AN EYEGLASS FRAME, AN EYEGLASS HINGE, AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A HINGE FOR AN EYEGLASS FRAME

摘要

An eyeglass frame is provided that includes a lens retaining part having an end piece, a temple piece, and a hinge connecting the end piece and the temple piece. The hinge includes a substantially cylindrical element having a slot, and a projection coupled to the temple piece and adapted to be received in the slot of the substantially cylindrical element. The hinge further includes a substantially cylindrical support member coupled to the end piece and adapted to accept the substantially cylindrical element and including retaining means adapted to maintain the projection in the slot of the substantially cylindrical element. A hinge for an eyeglass frame is provided. A method of assembling a hinge for an eyeglass frame is provided.