Protective motorcyclist clothing gear and similar with braking devices

Abstract

The device consists of a rubber band or the like, which can be implemented in multiple ways on any protective clothing, such as overalls, jackets, trousers made of leather, cordura or any other material it may be manufactured with, gloves, boots and even helmets, with said band being anti-sliding and arranged over a cushioned or rigid base in order to secure / integrate it into the relevant clothing. Thanks to this structure, the elastic and adherent nature of the rubber bands create an opposing force against the sliding force experienced by the motorcyclist, which significantly reduces the movement speed thereof until they stop.

Description

[0001] Clothing gear for motorcyclist and the like with braking devicesObject of the invention

[0002] The present invention refers to a protective clothing gear assembly for motorcyclists, such as overalls, jackets and / or trousers, helmets, gloves, and boots. The invention is set out in the appended set of claims.

[0003] The object of the invention is providing the market and the public in general with a device that can significantly reduce the distance that a motorcyclist slides, over any type of terrain, after suffering an accident and falling off, in order to prevent them from colliding against other elements such as guard rails and similar elements.Background of the invention

[0004] Although there are other known clothing gear for improving the safety of motorcycle riding and doing other types of activities, which include clothing gear such as overalls, jackets and / or trousers, helmets, gloves, and boots equipped with reinforcement plates and / or cushioning that minimise the impact damage caused by falling, this type of safety equipment is only designed to prevent said impacts from being transmitted to the body however as it is commonly known, in many motorcycle accidents the danger does not necessary result from falling on the asphalt or any other surface, but rather from the inertia carried by the body of the motorcyclist due to the speed thereof at the time of the fall, which can cause the motorcyclist to collide against other surfaces after crashing on the ground, and wherein the impact is not spread out homogeneously on their bodies, such as when colliding against the typical rail guards or vertical signposts, which are the cause of amputations or death of many motorcyclists every year.

[0005] The document ES1035439 U discloses a protective clothing gear assembly according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0006] Therefore, the current safety systems in the clothing gear worn by motorcyclists are not designed to slow down a motorcyclist sliding over any type of surface, a key factor in many accidents.Description of the invention

[0007] The protective clothing gear assembly described herein has been designed to address the problem described above, since it is designed to slow down the sliding that someone riding a motorcycle or a similar vehicle may experience after falling on any type of solid ground, preventing them from sliding and colliding against sharp or potentially dangerous objects, such as guard rails, vertical signposts, posts, trees, etc.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the elastic and adherent nature of the rubber bands create an `opposing force against the sliding force experienced by the motorcyclist, which significantly reduces their movement speed until they stop, while the foam core interior provides a damping effect, while the cordura fabric, in addition to securing the device to the relevant clothing, provides an anti-abrasion feature that prevents said clothing from tearing.

[0009] According to a variation of an embodiment of the invention, the base of the device may have slightly larger dimensions, acting as a support for securing the device to the relevant clothing gear, preferably by means of stitching, or it can also be secured by means of adhesives, so that in the first case said base has orifices lining the perimeter of the device in order to facilitate the stitching.

[0010] Optionally, a layer of cushioned material, such as foam or the like, can be arranged between the plastic base supporting the rubber bands and the relevant clothing gear, to act as a damping element on impact.

[0011] Similarly, the rubber bands can have other configurations different to the longitudinal one mentioned above in order to offer additional design features, which include adopting letter shaped configurations, curved forms, drawings, or any other design criteria.Description of the drawings

[0012] To complete the invention described below and in order to give a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment thereof, this description is accompanied by a set of drawings in which the figures described below have been represented, for purely illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting: Figure 1.- Shows a representation corresponding to an upper lateral view of one of the bands of a braking device for an embodiment of the protective clothing gear assembly of the invention Figure 2.- Shows a profile view of the band of the previous figure. Figure 3.- Shows a perspective view of the band of the previous figure. Figure 4.- Shows a view of an overall of a motorcyclist according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 5.- Shows a perspective view of a braking device integrated into a module designed to form part of an embodiment of the invention. Figure 6.- Shows a representation corresponding to an upper plan view of a variation of an embodiment of the rubber bands. Figure 7.- Shows a perspective view of the element of the previous figure. Figure 8.- Shows a lower plan view of the element of figures 6 and 7. Figure 9.- Shows an upper plan view of the plastic base that forms part of a braking device for an embodiment of the invention. Figure 10.- Shows a sectional view of the braking device after it has been assembled and attached on a clothing gear, in this case with the interposed layer of cushioned material. Figure 11.- Shows a perspective view of the general aspect of the device before it is assembled. Figure 12.- Shows, finally, a perspective view of a clothing gear of a motorcyclist equipped with braking devices, according to an embodiment of the invention. Preferred embodiment of the invention

[0013] As the drawings reported show, each braking device (1) of the protective clothing gear assembly of the invention is comprised of a plurality of elongated rubber bands (2), which may be obtained from a rubber sheet. The central core of each elongated rubber band has a triangular section and is designed to define an adhesive element in order to slow down the sliding of the pilot. The elongated rubber bands (2) may be provided with an internal cushioning (3) comprising a damping means that allows the assembly to deform and prevent, as much as possible, any injuries to certain parts of the body of the user.

