A detachable equestrian helmet

Abstract

This invention discloses a detachable equestrian helmet, comprising a helmet shell and a cushioning layer. The cushioning layer is located inside the helmet shell, with a push-button buckle at one end and a mounting groove at the other end. The helmet shell has a buckle hole at one end and a positioning element on the inner wall of the other end. When the helmet shell and cushioning layer are assembled, the positioning element engages in the mounting groove of the cushioning layer, and the push-button buckle engages in the buckle hole of the helmet shell. When the push-button buckle is pressed away from the buckle hole of the helmet shell, the helmet shell and cushioning layer can be quickly separated. This facilitates cleaning, maintenance, and component replacement of the helmet, solving the problem of thorough cleaning of existing fixed helmets, while ensuring the helmet's connection stability and safety performance. Furthermore, this invention allows for the replacement of different types of brims, enhancing the helmet's flexibility and personalization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of equestrian helmet technology, and more specifically, to a detachable equestrian helmet. Background Technology

[0002] Current equestrian helmets generally use a fixed structure, meaning the EPS (expanded polystyrene) cushioning layer and the helmet shell are integrally molded and cannot be removed. However, helmets have many gaps and corners, which easily trap dirt and grime, yet are difficult to reach. Conventional wiping is insufficient for effective cleaning, leading to cleaning difficulties. Furthermore, over time, sweat and skin flakes accumulate on the cushioning layer, easily breeding bacteria and producing odors, affecting hygiene and comfort. In addition, the fixed helmet structure complicates repairs; ordinary repair shops may struggle to repair them effectively, requiring return to the manufacturer or a professional repair center, which is not only time-consuming but can also incur high repair costs.

[0003] With the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) raising its safety standards and consumers increasing their demand for lightweight and personalized products, there is an urgent need for a new type of equestrian helmet that combines high protection, adaptability, comfort, and maintainability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned defects in the prior art and provide a detachable equestrian helmet.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a detachable equestrian helmet, comprising a helmet shell and a buffer layer. The buffer layer is located inside the helmet shell. One end of the buffer layer is provided with a press-type buckle, and the other end of the buffer layer is provided with a mounting groove. One end of the helmet shell is provided with a buckle hole, and the inner wall of the other end of the helmet shell is provided with a positioning element. When the helmet shell and the buffer layer are assembled, the positioning element is engaged in the mounting groove of the buffer layer, and the buckle of the press-type buckle is engaged in the buckle hole of the helmet shell. When the buckle of the press-type buckle is pressed away from the buckle hole of the helmet shell, the helmet shell and the buffer layer can be separated.

[0006] Preferably, the press-type buckle includes a press button and a button connecting member. The button connecting member is embedded in the buffer layer and has two connecting posts. The press button includes a button connecting part, an elastic arm, and a button fastening part. There are two button connecting parts, each with a connecting hole. The connecting posts of the button connecting member are installed in the connecting holes, thereby connecting the button connecting part to the button connecting member. One end of the elastic arm is connected between the two button connecting parts, and the other end of the elastic arm is connected to the button fastening part. The button fastening part can engage with the buckle hole of the helmet shell.

[0007] Preferably, a spring is provided between the button latch and the button connecting member, a spring receiving groove is provided on the back of the button latch, and two spring limiting blocks are provided on the button connecting member. One end of the spring is installed in the spring receiving groove, and the other end of the spring is located between the two spring limiting blocks.

[0008] Preferably, the push button is made of a mixture of PA polyamide and fiber material.

[0009] Preferably, the positioning component is connected to the trademark base, which is snapped into the locking hole at the rear end of the helmet shell, by a first fixing screw. The outer surface of the trademark base is provided with a trademark label exposed outside the helmet shell.

[0010] Preferably, the equestrian helmet also includes a brim, on which a number of mushroom-shaped fasteners are provided on the inner side wall of the rear end. A number of blue core rubber buckles are embedded in the front end of the buffer layer. The mushroom-shaped fasteners can be engaged with the buckle holes of the corresponding blue core rubber buckles, thereby enabling a detachable connection between the brim and the buffer layer.

[0011] Preferably, the helmet shell has a top mounting slot at the top, a top faceplate, a first decorative element at the front outer edge of the top faceplate, and a second decorative element at the rear outer edge of the top faceplate.

[0012] Preferably, a nut is embedded in the bottom of the second decorative piece, the front end of the second decorative piece overlaps the top of the rear end of the first decorative piece, and a second fixing screw is provided on the helmet shell. One end of the second fixing screw passes through the helmet shell, the top face shell and the first decorative piece and is connected to the nut at the bottom of the second decorative piece.

