyeglasses 100 to which this embodiment is applied are formed symmetrically with respect to the glabella (bridge) 142. For this reason, in the following explanation, no distinction will be made between left and right regarding the symmetrical configuration, and only the configuration on one side of the drawing will be described with reference numerals.

The front 140 is, for example, a plate-like structure extending in the left-right direction, and is curved so as to protrude forward to fit the face of the user. The front 140 also has a glabella 142 in the center, a pair of nose pads 144 attached to the left and right sides of the back surface of the glabella 142, a pair of rims 146 formed on both the left and right ends of the glabella 142, a pair of end pieces 147 formed on each end of the pair of rims 146, and a pair of first hinge parts (not shown) attached to the back surface of the pair of end pieces 147.

The glabella portion 142 connects the left and right parts of the front 140 (glasses 100). The glabella portion 142 may be, for example, a curved plate-like member, and may be formed from resin or the like.

The nose pads 144 support the front 140 by pinching the sides of the user's nose, and maintain the height of the front 140 relative to the user's eyes. The nose pads 144 are, for example, a clings type with a resin pad section and a metal support section. By deforming the pad section and support section, it is possible to fine-tune the position of the front 140 relative to the user's nose and eyes (for example, the distance between the corneal vertices).

The rim 146 holds the lens 110. The rim 146 is, for example, a ring-shaped member formed to conform to the shape of the lens 110, and is made of resin or the like.

A first hinge portion (not shown) is formed in the end piece 147. The end piece 147 is, for example, a curved plate-like member and is made of resin or the like.

The first hinge portion functions as an example of a connecting portion, and when combined with a second hinge portion (not shown) having a plate-like shape formed on the temple 180 side, it rotatably connects the temple 180 to the front 140. In other words, the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion form a hinge.

The temple 180 is an L-shaped member that is curved to fit the side of the head. The temple 180 is connected so that it can rotate within a range from a folded position where the angle between the temple 180 and the front 140 is the smallest to an open position where the angle between the temple 180 and the front 140 is the largest.

A removable cartridge 200 is attached or connected to the end piece 147 or the temple 180. In the first embodiment, the cartridge 200 is attached along the longitudinal direction of the temple 180, but is not limited to this example. The cartridge 200 also has a raw material storage section that stores the raw material for the mist, a spray element that sprays the mist using the raw material, and a control circuit board that controls the spray element.

<Cartridge>
An example of the cartridge 200 will be described with reference to Figures 2 to 4. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view (part 1) showing an example of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 2, an exploded perspective view from above of an area side where parts for spraying mist are stored is shown. The cartridge 200 has a main body storage section 220, a spray part cover section (or main body lid section) 210, and a raw material lid section 222. The cartridge 200 may be formed of, for example, resin. The raw material lid section 222 may be formed of elastic silicone, rubber, or the like. The cartridge 200 shown in Figures 2 to 4 shows an example of being attached to the temple 180 on the right side (X1), and shows a type that sprays on the eye side.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the raw material lid 222 is fitted into the opening of the raw material storage section in the main body storage section 220, and the spray component cover section 210 is attached to cover the spray element 300 and the spray component side surface of the control circuit board 400. When the raw material lid 222 and the spray component cover section 210 are attached to the main body storage section 220, they may be collectively referred to as the main body storage section. Furthermore, the main body storage section 220 has a connection mechanism that allows it to be detachably connected to the temple 180 or end piece 147 of the eyewear, as described below.

The spray component cover 210 has one opening 202 at a position corresponding to the arrangement position of the spray element 300. Through this opening 202, the mist sprayed by the spray element 300 is released to the outside. The raw material lid 222 has two openings 204, one of which functions as a raw material supply port (e.g., an injection port) and the other functions as a vent port for adjusting the pressure inside the raw material storage section. Note that the raw material lid 222 may have only one opening, and this one opening may function as both a supply port and a vent port.

The cartridge 200 has a width direction, a height direction, and a depth direction, and has a polyhedral shape (e.g., a hexahedral shape). For example, the cartridge 200 is shaped like a substantially rectangular parallelepiped. The cartridge 200 also includes a main body storage section 220 whose width direction is its longitudinal direction. For example, when the temple 180 is unfolded (worn), the width direction of the cartridge 200 is along the longitudinal direction of the temple 180, the depth direction is along the left-right direction of the front 140, and the height direction is along the up-down direction of the face. The shape of the main body storage section 220 shown in FIG. 2 is one example, and it does not have to be a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and the planar view in the width and height directions may be a trapezoid shape, etc., and the shape may be determined appropriately depending on the position where it is attached to the eyewear 100 main body.

