Braking device for clothing gear for motorcyclists and the like

Abstract

A body of one or more rubber bands or the like, which can be implemented in multiple ways on the exterior of protective clothing, such as overalls, jackets, trousers, gloves, boots and helmets. The bands or bodies are made from abrasion resistant, slide resistant fabric. The bands are sliding resistant. Each band is arranged over a cushioned or rigid base on the outside of the clothing in order to securely integrate the bands or bodies into the clothing. The elastic and slide resisting nature of the rubber bodies or bands produce an opposing force against the sliding force experienced by the wearer, such as a motorcyclist, which significantly reduces the speed of the sliding movement until the wearer stops.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a 35 U.S.C. §§ 371 national phase conversion of PCT / ES2017 / 000117, filed Sep. 27, 2017, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein, and which claims priority of Spanish Patent Application No. U201600712, filed Oct. 20, 2016, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein, and which claims priority of Spanish Patent Application No. U201700536, filed Jul. 17, 2017, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein. The PCT International Application was published in the Spanish language.OBJECT OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention refers to a braking device being applied to clothing and other gear worn by motorcyclists or other users to brake sliding motion on a surface or terrain, such as a roadway. The braking device is applied to clothing items, such as overalls, jackets, trousers, helmets, gloves and boots. These items and others worn by a user are hereafter all referr...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a braking device that helps prevent motorcyclists or other users from sliding too far over a surface after an accident. It aims to reduce the risk of collisions with other objects. The device can be used by anyone who is forced to slide across a surface for any reason, such as a roadway surface. The technical effect of this invention is to make it safer for users to slide across various surfaces and reduce the risk of accidents.

Problems solved by technology

This can cause the motorcyclist or user to collide against other surfaces or upstanding objects, like posts, fences, rails, signs, trees etc., hereinafter obstacles, after crashing on the surface and before the motorcyclist halts sliding.

The impact of a fall or abrasion of the body or clothing is not spread out homogeneously over the user's body, such as when sliding or colliding against those obstacles, which may even cause amputations or death of motorcyclists.

For example, current safety systems in clothing or gear worn by motorcyclists may not be configured to slow sliding by the motorcyclist over any type of surface, which is a major cause of injury or damage in a large number of accidents.

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