Eyeglasses case
A case for eyeglasses provided with at least one integrated electrical or electronic device supplied by at least one rechargeable battery. The case incorporates a battery charger configured for charging the rechargeable battery when the eyeglasses are inserted in the case.
1. A combination of eyeglasses and a case for the eyeglasses, wherein the eyeglasses are provided with at least one integrated electrical or electronic device supplied by at least one rechargeable battery, and wherein said case incorporates a battery charger configured for charging said rechargeable battery when the eyeglasses are inserted in the case, said battery charger being operatively connected to exposed contacts within the case that are configured for co-operating with complementary eyeglass contacts carried by the eyeglasses and connected to said at least one battery,
wherein
said contacts of the eyeglasses are situated on a surface of an arm of articulated arms of the eyeglasses
the case is formed with a receptacle for accommodating the eyeglasses in a configuration where the arms are folded, said receptacle being defined by two respective recesses of half-shells, having a shape complementary to that of the eyeglasses and configured for setting the contacts of the eyeglasses in a position corresponding to the contacts of the case, wherein said exposed contacts of the case are arranged at opposite side walls of one recess of the recesses.
2. The case according to claim 1 , wherein said battery charger is of a dynamic type including a winding, which is connected to an electronic control card and through which a permanent magnet can move with alternating motion.
3. The case according to claim 1 , wherein said battery charger is of a solar type including photovoltaic cells applied on an outside of the case and connected to an electronic control card.
4. The case according to claim 1 , wherein said battery charger is of the cable type with winder and USB connector connected to an electronic control card.