The main body storage section 220 includes, for example, a first storage area 230 in which the raw material storage section is configured, and a second storage area 240 in which the spray element 300 is stored. The first storage area 230 and the second storage area 240 may be arranged side by side in the depth direction. For example, by arranging the raw material storage section in parallel with the thin, flat spray element 300, the supply path for supplying raw material from the raw material storage section to the spray element 300 is shortened, making it easier to supply raw material to the spray element. In addition, by utilizing the thin, flat shape of the spray element 300 to arrange the raw material storage section in parallel along the plane of the spray element 300, it is possible to contribute to the miniaturization of the cartridge 200 while ensuring the capacity of the raw material storage section. In addition, by arranging the spray element 300 in parallel with the raw material storage section, the plane of the spray element 300 can be secured widely, making it possible to increase the amount of spray at one time, for example.

The main body storage section 220 also includes a third storage area 250 that stores a control circuit board 400 that controls the spray element 300, and the first storage area 230 or the second storage area 240 and the third storage area 250 may be arranged side by side in the width direction of the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 200. For example, the third storage area 250 may be arranged closer to the temple 160 side (Y2) of the temple 180 than the first storage area 230 or the second storage area 240. This allows the second storage area 240 that stores the spray element 300 to be arranged closer to the eye, making it easier for the mist to be sprayed around the eye.

In addition, the openings of the second storage area 240 and the third storage area 250 are on the same side of the main body storage section 220, and the spray element 300 and the control circuit board 400 are stored in the same direction, making it easier to store the spray element 300 and the control circuit board 400 electrically connected thereto from the same direction. For example, a groove 252 is provided between the second storage area 240 and the third storage area 250, through which the wire 350 connecting the spray element and the control circuit board passes. The groove 252 only needs to have a space large enough for the wire 350 to pass through, and the narrower this space is, the more difficult it is for the mist from the spray element 300 side to pass through to the third storage area 250, improving the waterproof function of the control circuit board 400.

In addition, the opening of the first storage area 230 and the opening of the third storage area 250 may be provided on different surfaces. For example, if the raw material is liquid, the supply direction of the raw material to the raw material storage section and the storage direction of the control circuit board 400 are on different surfaces, making it difficult for the raw material in the raw material storage section to enter the control circuit board 400 and improving the waterproof function of the control circuit board 400.

The spray component cover section 210 also has a wall 212 that forms an opening 260 (see FIG. 3) in the main body housing section 220 when attached. For example, the wall 212 may be U-shaped so as to protrude from the spray component cover section 210 side. The opening 260 may have a protruding connection mechanism from the main body housing section 220 to the temple 180 or the end piece 147 protruding therethrough, or may have a recess formed therein to receive a convex connection mechanism provided on the temple 180 or the end piece 147.

The spray component cover part 210 has protrusions 214 (see FIG. 4) at each of the four corners, which are press-fitted into the corresponding recesses 224 (see FIG. 2) of the main body housing part 220, thereby fixing the spray component cover part 210 to the main body housing part 220 (see FIG. 3). The protrusions 214 include bosses, for example. The protrusions 214 may each have a different length or shape, and the protrusions 214 and recesses 224 on the third housing area 250 side may be replaced with a screw-fastening structure.

Figure 3 is an external perspective view showing an example of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. The cartridge 200 is formed with an opening 202 that allows the mist to pass to the outside, an opening 204 that serves as a supply port for raw materials and a vent for the raw material storage section, and an opening 260 that forms a connection mechanism with the temple 180 and the end piece 147. A connection terminal (e.g., a USB connector) that can also be used for power supply may protrude from the opening 260.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view (part 2) showing an example of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. Unlike Figure 2, the example shown in Figure 4 shows an exploded perspective view from above on the first storage area 230 side of the raw material storage section. In the example shown in Figure 4, protrusions 214 are formed at each corner on the back side of the spray component cover section 210. In addition, one or more ribs 216 may be provided so as to extend inward from the wall 212 that forms the opening 260. For example, the rib 216 may press down the connection terminal protruding from the opening 260, so that the connection terminal is stably positioned.

