EP0880908A1 - Device and assembly for garments and the like for protection against knocks - Google Patents

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EP0880908A1
EP0880908A1 EP98401255A EP98401255A EP0880908A1 EP 0880908 A1 EP0880908 A1 EP 0880908A1 EP 98401255 A EP98401255 A EP 98401255A EP 98401255 A EP98401255 A EP 98401255A EP 0880908 A1 EP0880908 A1 EP 0880908A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
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  • the present invention relates generally protective equipment for the human body.
  • a protective vest particularly used by law enforcement, conventionally includes a certain number of arrangements such as padding, etc., intended to protect its wearer against blows, shocks or projectiles.
  • This particular protection is generally provided by additional padding of the vest in these regions.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the limitations state of the art.
  • It aims more specifically to propose an element joint protection that provides protection particularly effective against knocks, while being light and while only minimally impeding the movements of the limb, arm or leg, of the wearer.
  • the present invention firstly provides a protective element, in particular anti-knock for clothing, intended to be placed in a zone of activation of said garment, characterized in that it consists of a shell of rounded contours, generally convex on the outside by being bent according to two orthogonal profiles, and in this that two opposite end regions of the element are suitable for being articulated on the garment.
  • a protective set in particular anti-impact for clothing, characterized in that it comprises at least two elements as defined above, suitable for mounting on the garment articulated in adjacent regions and so that an element partially covers a neighboring element and, where applicable, be covered partially by another neighboring element.
  • the invention also provides a garment of protection, characterized in that it comprises, in at minus a joint region of the human body, a protective element or protective assembly such as defined above.
  • the articulation region of the human body is chosen preferably among the shoulder, elbow and knee.
  • this garment can advantageously include a protective element as defined above, articulated at the level of an elbow region, and possess at the level of an adjacent forearm region a shell of fixed and elongated forearm protection, profile transverse curved, covered at one end by said elbow protection element.
  • a shell-shaped protective element generally designated by reference 10, produced by molding of a plastic material such as 7-8 (to complete), preferably of uniform thickness of around 2 mm.
  • the element 10 has a rounded contour 11 of shape general elliptical, with a point very slightly marked at the top. It also has one side external generally convex in two cutting planes orthogonal.
  • Element 10 has a raised central region 13 relative to its peripheral region, this region central here with a generally contoured shape rectangular with rounded corners.
  • the elevation of the central region is substantially constant throughout its extent, that is to say that said central region follows a substantially constant distance the curvature that would have a smooth hull, without elevation.
  • the central region 13 extends laterally, from each side, by two equally raised appendages 14 having a transition without a slope break on the one hand with said central region 13, and on the other hand with the corresponding side end region 16 of the region peripheral.
  • the raised parts 13, 14 are connected with the peripheral region by a oblique wall 15 with rounded transitions, i.e. without sharp corners.
  • the two lateral end zones 16 are those corresponding to the major axis of the contour of the element 10.
  • Element 10 has at its two edges lateral delimiting said end zones, two small notches 12 of triangular shape.
  • the element 10 as described above is suitable for being attached to a garment, in a region thereof corresponding to a joint of the human body such that shoulder or elbow (case of a vest or the like) or knee (pants).
  • This fixing is done using rivets through orifices (not shown) formed, by example from molding, in the two end zones 16 of the element.
  • each element advantageously makes it possible to establish a space void between the inside of element 10 and the fabric of clothing.
  • This empty space is to increase the protection of the subject from blows, insofar as the blows or shocks received in this part central will not be applied directly to the body at impact right but spread all over the periphery of the element and therefore significantly attenuated.
  • the second object of this empty space is to allow, especially when the joint is unfolded (for example the arm is stretched out), to partially accommodate the folds of the fabric that may form below the elements 10, for the benefit of ease of use.
  • notches 12 provided at the lateral ends of the element 10 take the place positional markers to place precisely item 10 on the garment when fixation.
  • Figure 5 illustrates another type of use of a protective element 10 according to the invention.
  • a single protective element 10 is mounted by 20 rivets at the elbow, while the forearm part clothing V (or simply a cuff suitable for be attached to the arm) has another shell 30, in general shape of cylinder portion, made of preferably in the same material as item 10 and sewn peripherally on the forearm part of the garment or of the cuff.
  • the forearm element 30 has a central part in extra thickness 32 with wings 33, and part peripheral 31 hugging the fabric.
  • the element 10 is mounted on the garment V or the cuff so that it covers partially the corresponding end of the element 30.
  • the dimensions of the element are preferably, for compared to a front view of around 15 centimeters in width, 11 to 12 centimeters in height and 5 to 6 centimeters in depth overall, while the region raised central 13, 14 extends about 4 to 6 mm by in relation to its peripheral region.
  • the articulated fixing of the elements 10 on a garment can be done, instead of riveting described above, by stitching using a wire sufficiently robust.
  • the material of element 10 is chosen. depending on the application considered. We choose to preferably a material resistant not only to impacts (shots, projectiles, etc.), but also to weapons sharp (knife, etc.).
  • clothing not only vest-type clothing, pants, etc ..., but also any accessory protection such as arm cuff, leg warmer, etc.

