Foldable helmet holder

Abstract

Helmet holder (1) for storing fire brigade and emergency helmets, comprising a base (2) and a head (3) pivotably connected thereto for receiving a helmet, characterized in that a magnet (7) is arranged in or on the base (2) or in or on the head (3), which fixes the head (3) in a rest position on the base (2).

Description

The invention relates to a helmet holder according to the preamble of claim 1.From the prior art helmet holders are already known which can be arranged in spins in order to mount helmets thereon. A head on which a helmet can be placed can be pivoted relative to a foot, so that the helmet can be removed from the head more easily. In a rest position or vertical position, the head is mechanically connected to the foot by a form fit, for example by a latching means made of plastic. However, this latching means wears out over the course of time when the head is latched in and unlatched.The invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a helmet holder in which the detachment and connection of a foot to a pivotable head takes place while avoiding material wear.This object is achieved according to the features specified in claim 1.According to the invention, it has been recognized that a magnet must be arranged in or on the foot or in or on the head, which magnet fixes the head on the foot in a rest position. A magnet, in particular a permanent magnet, does not wear down, in contrast to a plastic connection, when the head is released from the magnetic connection point. According to the invention, a magnet can cooperate with a metal counterpart or even a further magnet and fix the head in a rest position. The strength of the magnet determines the degree of locking of the head to the foot.The magnet could be accommodated in a pocket in the foot. The depth of the pocket can be adjusted so that the magnet does not protrude. By means of a pocket, the attractive force of the magnet can be adjusted to the counterpart on the head cooperating with it. The magnet is preferably disc-shaped and has a thickness or height of 5 mm.The magnet could be bolted to the foot or head. As a result, the magnet is connected to the foot or head in a captive manner. Preferably, a bore is provided in the foot, in particular at the base of the pocket, into which bore a screw or self-tapping screw can be screwed.The head could comprise two shells. Two shells can be placed around the foot in a form-fitting manner and screwed together. Preferably, the shells are screwed together at three locations.A tray could have four vent holes each. This ensures that a helmet which is being worn can ventilate when it is placed on the head.A U- or V-shaped recess could be formed in the head. The helmet holder is preferably ergonomically shaped open forward in a U- or V-shaped manner, so that a chin strap of a helmet to be placed on top cannot become hooked.The head could be pivotable relative to the foot between a maximum of 45° and 60° from a first position, namely the rest position, into a second position. This makes it possible for a helmet holder arranged in a spindle to be handled in such a way that the head is pivoted only to such an extent that the helmet does not fall down from the latter, but can still be gripped well.The foot could have four holes for fastening screws. As a result, the foot can be fixed particularly well and stably.The drawing shows FIG. 1 is a side view of a helmet holder in the rest position when the head is in contact with the foot in a locked manner by the magnet, FIG. 2 shows a view from behind of the helmet holder according to FIG. 1, FIG. 3 shows a sectional view of the helmet holder according to the section line A-A from FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a top view of the head consisting of two shells, FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the foot, FIG. 6 shows a side view of the foot, FIG. 7 is a rear view of the foot showing the pocket for the magnet, FIG. 8 is a further side view of the foot, FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the foot; and FIG. 10 is a top view of the foot.FIGS. 1 and 2 show a foldable helmet holder 1 made of plastic for optimum storage of fire-fighting helmets and insert helmets. The helmet holder 1 for mounting firefighting and inset helmets comprises a foot 2 and a head 3 pivotably articulated thereto for receiving a helmet. A magnet 7 is arranged in the foot 2 and fixes the head 3 to the foot 2 in a rest position. The rest position is shown in FIG. 1. The helmet holder 1 can thus be locked in a vertical state by the permanent magnet 7.FIG. 3 shows that the magnet 7 is accommodated in a pocket 9 in the base 2. FIG. 3 also shows that the magnet 7 is screwed to the base 2 by a screw 12. On the head 3 a counter piece 13 is arranged for cooperation with the magnet 7.FIG. 2 shows that the head 3 comprises two shells 4, 5 made of plastic. The foot 2 is also made of plastic.FIG. 4 shows that each shell 4, 5 has four ventilation holes 6 in each case.FIGS. 1 and 3 show that a U-shaped or V-shaped recess 8 is formed in the head 3, which recess is designed ergonomically. The helmet holder 1 is ergonomically shaped and open toward the front, so that a chin strap of a helmet to be placed on top cannot become hooked.The head 3 is pivotable relative to the foot 2 between a maximum of 45° and 60° from a first position into a second position. The helmet holder 1 allows a folding angle of 45°.FIGS. 5 and 10 show that the foot 2 has four holes 10 for fastening screws. The foot 2 has four arms at the ends of which the holes 10 are arranged.The helmet holder 1 comprises two shells 2, 3 made of plastic with four ventilation holes 4, 5 each for optimum ventilation of the helmets not shown here which are placed on the helmet holder 1.Reference numerals denote reference numerals1 Helmet holder 2 foot 3 head 4 first shell of 3 5 second shell of 3 6 ventilation holes in 4, 5 7 magnet 8 recess 9 pocket for 7 10 holes in 2 11 screw points 12 screw 13 counter piece on 3 14 bore for 12

Claims

Helmet holder (1) for mounting firefighting and inset helmets, comprising a foot (2) and a head (3) pivotably articulated to the foot for receiving a helmet, characterized in that a magnet (7) is arranged in or on the foot (2) or in or on the head (3), which magnet fixes the head (3) to the foot (2) in a rest position.Helmet holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the magnet (7) is accommodated in a pocket (9) in the foot (2).Helmet holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the magnet (7) is screwed to the foot (2) or the head (3).Helmet holder according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the head (3) comprises two shells (4, 5).Helmet holder according to claim 4, characterised in that one shell (4, 5) has four ventilation holes (6) each.Helmet holder according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a U-shaped or V-shaped recess (8) is formed in the head (3).Helmet holder according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the head (3) can be pivoted relative to the foot (2) between a maximum of 45° and 60° from a first position into a second position.Helmet holder according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the foot (2) has four holes (10) for fastening screws.

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