<Spray element>
The spray element 300 is an element that sprays the raw material contained in the raw material storage section of the first storage area 230 as a mist. The mist is, for example, a moisture mist, and contains at least a minute liquid. The spray element 300 is either an ultrasonic oscillation element that can vibrate the raw material to generate at least a minute liquid, or an atomizing element that can generate a reduced pressure state using an air flow to turn the liquid into a mist of minute liquid.

The above-mentioned spray element 300 is sufficient if it can spray the raw material as a mist of fine liquid or solid particles, regardless of whether the raw material is a solid or liquid. In addition, a mist containing a fragrance component such as an air freshener may be sprayed in the opposite direction (outward) from the direction of the eyes (see, for example, FIG. 9).

The structure and shape of the spray element 300 are not particularly limited, but a thin, flat shape is preferable. In addition, it is desirable for the size and shape of the spray element 300 to be appropriate for the location where it is to be attached.

For example, various types of ultrasonic oscillators can be used that can generate micro-liquid particles of a few μm (e.g., 1 μm to 10 μm) by ultrasonically atomizing and separating the raw material (e.g., liquid raw material).

For example, the atomizing element utilizes a structural principle that utilizes an air flow such as air, reduces the pressure in the liquid supply path, and sprays a mist of minute liquid from the air flow path due to the reduced pressure. The atomizing element 300 may be equipped with such an atomizing element. The atomizing element 300 may also be a combination of an ultrasonic oscillation element and an atomizing element.

<Raw material storage section>
The raw material storage section of the first storage area 230 is a section that stores raw materials to be atomized by the spray element 300. There are no particular limitations on the structure or shape of the raw material storage section, so long as it is configured to have the function of supplying raw materials to the spray element 300. In the example shown in Figures 2 to 4, the raw material storage section is provided inside the cartridge 200.

The raw material storage section may contain a liquid or solid as is, or may contain a liquid-absorbing or liquid-retaining material such as a sponge or felt soaked in liquid. The raw material storage section may be configured to have a supply port (injection port) for replenishing (injecting) the raw material, or may be configured to have an opening through which the raw material can be replaced. The bottom of the raw material storage section may also be configured to have a supply port for supplying raw material to the spray element 300.

Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the bottom of the raw material storage section according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 5, the positional relationship between the raw material storage section inside the cartridge 200 and the supply port 232 to the spray element 300 is shown by a dotted line. In the example shown in Figure 5, the bottom of the raw material storage section of the first storage area 230 may be sloped so that the supply port 232 to the spray element 300 is at the deepest part. The first storage area 230 is provided with a supply port 232 that shares the raw material with the spray element 300, and the bottom surface of the first storage area 230 is sloped so that the raw material flows toward this supply port 232. This makes it possible to prevent the raw material from remaining in the raw material storage section when the raw material is a liquid.

The raw material may be a liquid raw material, a solid raw material, or a mixture of both. The raw material may be any raw material that can be sprayed as a fine liquid or fine solid by the spray element 300. In general, it is preferable to use a liquid. For raw materials other than liquids, it is preferable to use raw materials that become fine liquids before reaching the eye or while being sprayed to the outside. For example, the spray element 300 may spray fine solids, or a mixture of fine liquids and fine solids.

<Cartridge installation example>
Next, a description will be given of an example of attaching the cartridge 200 to the eyewear 100. The attachment example shown below is merely one example, and various attachment structures are applicable to the first embodiment.

For example, the cartridge 200 may be connected along the longitudinal direction of the temple 180, and may be detachable when the temple 180 is folded relative to the front 140, but may not be detachable when the temple 180 is unfolded relative to the front 140. With this configuration, the cartridge 200 is not detachable when the eyewear 100 is worn (unfolded), so that it is possible to prevent the cartridge 200 from falling off when the eyewear 100 is worn. On the other hand, the cartridge 200 can be detached when the eyewear 100 is not worn (folded), so that it is possible to replace the cartridge 200. In other words, by adopting the above-mentioned configuration, it is possible to prevent the cartridge 200 from accidentally falling off during normal wearing and use of the eyewear 100, and the cartridge 200 can be removed in conjunction with the action of putting away the eyewear 100 (the action of folding the temple 180), so that usability can be improved.

As a specific example, when the temple 180 is deployed in the direction in which the cartridge 200 is attached or detached, the cartridge 200 may be sandwiched between the temple 180 and the front 140 or the end piece 147, making it impossible to attach or detach the cartridge 200. The following four examples of this structure are given.