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The protective pieces (10) are each a shell which is moulded in plastic material. Its outer surface is convex and is curved along two perpendicular directions. Two opposite end of the shell are fastened (20) to a garment (V) at a zone of articulation. The shape of each shell is elliptical and it is fixed to the garment at the ends of its long axis. Its peripheral region is smooth and the central region is raised above this.

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La présente invention a trait d'une façon générale les équipements de protection du corps humain.The present invention relates generally protective equipment for the human body.

Un gilet de protection, notamment utilisé par les forces de l'ordre, comprend de façon classique un certain nombre d'aménagements tels que rembourrages, etc., destinés à protéger son porteur contre les coups, les chocs ou encore les projectiles.A protective vest, particularly used by law enforcement, conventionally includes a certain number of arrangements such as padding, etc., intended to protect its wearer against blows, shocks or projectiles.

Il est connu en outre d'apporter une protection particulière au niveau des zones du corps les plus exposées, notamment les articulations de l'épaule et du coude.It is also known to provide protection particular at the level of the most exposed, including the shoulder and elbow.

Cette protection particulière est généralement assurée par un surcroít de rembourrage du gilet dans ces régions.This particular protection is generally provided by additional padding of the vest in these regions.

La protection contre les coups, chocs, etc... reste toutefois limitée, car l'épaisseur du rembourrage doit rester raisonnable, typiquement de quelques centimètres, pour ne pas excessivement entraver les mouvements du porteur. Enfin un rembourrage trop épais alourdit le vêtement, ce qui affecte la mobilité ou la vivacité de son porteur.Protection against knocks, shocks, etc ... remains however limited, because the thickness of the padding must remain reasonable, typically a few centimeters, so as not to excessively impede the movements of the carrier. Finally, too thick padding weighs down the clothing, which affects the mobility or alertness of carrier.

La présente invention vise à pallier les limitations de l'état de la technique.The present invention aims to overcome the limitations state of the art.

Elle vise plus spécifiquement à proposer un élément de protection d'articulation qui offre une protection particulièrement efficace contre les coups, tout en étant léger et tout en n'entravant que de façon réduite les mouvements du membre, bras ou jambe, du porteur.It aims more specifically to propose an element joint protection that provides protection particularly effective against knocks, while being light and while only minimally impeding the movements of the limb, arm or leg, of the wearer.

