Holding apparatus for devices on a piece of head gear

Abstract

The invention relates to a holding apparatus (102) for independently attaching at least two devices (132, 146, 148), in particular optical devices, to a piece of headgear (150), containing: a base (108), which is attachable to the headgear (150); a first pivot means (110), which has a first receptacle (112) for a device (132, 146); and a second pivot means (114), which has a second receptacle (116) for a device (132, 148), wherein the first receptacle (112), independently of the second pivot means (114), and the second receptacle (116), independently of the first pivot means (110), are pivotable between a respective operating position and a respective standby position, and wherein a first pivot axis (111) of the first pivot means (110) is coaxial to a second pivot axis (115) of the second pivot means (114).

Description

[0001] Holder for devices on a headgear

[0002] The present invention relates to a holding device for independently attaching at least two devices to a headgear. The present invention also relates to a holding system for independently attaching at least two devices to a headgear. The present invention further relates to a headgear, in particular a helmet or a flexible head-supporting system, comprising the holding device and / or the holding system. Finally, the present invention relates to a system comprising a first and second device and the headgear.

[0003] Helmet carrying devices for two optical devices are known.

[0004] WO 2019 / 119 070 A1 discloses a flip-up helmet mounting device for optical devices. This device includes a helmet lock that can be attached to a helmet. The helmet lock holds a holder via a holder pivot axis. A carrier body is coupled to the holder by means of a carrier pivot axis. An optical device can be attached to the carrier body. By rotating the carrier body about the carrier pivot axis and by rotating the holder about the holder pivot axis, the optical device can be pivoted from a use position in front of a user's eye to a standby position. In short, WO 2019 / 119 070 A1 discloses a series connection of the holder pivot axis and the carrier pivot axis.

[0005] US 8,209,780 B1 discloses a helmet mount for an optical device. This has a pivot arm that can be pivoted up and down about a horizontal pivot axis to a helmet-mounted base. An optics carrier is attached to the pivot arm so that it can pivot back and forth about a vertical axis. Thus, a series connection of pivot axes is also disclosed. US 9,781,963 B1 discloses a helmet mount for an optical device. This has a pivot arm that can be pivoted up and down about a horizontal pivot axis to a helmet-mounted base. At a distal end of the pivot arm, an optics carrier is attached so that it can pivot up and down about another horizontal pivot axis. Thus, a Z-shaped construction is disclosed, which is a series connection of pivot axes.

[0006] US 2014 / 0 327 962 A1 discloses a helmet mount for an optical device. A pivot arm is pivotable up and down about a pivot axis relative to a helmet-mounted base. Folding arms are attached to the left and right sides of the pivot arm, each pivotable up and down about a pivot axis parallel to the viewing direction. Thus, a series connection of pivot axes is disclosed.

[0007] US 2017 / 0 184 835 A1 discloses a helmet mount with a pivot bearing and a pivotable arm. Joints with mounts for optical devices are provided on the left and right sides of the pivotable arm. For changing optical devices, mounts designed as grooves are provided between a pivot arm and the joints, so that each joint becomes a part of the optical device. The joints have parallel axes.

[0008] GB 2 551 941 A discloses a helmet mount with a pivotable arm mounted on a pivot bearing. Two mounts or shoes for optical devices are pivotably mounted on the arm about separate, parallel axes.

[0009] What the known helmet mounts have in common is that although two different optical devices can be attached, due to the series connection design they must be moved together from a standby position to an operating position and vice versa.

[0010] There are several application scenarios in which a user might want to switch between two different optical devices on a helmet. For example, several rapid transitions between dark indoor areas and bright outdoor areas are conceivable. In such cases, it would be advantageous to move the unwanted optical device as far as possible out of the user's field of vision, while being able to quickly move it back in if necessary.

[0011] Against this background, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved holding device.

[0012] Accordingly, a holding device for independently attaching at least two devices, in particular optical devices, to headgear is proposed. The proposed holding device comprises a base that is attached or attachable to the headgear. The proposed holding device comprises a first pivoting device. The first pivoting device is fixedly mounted to the base. The first pivoting device has a first receptacle for a (in particular first and / or optical) device. The first receptacle is pivotable by means of the first pivoting device relative to the base between an operating position of the first receptacle and a standby position of the first receptacle. The proposed holding device comprises a second pivoting device. The second pivoting device is fixedly mounted to the base. The second pivoting device has a second receptacle for a (in particular second and / or optical) device.The second receptacle is pivotable relative to the base between an operating position of the second receptacle and a standby position of the second receptacle by means of the second pivoting device. The first receptacle is pivotable independently of the second pivoting device between the operating position of the first receptacle and the standby position of the first receptacle. The second receptacle is pivotable independently of the first pivoting device between the operating position of the second receptacle and the standby position of the second receptacle. A first pivot axis of the first pivoting device is preferably coaxial or collinear with a second pivot axis of the second pivoting device.