[0014] In order to integrate the device into the relevant clothing, the device is complemented by side pieces (4) made of cordura and leather that form part of the cut of the clothing in which they are integrated and that are fixed by means of adhesive to the sides of the rubber bands (2) and which define side wings used for securing the device to the clothing (5) of the motorcyclist, such as an overall, as the one represented on Figure 4, trousers, and / or a jacket, boots, and it can also be integrated into helmets, gloves, and any other clothing of the motorcyclist.

[0015] Thanks to this structure, as shown on Figure 4, the bands are distributed on strategic areas over the surface of the protective clothing in order to maximise how much the motorcyclist slows down the slide thereof over any surface.

[0016] Therefore, as Figure 5 shows, the device can form part of the pieces that comprise the clothing of the motorcyclist, so that the fixing side wings (4) form part of the leather or cordura piece of the clothing (5) gear, which can be complemented on the ends thereof with finishing pieces (4'), including the aforementioned cushioning (3) inside thereof, which can be independent, or a common sheet for several rubber bands (2).

[0017] According to a variation of an embodiment of Figure 6, the plurality of rubber pieces or bands (2') are all single-piece. According to the invention, the rubber bands (2') have a triangular section, with said rubber bands (2') designed to define an adhesive element to slow down the sliding of the pilot.

[0018] During the manufacturing process of the device, said rubber bands are partially imbibed on a laminate base (3') made of rigid, semi-rigid or soft plastic, which is slightly protruding in relation to the rubber bands (2') in order to define a perimeter edge (6) with a line of orifices (7) that facilitates stitching said base to the relevant clothing gear (5), with a layer of cushioned material (8) that can also be interposed between both elements, as shown on Figure 5.

[0019] Optionally, the base could be attached by means of adhesive instead of stitching, and the rubber bands (2') could have a hollow core, or a core filled with a stiffening material, without affecting the essence of the invention.

[0020] Thanks to this structure, as shown on Figure 12, the bands are distributed on strategic areas over the surface of the protective clothing in order to maximise how much the motorcyclist slows down the slide thereof over any surface.

[0021] It was proven experimentally that the device of the invention reduces up to 50% the distance travelled by a motorcyclist after falling and sliding over different types of surfaces until they stop, compared to conventional clothing gear.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0013]As the drawings reported show, each braking device (1) of the protective clothing gear assembly of the invention is comprised of a plurality of elongated rubber bands (2), which may be obtained from a rubber sheet. The central core of each elongated rubber band has a triangular section and is designed to define an adhesive element in order to slow down the sliding of the pilot. The elongated rubber bands (2) may be provided with an internal cushioning (3) comprising a damping means that allows the assembly to deform and prevent, as much as possible, any injuries to certain parts of the body of the user.

[0014]In order to integrate the device into the relevant clothing, the device is complemented by side pieces (4) made of cordura and leather that form part of the cut of the clothing in which they are integrated and that are fixed by means of adhesive to the sides of the rubber bands (2) and which define side wings used for securing the device to the clothing (5) of the motorcyc...

[0001] Clothing gear for motorcyclist and the like with braking devicesObject of the invention

[0002] The present invention refers to a protective clothing gear assembly for motorcyclists, such as overalls, jackets and / or trousers, helmets, gloves, and boots. The invention is set out in the appended set of claims.

[0003] The object of the invention is providing the market and the public in general with a device that can significantly reduce the distance that a motorcyclist slides, over any type of terrain, after suffering an accident and falling off, in order to prevent them from colliding against other elements such as guard rails and similar elements.Background of the invention

[0004] Although there are other known clothing gear for improving the safety of motorcycle riding and doing other types of activities, which include clothing gear such as overalls, jackets and / or trousers, helmets, gloves, and boots equipped with reinforcement plates and / or cushioning that minimise the impact damage caused by falling, this type of safety equipment is only designed to prevent said impacts from being transmitted to the body however as it is commonly known, in many motorcycle accidents the danger does not necessary result from falling on the asphalt or any other surface, but rather from the inertia carried by the body of the motorcyclist due to the speed thereof at the time of the fall, which can cause the motorcyclist to collide against other surfaces after crashing on the ground, and wherein the impact is not spread out homogeneously on their bodies, such as when colliding against the typical rail guards or vertical signposts, which are the cause of amputations or death of many motorcyclists every year.