(Example 1) A protrusion (e.g., a connection terminal) on the temple 180 side of the cartridge 200
When the cartridge 200 is attached and detached along the longitudinal direction of the temple 180, the cartridge 200 may have a protrusion on the temple 180 side in the attachment/detachment direction. This protrusion is fitted into and attached to a recess of the temple 180, and fixed. Furthermore, when the temple 180 is deployed, the length of the protrusion of the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction is longer than the distance from the end of the cartridge 200 on the end fitting 147 side to the end fitting 147 located opposite to this end when the temple 180 is deployed. For example, when the temple 180 is deployed with the cartridge 200 attached, the length of the gap between the end fitting 147 and the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction is shorter than the length of the protrusion of the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction (see, for example, FIG. 6).

As a result, if an attempt is made to attach or detach the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction while the eyewear 100 is being worn (when the temple 180 is unfolded), the cartridge 200 comes into contact with the end piece 147, and the convex portion of the cartridge 200 cannot be completely removed from the concave portion of the temple 180. Therefore, the cartridge 200 cannot be attached or detached from the temple 180 while the eyewear 100 is being worn (when the temple 180 is unfolded).

(Example 2) Convex portion on the end piece side of the cartridge When the cartridge 200 is attached or detached along the longitudinal direction of the temple 180, the cartridge 200 may have a convex portion on the end piece 147 side in the attachment/detachment direction. This convex portion is fitted into a recess of the end piece 147, attached, and fixed. Furthermore, when the temple 180 is deployed, the length of the convex portion in the attachment/detachment direction is longer than the distance from the end of the cartridge 200 on the temple 180 side to the temple 180 at a position opposite to this end. For example, when the temple 180 is deployed with the cartridge 200 attached, the length of the gap between the temple 180 and the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction is shorter than the length of the convex portion of the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction (see, for example, FIG. 8).

As a result, if an attempt is made to attach or detach the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction while the eyewear 100 is being worn (when the temple 180 is unfolded), the cartridge 200 comes into contact with the temple 180, and the convex portion of the cartridge 200 cannot be completely removed from the concave portion of the end piece 147. Therefore, the cartridge 200 cannot be attached or detached from the end piece 147 while the eyewear 100 is being worn (when the temple 180 is unfolded).

(Example 3) Protrusion on temple 180 When the cartridge 200 is attached and detached along the longitudinal direction of the temple 180, the cartridge 200 may have a recess on the temple 180 side in the attachment/detachment direction. This recess is fitted into the protrusion of the temple 180, attached, and fixed. Furthermore, when the temple 180 is deployed, the length of this protrusion in the attachment/detachment direction is longer than the distance from the end of the cartridge 200 on the end fitting 147 side to the end fitting 147 located opposite this end when the temple 180 is deployed. For example, when the temple 180 is deployed with the cartridge 200 attached, the length of the gap between the end fitting 147 and the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction is shorter than the length of the protrusion of the temple 180 in the attachment/detachment direction.

As a result, if an attempt is made to attach or detach the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction while the eyewear 100 is being worn (when the temple 180 is unfolded), the cartridge 200 comes into contact with the end piece 147, and the convex portion of the temple 180 cannot be completely removed from the concave portion of the cartridge 200. Therefore, the cartridge 200 cannot be attached or detached from the temple 180 while the eyewear 100 is being worn (when the temple 180 is unfolded).

(Example 4) Convex portion on end piece 147 When the cartridge 200 is attached or detached along the longitudinal direction of the temple 180, the cartridge 200 may have a concave portion on the end piece 147 side in the attachment/detachment direction. This concave portion is fitted into the convex portion of the end piece 147, attached, and fixed. Furthermore, the length of this convex portion in the attachment/detachment direction is longer than the distance from the end of the cartridge 200 on the temple 180 side to the temple 180 at a position opposite this end portion when the temple 180 is deployed. For example, when the temple 180 is deployed with the cartridge 200 attached, the length of the gap between the temple 180 and the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction is shorter than the length of the convex portion of the end piece 147 in the attachment/detachment direction.

As a result, if you try to attach or detach the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction when the eyewear 100 is worn (when the temple 180 is unfolded), the cartridge 200 will come into contact with the temple 180, and the convex portion of the end piece 147 will not be able to completely come out of the concave portion of the cartridge 200. Therefore, when the eyewear 100 is worn (when the temple 180 is unfolded), the cartridge 200 cannot be attached or detached from the end piece 147.