[0013] One can speak of a parallel connection, in particular a pure parallel connection, of the swivel devices. The proposed holding device enables the independent operation of two devices of the same or, preferably, different device types.

[0014] This design, with the first pivot axis coaxial with the second pivot axis, can simplify the combination of the two optical devices. For example, the two optical devices can be optically connected in series. For example, an HMD (e.g., mounted on the first mount) can be connected between an NVG (e.g., mounted on the second mount) and a user's eye to overlay or display contextual information for the user.

[0015] Instead of the optical devices mentioned above, other devices (e.g., non-optical devices) can also be accommodated, attached, or mountable in the first and second receptacles. An optical device can also be combined with a non-optical device. These devices can, in particular, be tactical devices, for example, for target acquisition, target tracking, or reconnaissance.

[0016] A pivoting capability "between" an operating position and a standby position includes, for example, ■ a pivoting capability from the operating position to the standby position, and a pivoting capability from the standby position to the operating position. The pivoting capability "between" an operating position and a standby position preferably includes: a pivoting capability from the operating position to an intermediate position between the standby position and the operating position, a pivoting capability from the standby position to the intermediate position, a pivoting capability from the intermediate position to the standby position, a pivoting capability from the intermediate position to the operating position, and a pivoting capability from one intermediate position to another intermediate position.

[0017] The terms "first" swivel device, "first" receptacle, "second" swivel device", "second" receptacle and so on are terms used to facilitate differentiation.

[0018] The terms "operating position" and "standby position" are used for positions that can be assumed by the respective receptacle for an optical device, which optical device is held by the holding device. An operating position can be understood as a position of the respective receptacle in which an optical device attached to the receptacle can be operated by a user. In the operating position, the respective optical device attached to the corresponding receptacle can be located, in particular, in front of a user's eye. A standby position can be understood as a position of the respective receptacle in which the optical device attached to the receptacle is not in, or at least not centrally in, a user's field of vision.

[0019] Preferably, the optical device mounted on the mount is located in the standby position outside the line of sight of a user. In the standby position, the respective optical device mounted on the mount can, for example, be quickly put into operation, so that the standby position usually means a position on a head or close to the

[0020] head of a user, and in particular not in a leg pocket, backpack pocket or upper body pocket.

[0021] A receptacle assumes a / its standby position and / or an / its operating position preferably by being pivoted by means of the pivoting device.

[0022] In summary, it can be said that the following is proposed: a holding device for independently fastening at least two (in particular optical) devices to a headgear, comprising: a base which can be fastened to the headgear, a first pivoting device which has a first receptacle for an optical device; and a second pivoting device which has a second receptacle for an optical device; wherein the first receptacle is pivotable independently of the second pivoting device and the second receptacle is pivotable independently of the first pivoting device between a respective operating position and a respective standby position.

[0023] The (in particular respective and / or first and / or second) optical device can in particular be an imaging device, such as a night vision device (technically known as a night vision goggle, NVG for short, including so-called enhanced night vision goggle, ENVG for short), a thermal imaging device, an infrared imaging device including a near-range infrared imaging device and / or a short-wave infrared imaging device, an opto-electronic device, an observation device, a sighting device, an aiming device, a binocular, a magnifying lens, a data display or a display and / or a display device designed to be worn on / in front of a head or head-mounted (technically known as a head-mounted display, HMD for short). The holding device can in particular be understood as a tactical holding device. A tactical holding device can be a holding device designed and dimensioned for tactical movement.The holding device can be understood in particular as a holding device for attaching at least two tactical optical devices. A tactical optical device can be an optical device for hunting, military, and / or police purposes and can be designed and dimensioned accordingly.

[0024] Fastening can be understood as a captive fastening. Independent fastening of two optical devices can be understood as the ability to fasten one optical device independently of the other optical device being fastened.

[0025] According to one option, the first mount is pivotable in a first pivot plane, and the second mount is pivotable in a second pivot plane. The first pivot plane and the second pivot plane are preferably parallel to each other. The fact that the mount is pivotable in a pivot plane preferably means that the mount is located in this plane during pivoting; the pivot plane is thus perpendicular to a pivot axis. By means of the parallel pivot planes, the attachable optical devices or apparatuses can be moved in separate planes and thus independently.

[0026] According to one option, the first and second mounts are accessible from different mounting directions. This allows the user to mount and remove optical devices quickly and easily.

