An improved safety motorcycle helmet

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a safety helmet (10), such as a safety helmet having a main body (12) which comprises an inner shell or structure and an outer shell (20), where the safety helmet may consist of a motorcycle helmet. The helmet comprises a main body forming a single piece shell (20), a neckroll protector and / or one or more cheek pad protectors, wherein the main body is suitable to cover the head of a user. The safety helmet provides that, in case of accident, that elements which may block a removal of the helmet - such as a neckroll protector or a cheek pad protector - are detachable from the outside of the helmet, thereby avoiding injuries in cervical spine or another associated body part - which typically occur with friction between the head of the user head and the helmet during removal -, while keeping the full safety for the user in case of accident.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] AN IMPROVED SAFETY MOTORCYCLE HELMET

[0003] AREA OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0004] The present disclosure generally relates to a safety helmet, such as a safety helmet having a main body which may include an inner shell or structure and an outer shell, where the safety helmet may consist of a motorcycle helmet.

[0005] PRIOR ART

[0006] Safety helmets and, in particular, motorcycle safety helmets, are known in the art as comprising components particularly suitable for protecting the user in case of impact, such as neckroll protectors or cheek pad protectors.

[0007] Neckroll protectors are typically provided in a lower rear section of the helmet, as they are intended to protect the neck of the user in case of impact. Neckroll protectors extend through such section of the helmet, thereby surrounding a portion of the neck of the user, and thus being suitable to protect the neck of the user through such format.

[0008] Cheek pad protectors typically comprise a cushion which is provided inside the main body of the helmet, in a way which protects the cheeks of the user in case of impact. They are thus typically two - one for each cheek - and provided in a side / frontal area, protecting the user in case of impact without impairing the vision and breathing of the user.

[0009] Neckroll protectors and cheek pad protectors are couplable to the main body of the helmet in varied forms, typically being removable, for instance for replacement or washing.

[0010] Yet, whichever coupling means are used, they are provided inside the helmet, inside its main body.

[0011] The solutions of the present disclosure thus innovatively provide, in case of accident, that elements which may block a removal of the helmet - such as a neckroll protector or a cheek pad protector - are detachable from the outside of the helmet, thereby avoiding injuries in cervical spine or another associated body part - which typically occur with friction between the head of the user head and the helmet during removal -, while keeping the full safety for the user in case of accident.

[0012] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0013] The present disclosure comprises an improved safety helmet. The helmet comprises a main body forming a single piece outer helmet shell, a neckroll protector and / or one or more cheek pad protectors, wherein the main body is suitable to cover the head of a user.

[0014] The helmet may further comprise: at least one projection accessible from the outside of the main body and thereby of the helmet, and protruding into the main body through an opening formed in the single piece outer helmet shell of the main body, such that each projection is movable along the opening between a locked position and an unlocked position, and thereby is actuatable from the outside of the main body between the locked and unlocked positions, at least one extended latch provided within the main body and movable in a solidary form with a corresponding projection, the extended latch thereby also being movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, at least one cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector, wherein each cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector comprises base coupling means which are couplable to corresponding base coupling means provided in a corresponding extended latch, wherein, when the cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector are coupled to the corresponding base coupling means of a corresponding extended latch in a locked position, i) they are provided inside the main body and ii) the movement of the extended latch from the locked position to the unlocked position as a consequence of the movement of a corresponding projection from the locked position to the unlocked position provides that the base coupling means of a corresponding cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector are released, the cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector thereby being detached or partially detached from the main body and thereby of the remaining helmet, and therefrom removable. The helmet may comprise a movable face shield, may be configured such that it is according to the UN ECE 22.06 regulation, and / or may consist of a motorcycle helmet. The present disclosure also comprises an improved safety method for the removal of a neckroll protector and / or one or more cheek pad protectors from a main body of a safety helmet which forms a single piece outer helmet shell. The method comprises the steps of: providing a cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector directly or indirectly coupled to and provided inside the main body, moving at least one projection accessible from the outside of the main body and thereby of the helmet, each projection protruding into the main body through an opening formed in the single piece outer helmet shell of the main body and being movable between a locked position and an unlocked position along the opening, and consequently moving an extended latch solidary with the at least one projection, the extended latch moving between a locked position and an unlocked position as a consequence of the movement of the corresponding projection between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the movement of the extended latch from the locked position to the unlocked position provides that the cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector are released, thereby being detached or partially detached from the remaining main body and thereby helmet, and being therefrom removable. The method may be implemented through the helmet of the present disclosure, in any of its aspects disclosed herein.