Ainsi la présente invention propose tout d'abord un élément de protection notamment anti-coups pour vêtement, destiné à être placé dans une zone d'acticulation dudit vêtement, caractérisé en ce qu'il consiste en une coque de contours arrondis, à face extérieure généralement convexe en étant cintrée selon deux profils orthogonaux, et en ce que deux zones d'extrémités opposées de l'élément sont aptes à être fixées de façon articulée sur le vêtement.Thus the present invention firstly provides a protective element, in particular anti-knock for clothing, intended to be placed in a zone of activation of said garment, characterized in that it consists of a shell of rounded contours, generally convex on the outside by being bent according to two orthogonal profiles, and in this that two opposite end regions of the element are suitable for being articulated on the garment.

Des aspects préférés, mais non limitatifs, de l'élément de protection selon l'invention sont les suivants :

  • l'élément présente un contour généralement elliptique, et en ce que lesdites deux zones d'extrémités sont disposées sensiblement selon le grand axe du contour.
  • l'élément comporte une région périphérique généralement lisse et une région centrale surélevée par rapport à la région périphérique.
  • l'élément présente une épaisseur essentiellement constante.
  • la région centrale surélevée présente un contour généralement rectangulaire.
  • la région de contour généralement rectangulaire est prolongée, en direction desdites zones d'extrémités, par des zones surélevées plus étroites présentant avec la région périphérique une transition essentiellement lisse.
  • l'élément possède des parois de transition sans angles vifs entre la région centrale et la région périphérique.
Preferred, but not limiting, aspects of the protective element according to the invention are as follows:
  • the element has a generally elliptical contour, and in that said two end zones are arranged substantially along the major axis of the contour.
  • the element has a generally smooth peripheral region and a central region raised relative to the peripheral region.
  • the element has an essentially constant thickness.
  • the raised central region has a generally rectangular outline.
  • the generally rectangular contour region is extended, in the direction of said end zones, by narrower raised zones presenting with the peripheral region an essentially smooth transition.
  • the element has transition walls without sharp angles between the central region and the peripheral region.

Il est également proposé selon l'invention un ensemble de protection notamment anti-coups pour vêtement, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins deux éléments tels que définis ci-dessus, aptes à être montés sur le vêtement de façon articulée dans des régions adjacentes et de telle sorte qu'un élément recouvre partiellement un élément voisin et, le cas échéant, soit recouvert partiellement par un autre élément voisin.It is also proposed according to the invention a protective set, in particular anti-impact for clothing, characterized in that it comprises at least two elements as defined above, suitable for mounting on the garment articulated in adjacent regions and so that an element partially covers a neighboring element and, where applicable, be covered partially by another neighboring element.

L'invention propose également un vêtement de protection, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, dans au moins une région d'articulation du corps humain, un élément de protection ou un ensemble de protection tel que défini ci-dessus. The invention also provides a garment of protection, characterized in that it comprises, in at minus a joint region of the human body, a protective element or protective assembly such as defined above.

La région d'articulation du corps humain est choisie de préférence parmi l'épaule, le coude et le genou.The articulation region of the human body is chosen preferably among the shoulder, elbow and knee.

Enfin ce vêtement peut comprendre avantageusement un élément de protection tel que défini ci-dessus, articulé au niveau d'une région de coude, et posséder au niveau d'une région d'avant-bras adjacente une coque de protection d'avant-bras fixe et allongée, de profil transversal courbe, recouverte au niveau d'une extrémité par ledit élément de protection de coude.Finally, this garment can advantageously include a protective element as defined above, articulated at the level of an elbow region, and possess at the level of an adjacent forearm region a shell of fixed and elongated forearm protection, profile transverse curved, covered at one end by said elbow protection element.

D'autres aspects, buts et avantages de la présente invention apparaítront mieux à la lecture de la description détaillée suivante d'une forme de réalisation préférée de celle-ci, donnée à titre d'exemple et faite en référence aux dessins annexes, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue de face d'un élément de protection selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne II-II de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne III-III de la figure 1,
  • la figure 4 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un ensemble de protection constitué de plusieurs éléments de protection montés sur un vêtement, et
  • la figure 5 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un ensemble de protection constitué d'un élément de protection et d'une coque d'avant-bras, montés sur un vêtement.
    • Other aspects, objects and advantages of the present invention will appear better on reading the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof, given by way of example and made with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which :
  • FIG. 1 is a front view of a protective element according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view along the line II-II of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view along line III-III of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a protection assembly consisting of several protection elements mounted on a garment, and
  • Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view of a protective assembly consisting of a protective element and a forearm shell, mounted on a garment.

