EP-4735947-A1 - GOGGLES WITH LENS CHANGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Abstract

A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations to prevent decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating one of the retention features. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include opening a locking element to unlock first and second latch components of a closure assembly, unlatching the first and second latch components, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a hinge securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the hinge.

Inventors

• GRIEVES, Robin
• NELLESTAM, CLAES
• GUSTAVSSON, MAGNUS
• HUSS, Oscar
• LOURDUDOSS, Ilango
• BERGLUND, SOFIE
• HÅLL, Tilda

Assignees

• Poc Sweden AB

Dates

Publication Date

20260506

Application Date

20230629

Claims (20)

1. 1. A closure assembly comprising: a first latch component that includes a socket; a second latch component that includes a first portion; a locking element coupled to the second latch component, a bottom surface of the locking element having at least one protrusion; wherein, when in a latched configuration, the first portion is inserted into and mechanically engages the socket; wherein, when in a locked configuration, the at least one protrusion of the locking element is disposed in a locking element recess extending between the first and second latch components to thereby lock the first and second latch components in the latched configuration.
2. 2. The closure assembly of claim 1, wherein the first portion includes an extensible portion for resiliently expanding or bending the first portion for engagement with the socket.
3. 3. The closure assembly of claim 2, wherein the extensible portion includes first and second ends, wherein the second end of the extensible portion mechanically engages an inner surface of the socket.
4. 4. The closure assembly of claim 2, wherein the extensible portion is a downwardly projecting living hinge.
5. 5. The closure assembly of claim 3 or 4, wherein the inner surface of the socket includes a shelf, wherein the second end of the extensible portion couples to the shelf.
6. 6. The closure assembly of claim 5, wherein an end of the second latch component includes a finger engaging portion, wherein the first and second latch components are decoupled by pressing the finger engaging portion, thereby compressing the extensible portion and decoupling the first portion from the socket.
7. 7. The closure assembly of claim 1, wherein the second latch component includes an upwardly projecting element with a distal end and the locking element has an opening, wherein the upwardly projecting element is pressed through the opening when transitioning the locking element to the locked configuration.
8. 8. The closure assembly of claim 7, wherein the distal end of the upwardly projecting element has a width that is greater than a width of the opening, wherein the locking element is formed from a resilient material, wherein when transitioning to the locked configuration the upwardly projecting element is resiliently pressed through the opening.
9. 9. The closure assembly of claim 1, wherein the locking element is a flexible tab that covers the first and second latch components when in the locked configuration.
10. 10. The closure assembly of claim 9, wherein the locking element is configured to be pivoted about a pivot connection to an open position and used as a pull tab to decouple the latch components.
11. 11. The closure assembly of claim 10, wherein the pivot connection is a living hinge formed by a portion of the flexible tab.
12. 12. The closure assembly of any of claims 1-11, wherein the first latch component includes a cross member that partially defines the socket, wherein the second latch component includes a laterally extending portion, wherein an outer surface of the cross member and the laterally extending portion define the locking element recess.
13. 13. A closure assembly comprising: a first latch component that includes a cross member having inner and outer surfaces; a second latch component that includes a first surface and a laterally extending portion; a locking element coupled to the second latch component by a pivot connection, a bottom surface of the locking element having at least one protrusion; wherein, when in a latched configuration, the first surface engages the inner surface of the cross member, and the outer surface of the cross member and the laterally extending portion define a locking element recess; wherein, when in a locked configuration, the at least one protrusion of the locking element is disposed in the locking element recess, thereby locking the first and second latch components in the latched configuration.
14. 14. A closure assembly comprising: a first latch component that includes a socket and a shelf defined by an inner surface of the socket; and a second latch component that includes a protruding extensible portion having first and second ends; wherein, when in a latched configuration, the extensible portion is inserted into the socket and the second end mechanically engages the shelf.
15. 15. The closure assembly of claim 14, wherein the extensible portion is a living hinge.
16. 16. The closure assembly of claim 14 or 15, further comprising a locking element coupled to the second latch component, a bottom surface of the locking element having at least one protrusion; wherein, when the first and second latch components are in the latched configuration the first and second latch components define a locking element recess extending therebetween respective portions thereof; wherein when in a locked configuration, the at least one protrusion of the locking element is disposed in a locking element recess extending between the first and second latch components to thereby lock the first and second latch components in the latched configuration
17. 17. A clothing item, comprising: first and second portions; and the closure assembly of any of claims 1-16, wherein the first and second latch components and locking element are coupled to corresponding ones of the first and second portions for coupling the first and second portions.
18. 18. The clothing item of claim 17, wherein the clothing item is a belt.
19. 19. A sporting good item, comprising: first and second portions; and the closure assembly of any of claims 1-16, wherein the first and second latch components and locking element are coupled to corresponding ones of the first and second portions for coupling the first and second portions.
20. 20. The sporting good item of claim 19, wherein the sporting good item is: goggles and the first and second portions are a goggle frame and a lens assembly for reliably coupling the lens assembly to the goggle frame; a helmet and the first and second portions are first and second portions of a chin strap or a body of the helmet and an attachable accessory for the helmet; or a pack, such as a duffle bag or backpack.

