A horse riding helmet

Abstract

This utility model discloses an equestrian helmet, belonging to the field of protective equipment technology. It includes an outer shell, a cushioning component, an inner liner, and a locking outer shell. A first magnetic element is located at the bottom of the cushioning component. The outer shell is fitted onto the top of the cushioning component. The inner liner is housed within a cavity at the bottom of the cushioning component, and a second magnetic element is located at the top of the inner liner. The first and second magnetic elements are magnetically connected. The locking outer shell is also housed within the cavity at the bottom of the cushioning component and is positioned below the inner liner. This design solves the problem of traditional equestrian helmets failing to effectively attenuate rotational force upon angular impact, leading to increased susceptibility to brain injury. It offers advantages such as efficient impact force dispersion through a magnetic sliding system, significant reduction in rotational acceleration, and easier inner liner replacement. It provides riders with comprehensive protection far exceeding that of traditional structures without significantly increasing the helmet's size and weight.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of protective equipment technology, specifically to an equestrian helmet. Background Technology

[0002] Equestrian sports involve the risk of falls, and riders' heads may be subjected to high-energy impacts from multiple angles. Therefore, helmets are crucial equipment for ensuring rider safety. Traditional equestrian helmets typically employ a structure that combines a rigid outer shell with an internal cushioning layer. Their protective mechanism works by transferring the impact force to the internal cushioning layer upon head impact. The cushioning layer absorbs energy through crushing deformation, thus mitigating the impact force transmitted to the head.

[0003] However, this traditional fixed structure has significant limitations. First, it is primarily optimized for linear impacts in the vertical direction, but its protective effect against angled or oblique collisions, which are more common in real life, is limited. In the event of an angled impact, the rigid connection causes the impact force to be directly and concentratedly transmitted to the head, failing to effectively disperse it and resulting in severe rotational acceleration of the head. Medical research shows that this rotational force is a major cause of brain tissue damage and concussion. Currently, some helmet technologies on the market aim to reduce rotational impacts, such as introducing a low-friction layer between the head and the helmet, allowing the helmet to slide relative to the head during an impact. However, these designs are often structurally complex, requiring additional plastic bushings or sliding rails, increasing the weight and size of the helmet, resulting in higher manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the sliding is usually limited to one or two preset directions, making it difficult to effectively cope with real-world impacts from any direction.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide an equestrian helmet that overcomes the defects of existing structures is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, this utility model provides an equestrian helmet to solve the problem that the existing connection structure design cannot effectively buffer rotational acceleration when subjected to angular impact, resulting in a higher risk of concussion for riders.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model discloses an equestrian helmet, comprising:

[0008] The buffer component has a first magnetic attraction component at the bottom;

[0009] The outer casing is fitted onto the top of the buffer component;

[0010] The inner liner is housed in the cavity at the bottom of the buffer member, and a second magnetic element is provided on the top of the inner liner. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are magnetically connected.

[0011] The locking housing is also housed within the cavity at the bottom of the buffer member, and the locking housing is disposed below the liner.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the housing includes:

[0013] A first housing has a detachable breathable component at its top, and a second housing is detachably connected to the top of the breathable component.

[0014] The brim is detachably attached to the bottom of the first housing.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the buffer includes:

[0016] The buffer layer body has a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove on its outer wall. The first limiting groove is located below the second limiting groove. The first limiting groove is detachably connected to the breathable component, and the second limiting groove is detachably connected to the first shell.

[0017] A positioning protrusion is installed below the main body of the buffer layer. The positioning protrusion is integrally formed with the main body of the buffer layer and is inserted into the locking housing.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the lining includes a lining body and a plurality of anti-slip protrusions, the anti-slip protrusions being installed on the bottom of the lining body, and the lining body and the anti-slip protrusions being integrally formed.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the locking housing includes a locking housing body and a positioning groove. The positioning groove is formed on the outer wall of the top of the locking housing body and engages with the positioning protrusion. The cap is detachably connected to the outer wall of the side of the locking housing body.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the first magnetic attractor is a magnetically conductive component, and the second magnetic attractor is a permanent magnet component.

[0021] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0022] This system allows the shell to undergo controllable multi-directional displacement (specifically, displacement distance ≤ 8mm) upon impact. For dangerous oblique collisions, this design significantly deflects and attenuates rotational force, effectively reducing brain injury and fundamentally lowering the risk of concussion. It first dissipates some energy through sliding, then further absorbs the remaining impact force through the deformation of the internal cushioning material, forming a dual protection of dispersion followed by absorption. Ultimately, this invention achieves a safety upgrade from passively withstanding impact to actively mitigating it without altering the traditional helmet appearance or wearing habits, providing riders with comprehensive protection. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0024] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 1 A perspective view of the equestrian helmet provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 A perspective view of the outer casing provided for this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 A perspective view of the buffer component provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 A perspective view of the lining provided for this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 A perspective view of the locking housing provided by this utility model;