[0005] The document ES1035439 U discloses a protective clothing gear assembly according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0006] Therefore, the current safety systems in the clothing gear worn by motorcyclists are not designed to slow down a motorcyclist sliding over any type of surface, a key factor in many accidents.Description of the invention

[0007] The protective clothing gear assembly described herein has been designed to address the problem described above, since it is designed to slow down the sliding that someone riding a motorcycle or a similar vehicle may experience after falling on any type of solid ground, preventing them from sliding and colliding against sharp or potentially dangerous objects, such as guard rails, vertical signposts, posts, trees, etc.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the elastic and adherent nature of the rubber bands create an `opposing force against the sliding force experienced by the motorcyclist, which significantly reduces their movement speed until they stop, while the foam core interior provides a damping effect, while the cordura fabric, in addition to securing the device to the relevant clothing, provides an anti-abrasion feature that prevents said clothing from tearing.

[0009] According to a variation of an embodiment of the invention, the base of the device may have slightly larger dimensions, acting as a support for securing the device to the relevant clothing gear, preferably by means of stitching, or it can also be secured by means of adhesives, so that in the first case said base has orifices lining the perimeter of the device in order to facilitate the stitching.

[0010] Optionally, a layer of cushioned material, such as foam or the like, can be arranged between the plastic base supporting the rubber bands and the relevant clothing gear, to act as a damping element on impact.

[0011] Similarly, the rubber bands can have other configurations different to the longitudinal one mentioned above in order to offer additional design features, which include adopting letter shaped configurations, curved forms, drawings, or any other design criteria.Description of the drawings

[0012] To complete the invention described below and in order to give a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment thereof, this description is accompanied by a set of drawings in which the figures described below have been represented, for purely illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting: Figure 1.- Shows a representation corresponding to an upper lateral view of one of the bands of a braking device for an embodiment of the protective clothing gear assembly of the invention Figure 2.- Shows a profile view of the band of the previous figure. Figure 3.- Shows a perspective view of the band of the previous figure. Figure 4.- Shows a view of an overall of a motorcyclist according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 5.- Shows a perspective view of a braking device integrated into a module designed to form part of an embodiment of the invention. Figure 6.- Shows a representation corresponding to an upper plan view of a variation of an embodiment of the rubber bands. Figure 7.- Shows a perspective view of the element of the previous figure. Figure 8.- Shows a lower plan view of the element of figures 6 and 7. Figure 9.- Shows an upper plan view of the plastic base that forms part of a braking device for an embodiment of the invention. Figure 10.- Shows a sectional view of the braking device after it has been assembled and attached on a clothing gear, in this case with the interposed layer of cushioned material. Figure 11.- Shows a perspective view of the general aspect of the device before it is assembled. Figure 12.- Shows, finally, a perspective view of a clothing gear of a motorcyclist equipped with braking devices, according to an embodiment of the invention. Preferred embodiment of the invention

[0013] As the drawings reported show, each braking device (1) of the protective clothing gear assembly of the invention is comprised of a plurality of elongated rubber bands (2), which may be obtained from a rubber sheet. The central core of each elongated rubber band has a triangular section and is designed to define an adhesive element in order to slow down the sliding of the pilot. The elongated rubber bands (2) may be provided with an internal cushioning (3) comprising a damping means that allows the assembly to deform and prevent, as much as possible, any injuries to certain parts of the body of the user.

[0014] In order to integrate the device into the relevant clothing, the device is complemented by side pieces (4) made of cordura and leather that form part of the cut of the clothing in which they are integrated and that are fixed by means of adhesive to the sides of the rubber bands (2) and which define side wings used for securing the device to the clothing (5) of the motorcyclist, such as an overall, as the one represented on Figure 4, trousers, and / or a jacket, boots, and it can also be integrated into helmets, gloves, and any other clothing of the motorcyclist.

[0015] Thanks to this structure, as shown on Figure 4, the bands are distributed on strategic areas over the surface of the protective clothing in order to maximise how much the motorcyclist slows down the slide thereof over any surface.

[0016] Therefore, as Figure 5 shows, the device can form part of the pieces that comprise the clothing of the motorcyclist, so that the fixing side wings (4) form part of the leather or cordura piece of the clothing (5) gear, which can be complemented on the ends thereof with finishing pieces (4'), including the aforementioned cushioning (3) inside thereof, which can be independent, or a common sheet for several rubber bands (2).

