Piggyback assisting helmet

Abstract

To provide a piggyback assisting helmet capable of easily assisting piggyback.SOLUTION: A piggyback assisting helmet 100 which a person giving a piggyback wears includes: a helmet part 110 having a cap body part 112 for covering and protecting the head, and chin straps 114 which fix the cap body part 112 and the whole head and prevent slipping-off; and a gripping part 120 which is fixed to the cap body part 112 so as to project from the cap body part 112 and which allows a person given a piggyback to grip by one hand or both hands above the head giving a piggyback. With such a configuration, the piggyback assisting helmet which can easily assist a piggyback can be provided.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a piggyback assist helmet that can easily assist piggybacking. [Background technology]

[0002] Small children love to ride on their father's shoulders. To maintain stability, the child holds onto the father's head or the father holds onto the child's hands or feet, but maintaining sufficient stability is difficult. A baby carrier has been proposed to improve the stability of shoulder rides, as disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1. This baby carrier is used by the father to place the baby on his shoulders, and is composed of a chair-shaped frame, a seat that is attached to the frame, belts, straps, etc. By attaching the belts and straps to the child being carried on the father's shoulders, the child can be securely held in place. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] Internet URL<https: / / item.rakuten.co.jp / auc-babyjacksons / minimeis01 / > Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, conventional baby carriers such as those shown in Non-Patent Document 1 have problems such as being bulky, heavy, and placing a heavy burden on the person carrying the baby on their shoulders, and also requiring a lot of effort to attach the belts and straps to the child.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of these problems, and its object is to provide a new and improved piggyback assist helmet that can easily assist piggybacking. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a shoulder-carrying auxiliary helmet worn by a person carrying someone on shoulders, characterized in that it comprises a helmet portion having a shell portion that covers and protects the head, a chin strap that secures the shell portion to the entire head and prevents it from falling off, and a grip portion that is attached to the shell portion so that it can protrude from the shell portion and that the person being carried on shoulders can hold with one or both hands above the head of the person carrying the shoulders.

[0007] This configuration makes it easy to assist piggybacking. It can be easily worn by the person piggybacking (such as a father). The person being piggybacked (such as a child) doesn't feel any pressure because they aren't secured with straps. Furthermore, the helmet can be manufactured simply by attaching a grip to the surface of a regular helmet, so manufacturing costs are low.

[0008] Various applications of the present invention are conceivable. The following application examples can be implemented in appropriate combinations. For example, the gripping portion may be provided with a left-hand gripping portion and a right-hand gripping portion so that the person being piggybacked can grip the gripping portion with each hand. With this configuration, the person being piggybacked can grip the gripping portion with both their left and right hands, providing a high level of safety.

[0009] The grip portion may be foldable toward the surface of the cap body. With this configuration, the helmet can be folded and stored when not in use, making it compact to carry and usable like a regular helmet when not being carried on shoulders.

[0010] Furthermore, a finger-passing hole may be formed in the gripping portion or between the gripping portion and the helmet body. With this configuration, the person being piggybacked can insert their finger into the hole, making it easier to grip and safer. Furthermore, the ability to insert a finger into the hole is convenient when carrying the piggyback helmet.

[0011] The grip portion may be configured so that its protruding position can be changed. For example, the grip portion may be movable in at least one of the front-to-rear and left-to-right directions of the cap body. With this configuration, the position of the grip portion can be changed to suit the physique of the person being piggybacked. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a piggyback support helmet that can easily assist piggybacking. Other effects of the present invention will be described in the detailed description of the invention below. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating the configuration of a piggyback-assisted helmet 100 according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram showing a father carrying a child on his shoulders using the shoulder carry assist helmet 100. FIG. [Figure 3] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the configuration of a piggyback-assisted helmet 200 according to a second embodiment, in which (a) is a front view and (b) is a side view. [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the configuration of a piggyback-assisted helmet 300 according to a third embodiment. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the configuration of a piggyback-assisted helmet 400 according to a fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0015] (First embodiment) A piggyback assistance helmet 100 according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. First, the configuration of the piggyback assistance helmet 100 will be described with reference to Figure 1. Figure 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the piggyback assistance helmet 100 of this embodiment.

[0016] 1, the piggyback-assist helmet 100 is comprised of a helmet part 110 that is worn on the head of the person carrying the piggyback (for example, a father), and a grip part 120 that is fixed to the helmet part 110 and is to be held by the person being carried on the piggyback (for example, a child). Each component will be described in detail below.

[0017] (Helmet section 110) As shown in Fig. 1, the helmet section 110 has the same configuration as a general helmet, and includes a cap body section 112, which is a shell section that covers and protects the head, and a chin strap 114 that secures the cap body section 112 to the entire head and prevents it from falling off. The helmet section 110 can be the same as a general helmet. However, it does not necessarily have to be as strong as a general helmet.

[0018] (Gripping part 120) The grip portion 120, which is a feature of this embodiment, will now be described. As shown in Fig. 1, the grip portion 120 is provided in a generally cylindrical shape that protrudes from the surface of the cap body portion 112 of the helmet portion 110. The grip portion 120 is made up of a left-hand grip portion 120a that the child being piggybacked holds in their left hand, and a right-hand grip portion 120b that the child being piggybacked holds in their right hand. The child being piggybacked can maintain safety by holding onto the grip portion 120.