[0030] In the figure: outer shell 1; first shell 11; second shell 12; breathable component 13; brim 14; buffer 2; buffer layer body 21; first limiting groove 22; second limiting groove 23; positioning protrusion 24; inner lining 3; inner lining body 31; anti-slip protrusion 32; locking outer shell 4; locking outer shell body 41; positioning groove 42. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1-5 The present invention discloses a type of equestrian helmet, such as... Figure 1 The device includes an outer shell 1, a buffer 2, an inner liner 3, and a locking outer shell 4. The bottom of the buffer 2 is provided with a first magnetic attraction member. The outer shell 1 is fitted onto the top of the buffer 2. The inner liner 3 is housed in the cavity at the bottom of the buffer 2. The top of the inner liner 3 is provided with a second magnetic attraction member. The first magnetic attraction member and the second magnetic attraction member are magnetically connected. The locking outer shell 4 is also housed in the cavity at the bottom of the buffer 2 and is located below the inner liner 3.

[0033] The usage process of this utility model embodiment is as follows:

[0034] Under normal wearing conditions, the outer shell 1 remains relatively stationary with the inner liner 3 through magnetic attraction, ensuring stability. When the head is subjected to an external angular impact, the impact force drives the buffer 2 to overcome the magnetic threshold, causing the outer shell 1 to slide slightly in multiple directions relative to the inner liner 3 fixed to the head. The displacement distance is less than 8mm. This dynamic displacement disperses the concentrated impact force and significantly reduces rotational acceleration. Subsequently, the buffer 2 further absorbs energy through its own deformation, greatly weakening the impact force ultimately transmitted to the head. After the impact, the inner liner 3 is reset, and the magnetic attraction automatically holds it in place. The locking outer shell 4 at the bottom always ensures the stability of the internal structure, thus achieving highly efficient protection by combining multi-directional sliding dispersion with buffer energy absorption.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 2 The outer shell 1 includes a first shell 11, a second shell 12, a ventilation component 13, and a brim 14. The ventilation component 13 is detachably connected to the top of the first shell 11, and the second shell 12 is detachably connected to the top of the ventilation component 13. The brim 14 is detachably connected to the bottom of the first shell 11. The first shell 11 and the second shell 12 together constitute the main body shell 1 of the helmet and serve as the supporting structure for the ventilation component 13. The ventilation component 13 is detachably connected to the first limiting groove 22 (including interference fit, threaded connection, and bayonet fit, etc.), providing ventilation and heat dissipation functions. The lower brim 14 combines sunshade practicality with structural function: it can be designed as a connecting reinforcement between the first shell 11 and the locking shell 4, fixing the shell 1 and the locking shell 4 together through threads, thereby connecting the lower part of the shell with the internal locking structure, clearly defining the mechanical boundary between the sliding area and the non-sliding area, and ensuring that the sliding mechanism only occurs in the preset top area during impact.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 3The buffer component 2 includes a buffer layer body 21, a first limiting groove 22, a second limiting groove 23, and a positioning protrusion 24. The outer wall of the buffer layer body 21 has the first limiting groove 22 and the second limiting groove 23. The first limiting groove 22 is located below the second limiting groove 23 and is detachably connected to the ventilated component 12. The second limiting groove 23 is detachably connected to the first housing 11. The positioning protrusion 24 is installed below the buffer layer body 21 and is integrally formed with the buffer layer body 21. The positioning protrusion 24 is inserted into the locking housing 4. The buffer layer body 21 is a component for absorbing impact energy. Its main function is to further dissipate impact energy through its own crushing deformation after sliding displacement occurs. The first limiting groove 22 and the second limiting groove 23 are formed on the outer wall of the buffer layer body 21. Their structural function is to be detachably connected to the breathable component 13 and the first housing 11 respectively (including interference fit, threaded connection and bayonet fit, etc.), to ensure the integrity of the housing 1 and the buffer 2 during daily wear and the consistency of displacement during sliding. The positioning protrusion 24 below is integrally formed with the buffer layer body 21. Its function is to cooperate with the locking housing 4 to achieve precise initial positioning and radial limiting of the buffer 2 within the locking housing 4, preventing it from shaking unexpectedly inside, thereby ensuring that the sliding mechanism can work accurately and reliably along the preset area when an impact occurs.