[0015] DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0016] Figure 1 - a side view external representation of a part of a safety helmet (10) according to the present disclosure, such safety helmet (10) consisting of a motorcycle safety helmet (10). The part of the safe helmet (10) may be referred as including a part of the main body (12), which consists of the inner structure or shell. Moreover, the projection (11) is represented, whereby the projection (11) includes the button part (11a), a dock part (lib) and a connection rod (11c), in an exploded view. The button part is (11a) provided outside the main body (12), in particular outside the single piece helmet outer shell (outer shell, not shown) and the connection rod (11c) is provided inside the main body (12), in particular the inner structure. In addition, the inner (13a) and outer frames (13b) are represented, wherein the inner frame (13a) is providable between the button part (11a) and the outer frame (13b), and the outer frame (13b) is provided in connection with the inner frame (13a) only. The actuation of the projection (11) consequently actuates the extended latch (14). The safety helmet (10) comprises two extended latches (14), wherein only an extended latch (14) which does not correspond to the described projection (11) is viewable. Such extended latch (14) is provided in a latch track (14a). Moreover, a cylinder latch is represented, wherein the cylinder latch is actuatable by means of an extended latch (14) (not viewable), and engages with a neckroll protector (not shown).

[0017] Figure 2 - a side view internal representation of a part of the safety helmet (10) of Figure 1. It is shown another exploded view of the assembly formed by the projection (11): button part (11a), dock part (lib) and connection rod (11c), and the inner (13a) and outer frames (13b). It is evidenced the coupling between the connection rod (11c) and the extended latch (14), wherein a recess (14b) of the connection rod (11c) engages with an opening provided in the extended latch (14).

[0018] Figure 3 - a side view internal representation of a part of the safety helmet (10) of Figures 1 and 2. A cheek pad protector support plate (16) is represented, wherein such support plate (16) provides coupling to the extended latch (14). The movement of the extended latch (14) from a locked position (Ip) to an unlocked position (ulp) provides the detachment of the support plate

[0019] (16) and thereby the cheek pad protector. The outer shell is shown (20).

[0020] Figure 4 - a side view internal representation of a part of the safety helmet (10) of Figures 1 and 2. A neckroll protector support plate (17) is represented, wherein such support plate (17) provides coupling to the extended latch (14). The movement of the extended latch (14) from a locked position (Ip) to an unlocked position (ulp) provides the detachment of the support plate

[0021] (17) and thereby the neckroll protector, the neckroll protector support plate (17) comprises recesses (17a) which are engageable with the extended latch (14), for instance indirectly, through the cylinder latch. The outer shell is shown (20).

[0022] Figure 5 - a side view external representation of a part of the safety helmet (10) of Figures 1 and 2. In particular, in this view the outer shell (20) is shown, and the inner structure is not. The projection (11) protrudes from the main body (12) / outer shell (20), being accessible for a user or rescue team member to actuate. Moreover, a removable blocking arm (18) is provided. The removable blocking arm (18) is flexible, thereby keeping an integrity with the remaining helmet while providing access to the movement of the projection (11). When the removable blocking arm (18) is not blocking the movement of the projection (11), the projection is movable along the track of the projection (lid). The outer shell is shown (20).

[0023] Figure 6a - a side view internal representation of a part of the safety helmet (10) of Figures 1 and 2, in particular showing an inner structure with transparency, highlighting the extended latch (14) and its movement from a locked position (Ip) towards an unlocked position (ulp). The outer shell is shown (20).

[0024] Figure 6b - a side view internal representation of a part of the safety helmet (10) of Figure 6a, in particular highlighting the extended latch (14) in a locked position (Ip), whereby base coupling means provided in the cheek pad protector support plate (16) are misaligned with recesses (14b) provided in the extended latch (14). The outer shell is shown (20).

[0025] Figure 6c - a side view internal representation of a part of the safety helmet (10) of Figure 6b, in particular highlighting the extended latch (14) in an unlocked position (ulp), whereby the recesses (14b) of the extended latch (14) are aligned with the base coupling means of the cheek pad protector support plate (16) - which in the present case consist of hooks - the base coupling means allow decoupling from the main body (12), allowing the detachment of the cheek pad protector from the main body (12), thus enabling the referred reduction of friction between the helmet (10) and the head of the user when the helmet (10) is removed from the head of the user. The outer shell is shown (20).

