Helmet

Abstract

The invention relates to a helmet (1) comprising a shell (2) capable of stably and sufficiently covering the area of the top of the head of a wearer; a frame (3) which is integrally designed with the cap shell (2) and adopts a mesh structure comprising at least a first mesh (30) consisting of a first opening (30a), the edge of which is defined by a first boundary contour (30b), and a second mesh (31) consisting of a second opening (31a), the edge of which is defined by a second boundary contour (31b). Wherein the boundary contours (30b, 31b) share at least one first common portion (33); the design of the frame (3) is such that when the helmet (1) is in use, the first opening (30a) is located in front of the eyes of the wearer, the second opening (31a) is located in front of the mouth of the wearer, and at least a portion of the first common portion (33) is located in front of the nose of the wearer and separates the openings (30a, 31a) from each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a helmet according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Specifically, the present invention relates to a lightweight helmet suitable for scenes such as road / track cycling and can effectively protect the wearer's head safety. Background Art

[0003] As we all know, a helmet is a wearable protective equipment whose function is to protect the wearer's head from reversible or irreversible brain damage caused by impact from hard objects.

[0004] Therefore, for people riding two-wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, scooters or motorcycles, helmets are not only a mandatory safety configuration, but also an essential device to ensure personal safety.

[0005] Conventional helmets generally consist of a cap shell that is worn on the wearer's head to cover the wearer's head and protect the head from possible impacts. Depending on the design purpose, some helmets also include additional components to protect other areas of the wearer's head. For example, helmets designed for downhill sports, skill competitions, racing sports or other similar sports also include a chin guard that protrudes forward and downward from the cap shell. In addition, in this type of helmet, the cap shell even covers the back of the wearer's head, which is a "full-face helmet".

[0006] Other types of helmets, such as those commonly used in sports such as American football, also have protective grilles over the wearer's mouth or nose.

[0007] The above-mentioned prior arts all have some significant defects.

[0008] In particular, for common full-face helmets, especially when equipped with a visor or when the visor is in the open state, the nose area of ​​the wearer is easily impacted, which may cause fractures in the nasal septum or even the cheekbone.

[0009] Although the above problems can be alleviated by providing a protective grille that fully or partially covers the wearer's face, such helmets still have significant defects, such as obstructing the wearer's breathing or vision.

[0010] Therefore, helmets based on existing technologies cannot achieve overall protection for the wearer's head while maintaining protective effectiveness. Especially in emergency situations, limited vision may cause serious consequences or even fatal accidents. Summary of the invention

[0011] In view of this, the technical task of the present invention is to design a helmet to significantly alleviate at least one defect in the prior art.

[0012] In the technical task, a key purpose of the present invention is to develop a helmet that can protect the entire head of the wearer (especially the facial area).

[0013] Another key purpose of the present invention is to ensure a high level of safety protection while avoiding any inconvenience or restriction to the wearer, such as ensuring smooth breathing airflow and unobstructed vision.

[0014] The above technical tasks and specific purposes can be achieved through the helmet structure described in claim 1.

[0015] Preferred technical solutions are further described in the dependent claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The technical features and advantages of the present invention will be described below by describing in detail the preferred embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 is a side view of the helmet of the present invention when worn by a wearer; and

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Front view of the helmet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Herein, when "about", "approximately", "substantially" and other similar terms are used to modify dimensions, values, shapes and geometric relationships (such as perpendicularity and parallelism), the purpose is to exclude measurement errors or inaccuracies caused by production and / or manufacturing errors, especially to exclude slight deviations of relevant values, dimensions, shapes or geometric relationships. For example, when such terms are combined with numerical values, it means that the deviation does not exceed 10% of the numerical value itself.

[0020] In addition, the terms “first,” “second,” “higher,” “lower,” “primary,” “secondary,” etc. do not necessarily indicate an order, priority, or relative position relationship, but are merely used to more clearly distinguish different components.

[0021] Unless otherwise noted, based on the following discussion, the terms "processing", "computer science", "determining", "computing" and the like refer to the action and / or process of a computer or similar electronic computing device that processes and / or transforms data represented as physical electronic quantities in a computer system's registers and / or memories into other data represented as similar physical quantities in a computer system's memories or registers or other such information storage, transmission or display devices.

[0022] Unless otherwise stated, the measurements and data reported herein are deemed to have been obtained under International Standard Atmosphere (ICAO ISO 2533:1975) conditions.

[0023] As shown in the figure, the helmet of the present invention is indicated by reference numeral 1 as a whole.