[0037] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 4 The inner liner 3 includes an inner liner body 31 and several anti-slip protrusions 32. The anti-slip protrusions 32 are installed at the bottom of the inner liner body 31, and the inner liner body 31 and the anti-slip protrusions 32 are integrally formed. The inner liner body 31 directly fits against the wearer's head, and its main function is to provide the rider with a comfortable wearing experience and to serve as a fixed base in the magnetic sliding system. The second magnetic component installed on its top forms an adsorption pair with the first magnetic component at the bottom of the buffer 2, providing the necessary magnetic force source for the sliding displacement of the top. The several anti-slip protrusions 32 at its bottom are integrally formed with the inner liner body 31, and their function is to significantly increase the friction with the user's head. In the instant of impact and when the outer shell 1 slides, these anti-slip protrusions can effectively prevent relative sliding between the inner liner 3 and the head, ensuring that the inner liner part remains relatively stationary with respect to the head. This ensures that the sliding displacement of the outer shell 1 and the buffer 2 actually occurs relative to the head, guaranteeing the effective triggering of the magnetic sliding protection mechanism.

[0038] The buffer component 2 and the inner liner 3 feature a detachable, independent modular design, allowing the helmet to flexibly adapt to the material performance requirements of different markets and users. Various shock-absorbing materials such as EPS, EPP, EPO, and EVA are available as options. Given the helmet's nature as a protective product, this design allows technicians to precisely adjust the inner liner material combination according to the differentiated testing standards and certification requirements of various countries, specifically meeting the compliance and protective performance standards of particular markets. This design greatly enhances the flexibility and efficiency of R&D testing and facilitates future upgrades to new materials.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 5 The locking shell 4 includes a locking shell body 41 and a positioning groove 42. The positioning groove 42 is formed on the outer wall of the top of the locking shell body 41 and engages with the positioning protrusion 24. The visor 14 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the side of the locking shell body 41. The locking shell body 41 is the foundation of the helmet's stabilizing structure. Its function is to limit the sliding area of ​​the inner liner 3, and when the magnetic attraction mechanism fails unexpectedly, the locking shell body 41 can abut against the inner liner 3 to prevent it from falling off. Finally, it provides a mounting base for the buffer 2 and the lower wearing mechanism (not shown in the figure), and together with the wearing mechanism, it firmly locks the sides and rear of the helmet to the wearer's head through its own rigid structure, ensuring that the helmet will not fall off in the event of an impact. The positioning groove 42 on its top outer wall cooperates with the positioning protrusion 24 at the bottom of the buffer 2 to achieve precise engagement and radial positioning of the buffer 2 within the locking housing body 41, effectively preventing the buffer layer from twisting or shifting during daily use, thus providing a stable and reliable underlying foundation for the magnetic sliding system.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, the first magnetic attractor is a magnetically conductive component, and the second magnetic attractor is a permanent magnet component. The permanent magnet component provides a constant magnetic field, serving as a magnetic force source; the magnetically conductive component, after being magnetized, attracts to the permanent magnet component. This combination provides a stable and uniform magnetic attraction force, ensuring that when subjected to external impact, if the impact force exceeds a preset magnetic force threshold, the outer shell 1 and the buffer component 2 can smoothly overcome the attraction force and slide to disperse energy; after the impact ends and the inner liner is reset, it can be fixed in place by magnetic force, preparing for subsequent protection. Simultaneously, this design also makes the replacement of the inner liner more convenient, achieving an optimized balance between performance, reliability, and cost.

[0041] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A riding helmet, characterized in that, include: The buffer (2) has a first magnetic suction element at the bottom; The outer shell (1) is fitted onto the top of the buffer (2); The inner liner (3) is housed in the cavity at the bottom of the buffer (2), and a second magnetic attractor is provided on the top of the inner liner (3). The first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are magnetically connected. The locking housing (4) is also housed in the cavity at the bottom of the buffer (2), and the locking housing (4) is disposed below the liner (3).

2. The equestrian helmet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (1) includes: The first housing (11) has a breathable component (13) detachably connected to its top, and the breathable component (13) has a second housing (12) detachably connected to its top. The brim (14) is detachably connected to the bottom of the first housing (11).

3. The equestrian helmet as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The buffer (2) includes: The buffer layer body (21) has a first limiting groove (22) and a second limiting groove (23) on its outer wall. The first limiting groove (22) is located below the second limiting groove (23). The first limiting groove (22) is detachably connected to the breathable component (13), and the second limiting groove (23) is detachably connected to the first shell (11). A positioning protrusion (24) is installed below the buffer layer body (21). The positioning protrusion (24) is integrally formed with the buffer layer body (21) and is inserted into the locking shell (4).

4. The equestrian helmet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lining (3) includes an inner lining body (31) and a plurality of anti-slip protrusions (32). The anti-slip protrusions (32) are installed at the bottom of the inner lining body (31), and the inner lining body (31) and the anti-slip protrusions (32) are integrally formed.

5. The equestrian helmet as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The locking housing (4) includes a locking housing body (41) and a positioning groove (42). The positioning groove (42) is formed on the outer wall of the top of the locking housing body (41). The positioning groove (42) is engaged with the positioning protrusion (24). The cap (14) is detachably connected to the outer wall of the side of the locking housing body (41).

6. The equestrian helmet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first magnetic attractor is a magnetically conductive component, and the second magnetic attractor is a permanent magnet component.

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