    • En référence tout d'abord aux figures 1 à 3, on a représenté un élément de protection en forme de coque, globalement désigné par la référence 10, réalisé par moulage d'une matière plastique telle que le ..... (à compléter), d'une épaisseur de préférence uniforme de l'ordre de 2 mm.Referring first to Figures 1 to 3, we have represented a shell-shaped protective element, generally designated by reference 10, produced by molding of a plastic material such as ..... (to complete), preferably of uniform thickness of around 2 mm.

    L'élément 10 présente un contour arrondi 11 de forme générale elliptique, avec une pointe très légèrement marquée à son sommet. Il présente par ailleurs une face externe généralement convexe selon deux plans de coupe orthogonaux.The element 10 has a rounded contour 11 of shape general elliptical, with a point very slightly marked at the top. It also has one side external generally convex in two cutting planes orthogonal.

    L'élément 10 possède une région centrale 13 surélevée par rapport à sa région périphérique, cette région centrale présentant ici un contour de forme généralement rectangulaire à coins arrondis. La surélévation de la région centrale est sensiblement constante sur toute son étendue, c'est-à-dire que ladite région centrale suit à une distance sensiblement constante la courbure qu'aurait une coque lisse, sans surélévation.Element 10 has a raised central region 13 relative to its peripheral region, this region central here with a generally contoured shape rectangular with rounded corners. The elevation of the central region is substantially constant throughout its extent, that is to say that said central region follows a substantially constant distance the curvature that would have a smooth hull, without elevation.

    La région centrale 13 se prolonge latéralement, de chaque côté, par deux appendices également surélevés 14 présentant une transition sans rupture de pente d'une part avec ladite région centrale 13, et d'autre part avec la zone d'extrémité latérale correspondante 16 de la région périphérique.The central region 13 extends laterally, from each side, by two equally raised appendages 14 having a transition without a slope break on the one hand with said central region 13, and on the other hand with the corresponding side end region 16 of the region peripheral.

    En tout autre endroit, les parties en surélévation 13, 14 se raccordent avec la région périphérique par une paroi oblique 15 à transitions arrondies, c'est-à-dire sans angle vif.In any other place, the raised parts 13, 14 are connected with the peripheral region by a oblique wall 15 with rounded transitions, i.e. without sharp corners.

    Les deux zones d'extrémités latérales 16 sont celles correspondant au grand axe du contour de l'élément 10.The two lateral end zones 16 are those corresponding to the major axis of the contour of the element 10.

    L'élément 10 possède au niveau de ses deux bords latéraux délimitant lesdites zones d'extrémités, deux petites encoches 12 de forme triangulaire.Element 10 has at its two edges lateral delimiting said end zones, two small notches 12 of triangular shape.

    L'élément 10 tel que décrit ci-dessus est apte à être fixé sur un vêtement, dans une région de celui-ci correspondant à une articulation du corps humain telle qu'épaule ou coude (cas d'un gilet ou analogue) ou encore genou (cas d'un pantalon).The element 10 as described above is suitable for being attached to a garment, in a region thereof corresponding to a joint of the human body such that shoulder or elbow (case of a vest or the like) or knee (pants).

    Cette fixation s'effectue à l'aide de rivets traversant des orifices (non représentés) ménagés, par exemple venus de moulage, dans les deux zones d'extrémités 16 de l'élément.This fixing is done using rivets through orifices (not shown) formed, by example from molding, in the two end zones 16 of the element.

