Modular helmet set

Abstract

The invention relates to protective helmets and discloses a modular helmet comprising multifunctional exterior shell elements. The technical result is achieved in that a modular helmet set comprising a body made up of a frontal part (2) wearable on the front part of a user's head and an occipital part (3) wearable on the rear part of a user's head, wherein said parts are connected to one another by a quick-release connection and the edges of the connectable parts preferably mate at the middle of the user's head, further comprises protective guards (7), including a brow piece (24) conformal with the front portion of the frontal part (2) of the body of the helmet (1), a nape piece (26) conformal with the back portion of the occipital part (3) of the body of the helmet (1), and side pieces (25) situated between the brow piece (24) and the nape piece (26) and conformal with the middle portion of the body of the helmet (1), wherein the protective guards (7) are fastened to the body of the helmet (7) by quick-release fastenings, and the protective guards (7) are designed to be wearable on the torso and / or limbs.

Description

[0001] BLOCK HELMET KIT

[0002] Description

[0003] The invention relates to protective helmets and discloses a modular helmet containing universally applicable outer shell elements.

[0004] A HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM is known from the prior art [US2009126059A1, published 21.05.2009]. The head protection system uses a rigid shell that is placed on the user's head, and the rigid shell is provided with a power / data bus located inside a pre-configured channel inside the housing attached to the shell. This power / data bus is accessible to peripheral devices through separate connection points both inside and outside the housing. Removable protective accessories are also provided, which can be attached to the housing using a fastening subsystem located on the inside of the housing. The fastening subsystem has a number of recesses that connect with protrusions on the removable protective accessories. Once attached to the housing, the removable protective accessories can be fixed in place using a suitable locking mechanism.The neck protector, jaw protector, visor protector and other protective accessories can then be attached to the shell.

[0005] The disadvantage of the analogue is the integral design of the helmet frame, which means that it is impossible to disassemble this helmet into parts. Also, this head protection system does not disclose the use of the helmet's protective shell as armor elements outside the helmet.

[0006] Also known is a PROTECTIVE HELMET WITH REPLACEABLE LAYERS [US2023117538A1, published 20.04.2023]. A modular helmet system with a removable / detachable / interchangeable outer shell, an internal absorbent layer detachably connected to a rigid outer shell layer, and a plurality of fastening devices associated with the shell that allow the shell to be changed as desired. The shell as a single unit or combined components are equipped with fastening devices designed to ensure quick and reliable replacement of the helmet system layers, which allows the helmet to be adapted to climatic, functional and aesthetic preferences.

[0007] The disadvantage of the analogue is the use of a non-separable helmet frame, which excludes the possibility of disassembling the helmet if necessary. Also, the execution

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[0009] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) of the two-piece helmet protective shell will not allow the use of protective shields as armour elements outside the helmet, limiting functionality.

[0010] The closest in technical essence is the VENTILATED BALLISTIC COMBAT HELMET [W02008079525A2, published 03.07.2008]. The ballistic combat helmet of the present invention solves three problems: lower cost, lower operating temperature and greater ballistic protection due to the use of several parts of the shell assembled together to create a single helmet. Several parts of the shell allow for the installation of one or more ventilation holes that provide air movement through the helmet, which provides transpiration cooling, especially in hot and dry climates, when sweat evaporates from the soldier's head and is easily absorbed by dry air. The ballistic fabric of which the multilayer armor is composed has a limited ability to deform in more than one direction.Therefore, to form complex surfaces such as those used in conventional helmet shapes, the material must be cut to allow for overlap, which results in inefficient use of material due to the necessary overlap created by the pieces and the cost of the number of fabric cuts. By dividing the helmet into two or more pieces, the thickness and size of the formed shells with complex curvatures can be reduced, reducing or eliminating the need for cuts, by bringing the thickness of the areas with complex curvatures within the formability limits of the polymer coating the ballistic fabrics. The present helmet uses materials more efficiently and promotes cooling during use, resulting in a helmet that covers a larger area of ​​the head, which is more comfortable and less expensive.

[0011] The disadvantage of the analogue is the lack of the ability to use the helmet components as independent armor elements. Also, this helmet does not provide for the attachment of mounting strips for placing tactical equipment on the helmet.