[0017] According to a variation of an embodiment of Figure 6, the plurality of rubber pieces or bands (2') are all single-piece. According to the invention, the rubber bands (2') have a triangular section, with said rubber bands (2') designed to define an adhesive element to slow down the sliding of the pilot.

[0018] During the manufacturing process of the device, said rubber bands are partially imbibed on a laminate base (3') made of rigid, semi-rigid or soft plastic, which is slightly protruding in relation to the rubber bands (2') in order to define a perimeter edge (6) with a line of orifices (7) that facilitates stitching said base to the relevant clothing gear (5), with a layer of cushioned material (8) that can also be interposed between both elements, as shown on Figure 5.

[0019] Optionally, the base could be attached by means of adhesive instead of stitching, and the rubber bands (2') could have a hollow core, or a core filled with a stiffening material, without affecting the essence of the invention.

[0020] Thanks to this structure, as shown on Figure 12, the bands are distributed on strategic areas over the surface of the protective clothing in order to maximise how much the motorcyclist slows down the slide thereof over any surface.

[0021] It was proven experimentally that the device of the invention reduces up to 50% the distance travelled by a motorcyclist after falling and sliding over different types of surfaces until they stop, compared to conventional clothing gear.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0013]As the drawings reported show, each braking device (1) of the protective clothing gear assembly of the invention is comprised of a plurality of elongated rubber bands (2), which may be obtained from a rubber sheet. The central core of each elongated rubber band has a triangular section and is designed to define an adhesive element in order to slow down the sliding of the pilot. The elongated rubber bands (2) may be provided with an internal cushioning (3) comprising a damping means that allows the assembly to deform and prevent, as much as possible, any injuries to certain parts of the body of the user.

[0014]In order to integrate the device into the relevant clothing, the device is complemented by side pieces (4) made of cordura and leather that form part of the cut of the clothing in which they are integrated and that are fixed by means of adhesive to the sides of the rubber bands (2) and which define side wings used for securing the device to the clothing (5) of the motorcyc...

Claims

1. A protective clothing gear (5) assembly for motorcyclists comprising a protective clothing gear for motorcyclists such as overalls, jackets, trousers made of leather, cordura or any other material it may be manufactured with, gloves, boots and even helmets, with a plurality of braking devices (1) integrated into the protective clothing gear (5) characterised in that each braking device (1) comprising a plurality of elongated bands (2,2') of solid rubber in which a central core of each elongated rubber band (2, 2') has a triangular section, the elongated rubber bands (2,2') being arranged over a cushioned and / or rigid base (3,3') for securing the elongated rubber bands (2,2') into the protective clothing gear (5), the elongated rubber bands (2,2') being arranged in parallel, forming staggered sections, wherein the braking devices (1) are distributed on different parts of the protective clothing gear (5), mainly on the areas that statistically are in contact with the asphalt or any other surface the motorcyclist slides on, such as the arms, the lower back, hips, upper back, the front and sides of the legs, the head, hands, feet, such as the elongated rubber bands (2,2') reduce the distance that a motorcyclist slides after suffering an accident and falling off.

2. The assembly, according to claim 1, wherein each braking device (1) further comprises side pieces (4) made of cordura and leather that form part of a cut of the protective clothing gear (5) in which they are integrated, and wherein the side pieces (4) are fixed by means of adhesive to the sides of the elongated rubber bands (2') which define one side wings (4) used for securing the braking device (1) to the protective clothing gear (5).

3. The assembly, according to claim 2, wherein the side wings (4) attached to the elongated rubber bands (2,2') are independent of the material and the piece of clothing they are integrated into.

4. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the cushioned and / or rigid base (3,3') is a laminate base (3') made of rigid plastic, which has a slightly oversized plant in relation to the elongated rubber bands (2') fixed to the laminate base (3'), and is attached to the relevant clothing gear (5).

5. The assembly, according to claim 4, wherein the laminate base (3') is slightly protruding in relation to the elongated rubber bands (2'), defining a perimeter edge (6) comprising a line of orifices (7) for fixing the braking device (1) to the protective clothing gear (5) by means of stitching.

6. The assembly, according to claim 4, wherein a layer of cushioned material (8) is placed between the clothing gear (5) and the laminate base (3') of each braking device (1).

7. The assembly, according to claim 4, wherein the elongated rubber bands (2') of each braking device (1) adopt a longitudinal or curved arrangement.

8. The assembly, according to claim 4, characterised in that the central core of the elongated rubber bands (2') is filled with a stiffening material.

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