The cartridge 200 may include a terminal connected to a power source provided on a part of the eyewear 100 other than the cartridge 200. This terminal may be electrically disconnected from the power source when the temple 180 is folded toward the front 140, and electrically connected to the power source when the temple 180 is unfolded toward the front 140. This prevents current from flowing to the control circuit board of the cartridge 200 when the eyewear is not worn, preventing unnecessary spraying of mist and contributing to power saving.

For example, the end piece 147 may have a terminal connected to a power source within the eyewear 100, and this terminal may be located in such a position that it comes into contact with the terminal of the cartridge 200 when the temple 180 is unfolded, and is not in contact with the terminal of the cartridge 200 when the temple 180 is folded.

The power source is preferably a rechargeable battery, and may be located, for example, in the temple end 160. In this case, a cable connecting the power source and a terminal is provided inside the temple 180. The power source may also be connected to a terminal connected to a separate charging connector and a terminal connected to a control circuit board inside the cartridge 200. The terminal connected to the charging connector and the terminal connected to the cartridge 200 may be a common terminal. The power source (rechargeable battery) may also be provided on the cartridge 200 side. In this case, the terminal on the cartridge 200 side may also serve as a charging terminal.

The mechanism for determining whether or not to apply electricity to the control circuit board may be provided at the connection position between the end fitting 147 and the temple 180 (e.g., a peripheral position where a hinge is provided). For example, a switch mechanism is provided between the end fitting 147 and the temple 180. In this case, it is preferable to configure the temple 180 to be unfolded and the switch to be turned ON when the end of the temple 180 comes into contact with the end fitting 147, so that electricity is applied to the control circuit board in the cartridge 200. It is also preferable to configure the temple 180 to be folded and the switch to be turned OFF when the end of the temple 180 separates from the end fitting 147, so that electricity is no longer applied to the control circuit board in the cartridge 200.

In addition, if the cartridge 200 has a power source within it, no connection terminal is required on the main body of the eyewear 100. In this case, the above-mentioned switch mechanism may be provided on the main body of the eyewear 100.

The following describes examples of mounting the cartridge 200 with reference to the drawings. Figures 6 and 7 show an example of the above-mentioned example 1 (protruding portion on the temple 180 side of the cartridge 200). Figure 8 shows an example of the above-mentioned example 2 (protruding portion on the end piece 147 side of the cartridge 200). Figure 9 shows an example of spraying on the outside, opposite the eye. Figure 10 shows another example of the above-mentioned example 1. Also, the examples shown in Figures 11 and 12 show examples different from the above-mentioned examples 1 to 4.

Figure 6 is a diagram showing an attachment example 1 (part 1) of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 6, the left temple 180 is shown as viewed in the X2 to X1 direction. As shown in Figure 6, the cartridge 200 is connected to the temple 180. Furthermore, as in the above-mentioned example 1, when the temple 180 is deployed, at least a part of the end of the cartridge 200 on the end fitting 147 side faces at least a part of the end fitting 147 with a small gap therebetween. Therefore, the cartridge 200 is restricted so that it cannot move in the attachment/detachment direction.

In other words, when the temple 180 is unfolded, the cartridge 200 becomes unremovable because it is sandwiched between a part of the end piece 147 and the temple 180. On the other hand, when the temple 180 is folded, the end piece 147 is not present in a position facing the end of the cartridge 200 opposite the temple 180, and movement of the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction is not restricted, so it can be attached and detached.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing an installation example 1 (part 2) of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. The example shown in Figure 7 shows the left temple 180 as viewed in the X1 to X2 direction. As shown in Figure 7, an opening 202 is provided on the inside (X1 side) of the cartridge 200 to allow the mist to pass to the outside. This allows the raw material supplied from the raw material storage section to be made into a mist by the spray element 300, and the mist is sprayed from the opening 202, allowing the mist to reach the user's eyes.

In addition, an opening 202 may be provided on the outside (X2 side) of the cartridge 200 so that the mist is sprayed on the outside, opposite the eyes. For example, in the case of a raw material containing a fragrance component, the raw material can be made into a mist and sprayed toward the outside of the eyewear 100, making the area around the eyewear 100 smell pleasant (see FIG. 9, for example).