[0024] The helmet 1 is basically a safety device for protecting the wearer (particularly the head) from possible collisions when riding a two-wheeled vehicle on roads, tracks or off-road scenarios.

[0025] The helmet 1 can be safely used in a variety of scenarios. Preferably, the helmet 1 is mainly used when riding a bicycle.

[0026] Specifically, the helmet 1 comprises at least a helmet shell 2 part.

[0027] The cap shell 2 can basically stably cover at least the top area of ​​the wearer's head. Therefore, the cap shell 2 can adopt a conventional shape similar to most helmets on the market. The cap shell 2 can only cover the upper half of the head, or extend to other areas of the head (such as the posterior cranial area behind the cerebellum), which is the case with common full-face helmet structures.

[0028] In a preferred but non-exclusive embodiment, the helmet shell 2 can be made of a rigid expanded polystyrene material. Therefore, the helmet shell 2 can be a component with extremely light characteristics, and is particularly suitable for use when riding a bicycle.

[0029] Specifically, the helmet shell 2 can be used as a component of a special helmet for racing bicycles or mountain bicycles.

[0030] In addition, the helmet 1 may also include conventional restraints for fixing the cap shell 2 (particularly in a tightening manner) on the wearer's head. Specifically, the helmet 1 may include a strap or a band integral with the cap shell 2.

[0031] If there is a tie, it is of conventional type. The tie is provided to fix the cap shell 2 to the wearer's head. Generally, the tie is wrapped around the wearer's chin area (i.e. the side of the head opposite to the cap shell 2).

[0032] The helmet 1 also comprises additional devices.

[0033] Specifically, the helmet 1 also includes a frame 3. The frame 3 is basically a protective component, particularly for protecting the wearer's face. In addition, the frame 3 includes a structure fixedly connected to the cap shell 2. Therefore, the frame 3 is integral with the cap shell 2.

[0034] More specifically, the frame 3 as a whole is a mesh structure.

[0035] Therefore, the structure of the frame 3 includes at least a first grid 30 and a second grid 31 .

[0036] A mesh is a geometric structure that is represented as a closed contour with cavities inside it. Therefore, a mesh can be considered as a structure composed of multiple interconnected parts that together form a closed contour and surround a single cavity.

[0037] Specifically, the first grid 30 is composed of a first opening 30a and a first boundary contour 30b. The shape of the first boundary contour 30b depends on the shape of the mesh structure. This is a hard component and is preferably designed to be closed. Therefore, the first boundary contour 30b defines the boundary of the first opening 30a. The first opening 30a is a hole completely surrounded by the first boundary contour 30b. Preferably, the first grid 30 only includes the first opening 30a.

[0038] Similarly, the second grid 31 is composed of a second opening 31a and a second boundary contour 31b. The shape of the second boundary contour 31b depends on the shape of the mesh structure. This is also a hard component and is preferably designed to be closed. Therefore, the second boundary contour 31b constitutes the boundary of the second opening 31a. The second opening 31a is a hole completely surrounded by the second boundary contour 31b. Preferably, the second grid 31 only contains the second opening 31a.

[0039] As mentioned above, generally speaking, it is preferred that the frame 3 adopts a hard structure. Specifically, it is preferably made of metal material. Among many metal materials, aluminum or aluminum alloy material is the preferred material for manufacturing the frame 3.

[0040] In each case, the boundary contours 30 b and 31 b will have at least one common portion, namely a first common portion 33 .

[0041] The first portion 33 is basically a portion where the first boundary contour 30b and the second boundary contour 31b coincide with or overlap each other.

[0042] Therefore, the first portion 33 defines a portion of the boundary of the first opening 30 a and the second opening 31 a .

[0043] The advantage is that the design of the frame 3 enables the first opening 30a to be located in front of the wearer's eyes and the second opening 31a to be located in front of the wearer's mouth when the helmet 1 is in use. Preferably, at least a portion of the first portion 33 is located in front of the wearer's nose and separates the openings 30a and 31a from each other.

[0044] In other words, the frame 3 is designed to avoid any visual or breathing obstruction to the wearer's face (especially the mouth and eyes). In addition, the first portion 33 can also be used as a nose protection component, and its position design can also protect other areas of the face from impacts caused by flat surfaces or objects without obvious bumps / irregularities.

[0045] The helmet 1 may also include other devices.

[0046] Specifically, the mesh structure may further include a pair of third grids 32 .

[0047] The third grid 32 is similar to the first grid 30 and the second grid 31 .