[0027] According to one option, the first pivot axis and / or the second pivot axis, preferably both pivot axes, run parallel to a rear side of the base, which rear side can be, for example, a designated head side or headgear side of the base. According to one option, the first pivot axis and / or the second pivot axis, preferably both pivot axes, run horizontally to the base. This preferably assumes a position of the base in the designated installation position. According to one option, the first pivot axis and / or the second pivot axis, preferably both pivot axes, run horizontally with respect to a designated installation position of the holding device. The designated installation position can be defined, for example, by the base; for example, the base can have a vertically clampable element.The intended installation position can be defined, for example, by a relative position of the base to the receptacles in the respective operating position, since an optical device is usually arranged in front of or next to a user's eye and the base is usually arranged on a headgear in the area of ​​a forehead, a temple or to the side (a holding device for arrangement, for example, in the area of ​​a temple is naturally shaped differently than a holding device for arrangement in the area of ​​a forehead). The intended installation position can be defined, for example, by the receptacles in the respective operating position, since the receptacles in the respective operating position are usually suitable for arranging a respective optical device, for example, in front of and / or next to a user's eye.

[0028] According to one option, a standby position of a receptacle or connector is configured such that an optical device received by this receptacle, connected thereto, or connected to the connector is located close to a headgear plane of the base and / or a headgear. The headgear plane is defined by an engagement contour of the base suitable for engaging with a carrying contour on a headgear. A standby position can thus be determined by the base of the holding device. If the optical device carried by the respective receptacle is positioned close to the contour of the user's headgear, a user can more easily avoid the optical device getting caught or hitting an obstacle in the environment, such as a door frame or a branch.

[0029] According to one option, the first pivoting device and / or the second pivoting device contain(s) a fastening mechanism. The fastening mechanism is preferably configured to fasten an attachment a) detachably and b) positively and / or non-positively to the respective receptacle or connection. Preferred attachments are a retaining rail and / or a retaining arm. Thus, for example, a retaining rail or a retaining arm can be removed together with the respective optical device. This saves space on the helmet, and the mechanical adjustment of the optical device can be maintained with repeatable accuracy.

[0030] According to one option, at least one of the two pivoting devices is mounted on the base with one degree of rotational freedom. This design is very stable.

[0031] In a further development, the other of the two pivoting devices can be mounted on one pivoting device with a degree of rotational freedom. For example, the first pivoting device can be mounted on the base with a degree of rotational freedom, and the second pivoting device can be mounted on the first pivoting device with a degree of rotational freedom. This design allows for a very compact implementation.

[0032] According to a further development, the other pivoting device may also be mounted on the base with a degree of rotational freedom. In the event of a failure of one pivoting device, for example as a result of striking an obstacle, the other pivoting device may not fail due to the independent mounting. Preferably, the base is designed for releasably locking the base to a support contour, in particular for adjustable and releasably locking. For example, the base may have an engagement section designed to engage a support contour. The support contour may preferably be a headgear-resistant support contour.

[0033] According to a next aspect, a retaining rail is proposed for attaching an optical device to a holding device, as proposed above. The proposed retaining rail contains a receiving section for attaching the retaining rail to a receptacle of the holding device. The proposed retaining rail contains a rail section for attaching an optical device to the retaining rail at a fastening position selectable along the rail section. This aspect thus relates to a rail or retaining rail that can be connected, for example, to the proposed holding device. The proposed retaining rail can be removed from the headgear to save space.

[0034] According to one option, the holding rail can be clearly received by means of the receiving section on a corresponding or opposite receptacle of the holding device. In other words, the receiving section and the respective receptacle preferably have a single and / or common receiving position, which is a relative position of the holding rail to the receptacle. In the receiving position, the holding rail is received by the receptacle and can be pivoted to the base by means of the pivoting device. This design has the advantage that the adjustment of an optical device on the holding rail can be quickly and accurately reproduced.

[0035] According to one option, the receiving section has a fastening contour. The fastening contour can be positively engaged to block movement of the retaining rail relative to the rail section. In other words, the fastening contour preferably has at least one shape that is configured and usable to hinder and / or prevent a positive fit against movement of the retaining rail in a direction from the receiving section to the rail section. Preferably, a single, continuous or divided fastening contour is provided. The fastening contour can, for example, be a detent. This allows the retaining rail to be held in place.

[0036] According to a broad aspect of the invention, a holding arm is proposed for fastening an optical device to a holding device as proposed above. The proposed holding arm contains a receiving portion for fastening the holding arm to a receptacle of the holding device in a receiving direction. The proposed holding arm contains a connecting portion for fastening the optical device to the holding arm in a connecting direction. The proposed holding arm contains a connecting portion which connects the receiving portion and the connecting portion such that the receiving direction and the connecting direction are skewed to one another. This holding arm can be attached to the proposed holding device, for example. The proposed holding arm can advantageously be adapted to a line of sight of an optical device carried by the holding arm.The skewed design of the support arm allows an optical device supported by the support arm to be pivoted far out of the field of view by means of a pivoting movement. Two directions are skewed if imaginary lines along those directions do not intersect and are not parallel.

