Height-Adjustable Fit System

a height-adjustable, helmet technology, applied in the direction of protective garments, headwear caps, headwear fastening, etc., can solve the problems of increased head injury risk, difficult for an inexperienced wearer to properly adjust and wear the headgear

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-03-04
BELL SPORTS INC
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[0006]A technical advantage of particular embodiments may include a fit system for a helmet that may properly fit a greater range of head shapes and sizes than tradition

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Such activities are generally associated with an increased risk of head injury.
These multiple points of adju

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[0017]FIG. 1 illustrates an example environment 100 in which an embodiment of a helmet 110 may be used. Environment 100 includes a bicyclist (user) 102 riding a bicycle 104 and wearing helmet 110. As used herein, the term “helmet” may refer to any type of protective headgear, such as, for example, a bicycle helmet, a motorcycle helmet, or a hardhat. In the illustrated embodiment, helmet 110 is secured to the head 106 of user 102 using one or more straps 108. The straps 108 which, along with certain other devices having a primary function of securing helmet 110 to the head 106 of user 102, may generally be referred to as a “retention system.”

[0018]If user 102 were to accidentally fall off bicycle 104, user 102 could suffer various injuries, including head trauma. Accordingly, helmet 110 may generally be designed to both remain secured to head 106 and maintain its structural integrity to protect head 106 during an impact. Additionally, for certain uses, such as racing, helmet 110 may ...

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Abstract

A helmet includes, a body, a retention system, and a fit system. The fit system includes a hanger extending from the body and a base configured to be coupled to the hanger at one of a plurality of attachment points on the hanger to adjust the position of the base relative to the body. The fit system also includes a plurality of arms extending from the base and an adjustment mechanism operable to regulate the position of the base relative to a front portion of the body.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present disclosure relates generally to protective headgear and more particularly to a height-adjustable fit system for a helmet.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Protective headgear, such as helmets, are often used in activities, such as bicycling, skateboarding, motor sports, rock climbing, snowboarding, and skiing. Such activities are generally associated with an increased risk of head injury. Typically, protective headgear is designed to maintain its structural integrity and stay secured to the head of a wearer, while protecting the wearer from a trauma to the head. This is often facilitated by a retention system that secures the headgear to the head of the wearer, and a fit system that tailors the fit of the helmet to the size and shape of the wearer's head. Each of these systems may have several different points of adjustment. These multiple points of adjustment, however, may make it difficult for an inexperienced wearer to properly adjust and wear the ...

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IPC IPC(8): A42B3/04A42B7/00
CPCA42B3/145A42B3/085
Inventor MUSAL, MICHAEL J.
Owner BELL SPORTS INC
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