Figure 8 is a diagram showing an attachment example 2 of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 8, the left end fitting 147 and temple 180 are shown as viewed in the X2 to X1 direction. As shown in Figure 8, the convex portion 206 of the cartridge 200 is attached by connecting to the concave portion on the end fitting 147 side. Furthermore, as in the above-mentioned example 2, when the temple 180 is deployed, at least a part of the end portion of the cartridge 200 on the temple 180 side faces at least a part of the temple 180 with a small gap therebetween. Therefore, the cartridge 200 is restricted so that it cannot move in the attachment/detachment direction.

In other words, when the temple 180 is deployed, the cartridge 200 is sandwiched between a part of the end piece 147 and the temple 180, making it impossible to attach or remove. On the other hand, when the temple 180 is folded, the temple 180 is not present in a position opposite the end piece of the cartridge 200 opposite the end piece 147, and movement of the cartridge 200 in the attachment/detachment direction is not restricted, making it possible to attach or remove the cartridge 200.

9 is a diagram showing an attachment example 3 of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the left temple 180 is shown as viewed in the X2-X1 direction and the Z2-Z1 direction. As shown in FIG. 9, the convex portion 206 of the cartridge 200 is attached to the concave portion 182 of the temple 180 of the eyewear 100 below the hinge. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the cartridge 200 is attached to the temple 180 so that the opening 202 of the cartridge 200 is located outside the eyewear 100. In this case, the mist passes through the opening 202 and is sprayed toward the outside, so that the wearer can enjoy the scent that has a relaxing effect, for example, by replenishing the raw material containing the scent that has a relaxing effect, etc., to the raw material storage section. The cartridge 200 may be attached to the main body of the eyewear 100 above the hinge, unlike the examples shown in FIGS. 6 to 9.

Figure 10 is a diagram showing an installation example 4 of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 10, the cartridge 200 has a length that is equal to or less than the length in the Z direction of the temple 180 and the end fitting 147. In addition, a space that penetrates in the X direction is formed in the temple 180 and the end fitting 147, and the cartridge 200 is stored in this space.

Figure 10 (A) is a diagram showing a top view of mounting example 4 of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 10 (A), a hood portion 149 is provided on the front portion to maintain humidity around the eyes. The hinge portion 148 is a mechanism for rotatably mounting the end piece 147 and the temple 180. In the example shown in Figure 10 (A), the cartridge 200 is provided next to the hinge portion 148 in the X direction. Also, the convex portion 206 of the cartridge 200 may be inserted into the concave portion of the temple 180.

Figure 10(B) is a diagram showing mounting example 4 of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment, viewed from the X2 direction to the X1 direction. In the example shown in Figure 10(B), as described above, a space penetrating in the X direction is formed in the temple 180 and the end piece 147, and the cartridge 200 is stored in this space. In the state shown in Figure 10(B), the cartridge 200 cannot be attached or detached.

Figure 10 (C) is a diagram showing a state in which the temple 180 is slightly folded in mounting example 4 of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 10 (C), the cartridge 200 can be refilled with liquid using a bottle B from the refill port 204 on the top surface. In addition, the cartridge 200 can be moved in the attachment/detachment direction along the temple 180, making it removable.

The examples shown in Figures 11 and 12 show a configuration in which there is no restriction on movement in the attachment/detachment direction of the cartridge 200. Figure 11 shows a fifth installation example of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. The example shown in Figure 11 shows a structure in which the cartridge 200 is attached and detached below a hinge including the hinge portion 148, and a connection mechanism for the cartridge 200 is provided on the temple 180. Also, in the example shown in Figure 11, the cartridge 200 can be attached and detached from the temple 180 even when the eyewear is worn (when the temple 180 is unfolded).

Figure 12 is a diagram showing a sixth mounting example of the cartridge 200 according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 12, the cartridge 200 is detached from the upper side of the hinge, and a connection mechanism for the cartridge 200 is provided on the temple 180. In the example shown in Figure 12, the cartridge 200 can be detached from the temple 180 even when the eyewear is worn (when the temple 180 is unfolded).

The above-mentioned example of mounting the cartridge 200 is merely an example, and the cartridge 200 may be mounted by fitting the entire cartridge 200 from one of the above, below, left, and right directions into a recess provided in the temple 180 or the front 140 (end piece 147).

[Second embodiment]
Next, a cartridge product according to a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the cover members that cover the openings of the main body storage section are integrally molded to reduce the number of parts (cost reduction) and to provide waterproof and/or water-stopping functions. Hereinafter, the cover members and the cartridge body (main body storage section) are collectively referred to as the cartridge product, and the cover members in the cartridge product to which the cover members are attached are also referred to as the cover section.