[0012] The objective of the invention is to create a quick-disassembly kit for a block helmet.

[0013] The technical result achieved in the invention is an increase in the functionality of the kit.

[0014] This technical result is achieved due to the fact that the block helmet kit, containing a frame, containing a frontal part, made with the possibility of placement on the front part of the user's head, an occipital part, made with

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[0016] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) with the ability to be placed on the back of the user's head, wherein the connection of these parts is made quickly removable, and the edges of the connected parts are joined mainly in the middle of the user's head, includes protective shields containing a forehead protector, the shape of which repeats the front part of the frontal part of the frame, an occipital protector, the shape of which repeats the back part of the occipital part of the helmet frame, side protectors located between the forehead protector and the occipital protector, the shape of which repeats the middle part of the helmet frame, wherein the fastening of the protective shields to the helmet frame is made quickly removable, wherein the protective shields are made with the ability to be placed on the torso and / or limbs.

[0017] In particular, in the front part of the forehead there are fastenings for attaching a visor.

[0018] In particular, in the back of the occipital part there are fastenings for attaching a train.

[0019] In particular, the material of the protective shields is made ballistic.

[0020] In particular, the protective shields are designed to allow the user to be masked.

[0021] In particular, protective shields are equipped with sensors and devices that allow them to analyze the surrounding environment and provide information to the user, and other devices that help the user perform the task at hand.

[0022] In particular, fastening the shields to the helmet frame additionally implies fastening the shields to clothing, equipment, machinery, weapons, etc., for example, using a two-component Velcro fastener or in pockets.

[0023] In particular, it contains mounting strips containing a predominantly rectangular base, a dovetail-type fastening made along its entire length, and grooves located on the outside and sides of this fastening.

[0024] In particular, holes for attaching mounting strips are made on the sides of the helmet parts.

[0025] In particular, the holes for fastening the mounting strips are made in an L-shape.

[0026] In particular, the helmet frame, which contains the frontal and occipital parts, is used as a lightweight helmet to protect the head.

[0027] In particular, the helmet frame is designed to be adjustable in size.

[0028] In particular, the occipital plate is made of several parts. The essence of the invention is explained by drawings.

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[0030] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Brief description of drawings:

[0031] Fig. 1 shows the general view.

[0032] Fig. 2 shows the helmet in a disassembled state.

[0033] Fig. 3 shows the forehead piece.

[0034] Fig. 4 shows the sidewalls.

[0035] Fig. 5 shows the occipital bones.

[0036] Fig. 6 shows the mounting plate.

[0037] Fig. 7 shows an example of the use of helmet protective shields.

[0038] Fig. 8 shows an example of the use of helmet protective shields.

[0039] Fig. 9 shows an example of the use of helmet protective shields.

[0040] The drawings indicate: 1 - helmet, 2 - forehead, 3 - back of head, 4 - train, 5 - visor, 6 - mounting strips, 7 - protective shields, 8 - holes, 9 - recess, 10

[0041] - hole, 11 - holes, 12 - holes, 13 - holes, 14 - holes, 15 - holes, 16 - vertical part, 17 - inclined surface, 18 - rear part, 19 - holes, 20

[0042] - protrusion, 21 - back of the visor, 22 - front, 23 - holes, 24 - browband, 25 - side, 26 - nape, 27 - bottom edge, 28 - cutout, 29 - dovetail fastening, 30 - grooves, 31 - chamfered holes.

[0043] The “Block Helmet” set 1 (Fig. 1) consists of a frontal part 2, an occipital part 3, a train 4, a visor 5, mounting strips 6 and protective shields 7, attached to the parts of this helmet.

[0044] The frontal part 2 of the helmet 1 is a complex-shaped part (Fig. 2). At the bottom of the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1 there are openings 8 for attaching the visor 5, as well as various tactical accessories and equipment. At the back of the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1, at the place where the frontal part 2 and the occipital part 3 of the helmet 1 are connected, there is a recess 9. In the recess 9 there are openings 10 which, when superimposed, coincide with openings 11 on the occipital part 3 of the helmet 1. Openings 10 serve to attach and fix the frontal 2 and occipital parts 3 of the helmet 1 together, as well as to change the size of the helmet 1 along the length. This function may be in demand, for example, in winter for putting the helmet 1 on a hat. At the bottom on the sides of the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1 there are horizontal openings 12 which serve to attach the mounting strips 6.