[0013] Preferably, the top shell is provided with a first vent, and the top of the buffer layer is provided with a second vent that penetrates the buffer layer, with the first vent connected to the second vent.

[0014] Preferably, the equestrian helmet also includes a webbing assembly, which includes a first webbing, a first strap buckle, a chin pad, a second webbing, a second strap buckle, a magnetic snap buckle, and a webbing connector. The first webbing has two sections, one end of each of the two sections is connected to one end of the magnetic snap buckle, and the other ends of the two sections are separated after passing through the first strap buckle and connected to the cushioning layer through the webbing connector. The second webbing has two sections, one end of each of the two sections is connected to the other end of the magnetic snap buckle, and the other ends of the two sections are separated after passing through the second strap buckle and connected to the cushioning layer through another webbing connector.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0016] 1. The buffer layer and the helmet shell of this invention are connected by a press-type detachable mechanism. One end of the buffer layer is provided with a press-type buckle, and the other end of the buffer layer is provided with a mounting groove. One end of the helmet shell is provided with a buckle hole, and the inner wall of the other end of the helmet shell is provided with a positioning element. When the helmet shell and the buffer layer are assembled, the positioning element can be engaged in the mounting groove of the buffer layer, and the buckle of the press-type buckle can be engaged in the buckle hole of the helmet shell. When the buckle of the press-type buckle is pressed away from the buckle hole of the helmet shell, the helmet shell and the buffer layer can be quickly separated, which is convenient for cleaning, maintenance and component replacement. This solves the problem that existing fixed helmets are difficult to clean thoroughly, while ensuring the connection stability and safety performance of the helmet.

[0017] 2. This invention allows for easy replacement of different types of brims, supporting different scenario needs (such as field of vision adjustment and style matching), and improving the flexibility and personalization of helmets.

[0018] 3. The button material of the present invention uses PA polyamide + fiber. PA polyamide itself has a certain degree of resilience. When fiber is added to PA polyamide, its resilience can be further enhanced. The addition of fiber can enhance the material structure, improve toughness and elastic recovery ability.

[0019] 4. The optimized ventilation design of this invention can quickly expel heat and moisture from the head, keeping the wearer dry and enhancing the visual appeal.

[0020] 5. The decorative parts of this invention can enhance the three-dimensionality and luxury of the helmet, satisfying the rider's personalized aesthetic needs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a detachable equestrian helmet;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the helmet shell of a detachable equestrian helmet;

[0024] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the cushioning layer of a detachable equestrian helmet;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the press button and the button connecting component;

[0026] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view (section) of the push-button buckle part of the detachable equestrian helmet.

[0027] Figure 6 This is an enlarged view (section) of the rear positioning part of the detachable equestrian helmet.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the brim structure;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the Lanxin rubber buckle;

[0030] Figure 9 This is an enlarged view (section) of the connection between the brim and the buffer layer.

[0031] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the webbing assembly;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of a detachable equestrian helmet when the helmet shell and brim are removed. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 Embodiment 1 of the present invention provides a detachable equestrian helmet, including a helmet shell 1 and a buffer layer 2. The buffer layer 2 is located inside the helmet shell 1. The components of this embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] Preferably, the helmet shell 1 can be made of PC or ABS alloy, and the cushioning layer 2 can be made of EPS or EPP foam liner. Of course, depending on actual needs, other materials can also be used for the shell and cushioning layer.

[0037] In this embodiment, the buffer layer 2 and the helmet shell 1 can be connected using a press-type detachable mechanism. Specifically, as shown below... Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the front end of the buffer layer 2 is provided with a press-type buckle 3, the rear end of the buffer layer 2 is provided with an installation slot 21, the front end of the helmet shell 1 is provided with a buckle hole 11, and the inner wall of the rear end of the helmet shell 1 is provided with a positioning component 4 for quick positioning and installation of the buffer layer.

[0038] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the push-button buckle 3 may include a push-button 31 and a button connecting member 32. The button connecting member 32 is pre-embedded in the buffer layer 2 during injection molding. The button connecting member 32 is provided with two connecting posts 321. The push-button 31 includes a button connecting part 311, an elastic arm 312 and a button fastening part 313. There are two button connecting parts 311, and each button connecting part 311 is provided with a connecting hole 314. The connecting posts 321 of the button connecting member 32 are installed in the connecting holes 314, so that the button connecting part 311 is connected to the button connecting member 32. One end of the elastic arm 312 is connected between the two button connecting parts 311, and the other end of the elastic arm 312 is connected to the button fastening part 313. The button fastening part 313 can be engaged with the buckle hole 11 of the helmet shell 1.