Figure 13 is a diagram showing an example of a main body storage section 320 according to the second embodiment. Figure 14 is a diagram showing an example of a cover member 310 according to the second embodiment. Figure 15 is a diagram showing an example of a cartridge product according to the second embodiment. The main body storage section 320 shown in Figure 13 is basically the same as the main body storage section 220 shown in Figure 2, and has a first storage area 330 that serves as a raw material storage section, a second storage area 340 that stores the spray element, and a third storage area 354 that stores the control circuit board.

A groove 352 in which a wire connecting the spray element and the control circuit board is disposed is provided between the second housing area 340 and the third housing area 354 of the main body housing portion 320. A connection terminal (e.g., a USB connector) 362 forming a protrusion on the cartridge side is provided in the main body housing portion 320, and in this case, a receiving portion connected to the USB connector 362 is provided in the temple 180 or the end piece 147.

As described above, the main body storage section 320 according to the second embodiment has a raw material storage section that stores raw materials, a spray element that sprays a mist using the raw materials, and a main body storage section 320 that stores a control circuit board that controls the spray element. The main body storage section 320 also has a connection mechanism that is detachably connected to the temple 180 or end piece 147 of the eyewear 100. The cartridge also has an elastic cover member 310 (see FIG. 14) that covers the main body storage section 320. The cover member 310 is made of elastic silicone, rubber, or the like.

The cover member 310 shown in FIG. 14 has a first opening 302 that allows mist to pass to the outside, a second opening 306 (see FIG. 15) that allows the cover member 310 to be attached and detached to the main body storage section 320, and a third opening 360 that allows the cover member 310 to be connected to eyewear using a connection mechanism 362. The second opening 306 and the third opening 360 may be the same opening. In this case, when the cover member 310 is attached by inserting the main body storage section 320 by widening the third opening 360 (also the second opening 306) of the cover member 310 from the surface (opposite surface) opposite to the surface having the connection mechanism 362 (e.g., connection terminal) of the main body storage section 320, the connection mechanism 362 protrudes from the third opening 360. This makes it possible to increase the waterproof effect by reducing the number of openings of the cover member 310 as much as possible.

The cover member 310 may have a fourth opening 308 that allows the raw material to be replenished to the raw material storage section. The fourth opening 308 shown in FIG. 14 is a cross-shaped cut, but is not limited to this shape. When raw material is replenished, the opening of the cross part of the fourth opening 308 deforms, and part of it also serves as an air vent. In addition to the fourth opening 308, the cover member 310 may have a fifth opening (air vent) for adjusting the pressure inside the raw material storage section. If the raw material is a solid, the fourth opening 308 does not necessarily have to be provided.

The cover member 310 may have a first convex portion that corresponds to the opening of the first storage area 330 of the raw material storage unit and faces the inside of the raw material storage unit. The cover member 310 may have a second convex portion that corresponds to the opening of the third storage area 354 of the control circuit board and faces the inside of the third storage area 354. The first convex portion of the cover member 310 strengthens the lid function of the raw material storage unit, making it difficult for the liquid stored in the raw material storage unit to leak from the opening to the outside, and a waterproof effect can be achieved. The second convex portion of the cover member 310 strengthens the lid function of the third storage area 354 ... making it possible to achieve a waterproof effect of the third storage area 354.

The opening of the raw material storage section corresponding to the first storage area 330 and the opening of the third storage area 354 of the control circuit board may be provided on different sides of the main body storage section 320. The part of the cover member 310 corresponding to the opening of the raw material storage section and the part corresponding to the opening of the control circuit board may be provided on different sides of the cover member 310. This makes it difficult for liquids to enter the third storage area 354 of the control circuit board from the raw material storage section when the cover member 310 is removed.

The portion of the cover member 310 corresponding to the opening of the raw material storage section may be provided on the surface opposite to the surface on which the second opening 306 is located. Explaining with reference to FIG. 15, the second opening 306 that allows the main body storage section 320 to be attached and detached is provided below the cover member 310, and a portion that functions as a lid and includes the fourth opening 308 is provided above the opposite side of the second opening 306. The second opening 306 is provided in the center of the bottom surface of the cover member 310, and the peripheral portion is left unattached. As a result, the peripheral portion of the bottom surface of the cover member 310 is pressed against the bottom surface of the main body storage section 320, and the portion of the cover member 310 that corresponds to the opening of the raw material storage section is pressed toward the bottom surface, making it easier to prevent liquid leakage from the raw material storage section.

