Multi-faceted magnetic hinge system for coupling objects, including eyewear
First Claim
1. A magnetic hinge system for rotatably and removably coupling a first object and a second object, comprising:
- a first hinge member associated with the first object, the first hinge member defining a hinge axis, and having a plurality of generally planar outwardly-facing facets disposed about the hinge axis; and
a second hinge member attached to the second object and defining a slot having a plurality of generally planar inwardly-facing facets configured to overlie less than all of the outwardly-facing facets;
wherein at least some of the facets of the second hinge member are magnetized or include magnets to couple the second hinge member to the first hinge member and permit selective segmented rotation of the second hinge member relative to the first hinge member about the hinge axis.
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Abstract
A magnetic hinge system includes a first hinge member associated with a first object, such as the frame of a primary eyewear, and having outwardly-facing facets. A second hinge member is attached to second object, such as a secondary eyewear, and defines a slot having inwardly-facing facets configured to overlie less than all of the outwardly facing facets of the first hinge member. At least some of the facets are magnetized or include magnets to couple the second hinge member to the first hinge member, and permit selective segmented rotation relative to one another. The second hinge member may also define a second slot configured for insertion of a portion of the secondary eyewear therein. A track may be used for supporting at least one hinge member, and provide attachment to a bill of a visor or hat.
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27 Claims
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1. A magnetic hinge system for rotatably and removably coupling a first object and a second object, comprising:
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a first hinge member associated with the first object, the first hinge member defining a hinge axis, and having a plurality of generally planar outwardly-facing facets disposed about the hinge axis; and a second hinge member attached to the second object and defining a slot having a plurality of generally planar inwardly-facing facets configured to overlie less than all of the outwardly-facing facets; wherein at least some of the facets of the second hinge member are magnetized or include magnets to couple the second hinge member to the first hinge member and permit selective segmented rotation of the second hinge member relative to the first hinge member about the hinge axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A magnetic hinge system for rotatably and removably coupling primary and secondary safety eyewear, comprising:
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a crossbar associated with a frame of the primary eyewear, the crossbar supporting a first hinge member defining a hinge axis, and having at least five generally planar outwardly-facing facets disposed about the hinge axis; and a second hinge member attached to the secondary eyewear and defining a slot having a plurality of generally planar inwardly-facing facets numbering at least half as many facets as the first hinge member and configured to overlie approximately 180 degrees of the exterior surface of the first hinge member; wherein the facets of the second hinge member engage rear facets of the first hinge member when the primary and secondary eyewear are positioned parallel to one another; and wherein at least some of the facets of the second hinge member include magnets to couple the second hinge member to the first hinge member and permit selective segmented rotation of the second hinge member relative to the first hinge member about the hinge axis. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A magnetic hinge system for eyewear, comprising:
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a track adapted for attachment to a first object and having a first hinge member associated therewith, the first hinge member defining a hinge axis, and having a plurality of generally planar outwardly-facing facets disposed about the hinge axis; and a second hinge member attached to a second object and defining a slot having a plurality of generally planar inwardly-facing facets configured to overlie less than all of the outwardly-facing facets of the first hinge member; wherein at least some of the facets are magnetized or include magnets to couple the second hinge member to the first hinge member and permit selective segmented rotation of the second hinge member relative to the first hinge member about the hinge axis. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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