[0048] More specifically, each third grid 32 is composed of a third opening 32a and a third boundary contour 32b. The shape of the third boundary contour 32b depends on the shape of the mesh structure. This is also a hard component and is preferably designed to be closed. Therefore, the third boundary contour 32b constitutes the boundary of the third opening 32a. The third opening 32a is a hole completely surrounded by the third boundary contour 32b. Preferably, the third grid 32 only includes the third opening 32a.

[0049] Then, the design of the frame 3 can ensure that the third opening 32a is located in front of the ear of the wearer.

[0050] More specifically, each third boundary contour 32b has at least one common portion with the first boundary contour 30b, namely, a second common portion 34. In particular, each third boundary contour 32b includes such a second portion 34 on two opposite sides of the first boundary contour 30b.

[0051] In addition, each third boundary contour 32b has at least one common portion with the second boundary contour 31b, namely, a third common portion 35. In particular, each third boundary contour 32b includes such a third portion 35 on two opposite sides of the second boundary contour 31b.

[0052] In addition to the above structure, the first portion 33 makes the second portion 34 and the third portion 35 meet at a node 36 .

[0053] Then, each node 36 is a junction point of the three parts 33 , 34 and 35 , and is located at the end of the first part 33 .

[0054] In summary, the second boundary contour 31b may include a chin guard 4. The chin guard 4 may be made of a material with a higher hardness than the rest of the second boundary contour 31b, or may be made of a material with the same hardness.

[0055] Furthermore, the frame 3 is designed so that when the helmet 1 is in use, the chin guard 4 of the second boundary contour 31 b is located in front of the wearer's chin.

[0056] From a structural point of view, the working principle of the aforementioned helmet 1 is substantially the same as that of a conventional helmet.

[0057] However, compared with the helmets in the prior art, the helmet 1 can provide all-round protection for the entire face of the wearer without affecting the wearer's vision, breathing or hearing.

[0058] The helmet 1 of the present invention has significant advantages.

[0059] Specifically, the helmet 1 can effectively protect the entire face of the wearer, and in particular can prevent the mandibular area, the nasal area and the cheekbone area from any impact.

[0060] In addition, the helmet 1 ensures high safety while not hindering the wearer's breathing and vision.

[0061] In fact, the shape of the frame 3 ensures that the mouth, eyes and ears are not obstructed in any way.

[0062] The specific implementation of the present invention can be flexibly adjusted within the scope of the inventive concept defined by the claims.

[0063] Within this range, all details can be replaced with equivalent components, and the choice of materials, shape design and size setting can be freely adjusted according to actual needs.

Claims

1. Helmet (1), including: - a hat shell (2) capable of stably covering at least the top area of ​​the wearer's head; - A frame (3) which is integrated with the cap shell (2) and adopts a mesh structure, and the mesh structure at least comprises the following parts: - a first grid (30) consisting of first openings (30a) defined by a first boundary contour (30b); and - a second grid (31) consisting of second openings (31a) defined by a second boundary contour (31b); - the boundary contours (30b, 31b) share at least a first common portion (33), and the helmet (1) is characterized in that: - The frame (3) is designed so that when the helmet (1) is in use, the first opening (30a) is located in front of the wearer's eyes, the second opening (31a) is located in front of the wearer's mouth, and at least a part of the first portion (33) is located in front of the wearer's nose and separates the openings (30a, 31a) from each other.

2. The helmet (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The mesh structure further defines a pair of third grids (32), consisting of third openings (32a) defined by third boundary contours (32b); and the frame (3) is designed so that each third opening (32a) is located in front of the wearer's ear.

3. A helmet (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein: Each third boundary contour (32b) shares at least a second common portion (34) with the first boundary contour (30b), which is located on two opposite sides of the first boundary contour (30b); and each third boundary contour (32b) shares at least a third common portion (35) with the second boundary contour (31b), which is located on two opposite sides of the second boundary contour (31b).

4. A helmet (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The first portion (33) joins the second portion (34) and the third portion (35) at nodes (36), each node (36) being located at a respective end of the first portion (33).

5. A helmet (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The second boundary contour (31b) includes a chin guard (4), and the frame (3) is designed so that when the helmet (1) is in use, the chin guard (4) of the second boundary contour (31b) is located in front of the wearer's chin.

6. A helmet (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The frame (3) is a rigid structure.

7. A helmet (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The frame (3) comprises a metal material.

8. A helmet (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The cap shell (2) comprises rigid expanded polystyrene.

9. A helmet (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The helmet shell (2) comprises a racing bicycle or mountain bicycle helmet.

10. The helmet (1) according to the preceding claim, further comprising: A tie which is integrally connected to the cap shell (2) is used to fix the cap shell (2) to the head of the wearer.

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