[0039] Preferably, the button 31 can be made of a mixture of PA polyamide and fiber material. PA polyamide itself has a certain degree of resilience. When fiber is added to PA polyamide, its resilience can be further enhanced. The addition of fiber can enhance the material structure, improve toughness and elastic recovery ability.

[0040] To further improve the service life and resilience of the button 31, an additional spring 33 can be provided between the button latch 313 and the button connecting member 32. The back of the button latch 313 is provided with a spring receiving groove, and the button connecting member 32 is provided with two spring limiting blocks 322. One end of the spring is installed in the spring receiving groove, and the other end of the spring 33 is located between the two spring limiting blocks 322.

[0041] Positioning component 4 can be made of metal or rigid plastic, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the positioning component 4 can be connected to the trademark base 6, which is snapped into the locking hole at the rear end of the helmet shell 1, by the first fixing screw 5. The outer surface of the trademark base 6 is provided with a trademark label 7 exposed outside the helmet shell 1.

[0042] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when the helmet shell 1 and the buffer layer 2 are assembled, the positioning member 4 can be engaged in the mounting slot 21 of the buffer layer 2, and the buckle of the press-type buckle 3 (i.e. the button buckle part 313) can be engaged in the buckle hole 11 of the helmet shell 1.

[0043] like Figure 11 As shown, when the buckle of the press-type buckle 3 (i.e., the button buckle part 313) is pressed away from the buckle hole 11 of the helmet shell 1, the helmet shell 1 and the buffer layer 2 can be separated.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, Embodiment 2 of the present invention provides a detachable equestrian helmet. Based on Embodiment 1 above, the helmet shell 1 of Embodiment 2 has a top cover 10 at the top mounting groove, a first decorative element 12 at the front outer edge of the top cover 10, and a second decorative element 13 at the rear outer edge of the top cover 10.

[0046] During installation, a nut 14 is embedded in the bottom of the second decorative piece 13, and the front end of the second decorative piece 13 overlaps the top of the rear end of the first decorative piece 12. The first decorative piece 12 and the second decorative piece 13 can be combined to form a ring structure. A second fixing screw 15 is provided on the helmet shell 1. One end of the second fixing screw 15 can pass through the helmet shell 1, the top face shell 10 and the first decorative piece 12 and then connect to the nut 14 at the bottom of the second decorative piece 13.

[0047] The decorative elements in this embodiment can enhance the helmet's three-dimensionality and luxurious feel, satisfying riders' personalized aesthetic needs.

[0048] In addition, a first vent 101 is provided on the top shell 10, and correspondingly, a second vent 22 is provided on the top of the buffer layer 2, which penetrates the buffer layer 2, and the first vent 101 is connected to the second vent 22.

[0049] The optimized ventilation design in this embodiment can quickly expel heat and moisture from the head, keeping the wearer dry and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.

[0050] Example 3

[0051] Embodiment 3 of the present invention provides a detachable equestrian helmet. Based on Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, the helmet of Embodiment 3 may also be provided with a brim 8.

[0052] like Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the inner wall of the rear end of the brim 8 is provided with several mushroom-shaped fasteners 81, and the front end of the buffer layer 2 is embedded with several blue core rubber buckles 9. The mushroom-shaped fasteners 81 can be engaged with the corresponding rubber buckle holes 91 of the blue core rubber buckles 9, so that the brim 8 and the buffer layer 2 can be detachably connected.

[0053] The brim curvature, length, or width of this helmet can be interchanged to adapt to different riding scenarios and appearance requirements, enhancing the helmet's flexibility and personalization. Furthermore, the brim is easy to install and remove without the need for auxiliary tools.

[0054] Example 4

[0055] Embodiment 4 of the present invention provides a detachable equestrian helmet. Based on Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2 or Embodiment 3 above, the helmet of Embodiment 4 may also be provided with a webbing assembly 16.

[0056] like Figures 9 to 11 As shown, the webbing assembly may include a first webbing 161, a first webbing buckle 162, a chin pad 163, a second webbing 164, a second webbing buckle 165, a snap fastener 166, and a webbing connector 167. There are two first webbings 161, one end of each of the two first webbings 161 is connected to one end of the snap fastener 166, and the other ends of the two first webbings 161 are separated after passing through the first webbing buckle 162 and are connected to the buffer layer 2 through the webbing connector 167. There are two second webbings 164, one end of each of the two second webbings 164 is connected to the other end of the snap fastener 166, and the other ends of the two second webbings 164 are separated after passing through the second webbing buckle 165 and are connected to the buffer layer 2 through another webbing connector 167.

