CA2568989A1 - Flexible protective helmet - Google Patents

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CA2568989A1
CA2568989A1 CA002568989A CA2568989A CA2568989A1 CA 2568989 A1 CA2568989 A1 CA 2568989A1 CA 002568989 A CA002568989 A CA 002568989A CA 2568989 A CA2568989 A CA 2568989A CA 2568989 A1 CA2568989 A1 CA 2568989A1
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Andreas Reinhard
Iris Suter
Edith Lauchli
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Iris Suter
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/32—Collapsible helmets; Helmets made of separable parts ; Helmets with movable parts, e.g. adjustable
    • A42B3/322—Collapsible helmets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/06—Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets
    • A42B3/062—Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets with reinforcing means
    • A42B3/065—Corrugated or ribbed shells
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/10—Linings
    • A42B3/12—Cushioning devices
    • A42B3/121—Cushioning devices with at least one layer or pad containing a fluid
    • A42B3/122—Cushioning devices with at least one layer or pad containing a fluid inflatable

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Abstract

A protective helmet having an inner hood includes a spacer knitted fabric of a monofilament yarn. The hood is covered by a pneumatic central layer which can be pressurized by means of compressed air and can be inflated by means of an air pump which can be, for example, removed and provided with valves. An outer layer consists of an inner textile layer which lies over the pneumatic central layer, and plates which are fixed to the textile layer, for example by adhesion. The plates include, for example, of plastic, composite materials, or natural materials. The plates can be arranged in such a way that joints are created thereinbetween, the outer layer thus being provided with a certain elasticity in order to cater for different head shapes and sizes.

Claims (26)

1. A flexible protective helmet characterised in that it at least comprises two layers joinable with and separable from one another, - an inner hood (1) made of a textile material, - an outer layer (10) essentially made of hard plates (12), - a third layer, namely a pneumatic middle layer, insertable between the inner hood (1) and the essentially hard outer layer (10).
2. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 1, characterised in that the inner hood (1) consists of a spacer.
3. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 1, characterised in that the middle layer (4) is made of two layers of a plastic film, which are connected by means of weld seams (7) such that this middle layer is air tight and takes on a concave shape when inflated with compressed air.
4. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 3, characterised in that the middle layer features a multiplicity of cut-outs respectively confined by weld seams.
5. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 1, characterised in that the concave shape striven for is determined by essentially cutting the plastic film and by means of compressed air, being able to adapt it to the individual head size and shape of the person to wear it.
6. The flexible protective helmet, according to one of preceding claims, characterised in that in order to inflate the middle layer (4), a manually operated air pump (15) is provided.
7. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 6, characterised in that the air pump (15) is detachable from the protective helmet.
8. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 1, characterised in that the outer layer is made of an inner textile layer (11) and plates (12, 12a, 12b) mounted on the outside.
9. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 8, characterised in that the textile layer (11) is made of a knit or woven fabric.
10. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 8 or 9, characterised in that the plates (12, 12a, 12b) are fixed on the textile layer (11) by adhesive means.
11. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claims 8 to 9, characterised in that the plates (12) form an essentially smooth outer shape with one another.
12. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claims 8 to 11, characterised in that the plates (12) are separated from one another by means of joints (13).
13. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 11, characterised in that the plates (12) form a parquet shape with one another.
14. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 13, characterised in that the plates (12) essentially feature polygonal contours.
15. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claims 8 to 11, characterised in that the plates (12) are overlapped in one another in brickwork pattern.
16. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claims 8 to 10, characterised in that the plates (12) are arranged interlaced - one below the other.
17. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claims 8 to 10, characterised in that the plates (12) feature two embodiments, namely an inner, essentially flat plate (12a) and an outer, shell-shaped plate (12b) that overlaps the inner one along the edges.
18. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claims 8 to 11, characterised in that the plates (12, 12a, 12b) are concave in shape.
19. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claims 8 to 16, characterised in that the plates (12, 12a, 12b) are made of plastic.
20. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claims 8 to 18, characterised in that the plates (12, 12a, 12b) are made of a natural renewable raw material.
21. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claims 8 to 18, characterised in that the plates (12, 12a, 12b) are made of metal or a metal-Plastic-composite material.
22. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 1, characterised in that between the inner hood (1) and the outer layer (10), means of connection (3) are arranged such that the inner hood (1) and the outer layer (10) can be detachably connected with them.
23. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 1, characterised in that between the inner hood (1) and the outer layer (4), means of connection (3) are arranged such that the inner hood (1) and the middle layer (4) can be detachably connected with them.
24. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claim 1, characterised in that between the middle layer (4) and the outer layer (10), means of connection (3) are arranged such that the inner hood (1) and the middle layer (4) can be detachably connected with them.
25. The flexible protective helmet according to Claims 22 and 23.
26. The flexible protective helmet, according to Claims 22 to 26, characterised in that the means of connection (3) are Velcro strips.
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