[0019] The shape of the grip portion 120 may be any shape, and may be, for example, a shape that is easy to grip with the fingers, such as a hand grip.

[0020] The material of the grip portion 120 can be any material taking into consideration durability, weight, etc. Furthermore, in consideration of the convenience of children when holding the grip portion 120, the grip portion 120 can be provided with a non-slip surface or configured to protect from the cold or heat (by covering it with something, electrically heating or cooling it, etc.).

[0021] The above has described the configuration of the shoulder carry assist helmet 100. Below, the operation of a father carrying a child on his shoulders using the shoulder carry assist helmet 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which a father is carrying a child on his shoulders using the shoulder carry assist helmet 100.

[0022] First, the father puts on the shoulder-carrying helmet 100. The head is covered with the cap body 112 of the helmet part 110 and is firmly secured with the chin strap 114. The father can easily put on the shoulder-carrying helmet 100 by simply performing the same movements as when putting on a helmet.

[0023] The child then climbs onto the father's shoulders. The father puts his head between the child's legs and lifts the child up, or the father crouches down and the child straddles him to climb onto his shoulders. The shoulder-carrying assist helmet 100 worn by the father has a grip 120, which allows the child to grasp the grip 120 and assist when the child climbs onto the father's shoulders, ensuring high safety. In this way, the father is carrying the child on his shoulders, as shown in Figure 2.

[0024] The father can walk with the child on his shoulders (Fig. 2). At this time, the child can hold on to the grip part 120, ensuring high safety. The chin strap 114 keeps the shoulder-carrying auxiliary helmet 100 firmly fixed on the father's head, so it will not come off. The child can hold on to the grip part 120 with only one hand, leaving the other hand free to raise it or hold something.

[0025] (Effects of the first embodiment) As explained above, this embodiment makes it possible to easily assist piggybacking. The person piggybacking (such as a father) can easily wear it. The person being piggybacked (such as a child) does not feel any pressure because they are not secured by straps or the like. Furthermore, the manufacturing cost is low because it can be manufactured simply by attaching a grip to the surface of a regular helmet.

[0026] Furthermore, the person being piggybacked can hold the gripping parts 120 with both their left and right hands, ensuring high safety.

[0027] In the following embodiments, an application example of the first embodiment will be described. In the following embodiments, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and components having substantially the same functional configurations will be assigned the same reference numerals to avoid redundant description.

[0028] (Second embodiment) The configuration of the piggyback assistance helmet 200 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the piggyback assistance helmet 200 of this embodiment. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment mainly in the configuration of the grip portion 220.

[0029] 3, the piggyback assist helmet 200 is configured with a helmet section 210 that is worn on the head of the person giving the piggyback ride (for example, a father), and a grip section 220 that is held by the person being piggybacked (for example, a child). The helmet section 210 (cap body section 212 and chin strap 214) can be the same as the helmet section 110 (cap body section 112 and chin strap 114) of the first embodiment.

[0030] (Gripping part 220) The grip part 220 of this embodiment is characterized in that it can be folded toward the surface of the helmet part 210, as shown in Fig. 3. When in use, the grip part 220 protrudes from the helmet part 210, as in the first embodiment (see Fig. 1). When the grip part 220 is not in use, it can be folded so that it fits along the outer periphery of the helmet part 210, as shown in Fig. 3. This also means that the upright grip part 220 is folded down. When the father removes the piggyback carry assist helmet 200 and is not using the piggyback carry, it can be used like a regular helmet and can be carried compactly.

[0031] The grip part 220 may be configured to be foldable by attaching the grip part 220 to the cap body part 212 via a hinge.

[0032] Furthermore, the grip portion 220 may be configured to stand up so that the child can hold it only when the father puts on the piggyback riding helmet 200. When the father is wearing the piggyback riding helmet 200, the grip portion 220 does not fold, which provides a high level of safety. Furthermore, when the father takes off the piggyback riding helmet 200, the grip portion 220 does not stand up, which provides safety when carrying the helmet. Note that the configuration in which the grip portion 220 stands up only when the father puts on the piggyback riding helmet 200 may be any configuration. For example, the grip portion 220 may be configured so that a portion of the grip portion 220 protrudes toward the inside of the helmet portion 210 only when the grip portion 220 is folded toward the surface of the helmet portion 210.

[0033] The above has described the configuration of the shoulder carry assist helmet 200. The operation of a father carrying a child on his shoulders using the shoulder carry assist helmet 200 is substantially the same as in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the father may raise the grip part 220 before carrying the child on his shoulders, or the child may raise the grip part 220 after the child gets onto the father's shoulders.

[0034] (Effects of the second embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the grip portion 220 can be folded and stored when not in use, which has the advantage that it can be carried compactly and can be used like a normal helmet even when not being carried on shoulders.

[0035] (Third embodiment) The configuration of a piggyback assistance helmet 300 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the piggyback assistance helmet 300 of this embodiment. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment mainly in the configuration of the grip portion 320.