    Cette fixation articulée en deux points par rivets va permettre à l'élément, lors des mouvements de l'articulation concernée du sujet, d'épouser ces mouvements et en particulier de ne pas faire obstacle aux extensions et contractions de la matière (généralement un tissu doublé et renforcé) du vêtement.This fastening articulated in two points by rivets will allow the element, during movements of the subject's articulation, to marry these movements and in particular not to obstruct extensions and contractions of matter (usually a lined and reinforced fabric) of the garment.

    De façon avantageuse, et comme illustré sur la figure 4, on peut prévoir au niveau d'une zone d'articulation du vêtement V (par exemple à l'épaule) une série d'éléments 10, articulés chacun par des rivets 20, les rivets situés d'un même côté étant relativement proches les uns des autres.Advantageously, and as illustrated in the figure 4, it is possible to provide at the level of an articulation zone of the garment V (for example on the shoulder) a series of elements 10, each articulated by rivets 20, the rivets located on the same side being relatively close to each other other.

    De la sorte, il est possible de monter les éléments 10 de façon que chacun recouvre partiellement le suivant et soit recouvert partiellement par le précédent. Ce montage permet d'assurer une protection de la région concernée du corps du sujet sur une grande étendue, avec ici encore la caractéristique de ne pas entraver les déplacements de l'articulation concernée dans la mesure où, au cours de ces déplacements, le degré de recouvrement mutuel entre les éléments édjacents peut varier, à la manière d'une carapace de homard, pour s'adapter à différentes positions angulaires.In this way, it is possible to mount the elements 10 so that each partially covers the next and is partially covered by the previous one. This assembly ensures protection of the region concerned with the subject's body over a large area, with here again the characteristic of not hampering displacements of the joint concerned in the measurement where, during these movements, the degree of overlap mutual between the adjacent elements may vary, at the way of a lobster shell, to adapt to different angular positions.

    On observera ici que la partie centrale surélevée de chaque élément permet avantageusement d'établir un espace vide entre la face intérieure de l'élément 10 et le tissu du vêtement.It will be observed here that the raised central part of each element advantageously makes it possible to establish a space void between the inside of element 10 and the fabric of clothing.

    Cet espace vide a pour premier objet d'accroítre la protection du sujet vis-à-vis des coups, dans la mesure où les coups ou chocs reçus au niveau de cette partie centrale seront non pas appliqués directement au corps au droit de l'impact, mais répartis sur toute la périphérie de l'élément et donc sensiblement atténués.The primary purpose of this empty space is to increase the protection of the subject from blows, insofar as the blows or shocks received in this part central will not be applied directly to the body at impact right but spread all over the periphery of the element and therefore significantly attenuated.

    Le second objet de cet espace vide est de permettre, notamment lorsque l'articulation est dépliée (par exemple le bras est tendu), de loger partiellement les plis du tissu qui risquent de se former au-dessous des éléments 10, au profit du confort d'utilisation. The second object of this empty space is to allow, especially when the joint is unfolded (for example the arm is stretched out), to partially accommodate the folds of the fabric that may form below the elements 10, for the benefit of ease of use.

    On observera également que les encoches 12 prévues aux extrémités latérales de l'élément 10 tiennent lieu d'éléments de repérage positionnel, afin de placer précisément l'élément 10 sur le vêtement lors de sa fixation.It will also be observed that the notches 12 provided at the lateral ends of the element 10 take the place positional markers to place precisely item 10 on the garment when fixation.

    La figure 5 illustre un autre type d'utilisation d'un élément de protection 10 selon l'invention. Dans ce cas, un élément de protection unique 10 est monté par des rivets 20 au niveau du coude, tandis que la partie d'avant-bras du vêtement V (ou simplement d'une manchette apte à être rapportée sur le bras) possède une autre coque 30, en forme générale de portion de cylindre, réalisée de préférence dans la même matière que l'élément 10 et cousue périphériquement sur la partie d'avant-bras du vêtement ou de la manchette.Figure 5 illustrates another type of use of a protective element 10 according to the invention. In that case, a single protective element 10 is mounted by 20 rivets at the elbow, while the forearm part clothing V (or simply a cuff suitable for be attached to the arm) has another shell 30, in general shape of cylinder portion, made of preferably in the same material as item 10 and sewn peripherally on the forearm part of the garment or of the cuff.