Although the present invention has been described above using various embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. It is clear to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be made to the above embodiments. It is clear from the claims that such modifications or improvements can also be included in the technical scope of the present invention. In the first and second embodiments, the cartridge is described as having an integrated spray element component and raw material storage section, but the cartridge may include a spray element component and the raw material storage section may be provided on the main body of the eyewear 100, such as the temple 180, the end piece 147, or the front 140. In this case, if the spray element component breaks down, only the cartridge including the spray element component needs to be replaced.

100 Glasses 120 Frame 140 Front 147 End piece 180 Temple 200 Cartridge 202, 204, 260 Opening 206, 362 Connection mechanism 220, 320 Main body housing 230, 330 First housing area 240, 340 Second housing area 250, 354 Third housing area 300 Spray element 302 First opening 306 Second opening 360 Third opening 308 Fourth opening 400 Control circuit board

Claims (14)

A cartridge product comprising:
a main body housing section that constitutes a raw material housing section that houses raw materials, a spray element that sprays a mist using the raw materials , a control circuit board that controls the spray element, and wiring that connects the spray element and the control circuit board , inside the cartridge product ;
A connection mechanism that is detachably connected to a temple or end piece of eyewear;
A cover portion that covers the main body housing portion and has elasticity is provided,
The cover portion is
A first opening for passing the mist to the outside;
a second opening that allows the cover portion to be attached to and detached from the main body housing portion;
a third opening for allowing the connection mechanism to be connected to the eyewear;
having
The connection mechanism positions the cartridge product at the end of the temple on the side of the end piece when the cartridge product is connected to the temple, and positions the cartridge product at the end of the end piece on the side of the temple when the cartridge product is connected to the end piece . The cover portion is
a first protrusion that corresponds to an opening of the raw material storage portion and protrudes toward the inside of the raw material storage portion;
The cartridge product according to claim 1 , further comprising: a second protrusion that corresponds to an opening of the receiving area of the control circuit board and that protrudes toward the inside of the receiving area. The cartridge product according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second opening and the third opening are the same opening. The cover portion is
a fourth opening that allows the raw material to be replenished to the raw material storage section;
The cartridge product according to claim 1 , further comprising a fifth opening that allows the pressure in the raw material storage section to be adjusted. The cartridge product according to claim 4, wherein the fourth opening and the fifth opening are the same opening. an opening of the raw material accommodation portion and an opening of the control circuit board accommodation area are provided on different sides of the main body accommodation portion;
The cartridge product according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a portion of the cover portion corresponding to the opening of the raw material storage portion and a portion of the cover portion corresponding to the opening of the control circuit board are provided on different sides of the cover portion. The cartridge product according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the portion of the cover that corresponds to the opening of the raw material storage section is provided on a surface opposite to the surface on which the second opening is located. A cartridge having a raw material storage section for storing raw materials, a spray element for spraying a mist using the raw materials, a main body storage section for storing a control circuit board for controlling the spray element, and a connection mechanism for detachably connecting to a temple or endpiece of eyewear , the cover member having elasticity and multiple faces ,
a first opening provided on a first surface for spraying the mist to the outside;
a second opening provided on a second surface for attaching and detaching the cover member to and from the main body housing portion;
a third opening provided on a third surface for connecting the connection mechanism to the eyewear;
A cover member having a first protrusion provided on a fourth surface and protruding toward an inside of the cover member for covering the raw material storage portion ;
The cover member according to claim 8 , further comprising: a second protrusion provided on a fifth surface and protruding toward the inside of the cover member for covering a space in which the control circuit board is housed . The cover member according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the second opening and the third opening are the same opening. 10. The cover member according to claim 9, further comprising: a fourth opening provided on the fourth surface for supplying raw material to the raw material storage section; and a fifth opening making it possible to adjust a pressure in a space inside the cover member that contacts the fourth surface when the cover member is attached to the main body storage section . The cover member according to claim 11, wherein the fourth opening and the fifth opening are the same opening. The cover member according to claim 9 or 11 , wherein the fourth surface and the fifth surface are different surfaces. The cover member according to claim 9 , wherein the fourth surface is provided on a surface opposite to the second surface .

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