[0037] According to one option, a joint section is provided in the connecting section. The joint section is configured to pivot the connecting section relative to the receiving section with at least one degree of freedom. Thus, the connecting section, or an optical device connected to the connecting section, can also be pivoted sideways.

[0038] Preferably, the joint section has a joint axis which extends perpendicular to the receiving section or to a receiving direction of the receiving section.

[0039] According to one option, a sleeve is provided in the connecting section and / or in the receiving section, which sleeve is guided through or on a rail section. This is, for example, a rail section that is fixedly or lockably connected to the receiving section and / or the connecting section, and a sleeve that is fixedly or lockably connected to the connecting section and / or the connecting section. The rail section and the sleeve can be colloquially described as a telescopic section when interacting. The sleeve guided through the rail section is designed for a translational movement of the connecting section relative to the receiving section. This allows an optical device, for example, to be extended and retracted laterally.

[0040] According to one option, the receiving section of the retaining rail, the connecting section of the retaining rail, the receiving section of the retaining arm, the telescopic section of the retaining arm, and / or the connecting section of the retaining arm can each have a locking pattern for graduated, positive-locking fastening in one of several locking positions. Particularly preferably, the connecting section of the retaining rail, as well as the receiving section and the connecting section of the retaining arm, each have a locking pattern.

[0041] For the holding device, in particular the base of the holding device and / or the receptacles of the holding device, the holding rail and the holding arm, for example, a preferred material or a preferred material mix is ​​considered, which is selected from a group of materials that contains at least one metal, at least one plastic, in particular a fiber-reinforced plastic, a reinforced plastic and / or a fiber composite material.

[0042] According to a further aspect of the invention, a holding system is proposed. The holding system is designed to independently fasten at least two devices to a piece of headgear. The proposed holding system contains the proposed holding device. The proposed holding system contains at least one or the proposed holding rail, which holding rail is received in the first receptacle, and / or at least one or the proposed holding arm, which holding arm is received in the second receptacle. In other words, the proposed holding system can, for example, contain the proposed holding device and the proposed holding rail. In other words, the proposed holding system can, for example, contain the proposed holding device and the proposed holding arm.In other words, the proposed holding system can, for example, include the proposed holding device, the proposed holding rail, and the proposed holding arm. According to one option, the proposed holding system can, for example, include the holding device and a holding rail in each of the two receptacles. According to another option, the proposed holding system can, for example, include the holding device and a holding arm in each of the two receptacles. The proposed holding device can have more than two receptacles.

[0043] According to one option, one pivoting device is configured for attaching a night vision device, and the other pivoting device is configured for attaching an HMD. Preferably, the holding rail is configured for attaching a night vision device to the holding device. Preferably, the holding arm is configured for attaching an HMD to the holding device.

[0044] This combination is advantageous because night vision devices, also called night vision goggles, are relatively large, whereas HMDs are relatively small, and newer generations of HMDs tend to be smaller. In other words, the proposal is to attach a night vision device and an HMD to the proposed mounting device using adapted mounting means, making them independently movable.

[0045] According to a further aspect of the invention, a headgear, in particular a tactical headgear, is proposed, which includes the proposed holding device and / or the proposed holding system. The headgear is preferably a helmet and / or a flexible head-support system.

[0046] According to a further aspect of the invention, a helmet is proposed that incorporates the proposed retaining device and / or the proposed retaining system. The base can, for example, be detachably connected to a helmet shell formed to partially surround a head in a protective manner. Furthermore, the base can, for example, be rigidly coupled to the helmet shell, or the base and the helmet shell can be formed integrally, such as preformed. The proposed helmet thus combines a protective effect with the advantages of the retaining device / retaining system.

[0047] According to a further aspect of the invention, a flexible head-wearing system is proposed, which includes the proposed holding device and / or the proposed holding system. A flexible head-wearing system can mean a head-wearing system whose structure adapts and / or is adaptable to a head shape and / or head size before and / or during wear. Examples of a flexible head-wearing system include a cap, a hat, a headband, and a scalp. A scalp can, for example, be designed as a strap-based, fabric-based, and / or mesh-based head-wearing system. A flexible head-wearing system can, for example, be provided for a member of a vehicle crew because the flexible head-wearing system offers greater wearing comfort than a rigid and heavy helmet. The proposed flexible head-wearing system has the advantages of the proposed holding device / the proposed holding system.