Description

GOGGLES WITH LENS CHANGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of closure assemblies. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to closure assemblies for goggles with lens change systems and methods of using the same. BACKGROUND [0002] Wearing eyewear with the appropriate lenses for a given ambient condition is important for user comfort as well as safety. Various designs for eyewear with interchangeable lenses have been developed that employ combinations of mechanical and magnetic coupling arrangements to provide the ability to change the lenses. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE [0003] In one implementation, the present disclosure is directed to a closure assembly. The closure assembly includes a first latch component that includes a socket; a second latch component that includes a first portion; a locking element coupled to the second latch component, a bottom surface of the locking element having at least one protrusion; wherein, when in a latched configuration, the first portion is inserted into and mechanically engages the socket; wherein, when in a locked configuration, the at least one protrusion of the locking element is disposed in a locking element recess extending between the first and second latch components to thereby lock the first and second latch components in the latched configuration. [0004] In another implementation, the present disclosure is directed to a closure assembly. The closure assembly includes a first latch component that includes a cross member having inner and outer surfaces; a second latch component that includes a first surface and a laterally extending portion; a locking element coupled to the second latch component by a pivot connection, a bottom surface of the locking element having at least one protrusion; wherein, when in a latched configuration, the first surface engages the inner surface of the cross member, and the outer surface of the cross member and the laterally extending portion define a locking element recess; wherein, when in a locked configuration, the at least one protrusion of the locking element is disposed in the locking element recess, thereby locking the first and second latch components in the latched configuration. [0005] In yet another implementation, the present disclosure is directed to a closure assembly. The closure assembly includes a first latch component that includes a socket and a shelf defined by an inner surface of the socket; and a second latch component that includes a protruding extensible portion having first and second ends; wherein, when in a latched configuration, the extensible portion is inserted into the socket and the second end mechanically engages the shelf. [0006] In yet another implementation, the present disclosure is directed to a goggle. The goggle includes a goggle frame; a lens assembly that includes a lens frame and a lens coupled to an outer surface of the lens frame; and a closure assembly that includes a locking element, a first latch component coupled to the goggle frame and a second latch component coupled to the lens frame, the first and second latch components configured to mechanically engage to removably secure the lens assembly to the goggle frame; wherein one of the first and second latch components includes a socket and the other one of the first and second latch components includes a first portion; wherein when the first and second latch components are mechanically engaged, the first portion is inserted into and engages the socket and defines a locking element recess extending between the first and second latch components; wherein the locking element includes at least one protrusion configured to be inserted into the locking element recess to lock the first and second latch components together. [0007] In yet another implementation, the present disclosure is directed to a goggle. The goggle includes a goggle frame including a flexible frame ring that includes a plurality of ventilation openings; a foam layer coupled to an inner surface of the frame ring; and a fabric layer that is coupled to the frame ring and that encases the foam layer, wherein the fabric layer is designed to come into direct contact with a user's face, the fabric layer designed and configured to have a softness that improves user comfort and a durability that is greater than a durability of the foam layer to thereby increase a useful lifetime of the goggle. [0008] In yet another implementation, the present disclosure is directed to a goggle. The goggle includes a goggle frame; a lens assembly that includes a lens frame and a lens coupled to an outer surface of the lens frame; and a closure assembly that includes a locking element, a first latch component coupled to the goggle frame and a second latch component coupled to the lens frame, the first and second latch components configured to mechanically engage to removably secure the lens assembly to the