[0026] Figure 7a - a side view internal representation of a part of the safety helmet (10) of Figures 1 and 2, in particular highlighting the extended latch (14) in a locked position (Ip) and coupled to the neckroll protector support plate (17), whereby base coupling means provided in the neckroll protector support plate (17) are engaged in the extended latch (14) and in the cylinder latch. The outer shell is shown (20).

[0027] Figure 7b - a side view internal representation of a part of the safety helmet (10) of Figure 7a, in particular highlighting the extended latch (14) in an unlocked position (ulp) and allowing decoupling of the neckroll protector support plate (17), whereby base coupling means provided in the neckroll protector support plate (17) are being disengaged from the extended latch (14) and the cylinder latch. The outer shell is shown (20).

[0028] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The present disclosure comprises an object which consists of a safety helmet (10).

[0030] The safety helmet (10) comprises a main body (12) which defines an inner shell or structure and outer shell (20), a single piece helmet outer shell (20). Thus, if an accident occurs and a user using the helmet crashes or is hit by an object, in particular in the head, the outer shell (20) hits the floor or is hit by the object, thereby providing a first protection element for the user.

[0031] The user uses the safety helmet (10), in a first and basic instance, by placing the head inside the main body (12), in a space which is intended to be comfortable and protect the head - and other parts such as the neck.

[0032] Inside or associated with the main body (12), further protective elements may be provided. The neckroll protector of the helmet of the present disclosure protects the neck of a user in case of impact, and it is provided in a lower rear section of the helmet, extending through such section and thereby surrounding a portion of the neck of the user.

[0033] The cheek pad protector or protectors of the helmet of the present disclosure may comprise a cushion which is provided inside the main body (12) of the helmet, in a way which protects the cheeks of the user in case of impact. A cheek pad protector protects a cheek of the user, and is thereby provided in a side / frontal area, protecting the user in case of impact without impairing the vision and breathing of the user.

[0034] Two cheek pad protectors, one provided on each side of the helmet, and one neckroll protector, may be provided as a single piece, such piece extending from one side of the helmet via one cheek pad protector, through the neckroll area via the neckroll protector and then to the other side of the helmet via the second cheek pad protector. Alternatively, they may be provided as separate pieces.

[0035] Moreover, the helmet comprises at least one projection (11) which is accessible from the outside of the main body (12) and thereby of the helmet, including the single piece helmet outer shell (20).

[0036] Each projection (11) is thereby accessible and arranged such that a user or another person may actuate the projection (11) with their hands / fingers.

[0037] Moreover, each projection (11) protrudes into the main body (12) and is movable between a locked position (Ip) and an unlocked position (ulp), and actuatable from the outside of the main body (12) between the locked and unlocked positions.

[0038] The projection (11) crosses the shell formed by the main body (12) through an opening, a through-opening. The movement between locked and unlocked positions is performed along the through-opening is perpendicular to the surface of the main body (12) and is shown, for instance, in Figure 5.

[0039] The user of the helmet or another person - who may even be rescuing a user of the helmet who has crashed while using the helmet - may thus actuate the protrusion from the outside of the helmet, without making any other action to the helmet or the head of the user. In addition, as the outer shell (20) is formed as a single piece, the solution of the present disclosure improves integrity and the ability to absorb energy upon impact - its main function. It enables that only a protector and corresponding coupling means are removed, while the removal mechanism remains coupled to the helmet.

[0040] Each projection (11) is in contact with an extended latch (14). Each extended latch (14) thus corresponds to a projection, and is provided within the main body (12). While corresponding to a projection, an extended latch (14) also moves in a solidary form with such projection, and thereby is also movable between a locked position (Ip) and an unlocked position (ulp).

[0041] Moreover, each cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector comprises base coupling means which are couplable to corresponding base coupling means provided in a corresponding extended latch.

[0042] Thus, the movement of the projection (11) causes the movement of the corresponding extended latch (14) which, in turn, allows the removal of the corresponding cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector.

