Samsung's new patent details a two-axis pulley-and-cable hinge for AR glasses, improving fit, balance and durability. Leaks tease Galaxy Glasses in 2026-2027.
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Samsung is pushing deeper into wearables, and a new patent points to more comfortable AR glasses. The filing, US 2025/0347929 A1, outlines an improved hinge design with a pulley-and-cable mechanism for finer adjustment and easier all-day wear.
The patent describes a two-axis hinge system: one shaft is mounted to the frame, the other to the temple arm, allowing angle changes and a fit that adapts to different head shapes. This architecture is meant to reduce pressure on the temples and keep the accessory steadier when you move.
Samsung proposes complementing the setup with pulleys linked by a flexible cable. Adjusting one arm would move the other in sync, ensuring even expansion and lowering the risk of the glasses shifting while using AR features.
According to the filing, the mechanical scheme improves balance, eases the load on the hinges, and enhances durability—crucial for AR glasses that are used alongside gestures and frequent head turns. Samsung has not confirmed bringing this design to future products, but leaks hint at a new device labeled SM-O200P. It’s expected that a display-free model could arrive in 2026, followed by a version with an integrated screen in 2027—an order that would let the company nail ergonomics before layering on displays.
Early details suggest the first iteration may include photochromic lenses similar to Transitions, a built-in camera, and support for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth. The Galaxy Glasses trademark is already registered, and a launch is anticipated in the United States and several other markets, signaling clear placement within the Galaxy lineup.
It is also reported that Samsung is working with eyewear makers Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to combine recognizable style with comfort in the final product—an alliance that tends to matter in a category where fit and aesthetics can make or break adoption.