    D'une manière analogue à l'élément de coude 10, l'élément d'avant-bras 30 possède une partie centrale en surépaisseur 32 avec des ailes 33, et une partie périphérique 31 épousant le tissu.In a similar way to the elbow element 10, the forearm element 30 has a central part in extra thickness 32 with wings 33, and part peripheral 31 hugging the fabric.

    Dans ce cas, l'élément 10 est monté sur le vêtement V ou la manchette de telle sorte qu'il recouvre partiellement l'extrémité correspondante de l'élément 30.In this case, the element 10 is mounted on the garment V or the cuff so that it covers partially the corresponding end of the element 30.

    On assure de cette manière une continuité de la protection entre l'avant bras et le coude.This ensures continuity of the protection between the forearm and the elbow.

    Les dimensions de l'élément sont de préférence, par rapport à une vue de face de l'ordre de 15 centimètres en largeur, 11 à 12 centimètres en hauteur et 5 à 6 centimètres en profondeur hors-tout, tandis que la région centrale surélevée 13, 14 déborde d'environ 4 à 6 mm par rapport à sa région périphérique.The dimensions of the element are preferably, for compared to a front view of around 15 centimeters in width, 11 to 12 centimeters in height and 5 to 6 centimeters in depth overall, while the region raised central 13, 14 extends about 4 to 6 mm by in relation to its peripheral region.

    Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est nullement limitée aux formes de réalisation décrites ci-dessus et représentées sur les dessins, mais l'homme du métier saura y apporter toute variante ou modification conforme à son esprit. Of course, the present invention is by no means limited to the embodiments described above and shown in the drawings, but the skilled person will know make any variant or modification in accordance with its mind.

    En particulier, la fixation articulée des éléments 10 sur un vêtement peut s'effectuer, en lieu et place du rivetage décrit plus haut, par piquage à l'aide d'un fil suffisamment robuste.In particular, the articulated fixing of the elements 10 on a garment can be done, instead of riveting described above, by stitching using a wire sufficiently robust.

    En outre, de façon non illustrée, il est avantageux de prévoir à la périphérie de l'élément 10 un bourrelet qui peut soit être d'un seul tenant avec l'élément 10, et venu de moulage, soit être rapporté sur l'élément 10, par exemple sous forme d'un bordage en tissu d'épaisseur appropriée. On évite ainsi que l'élément 10 présente des bords vifs pouvant s'avérer dangereux.In addition, not shown, it is advantageous to provide at the periphery of the element 10 a bead which can either be in one piece with element 10, and coming from molding, or be attached to element 10, by example in the form of a thick fabric planking appropriate. This avoids that the element 10 has sharp edges can be dangerous.

    Par ailleurs, le matériau de l'élément 10 est choisi en fonction de l'application considérée. On choisit de préférence un matériau résistant non seulement aux impacts (coups, projectiles, etc.), mais également aux armes tranchantes (couteau, etc.).Furthermore, the material of element 10 is chosen. depending on the application considered. We choose to preferably a material resistant not only to impacts (shots, projectiles, etc.), but also to weapons sharp (knife, etc.).

    Enfin, dans tout le présent mémoire, on entend par "vêtement" non seulement des vêtements de type gilet, pantalon, etc..., mais également tout accessoire de protection tel que manchette pour bras, jambière, etc...Finally, throughout this brief, by "clothing" not only vest-type clothing, pants, etc ..., but also any accessory protection such as arm cuff, leg warmer, etc.

