Actuation mechanism for variable focus spectacles
US7008054B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C7/08
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An actuating mechanism for spectacles which include two variable focus lens units. The mechanism mounts on the spectacle bridge; and includes two elongated drive levers mounted near opposite ends of the bridge, each extending toward the other end of the bridge. The free end of each driving lever is connected to its corresponding lens unit through a linkage. The driving levers are caused to rotate simultaneously, but in opposite directions, by a cam that is driven by a sliding member that slides along the bridge. By positioning the sliding member as desired, the spectacles wearer causes the cam to rotate, thereby causing the driving levers to rotate, and both lens units to change focal length.
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