Facial expression capturing helmet with counterweight balance system and adjustable headband

By introducing counterweight sliders, soft pads and adaptive straps into the facial expression capture helmet, the existing helmets have solved the problems of low comfort and uneven weight distribution when worn, achieving higher wear comfort and stability.

CN222548647UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04SHANGHAI LIANGREN YULE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421227146.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-31
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-31

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Technical Problem

The existing facial expression capture helmets have low comfort and uneven weight distribution when worn, resulting in wearer fatigue and poor user experience.

Method used

Design a facial expression capture helmet with counterweight balance system and adjustable headband. Adjust the weight distribution by setting a counterweight slider, adopting soft pads to adapt to different head shapes, and adjusting tightness through adaptive straps to ensure helmet stability and comfort.

Benefits of technology

With adjustable weight distribution and adaptive strap design, the wearer's fatigue is reduced, the comfort and stability of long-term use is improved, and the head shape and needs of different users are adapted.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a facial expression capture helmet with a counterweight balance system and an adjustable headband, which comprises a helmet body, the front end of the helmet body is fixedly connected with two connecting blocks, the opposite ends of the two connecting blocks are both provided with damping bearings, the two damping bearings are jointly provided with a rotating rod, and the rotating rod is connected with the counterweight balance system. The outer wall of the rotating rod is fixedly connected with a rotating plate, and the rear end of the rotating plate is fixedly connected with a facial expression capturing camera. The weight distribution of the helmet can be adjusted by arranging the counterweight sliding block, the fatigue feeling of a wearer is relieved, and the comfort degree of long-time use is improved; the self-adaptive bandage is accurately adjusted through the adjusting handle, so that the stability of the helmet in the wearing process is ensured, and the helmet is not easy to slide or loosen; and by arranging the soft gasket, the head-wearing device can adapt to different head types, uniform pressure distribution is provided, and discomfort caused by long-time wearing is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of helmets, in particular to a facial expression capturing helmet with a counterweight balance system and an adjustable headband. Background Art

[0002] In the fields of virtual reality, augmented reality, film and television production, game development and human-computer interaction, by capturing the wearer's facial expressions, accurate expression tracking and three-dimensional depth perception can be achieved, thereby enhancing the realism and interactivity of digital characters.

[0003] Existing facial expression capture helmets have the following problems:

[0004] 1. Many existing helmets are not comfortable to wear and can easily cause discomfort after long-term use. For example, the unreasonable design of the helmet headband can cause fatigue to the wearer, and the design of some helmets cannot adapt to the head shape or specific needs of different users.

[0005] 2. The weight of the helmet is unevenly distributed. Due to design reasons, the weight of some helmets is concentrated in the front. The wearer needs to use extra force to keep the helmet balanced, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present application proposes a facial expression capture helmet with a weight balance system and an adjustable headband. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the shortcomings existing in the prior art, and to propose a facial expression capture helmet with a counterweight balance system and an adjustable headband. The weight distribution of the helmet can be adjusted by setting a counterweight slider, thereby reducing the wearer's fatigue and improving the comfort of long-term use; the adaptive strap can be accurately adjusted by adjusting the handle to ensure the stability of the helmet during wearing and prevent it from sliding or loosening; by setting a soft gasket, it can adapt to different head shapes, provide uniform pressure distribution, and reduce the discomfort caused by long-term wearing.

[0008] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0009] A facial expression capture helmet with a counterweight balance system and an adjustable headband comprises a helmet body, wherein the front end of the helmet body is fixedly connected to two connecting blocks, opposite ends of the two connecting blocks are installed with damping bearings, a rotating rod is commonly installed on the two damping bearings, the outer wall of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to a rotating plate, the rear end of the rotating plate is fixedly connected to a facial expression capture camera, both ends of the helmet body are fixedly connected to fixed blocks, the outer walls of the two fixing blocks are fixedly connected to connecting plates, the two connecting plates are commonly fixedly connected to a sliding rod, the two connecting plates are commonly rotatably connected to a threaded rod, the outer wall of the threaded rod is sleeved with a counterweight slider threadedly connected thereto, the sliding rod passes through the counterweight slider and is slidably connected thereto, a soft gasket is installed on the inner top of the helmet body, the opposite ends of the two fixing blocks are fixedly connected to a hollow frame, a strap is provided below the helmet body, and an adjustment mechanism is provided on each of the hollow frames.

[0010] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a rotating rod rotatably connected to the inner wall of the hollow frame, the outer wall of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to a winding roller, one end of the strap is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the winding roller, a worm is penetrated by the hollow frame and rotatably connected to the hollow frame, a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the worm, a worm wheel is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod, and the worm is meshed with the worm wheel.

[0011] Preferably, the damping bearing comprises an inner ring and an outer ring, the outer ring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting block, and the inner ring is fixedly connected to the rotating rod.