[0048] According to yet another aspect, a system is proposed, comprising: a first and a second device, in particular an optical device, and a headgear as described above, wherein the first (optical) device is fastened or can be fastened to the first receptacle of the holding device and the second (optical) device is fastened or can be fastened to the second receptacle of the holding device.

[0049] The first optical device, in particular a night vision device, is fastened to the holding device by means of the holding rail described above and / or the second optical device, in particular an HMD, is fastened to the holding device by means of the holding arm described above.

[0050] Further possible implementations of the invention also include combinations of features or embodiments described above or below with respect to the exemplary embodiments not explicitly mentioned. In this case, the person skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the invention.

[0051] Further advantageous embodiments and aspects of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims and the exemplary embodiments of the invention described below. The invention is explained in more detail below using preferred embodiments with reference to the attached figures. Fig. 1 ■ 3 schematically show a proposed holding system in a perspective exploded view, a rotated perspective exploded view and a frontal exploded view;

[0052] Fig. 4 shows a schematic perspective view of the proposed holding system, wherein in the configuration shown, the receiving section of the holding rail and the receiving section of the holding arm are each firmly received in a receptacle, wherein a night vision device is connected to the rail section of the holding rail and an HMD is connected to the connection section of the holding arm, and wherein the holding rail and the holding arm are each in an operating position of the pivoting devices;

[0053] Fig. 5 and 6 show schematically in a perspective view and a view rotated thereto the proposed holding system, wherein the connecting section of the holding arm is pivoted laterally upwards relative to the receiving section of the holding arm by means of a joint section of the holding arm;

[0054] Fig. 7 shows schematically in a perspective view the proposed holding system, wherein the holding rail and the holding arm are each in a standby position of the pivoting devices;

[0055] Fig. 8 shows schematically in a lateral view the proposed holding system, with the holding rail in the standby position of the respective swivel device and the holding arm in the operating position of the respective swivel device! and

[0056] Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of a system comprising a helmet and the proposed holding system attached thereto.

[0057] In the figures, identical or functionally identical elements have been provided with the same reference numerals unless otherwise stated.

[0058] Figs. 1 to 8 show a holding system 100 including a holding device 102, a holding rail 104, and a holding arm 106. Fig. 9 shows a system 200 wherein the holding system 100 is attached to a headgear 150, which is designed, for example, as a helmet.

[0059] The holding device 102 has a base 108 (see Fig. 1), a first pivoting device 110 including a first receptacle 112, and a second pivoting device 114 including a second receptacle 116.

[0060] The base 108 is, for example, plate-shaped. The base 108 carries, for example, an engagement contour 118 on a rear side for releasably engaging with a carrying contour on the headgear 150 (Fig. 9). For example, the engagement contour 118 is compatible with a carrying contour known as an "Ops-Core Skeleton Shroud." For example, the engagement contour 118 specifies a headgear plane 119 (see Fig. 7 and Figs. 1, 8, and 9) or the engagement contour defines the position of the headgear plane, which can be understood, for example, as a contact plane between the engagement contour 118 and the headgear 150. In other words, the headgear plane 119 can be understood as a plane in which the base 108 touches the headgear 150, wherein the headgear plane 119 preferably runs tangentially to a headgear shape.

[0061] The base 108 has, for example, two bearing sections 120 that support the first pivoting device 110 and the second pivoting device 114. The bearing sections 120 extend, for example, parallel to one another from the base 108.

[0062] For example, the first pivoting device 110 is designed as a sleeve and is formed by a sleeve body 122. The first pivoting device 110 is mounted, for example, between the bearing sections 120.

[0063] The first pivoting device 110 has a first pivot axis 111. The sleeve body 122, or at least a portion of the sleeve body 122, is rotatable, ie, pivotable, about the first pivot axis 111. The first receptacle 112 is pivotable about the first pivot axis 111.

[0064] The first receptacle 112 is designed, for example, as a C-shaped contour containing two oppositely identical, mutually facing gripping sections 124. The gripping sections 124, for example, define a first receiving direction 127 of the first receptacle 112.

[0065] The first receptacle 112 has a releasable fastening mechanism 126 in the form of a lock for releasably and reliably fastening the holding rail 104 in the first receptacle 112. The first receptacle 112 extends or opens, for example, in a tangential direction relative to the first pivot axis 111 of the first pivoting device 110. The first receptacle 112 is located, for example, at an axially central position between the two bearing sections 120. The first pivoting device 110 is provided, for example, with an internal multi-stage detent (not shown), which is connected between the sleeve body 122 and the bearing sections 120. Thus, it is possible to pivot the first receptacle 112 into several preset pivot positions.

[0066] The second pivoting device 114 is designed, for example, in a pin-shaped manner and includes a pin body 128. The second pivoting device 114 or the pin body 128 is mounted, for example, by the bearing sections 120 between the bearing sections 120.

