Infrared Masking Cape with Ventilated Distance Gap

Description

[0001] The utility model relates to special protective clothing and camouflage equipment for individual use, designed to reduce the thermal visibility of a person when observed by optical-electronic means that record infrared radiation.

[0002] Camouflage cloaks and suits made from materials that reflect or scatter infrared radiation are known. These designs often feature a cape, hood, sleeves, mittens, patchwork elements, eyelets, or fasteners.

[0003] A patent for utility model RU No. 229360 is known, which contains a protective cape, including layers of sheet materials, containing eyelets, characterized in that it is made in the form of a poncho with a sewn-on voluminous hood, adjustable in volume in the collar area and along the front neckline using a cord with a lock, also in height using a strap fastened with a textile Velcro fastener, while a sewn-on visor is located on the sewn-on voluminous hood, the top layer of the cape is made of fire-resistant material with a discrete polymer coating, the cape contains a layer of waterproof fire-resistant material with a protective coating that reflects and scatters IR radiation, a layer of non-woven fabric, an inner layer of polyamide fabric, in the back area and on the sewn-on voluminous hood, eyelets are installed in the back area and on The sewn-in voluminous hood has pockets sewn in above the eyelets, and patches are sewn in on the inside of the shoulder area.

[0004] A patent for utility model RU No. 225687 is known, which contains a camouflage suit that masks in the infrared range, consisting of a base in the form of a cape made of a material that screens infrared radiation, the design of which includes sleeves, at the ends of which mittens are sewn, a hood and a zipper on the side, characterized in that on the outer surface of the base of the camouflage suit, overlapping flaps and belt loops are sewn, made of a material that screens infrared radiation, and the base of the suit, flaps and belt loops are made of a material that screens infrared radiation, having a three-layer structure due to layers of a thin silver film applied to the base material on the outer and inner sides.

[0005] A disadvantage of known solutions is the deterioration of the masking effect during prolonged wear, when the heat from the user's body gradually warms the outer layer of the product, as well as the appearance of localized heat spots in areas of close contact with the shoulders, chest, back and head.

[0006] The technical challenge is to create a cape that reduces heat transfer from the user's body to the outer camouflage surface and provides a more uniform thermal pattern during long-term wear.

[0007] The solution to the technical problem is ensured due to the fact that the infrared camouflage cape with a ventilated gap contains a base in the form of a loose raincoat with a hood, sleeves and external camouflage flaps, characterized in that flexible spacer channels are placed on the inner side of the base, designed with the possibility of forming a ventilated air gap between the base and the user's clothing.

[0008] The technical result consists in reducing local heating of the outer layer and increasing the stability of camouflage over time due to the formation of an adjustable air gap between the inner side of the cape and the user's clothing.

[0009] The essence of the model is as follows.

[0010] The utility model is explained in Figure 1, which shows a conventionally shown IR masking cape: 1 - base; 2 - outer screen flaps; 3 - gloves; 4 - hood; 5 - flexible remote channels; 6 - lower ventilation windows.

[0011] The cape's base is made of a flexible multilayer material, comprising an outer durable textile layer, an intermediate heat-reflective layer, and an inner wear-resistant layer. Flexible spacer channels 8-25 mm high are sewn or welded to the inner side of the base. The channels are arranged in vertical or inclined rows from the bottom of the garment to the shoulder area, allowing for natural air circulation as the user moves. The outer panels of screen material are rectangular, trapezoidal, or irregular in shape and are secured with an overlap. The distance between the rows of panels is reduced in the shoulder and hood areas, as these areas are in frequent contact with the body and gear. The lower edge of the garment features ventilation openings, covered by flaps with a textile fastener. In low temperatures, the flaps are partially closed; during prolonged movement, they are opened.

[0012] The utility model can be manufactured using commercially available textile, film, mesh, sewing, and fastening materials. The design can be manufactured using standard patterns and does not require any unique equipment other than standard cutting, stitching, heat-welding, or attaching straps and fittings.

[0013] The spacer channels can be arranged in vertical or inclined rows from the bottom edge of the base to the shoulder area or made of elastic mesh tape or perforated polymer strip.

[0014] In the lower area of ​​the base, ventilation windows can be made, closed with external masking valves.

[0015] The hood can be equipped with an upper exhaust window located under the overlapping screen visor.

[0016] The outer flaps can be secured only along the upper edge with the possibility of free deviation relative to the base.

[0017] In the shoulder and hood area, the outer flaps can be positioned at a smaller distance than the lower part of the base.

[0018] The sleeves can be provided with sewn-on or detachable mittens made of the same screen material as the outer flaps.

[0019] This result is achieved by the cape being designed as a loose, hollow garment with a hood and sleeves. Flexible spacer ribs or channels are attached to the inner side of the base, creating a ventilation gap. The lower part of the base and the upper part of the hood have overlapping ventilation windows, covered by masking flaps. The outer side of the base has a set of individual overlapping screen panels, secured only along the upper edge, allowing the panels to deflect freely and break the continuous thermal envelope.

Claims

1. An infrared camouflage cape with a ventilated gap, comprising a base in the form of a loose raincoat with a hood, sleeves and outer camouflage flaps secured to the base in an overlapping manner, wherein the outer camouflage flaps are made of a material that screens infrared radiation, characterized in that the base is made of a flexible multilayer material containing an outer textile layer, an intermediate heat-reflecting layer and an inner layer, wherein flexible spacer channels are placed on the inner side of the base, configured to form a ventilated air gap between the base and the user's clothing, wherein the outer camouflage flaps are secured along the upper edge with the possibility of free deviation relative to the base.

2. A cape according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the distance channels are located in vertical or inclined rows from the lower edge of the base to the shoulder area.

3. A cape according to paragraph 1, characterized in that ventilation windows are made in the lower zone of the base, closed by external masking valves.

4. A cape according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the hood is equipped with a covering screen visor, under which an upper exhaust window is located.

5. A cape according to paragraph 1, characterized in that in the area of ​​the shoulders and hood, the outer masking flaps are located at a reduced pitch compared to the lower part of the base.

6. A cape according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the sleeves are equipped with sewn-on or removable gloves made from the same shielding material as the masking flaps.

7. A cape according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the flexible spacer channels are made of elastic mesh tape or perforated polymer strip.

8. A cape according to item 1, characterized in that the flexible distance channels are made 8-25 mm high.

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