[0012] Preferably, the damping bearing comprises an inner ring and an outer ring, the outer ring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting block, and the inner ring is fixedly connected to the rotating rod.

[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the handle is provided with a protective cover, and the material of the protective cover is rubber.

[0014] Preferably, a through hole is penetrated on the hollow frame, the binding belt is arranged to penetrate the through hole, a wire taking-up groove is provided on the winding roller, and the binding belt is wound on the inner wall of the wire taking-up groove.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The facial expression capture camera can be rotated to any angle by setting the damping bearing to meet different facial expression capture needs.

[0017] 2. When the counterweight slider moves, the weight distribution of the helmet body is changed to ensure the balance and stability of the helmet body when worn, thereby reducing the fatigue caused by long-term wearing.

[0018] 3. The soft gasket is made of soft material with good air permeability and pressure resistance. It can adapt to the head shapes of different users and provide comfort for long-term wearing.

[0019] 4. The self-locking property of the worm gear can ensure the stability of the strap. The user can adjust the tightness of the strap by rotating the handle to ensure that the helmet body is firmly fixed on the head while providing a comfortable wearing experience.

[0020] In summary, by setting the counterweight slider, the weight distribution of the helmet can be adjusted, which can reduce the wearer's fatigue and improve the comfort of long-term use; the adaptive strap can be precisely adjusted through the adjustment handle to ensure the stability of the helmet during wearing and it is not easy to slip or loosen; by setting a soft gasket, it can adapt to different head shapes, provide uniform pressure distribution, and reduce the discomfort caused by long-term wearing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of a facial expression capture helmet with a counterweight balance system and an adjustable headband proposed by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 A second structural schematic diagram of a facial expression capture helmet with a counterweight balance system and an adjustable headband proposed by the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 The utility model is a partial structural schematic diagram of a facial expression capture helmet with a counterweight balance system and an adjustable headband.

[0024] In the figure: 1 helmet body, 2 connecting block, 3 damping bearing, 4 rotating rod, 5 rotating plate, 6 facial expression capture camera, 7 fixed block, 8 connecting plate, 9 sliding rod, 10 threaded rod, 11 counterweight slider, 12 soft gasket, 13 hollow frame, 14 strap, 15 rotating rod, 16 winding roller, 17 worm, 18 handle, 19 worm wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3A facial expression capture helmet with a counterweight balance system and an adjustable headband includes a helmet body 1, the front end of the helmet body 1 is fixedly connected to two connecting blocks 2, the opposite ends of the two connecting blocks 2 are installed with damping bearings 3, the two damping bearings 3 are jointly installed with a rotating rod 4, the damping bearing 3 includes an inner ring and an outer ring, the outer ring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting block 2, the inner ring is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 4, the outer wall of the rotating rod 4 is fixedly connected to a rotating plate 5, the rear end of the rotating plate 5 is fixedly connected to a facial expression capture camera 6, and the facial expression capture camera 6 can be rotated to any angle by setting the damping bearing 3 to meet different facial expression capture needs.

[0027] Both ends of the helmet body 1 are fixedly connected with fixing blocks 7, the outer walls of the two fixing blocks 7 are fixedly connected with connecting plates 8, the two connecting plates 8 are jointly fixedly connected with a sliding rod 9, the two connecting plates 8 are jointly rotatably connected with a threaded rod 10, the outer wall of the threaded rod 10 is sleeved with a counterweight slider 11 threadedly connected thereto, the outer wall of the threaded rod 10 is provided with an external thread, the counterweight slider 11 is penetrated with a through opening, the inner wall of the through opening is provided with an internal thread matching the external thread, both ends of the threaded rod 10 are provided with anti-slip grooves, the two ends of the threaded rod 10 can be pinched by the provided anti-slip grooves to drive the threaded rod 10 to rotate, the sliding rod 9 penetrates the counterweight slider 11 and is slidably connected thereto, and when the counterweight slider 11 moves, the weight distribution of the helmet body 1 is changed to ensure the balance and stability of the helmet body 1 when worn, thereby reducing the fatigue caused by long-term wearing.

[0028] A soft gasket 12 is installed on the inner top of the helmet body 1. The soft gasket 12 is fixed to the inner side of the helmet body 1 by Velcro. The soft gasket 12 can be removed or replaced as needed. The soft gasket 12 is made of soft material, has good air permeability and pressure resistance, can adapt to the head shapes of different users, and provides comfort for long-term wearing.