[0067] The second pivoting device 114 has a second pivot axis 115. The pin body 128, or at least a portion of the pin body 128, is rotatable, i.e., pivotable, about the second pivot axis 115. The second receptacle 116 is pivotable about the second pivot axis 115.

[0068] The second pivoting device 114 is, for example, accommodated or housed radially (and possibly at least partially axially) within the first pivoting device 110. The first pivoting device 110 and the second pivoting device 114 are designed coaxially, so that the receptacles 112, 116 can be pivoted about the same imaginary common pivot axis 111, 115. In other words, the first pivot axis 111 coincides geometrically with the second pivot axis 115.

[0069] The second receptacle 116 extends, for example, axially to the common pivot axis 111, 115. The second receptacle 116 opens, for example, axially to the common pivot axis 111, 115. The second receptacle 116 is designed, for example, as an approximately square passage 130 (hereinafter generally referred to as "opening 130") through the pin body 128. The opening 130 is accessible, for example, from axially outside a space defined by the bearing sections 120. The opening 130 defines a second receiving direction 131 of the second receptacle 116.

[0070] The second pivoting device 114 also has an internal multi-stage locking mechanism (not shown) that is connected between the pin body 128 and the bearing sections 120. This makes it possible to pivot the second receptacle 116 into several preset pivot positions.

[0071] In addition, a compression spring-loaded locking pin (not shown) is provided within the pin body 128, which is configured to lock a receiving portion 138 of the holding arm 106 in the second receptacle 116.

[0072] An operating position of each of the two receptacles 112 and 116 can be understood as a lower extreme position or a lower extreme position range. A standby position of each of the two receptacles 112 and 116 can accordingly be understood as an upper extreme position or an upper extreme position range. The extremes can be assessed using the base 108. For example, the base 108 can be designed to be mounted in front of a user's forehead, so that the operating position is in front of one eye of this user and the standby position is in front of this user's forehead.

[0073] For example, by having the sleeve body 122 and the pin body 128 both mounted on the bearing sections 120, the first receptacle 112 is pivotable independently of the second pivoting device 114 and the second receptacle 116 is pivotable independently of the first pivoting device 110 between their respective operating positions and standby positions.

[0074] The first receptacle 112 is radial and / or tangential with respect to the first

[0075] Pivot axis 111 aligned. The first receptacle 112 is pivotable in a first pivot plane 113. The first pivot plane 113 is perpendicular to the first pivot axis 111. The first pivot plane 113 is positioned, for example, axially symmetrically in the first receptacle 112 with respect to the first pivot axis 111. The second receptacle 116 is axially aligned with respect to the second pivot axis 115. The second receptacle 116 is pivotable in a second pivot plane 117. The second pivot plane 117 is perpendicular to the second pivot axis 115. The second pivot plane 117 is therefore positioned axially adjacent to the second receptacle 116 with respect to the second pivot axis 115. The pivot planes 113 and 117 are, for example, virtual or imaginary planes.

[0076] For example, by positioning the first receptacle 112 between the bearing sections 120 and the second receptacle 116 adjacent to one of the two bearing sections 120, the respective pivot planes 113, 117 are parallel to each other. This parallelism is highlighted in Fig. 3.

[0077] For example, by having the first receptacle 112 accessible between the bearing sections 120 and / or at least from the first receptacle direction 127, and the second receptacle 116 accessible from outside both bearing sections 120 and / or at least from the second receptacle direction 131, the receptacles 112, 116 are easily accessible from different directions.

[0078] For example, since the pin body 128 is concentrically received in the sleeve body 122, the pivot axes 111, 115 of the pivot devices 110, 114 are concentric or congruent.

[0079] For example, since the first pivoting device 110 contains a locking mechanism 126 and the second pivoting device 114 contains the spring-loaded locking pin (not shown), each pivoting device 110, 114 is provided with a fastening mechanism which is designed to fasten an attachment or holding means - meaning, for example, the holding rail 104 and the holding arm 106 - both detachably and in a form-fitting or force-fitting manner.

[0080] Both pivoting devices 110, 114 are independent of each other, for example, due to the bearing between the bearing sections 120, and can be pivoted to such an extent that a connected or attached optical device 132 can be positioned close to the contour of a headgear plane 119 (Fig. 9) of the base 108.

[0081] Presently, for example, both the sleeve body 122 and the journal body 128 are mounted on the bearing sections 120, each with one degree of rotational freedom. In modified embodiments, the journal body 128 can be mounted, for example, on the sleeve body 122, with the interposition of one or more ball bearings and / or one or more rotary plain bearings, or vice versa. Even in these cases, the independent pivotability of the receptacles 112 and 116 between the standby position and the operating position is retained.