[0043] This, since the cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector are coupled to the corresponding base coupling means of a corresponding extended latch (14) in a locked position, and the movement of the extended latch (14) from the locked position (Ip) to the unlocked position (ulp) as a consequence of the movement of a corresponding projection (11) from the locked position (Ip) to the unlocked position (ulp) provides that the base coupling means of a corresponding cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector are released, the cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector thereby being detached or partially detached from the remaining helmet.

[0044] The cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector are normally consequently detached from the remaining helmet. Still, it may be the case that additional coupling means are provided, in which case the removal of such coupling means is also required.

[0045] This means that the access to unlock the cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector may occur by a movement of the projection, which may consist of a sliding button located in a bottom area in the exterior surface of the main body (12) and thus the helmet. By sliding this button, the cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector are unlocked, allowing the easy removal of these inner components.

[0046] As a consequence, in case of accident, the solution of the present disclosure helps a rescue team to remove the helmet from the user with the less possible friction between the head of the user and the helmet, thus reducing the possibilities of cervical spine injuries.

[0047] Each cheek pad protector may be sown directly to its corresponding base coupling means. A neckroll protector may, in the same manner, be sown directly to its corresponding base coupling means. The removal of each cheek pad protector and neckroll protector is thereby limited to these elements and corresponding base coupling means, while the base coupling means of the extended latch (14) and remaining mechanism for actuating the removal of the protectors remain coupled to the main body (12).

[0048] The helmet may comprise two cheek pad protectors and one neckroll protector. In such case, two projections and two corresponding openings and latches are provided. One of the projections is provided and movable along one of the openings, and in contact with a corresponding latch. The actuation of both projections leads to the actuation of both extended latches. Thus, the two cheek pad protectors are released, wherein each cheek pad protector is associated with one of the actuated projections. In addition, the neckroll protector is associated with both extended latches. Thus, the actuation of both projections / latches leads also to the release of the neckroll protector. The actuation of a single projection / latch enables the release of only one cheek pad protector.

[0049] Each projection (11) may be actuatable from outside of the main body (12) and thereby of the helmet, such that it moves between the locked and the unlocked positions in a track, the helmet further comprising a removable blocking arm (18) which, when provided in the track, prevents the projection (11) from moving from the locked position (Ip) to the unlocked position. The removable blocking arm (18) thus provides that no unwanted actuation and thus movement of the projection (11) occurs. The removable blocking arm (18) may be removed from its blocking position, thus enabling the actuation of the projection. The track (lid) is associated with the opening provided in the main body (12) which the projection passes through. The opening may be formed as a track (lid), thereby consisting of the track (lid). The removable blocking arm (18) may comprise a flexible trim arm which is attached to the main body (12) and thereby is partially detachable through deformation and consequent removal from the corresponding track, optionally each flexible trim arm consisting of a rubber trim arm. The removable blocking arm (18) may thus be such that it is not completely removed from the main body (12) and thus the helmet, thus still being integer with the main body (12) and helmet. By being flexible, it provides a simplified manner to unblock and allow the movement / actuation of the projection. Moreover, it may be provided within the track (lid) through which the projection (11) moves.

[0050] Each extended latch (14) may consist of an extended plate having recesses (14b) wherein the recesses (14b) are so provided in the extended latch (14) that, when an extended latch (14) is in an unlocked position, the recesses (14b) are aligned with base coupling means of a corresponding neckroll protector and / or cheek pad protector, thereby releasing such cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector and detaching or partially detaching such neckroll protector and / or cheek pad protector from the remaining helmet.

[0051] The helmet may comprise two cheek pad protectors, each cheek pad protector being provided on a side of the helmet such that, when the helmet is used by a user, each cheek pad protector is provided within the main body (12) and protects one of the cheeks of the user, the helmet further comprising two projections and two corresponding extended latches, each of the latches being associated with one of the cheek pad protectors.

[0052] The helmet may further comprise at least one latch track (14a), wherein each extended latch (14) is provided within a corresponding latch track (14a), such that the extended latch (14) moves between the locked and the unlocked positions in such corresponding latch track (14a).

[0053] The helmet may comprise one neckroll protector, the neckroll protector being provided on a lower rear portion of the helmet such that, when the helmet is used by a user, the neckroll protector protects a rear portion of the neck of the user, the helmet an extended latch (14) being associated with the neckroll protector.