[0057] Preferably, the snap fastener 166 can be set as a regular male-female snap fastener, or it can be set as a magnetic snap fastener that can be quickly connected and locked by magnetism, which is currently available on the market.

[0058] In summary, the helmet shell and buffer layer of this invention can be quickly separated, facilitating cleaning, maintenance, and component replacement. This solves the problem of thoroughly cleaning existing fixed helmets, while ensuring the helmet's connection stability and safety performance. It is a new type of equestrian helmet that combines high protection, adaptability, comfort, and maintainability. It meets safety standards and is suitable for both competitive and recreational equestrian sports.

[0059] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present invention, but the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detachable equestrian helmet, comprising a helmet shell and a cushioning layer, wherein the cushioning layer is located inside the helmet shell, characterized in that: One end of the buffer layer is provided with a press-type buckle, and the other end of the buffer layer is provided with a mounting groove. One end of the helmet shell is provided with a buckle hole, and the inner wall of the other end of the helmet shell is provided with a positioning element. When the helmet shell and the buffer layer are assembled, the positioning element is engaged in the mounting groove of the buffer layer, and the buckle of the press-type buckle is engaged in the buckle hole of the helmet shell. When the buckle of the press-type buckle is pressed away from the buckle hole of the helmet shell, the helmet shell and the buffer layer can be separated.

2. A detachable equestrian helmet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The press-type buckle includes a press button and a button connecting member. The button connecting member is embedded in the buffer layer and has two connecting posts. The press button includes a button connecting part, an elastic arm, and a button fastening part. There are two button connecting parts, each with a connecting hole. The connecting posts of the button connecting member are installed in the connecting holes, thereby connecting the button connecting part to the button connecting member. One end of the elastic arm is connected between the two button connecting parts, and the other end of the elastic arm is connected to the button fastening part. The button fastening part can engage with the buckle hole of the helmet shell.

3. A detachable equestrian helmet according to claim 2, characterized in that: A spring is provided between the button latch and the button connecting member. A spring receiving groove is provided on the back of the button latch. Two spring limiting blocks are provided on the button connecting member. One end of the spring is installed in the spring receiving groove, and the other end of the spring is located between the two spring limiting blocks.

4. A detachable equestrian helmet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The push button is made of a mixture of PA polyamide and fiber material.

5. A detachable equestrian helmet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component is connected to the trademark base, which is snapped into the locking hole at the rear end of the helmet shell, by a first fixing screw. The outer surface of the trademark base is provided with a trademark label that is exposed outside the helmet shell.

6. A detachable equestrian helmet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a brim, on which a number of mushroom-shaped fasteners are provided on the inner side wall of the rear end of the brim, and a number of blue core rubber fasteners are embedded in the front end of the buffer layer. The mushroom-shaped fasteners can be engaged with the rubber fastener holes of the corresponding blue core rubber fasteners, thereby enabling the brim and the buffer layer to be detachably connected.

7. A detachable equestrian helmet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The helmet shell has a top mounting slot at the top and a top faceplate. The front outer edge of the top faceplate has a first decorative element, and the rear outer edge of the top faceplate has a second decorative element.

8. A detachable equestrian helmet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the second decorative piece is embedded with a nut, and the front end of the second decorative piece overlaps the top of the rear end of the first decorative piece. The helmet shell is provided with a second fixing screw, one end of which passes through the helmet shell, the top face shell and the first decorative piece and is connected to the nut at the bottom of the second decorative piece.

9. A detachable equestrian helmet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top shell is provided with a first vent, and the top of the buffer layer is provided with a second vent that penetrates the buffer layer, with the first vent connected to the second vent.

10. A detachable equestrian helmet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a webbing assembly, which includes a first webbing, a first split buckle, a chin pad, a second webbing, a second split buckle, a magnetic snap buckle, and a webbing connector. The first webbing has two pieces, one end of each of the two first webbings is connected to one end of the magnetic snap buckle, and the other ends of the two first webbings are separated after passing through the first split buckle and connected to the buffer layer through the webbing connector. The second webbing has two pieces, one end of each of the two second webbings is connected to the other end of the magnetic snap buckle, and the other ends of the two second webbings are separated after passing through the second split buckle and connected to the buffer layer through another webbing connector.

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