[0082] Figs. 1 to 3 show the holding rail 104 in detail. This has a receiving section 134 and a rail section 136. The receiving section 134 is formed to be received by the first receptacle 112. For example, the receiving section 134 is formed in a complementary or negative manner to the first receptacle 112 and the gripping sections 124. The holding rail 104, which can be removed from the holding device 102, saves space because it is completely removable.

[0083] The receiving section 134 has a fastening contour 135. The locking mechanism 126 can positively engage this fastening contour 135 to block movement of the retaining rail 104 toward the rail section 136. In other words, slipping of the retaining rail 104 is reliably prevented.

[0084] The rail section 136 is prepared for connecting an optical device 132. The rail section 136 is a connecting section of the support rail 104. For example, the rail section 136 is provided with a detent pattern 137 for easily and reliably determining a position (of several possible positions) of an optical device 132 along the support rail 104. Settings for connecting an optical device 132 to the support rail 104, for example, are thus set with repeatable accuracy.

[0085] Figs. 1 to 3 also show the holding arm 106 in detail. The holding arm 106 has, for example, a receiving section 138, a joint section 144, a telescopic section 145, a connecting section 140 and a connecting section 142.

[0086] The receiving portion 138 is formed to be received by the opening 130 of the second receptacle 116. The aforementioned, not-shown, spring-loaded locking pin can be configured to interact with a locking pattern of the receiving portion 138 such that a position of the receiving portion 138 (and thus of the holding arm 106) along the second pivot axis 115 can be fixed.

[0087] The connection section 142 is prepared for connecting an optical device 132. The connecting section 140 is designed to skew a receiving direction 131 of the receiving section 138 and a connection direction 141 of the connection section 142. In particular, the connecting section 140 connects the connection section 142 to the telescopic section 145. The joint section 144 provided at an end of the receiving section 138 facing away from the second receptacle 116 enables an optical device 132 connected to the holding arm 106 to be pivoted in a lateral pivoting movement between a laterally lower position in front of a user's eye and a laterally upper position outside a user's field of vision. The lateral pivoting movement is possible in addition to pivoting the optical device 132 connected to the holding arm 106 by means of the pivoting device 110, 114.Thus, a user can remove the optical device 132 connected to the support arm 106 from a field of view in several ways. For example, if a night vision device 146 blocks the pivoting of an HMD 148 by means of the pivot device 114, the HMD 148 can be pivoted laterally.

[0088] The joint section 144 is provided, for example, with the telescopic section 145, which has a locking pattern. The telescopic section 145 is configured, for example, for adjusting the connection section 142 parallel to the viewing axis (along the connection direction 141) relative to the receiving section 138.

[0089] Figure 4 shows, by way of example, the first and second receptacles 112, 116 in the operating position. Accordingly, the night vision device 146 and the HMD 148 are each located in the user's field of vision.

[0090] Figures 5 and 6 show, by way of example, the connecting section 142 of the support arm 106 in a position pivoted upwards to the side. Accordingly, the night vision device 146 remains within the user's field of view. The HMD 148, however, is pivoted out of the field of view in a plane parallel to the field of view.

[0091] Figure 7 shows, by way of example, the first and second receptacles 112, 116 in the standby position. Accordingly, the night vision device 146 and the HMD 148 are in a position pivoted out of the user's field of vision.

[0092] Fig. 8 shows, by way of example, the first receptacle 112 in the standby position and the second receptacle 116 in the operating position. The connecting section

[0093] 142 of the support arm 106 is in a laterally downward-pivoted position. Accordingly, the night vision device 146 is outside the user's field of vision. The HMD 148, on the other hand, is positioned within the field of vision and ready for use.

[0094] Although the present invention has been described using exemplary embodiments, it can be modified in many ways.

[0095] LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0096] 100 holding system

[0097] 102 Holding device

[0098] 104 Holding rail

[0099] 106 Holding arm

[0100] 108 Base

[0101] 110 first swivel device

[0102] 111 first swivel axis

[0103] 112 first recording

[0104] 113 first swivel plane

[0105] 114 second swivel device

[0106] 115 second swivel axis

[0107] 116 second recording

[0108] 117 second swivel plane

[0109] 118 engagement contour

[0110] 119 Headgear Level

[0111] 120 storage section

[0112] 122 sleeve bodies

[0113] 124 Gripping section

[0114] 126 Fastening mechanism

[0115] 127 first recording direction

[0116] 128 pin bodies

[0117] 130 Opening

[0118] 131 second recording direction

[0119] 132 optical device

[0120] 134 Mounting section of the retaining rail

[0121] 135 Mounting contour

[0122] 136 Rail section of the retaining rail

[0123] 137 Locking pattern 138 Mounting section of the holding arm

[0124] 140 Connecting section of the holding arm

[0125] 141 Connection direction of the connection section of the holding arm

[0126] 142 Connecting section of the holding arm 144 Joint section of the holding arm