[0054] The helmet may thus comprise two cheek pad protectors and one neckroll protector. The detach action of the neckroll protector may be actuated by means of the single actuation of one of the extended latches or only of the actuation of both extended latches. Each neckroll protector and cheek pad protector may comprise first further coupling means, the first further coupling means providing coupling to corresponding second further coupling means provided on the inside of the main body (12), whereby, when the first further coupling means are coupled to the corresponding second further coupling means, the first further coupling means provide a further coupling of the neckroll protector or cheek pad protector to the main body (12).

[0055] Each of the coupling means may comprise one or more coupling hooks and the corresponding coupling means comprise a cavity in which the one or more coupling hooks are removably couplable. In particular, the further coupling means may be provided as coupling hooks.

[0056] Each cheek pad protector and neckroll protector may comprise a cushion part and a support plate (16, 17), the cushion part being coupled to a first face of the support plate, wherein a second face of the support plate comprises the said coupling means, such coupling means facing the corresponding extended latch.

[0057] Each projection (11) accessible from the outside of the main body (12) and thereby of the helmet is provided in a section of the helmet which is between a side and the rear of the helmet.

[0058] Several further examples of the safety helmet (10) of the present disclosure are provided subsequently.

[0059] The safety helmet (10) may consist of a motorcycle safety helmet (10).

[0060] Associated with each projection, an outer frame (13b) and an inner frame (13a) may be provided. The outer frame (13b) and the inner frame (13a) consist of plates through which the connection rod (11c) passes through, and which allow the better coupling of the projection (11) to the main body (12) / helmet. The outer frame (13b) and the inner frame (13a) are solidary with the projection.

[0061] The projection (11) may consist of a button part (11a), a dock part (lib) and a connection rod (11c). The button part (11a) is provided on the outside of the main body (12) / helmet, and is actuatable. The connection rod (11c) is provided inside the main body (12), and is coupled to the extended latch. The dock part (lib) provides the coupling between the button part (11a) and the connection rod (11c). In another aspect, the cheek pad protector may comprise a cushion part, wherein the cushion part may consist of a protective foam. The protective foam may be covered by a foam cover element, which provides a smooth touch to the head of the user.

[0062] The neckroll protector may consist of a plastic element, the plastic providing the protection of the neck of the user against impact. Thus, instead of cushioning, the neckroll protector thereby avoids that an impact reaches the neck of the user.

[0063] Moreover, the helmet may further comprise a latch rod, which may consist of a latch cylinder.

[0064] The latch cylinder may be provided inside the main body (12) / helmet such that it is engageable with a hook portion provided in the neckroll protector. The actuation of the extended latch (14) from the locked position (Ip) to the unlocked position (ulp) also leads to the disengagement between the latch cylinder and the hook portion.

[0065] As will be clear to one skilled in the art, the present invention should not be limited to the embodiments described herein, and a number of changes are possible which remain within the scope of the present invention.

[0066] Of course, the preferred embodiments shown above are combinable, in the different possible forms, being herein avoided the repetition all such combinations.

Claims

CLAIMS1. An improved safety helmet (10), the helmet comprising a main body (12) comprising a single piece outer helmet shell (20), a neckroll protector and / or one or more cheek pad protectors, wherein the main body (12) is suitable to cover the head of a user, at least one projection (11) accessible from the outside of the main body (12) and thereby of the helmet, and protruding into and through the main body (12) through an opening formed in the single piece outer helmet shell (20) of the main body (12), such that each projection (11) is movable along the opening between a locked position (Ip) and an unlocked position (ulp), and thereby is actuatable from the outside of the main body (12) between the locked and unlocked positions (Ip, ulp), at least one extended latch (14) provided within the main body (12) and movable in a solidary form with a corresponding projection (11), the extended latch (14) thereby also being movable between a locked position (Ip) and an unlocked position (ulp), at least one cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector, wherein each cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector comprises base coupling means which are couplable to corresponding base coupling means provided in a corresponding extended latch, wherein, when the cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector are coupled to the corresponding base coupling means of a corresponding extended latch (14) in a locked position, i) they are provided inside the main body (12) and ii) the movement of the extended latch (14) from the locked position (Ip) to the unlocked position (ulp) as a consequence of the movement of a corresponding projection (11) from the locked position (Ip) to the unlocked position (ulp) provides that the base coupling means of a corresponding cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector are released, the cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector thereby being detached or partially detached from the main body (12) and thereby of the remaining helmet, and therefrom removable.