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    Elément de protection notamment anti-coups (10) pour vêtement (V), destiné à être placé dans une zone d'acticulation dudit vêtement, caractérisé en ce qu'il consiste en une coque de contours (11) arrondis, à face extérieure généralement convexe en étant cintrée selon deux profils orthogonaux, et en ce que deux zones d'extrémités opposées (16) de l'élément sont aptes à être fixées de façon articulée sur le vêtement.Protection element, in particular anti-impact (10) for clothing (V), intended to be placed in an area of activation of said garment, characterized in that it consists of a shell with rounded contours (11), facing exterior generally convex by being bent according to two orthogonal profiles, and in that two zones opposite ends (16) of the element are adapted to be articulated on the garment. Elément de protection selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il présente un contour (11) généralement elliptique, et en ce que lesdites deux zones d'extrémités (16) sont disposées sensiblement selon le grand axe du contour.Protective element according to claim 1, characterized in that it has an outline (11) generally elliptical, and in that said two zones ends (16) are arranged substantially according to the major axis of the contour. Elément de protection selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une région périphérique généralement lisse et une région centrale (13) surélevée par rapport à la région périphérique.Protection element according to one of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it comprises a generally smooth peripheral region and a region central (13) raised above the region peripheral. Elément de protection selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il présente une épaisseur essentiellement constante.Protective element according to claim 3, characterized in that it has a thickness essentially constant. Elément de protection selon l'une des revendications 3 et 4, caractérisé en ce que la région centrale surélevée (13) présente un contour généralement rectangulaire.Protection element according to one of claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the region raised central (13) generally has a contour rectangular. Elément de protection selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que la région de contour généralement rectangulaire (13) est prolongée, en direction desdites zones d'extrémités (16), par des zones surélevées plus étroites (14) présentant avec la région périphérique une transition essentiellement lisse.Protective element according to claim 5, characterized in that the contour region generally rectangular (13) is extended, towards said end zones (16), by raised zones more narrow (14) presenting with the peripheral region a essentially smooth transition. Elément de protection selon l'une des revendications 3 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il possède des parois de transition (15) sans angles vifs entre la région centrale (13, 14) et la région périphérique.Protection element according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that it has transition walls (15) without sharp angles between the region central (13, 14) and the peripheral region. Ensemble de protection notamment anti-coups pour vêtement, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins deux éléments (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, aptes à être montés sur le vêtement (V) de façon articulée (20) dans des régions adjacentes et de telle sorte qu'un élément recouvre partiellement un élément voisin et, le cas échéant, soit recouvert partiellement par un autre élément voisin.Protection set, in particular anti-shock for clothing, characterized in that it comprises at least two elements (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7, suitable to be mounted on the garment (V) in an articulated manner (20) in adjacent regions and so that a element partially overlaps a neighboring element and the if applicable, or partially covered by another neighboring element. Vêtement de protection (V) , caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, dans au moins une région d'articulation du corps humain, un élément de protection (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7 ou un ensemble de protection selon la revendication 8.Protective clothing (V), characterized in that it comprises, in at least one articulation region of the human body, a protective element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7 or a protective package according to claim 8. Vêtement de protection selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que la région d'articulation du corps humain est choisie parmi l'épaule, le coude et le genou.Protective clothing according to claim 9, characterized in that the articulation region of the body human is chosen from the shoulder, elbow and knee. Vêtement de protection selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un élément de protection (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7 articulé au niveau d'une région de coude, en en ce qu' une région d'avant-bras adjacente du vêtement (V) possède une coque de protection d'avant-bras (30) fixe et allongée, de profil transversal courbe, recouverte au niveau d'une extrémité par ledit élément de protection (10) de coude.Protective clothing according to claim 9, characterized in that it includes a protective element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7 articulated in level of an elbow region, in that a region forearm adjacent to the garment (V) has a shell fixed and elongated forearm protection (30), curved transverse profile, covered at a end by said elbow protection element (10).
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