[0127] 145 Telescopic section

[0128] 146 Night vision device

[0129] 148 HMD

[0130] 150 Headgear, especially helmet 200 System

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS 1. A holding device (102) for independently fastening at least two devices (132, 146, 148), in particular optical devices, to a headgear (150), comprising: a base (108) which can be fastened to the headgear (150), a first pivoting device (110) which is fixed in position to the base (108) and has a first receptacle (112) for a device (132, 146), wherein the first receptacle (112) can be pivoted relative to the base (108) between an operating position and a standby position by means of the first pivoting device (110). and a second pivoting device (114) which is fixed in position to the base (108) and has a second receptacle (116) for a device (132, 148), wherein the second receptacle (116) is pivotable relative to the base (108) between an operating position and a standby position by means of the second pivoting device (114);wherein the first receptacle (112) is pivotable independently of the second pivoting device (114) and the second receptacle (116) is pivotable independently of the first pivoting device (110) between the respective operating position and the respective standby position, characterized in that a first pivot axis (111) of the first pivoting device (110) is coaxial with a second pivot axis (115) of the second pivoting device (114).; 2. Holding device (102) according to claim 1, wherein the first receptacle (112) is pivotable in a first pivot plane (113) and the second receptacle (116) is pivotable in a second pivot plane (117); and wherein the first and second pivot planes (113, 117) are parallel to one another.

3. Holding device (102) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first receptacle (112) and the second receptacle (116) are accessible from different receptacle directions (127, 131).

4. Holding device (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a standby position of a receptacle (112, 116) is configured such that a device (132, 146, 148) received by this receptacle (112, 116) is located close to a headgear plane (119) of the base (108), wherein the headgear plane (119) is defined by an engagement contour (118) of the base (108) suitable for engaging in a carrying contour on a headgear (150).

5. Holding device (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first pivoting device (110) and / or the second pivoting device (114) contains a fastening mechanism (126) which is designed to fasten an attachment part (104, 106) a) releasably and b) positively and / or non-positively to the respective receptacle (112, 116).

6. Holding device (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein one of the two pivoting devices (110, 114) is mounted with a rotational degree of freedom on the base (108), and wherein the other of the two pivoting devices (114, 110) is mounted with a rotational degree of freedom on the one pivoting device (110, 114).

7. A holding rail (104) for attaching a device (132, 146, 148) to a holding device (102) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising: a receiving portion (134) for attaching the holding rail (104) to a receptacle (112) of the holding device (102); and a rail section (136) for fastening a device (132, 146, 148) to the support rail (104) at a fastening position selectable along the rail section (136).

8. Holding rail (104) according to claim 7, wherein the receiving section (134) has a fastening contour into which it can positively engage to block a movement of the holding rail (104) relative to the rail section (136).

9. A holding arm (106) for fastening a device (132, 146, 148) to a holding device (102) according to any one of claims 1-6, comprising: a receiving portion (138) for fastening the holding arm (106) to a receptacle (116) of the holding device (102) in a receiving direction (131); a connecting portion (142) for fastening the device (132, 146, 148) to the holding arm (106) in a connecting direction (141); and a connecting portion (140) which connects the receiving portion (138) and the connecting portion (142) such that the receiving direction (131) and the connecting direction (141) are skewed relative to one another.

10. Holding arm (106) according to claim 9, wherein a joint portion (144) is provided in the connecting portion (140), which joint portion is configured to pivot the connecting portion (142) relative to the receiving portion (138) with at least one degree of freedom.

11. Holding arm (106) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein in the connecting portion (140) and / or in the receiving portion (138) a sleeve is provided which is guided through a rail portion (145) and is configured for a translational movement of the connecting portion (142) relative to the receiving portion (138).

12. A holding system (100) comprising: the holding device (102) according to one of claims 1 to 6; and at least one holding rail (104) according to claim 7 or 8, which is received in the first receptacle (112), and / or at least one holding arm (106) according to one of claims 9 to 11, which is received in the second receptacle (116).

13. Headgear (150), in particular a helmet or flexible head-supporting system, comprising the holding device (102) according to one of claims 1 to 6 and / or the holding system (100) according to claim 12.

14. A system (200) comprising: first and second devices (132, 146, 148), and a headgear (150) according to claim 13, wherein a first device (132, 146) is attached to the first receptacle (112) of the holding device (102) and a second device (132, 148) is attached to the second receptacle (116) of the holding device (102).

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