2. A helmet according to the previous claim, wherein each projection (11) is actuatable from outside of the main body (12) and thereby of the helmet, such that it moves between the locked and the unlocked positions in a track (lid), the helmet further comprising a removable blocking arm (18) which, when provided in the track (lid), prevents the projection (11) from moving from the locked position (Ip) to the unlocked position (ulp).

3. A helmet according to the previous claim wherein the removable blocking arm (18) comprises a flexible trim arm which is attached to the main body (12) and thereby is partially detachable through deformation and consequent removal from the corresponding track (lid), optionally each flexible trim arm consisting of a rubber trim arm.

4. A helmet according to any of the preceding claims wherein each extended latch (14) consists of an extended plate having recesses (14b) wherein the recesses (14b) are so provided in the extended latch (14) that, when an extended latch (14) is in an unlocked position, the recesses (14b) are aligned with base coupling means of a corresponding neckroll protector and / or cheek pad protector, thereby releasing such cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector and detaching or partially detaching such neckroll protector and / or cheek pad protector from the remaining helmet.

5. A helmet according to the previous claim wherein it comprises two cheek pad protectors, each cheek pad protector being provided on a side of the helmet such that, when the helmet is used by a user, each cheek pad protector is provided within the main body (12) and protects one of the cheeks of the user, the helmet further comprising two projections and two corresponding extended latches, each of the latches being associated with one of the cheek pad protectors.

6. A helmet according to any of the preceding claims wherein the helmet further comprises at least one latch track (14a), wherein each extended latch (14) is provided within a corresponding latch track (14a), such that it moves between the locked and the unlocked positions in such corresponding latch track (14a).

7. A helmet according to any of the preceding claims wherein it comprises one neckroll protector, the neckroll protector being provided on a lower rear portion of the helmet such that, when the helmet is used by a user, the neckroll protector protects a rear portion of the neck of the user, the helmet an extended latch (14) being associated with the neckroll protector.

8. A helmet according to any of the preceding claims wherein each neckroll protector and cheek pad protector comprises first further coupling means, the first further coupling means providing coupling to corresponding second further coupling means provided on the inside of the main body (12), whereby, when the first further coupling means are coupled to the corresponding second further coupling means, the first further coupling means provide a further coupling of the neckroll protector or cheek pad protector to the main body (12).

9. A helmet according to any of the preceding claims or according to claim 8 wherein each of the coupling means comprises one or more coupling hooks and the corresponding coupling means comprise a cavity in which the one or more coupling hooks are removably couplable.

10. A helmet according to any of the preceding claims wherein each cheek pad protector and neckroll protector comprises a cushion part and a support plate (16, 17), the cushion part being coupled to a first face of the support plate, wherein a second face of the support plate comprises the said coupling means, such coupling means facing the corresponding extended latch.

11. A helmet according to any of the preceding claims wherein each projection (11) accessible from the outside of the main body (12) and thereby of the helmet is provided in a section of the helmet which is between a side and the rear of the helmet.

12. A helmet according to any of the preceding claims wherein it comprises a movable face shield.

13. A helmet according to any of the preceding claims wherein the helmet is configured such that it is according to the UN ECE 22.06 regulation.

14. A helmet according to any of the preceding claims wherein the helmet is a motorcycle helmet.

15. An improved safety method for the removal of a neckroll protector and / or one or more cheek pad protectors from a main body (12) of a safety helmet (10) which forms a single piece outer helmet shell (20), the method comprising the steps of: providing a cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector directly or indirectly coupled to and provided inside the main body (12), moving at least one projection (11) accessible from the outside of the main body (12) and thereby of the helmet, each projection (11) protruding into the main body (12) through an opening formed in the single piece outer helmet shell (20) of the main body (12) and being movable between a locked position (Ip) and an unlocked position (Ip) along the opening, and consequently moving an extended latch (14) solidary with the at least one projection, the extended latch (14) moving between a locked position (Ip) and anunlocked position (ulp) as a consequence of the movement of the corresponding projection (11) between a locked position (Ip) and an unlocked position, wherein the movement of the extended latch (14) from the locked position (Ip) to the unlocked position (ulp) provides that the cheek pad protector and / or neckroll protector are released, thereby being detached or partially detached from the remaining main body (12) and thereby helmet, and therefrom removable, optionally the motorcycle helmet being according to any of the claims 1-14.

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