[0029] The opposite ends of the two fixing blocks 7 are fixedly connected with a hollow frame 13, a strap 14 is provided below the helmet body 1, a through hole is penetrated on the hollow frame 13, the strap 14 is arranged through the through hole, each hollow frame 13 is provided with an adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism includes a rotating rod 15 rotatably connected to the inner wall of the hollow frame 13, a winding roller 16 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod 15, one end of the strap 14 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the winding roller 16, the winding roller 16 is provided with a wire taking-up groove, and the strap 14 is wound around the inner wall of the wire taking-up groove. A worm 17 rotatably connected to the hollow frame 13 is penetrated by the hollow frame 13, a handle 18 is fixedly connected to the top of the worm 17, a protective cover is provided on the outer wall of the handle 18, and the material of the protective cover is rubber to increase comfort. A worm wheel 19 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod 15, and the worm 17 is meshed with the worm wheel 19. The self-locking property of the worm wheel can ensure the stability of the strap 14, and the user can adjust the tightness of the strap 14 by rotating the handle 18, thereby ensuring that the helmet body 1 is firmly fixed to the head and providing a comfortable wearing experience.

[0030] In the utility model, the user can rotate the rotating plate 5 by holding the rotating plate 5 to make it rotate with the rotating rod 4 as the rotation center, thereby realizing the angle adjustment of the facial expression capture camera 6, and the facial expression capture camera 6 can be rotated to any angle by the damping bearing 3 provided, and the angle of the facial expression capture camera 6 can be adjusted as needed, which has a good effect on capturing the facial expression of the user; when wearing, the helmet body 1 is worn on the top of the head, and can be worn firmly by the strap 14, and the user holds the handle 18 to rotate to drive the worm 17, the worm gear 19, the rotating rod 15, and the winding roller 16 to rotate, and the winding roller 16 rotates to drive the strap 14 to release and reel in the line, which can be worn firmly by wearers with different head shapes; when wearing, the user can pinch the anti-slip pattern on the threaded rod 10 to drive the threaded rod 10 to rotate, and can drive it to slide on the sliding rod 9 through the counterweight slider 11, thereby realizing the left and right movement of the counterweight slider 11, so that the helmet body 1 achieves the best weight distribution, reduces the pressure points when wearing, and improves the wearing comfort.

Claims

1. A facial expression capture helmet with a weighted balance system and an adjustable headband, comprising a helmet body (1), characterized in that: The front end of the helmet body (1) is fixedly connected to two connecting blocks (2), the opposite ends of the two connecting blocks (2) are both installed with damping bearings (3), the two damping bearings (3) are jointly installed with a rotating rod (4), the outer wall of the rotating rod (4) is fixedly connected to a rotating plate (5), the rear end of the rotating plate (5) is fixedly connected to a facial expression capture camera (6), both ends of the helmet body (1) are fixedly connected to fixed blocks (7), the outer walls of the two fixing blocks (7) are both fixedly connected to connecting plates (8), and the two connecting plates (8) are jointly installed with a rotating plate (5). A sliding rod (9) is fixedly connected, and the two connecting plates (8) are rotatably connected to a threaded rod (10). The outer wall of the threaded rod (10) is sleeved with a counterweight slider (11) threadedly connected thereto. The sliding rod (9) passes through the counterweight slider (11) and is slidably connected thereto. A soft gasket (12) is installed on the inner top of the helmet body (1). The opposite ends of the two fixing blocks (7) are fixedly connected to a hollow frame (13). A strap (14) is provided below the helmet body (1), and an adjustment mechanism is provided on each of the hollow frames (13).

2. The facial expression capture helmet with a weighted balance system and an adjustable headband according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism comprises a rotating rod (15) rotatably connected to the inner wall of the hollow frame (13); the outer wall of the rotating rod (15) is fixedly connected to a winding roller (16); one end of the binding strap (14) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the winding roller (16); a worm (17) rotatably connected to the hollow frame (13) is provided through the hollow frame (13); a handle (18) is fixedly connected to the top of the worm (17); a worm wheel (19) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod (15); the worm (17) is meshed with the worm wheel (19).

3. The facial expression capture helmet with a weighted balance system and an adjustable headband according to claim 1, characterized in that: The damping bearing (3) comprises an inner ring and an outer ring, the outer ring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting block (2), and the inner ring is fixedly connected to the rotating rod (4).

4. The facial expression capture helmet with a weighted balance system and an adjustable headband according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the threaded rod (10) is provided with an external thread, the counterweight slider (11) is provided with a through opening, the inner wall of the through opening is provided with an internal thread matching the external thread, and both ends of the threaded rod (10) are provided with anti-slip grooves.

5. The facial expression capture helmet with a weighted balance system and an adjustable headband according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the handle (18) is provided with a protective sleeve, and the material of the protective sleeve is rubber.

6. The facial expression capture helmet with a weighted balance system and an adjustable headband according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hollow frame (13) is provided with a through hole, the binding belt (14) is provided through the through hole, the winding roller (16) is provided with a wire taking-up groove, and the binding belt (14) is wound around the inner wall of the wire taking-up groove.