[0036] 4, the piggyback assist helmet 300 is configured with a helmet section 310 that is worn on the head of the person giving the piggyback ride (for example, a father), and a grip section 320 that is held by the person being piggybacked (for example, a child). The helmet section 310 (cap body section 312 and chin strap 314) can be similar to the helmet section 110 (cap body section 112 and chin strap 114) of the first embodiment.

[0037] (Gripping part 320) 4, the gripping part 320 of this embodiment is formed with an insertion part 320a through which a finger can be inserted. By inserting a finger into the insertion part 320a, a child being piggybacked can easily grip the product, making it safer.

[0038] The shape of the insertion portion 320a may be any shape, such as a donut, bridge, or ring. The size may be, for example, a 15 cm hole so that it can be gripped with four fingers other than the thumb. Fingers may be formed on the inside of the hole like a hand grip. It may be designed so that a child being piggybacked can grip it from above or from the side.

[0039] The above describes the configuration of the piggyback assist helmet 300. The operation of the piggyback assist helmet 300 is substantially the same as in the above embodiment, so a duplicated explanation will be omitted.

[0040] (Effects of the third embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the person being piggybacked can insert their fingers into the insertion portion 320a, making it easy to grip and highly safe. In addition, it is convenient to be able to insert your fingers into the insertion portion 320a when carrying the piggyback-assisted helmet 300.

[0041] In this embodiment, a configuration in which the insertion portion 320a is formed in the grip portion 320 has been described, but an insertion portion may be formed between the grip portion and the cap body portion 312 of the helmet portion 310.

[0042] (Fourth embodiment) The configuration of a piggyback assistance helmet 400 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a plan view showing the overall configuration of piggyback assistance helmet 400 of this embodiment. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment mainly in the configuration of grip portion 420.

[0043] 5, the piggyback assist helmet 400 is configured with a helmet section 410 that is worn on the head of the person giving the piggyback ride (for example, a father), and a grip section 420 that is held by the person being piggybacked (for example, a child). The helmet section 410 (cap body section 412 and chin strap (not shown)) can be similar to the helmet section 110 (cap body section 112 and chin strap 114) of the first embodiment.

[0044] (Gripping part 420) The grip part 420 of this embodiment is characterized by the fact that the position at which it protrudes from the helmet part 410 can be changed. In the example shown in Fig. 5, a cross-shaped guide groove 412a that guides the movement of the grip part 420 is formed in the cap body part 412, and the grip part 420 can move in at least one of the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the cap body part 412 along the guide groove 412a. In this way, the position of the grip part 420 can be changed to suit the physique of the person being piggybacked.

[0045] The grip part 420 may be movable in at least one of the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the cap body part 412. The grip part 420 may also be movable in a direction other than the front-rear direction and the left-right direction, or may be detachably attached to any position. In this way, the configuration that allows the protruding position of the grip part 420 to be changed can be designed arbitrarily.

[0046] (Effects of the fourth embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the position of the grip portion 420 can be changed to suit the physique of the person being piggybacked.

[0047] The configuration for varying the protruding position of the grip portion 420 is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and any configuration may be used.

[0048] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is clear that those skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications and alterations within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these modifications and alterations also fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0049] For example, in the first embodiment, the grip 120 is described as having a left-hand grip 120a and a right-hand grip 120b so that the person being piggybacked can hold it in each hand, but the present invention is not limited to this. There may be one grip, or three or more grips. The same applies to the other embodiments.

[0050] In the second embodiment, the grip portion 220 is stored by folding it toward the surface of the cap body 212, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The grip portion may be made to appear and disappear from the cap body, pulled out, or laid down, or the grip portion itself may be made to expand and contract.

[0051] The above-described embodiments, applications, modifications, etc. can be implemented in appropriate combinations. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 100, 200, 300, 400 Piggyback Helmet 110, 210, 310, 410 helmet section 112, 212, 312, 412 Cap body 114, 214, 314 chin strap 120, 220, 320, 420 gripping part 412a Guide groove

Claims

1. A shoulder-carrying auxiliary helmet worn by a person carrying a shoulder-carrying person, a helmet part having a cap body part that covers and protects the head and a chin strap that fixes the cap body part to the entire head and prevents it from falling off; a gripping portion attached to the cap body so as to be protruding from the cap body, the gripping portion being held by the person being carried on shoulders with one or both hands above the head of the person carrying the shoulders; A shoulder-carrying support helmet characterized by comprising:

2. 2. The piggyback-assist helmet according to claim 1, wherein the handle comprises a left-hand handle and a right-hand handle so that the person being piggybacked can hold the handle with each hand.

3. 2. The piggyback-assisted helmet according to claim 1, wherein the grip portion can be folded toward the surface of the helmet body.

4. 2. The piggyback-assisted helmet according to claim 1, wherein an insertion portion through which a finger can be inserted is formed on the grip portion or between the grip portion and the helmet body.

5. 2. The piggyback-assisted helmet according to claim 1, wherein the grip portion has a variable protruding position.

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