Neck protector

Abstract

Formed by a rear shield (100), which rests on the shoulders and the upper part of the back, and two front shields (251) (252), which rest on the upper front part of the torso, one on each side of the neck. Said front shields (251) (252) are joined to the rear one (100) by means of articulation, for example hinges (301) (302), whose axes of rotation are oriented upwards, towards the rear and towards the centre, in such a way that their point of intersection (0₁) is located above and behind them.

Both the front shields (251) (252) and the rear one (100) can be fixed to the garment via union zones, and thanks to the special orientation of the axes of the hinges (301) (302), it is possible for the neck protector (001) to be put on and taken off together with any garment.

The configuration of the protector permits a rapid fastening device to be incorporated for the various elements, along with a system of adjustment to different sizes.

Description

OBJECT AND FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a device for neck protection, for anyone subject to risk of injury and in particular for motorcyclists. It concerns a system that is easily integrated into one's clothing which, used in conjunction with a helmet, reduces the risk of neck injuries.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The use of various neck protection devices is becoming more and more widespread in different sports activities, such as motorcycle racing; this is mainly due to the protection it provides for a part of the body that is fairly vulnerable.[0003]The mode of protection provided by these devices is based on restricting extreme movements of the head, which would otherwise cause damage to the neck, both forwards (flexion) and backwards (extension), as well as to the sides.[0004]These exist different types of neck protectors; on the one hand the most basic ones are those consisting of foam surrounding the neck. The documents U.S. Pat. No. 6,058,...

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Benefits of technology

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Problems solved by technology

The main drawback of these protectors is that in some cases they can fit too tightly to the neck, which means that they are usually uncomfortable, and in other cases they do not stay in the optimum position for restricting the movement of the helmet, with the consequent loss of effectiveness in the protection to provide.

The device described guarantees greater stability, though it is complicated to put on and take off owing to the fact that it has its closures on the sides; it does not easily integrate with the user's clothing and is bulky, making it difficult to transport and store.

Also, the support area on the back is not completely covered with foam and can become embedded in the spinal column, possibly causing damage to it.

The design of this device facilitates its fitting, sinc

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