Parts of Eyeglass Frames Flashcards
(also known as frame front): When connected by a solid bridge of any kind (metal or plastic), the ‘ ‘ is the combination of eyewires, bridge and the end pieces. This includes any crossbars above the bridge, and any artful details applied to any of those pieces (like rhinestones).
Chassis
(also known as ‘ ‘ arms or arms): ‘ ‘ are the pieces that hold the chassis to the head and ears. The ‘ ‘ is the piece that runs from the end piece on the chassis back to behind the ear. The ‘ ‘ also holds half the hinge assembly.
Temples : Almost every temple has a different end on it where it meets the hinge! Hinges come in an almost infinite variety so you can understand why you need to order the same exact part if one breaks.
’ ‘ ‘ ‘ are usually removable plastic sleeves that slip over the ends of metal temples to provide comfort for the wearer. On plastic frames, the ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ is the part of the temple that goes behind the ear.
Temple Tips
The ‘ ‘ is the area between the two eyewires. On a plastic frame, it is the area that touches the nose and the area that connects the two eyewires together. On a metal frame, it is only the area that connects the two eyewires together. On a three-piece mount, it is the entire assembly that connects the two eyewires together in the middle.
Bridge
’ ‘ are the small pads designed to contact the nose and hold the frame up off the nose and away from the face.
Nose Pads
are the small wire arms that actually hold the nose pad in place.
Guard Arms
The ‘ ‘ is the area of the frame that actually surrounds the lens and holds the lens in place.
Eyewire
The ‘ ‘ is the area of the chassis that meets the temple or the point where the temple attaches to the chassis. It is where half the hinge is found.
End Piece
The ‘ ‘ is the point where the temple is connected to the chassis. It allows the temple to fold in and out. The ‘ ‘ is usually held in place by a screw, but may be secured by a ball-and-socket or many other variations.
Hinge
