Patent ID: 6055706
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: G02C,Y10T

Abstract:
A hinge for automatically mechanically closing a temple arm of a spectacle frame having a front portion when not being worn, the hinge comprising:a cylindrically-shaped box adapted to be coupled to the front portion of the spectacle frame;a cylindrically-shaped cover body adapted to be coupled to an end area of the temple arm, the cover body being rotationally disposed in the box;means, disposed in the box, for regulating rotary motion between the cover body and the box;an elastic member having first and second ends, the elastic member being arranged in the box with the first end being fixed to the box;wherein the elastic member exerts a force on the cover body via the regulating means such that a reaction force developed between the elastic member and the regulating means ensures a regulated closure of the temple arm of the spectacle frame.