[0045] The occipital part 3 of the helmet 1 is a complex-shaped part. At the back, at the bottom, of the occipital part 3 of the helmet 1, there are openings 13 for fastening and securing the train 4. At the front, of the occipital part 3 of the helmet 1, there are openings 11 for fastening the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1. At the bottom, on the sides, of the occipital part 3 of the helmet 1, there are openings 14,

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[0047] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) used for the L-shaped mutual fastening of mounting strips 6. Between the holes 14 there are holes 15, which can be used to fasten headphones or elastic cords with hooks, which are used to fix additional accessories and equipment elements on helmet 1.

[0048] Additionally, the frontal part 2 and the occipital part 3 of the helmet 1 may have ventilation holes.

[0049] The train 4 is an arched part having a vertical part 16 and a protruding inclined surface 17 at the back, intended to protect the user's neck. The vertical part 16 of the train 4 repeats the shape of the back part 18 of the occipital part 3 of the helmet 1 and has two rows of holes 19, which, when superimposed, coincide with the holes 13 in the back part 18 of the occipital part 3 of the helmet 1, which provide the ability to adjust the train 4 by reach. The train 4 can be rigid or elastic, and can be attached to the occipital part 3 of the helmet 1 not only with screws, but also by means of a two-component Velcro contact tape fastener.

[0050] The visor 5 is an arched part having a projection 20 at the front, intended to protect the user's face and eyes. The rear part 21 of the visor 5 is positioned vertically, repeats the shape of the bottom of the front part 22 of the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1 and has openings 23 that coincide with the openings 8 of the bottom of the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1.

[0051] The protective shields 7 are a set of shields, including a forehead protector 24, side protectors 25 and a back protector 26, which repeat the shape of the frontal 2 and back protector 3 parts of the helmet 1 and are attached to them by means of quick-release connections, for example, by means of a two-component Velcro contact tape fastener. Being attached to the frontal and back protector parts of the helmet, the forehead protector 24, side protectors 25 and back protector 26 form a solid surface with virtually no gaps. To increase the protection class of the helmet 1 and other protective equipment of the fighter, protective shields 7 of different thicknesses can be used, or superimposed on one another, for example, by means of a two-component Velcro contact tape fastener. The protective shields 7 are attached to the fighter's equipment, for example, by means of Velcro contact tape or in pockets, and can be attached to each other by frames and shoulder pads. Additionally, protective shields 7 can be made similar in shape to the frontal part 2 and the occipital part 3.

[0052] The forehead protector 24 (Fig. 3) repeats the shape of the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1, and with its lower edge 27 repeats the shape of the bottom of the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1. The forehead protector 24 is attached to the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1 by means of quick-release connections, for example, by means of

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[0054] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) two-component Velcro fastening tape, or when it is moved away from the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1 and protects the glasses, for example by means of elastic cords with hooks.

[0055] The side panels 25 (Fig. 4) are located mainly on the sides in the middle of the helmet 1 in the amount of two identical in shape protective shields 7. The side panels 25 are located between the forehead piece 24 and the back piece 26 and are attached to the middle part of the helmet by means of quick-release connections, for example, by means of a two-component Velcro contact tape-fastener, while repeating the middle part of the helmet 1 in its shape.

[0056] The backplate 26 (Fig. 5) may consist of two halves and have cutouts 28 for mounting strips 6, which are attached to the back portion 3 of the helmet 1. The backplate 26 repeats the shape of the back portion 3 of the helmet 1 and is attached to it by means of quick-release connections, for example, by means of a two-component Velcro contact tape fastener. The mounting strips 6 may be attached not only to the part of the helmet 1, but also to the protective shields 7.

[0057] The mounting plate 6 (Fig. 6) is a predominantly rectangular part that has a trapezoidal dovetail mount 29 and grooves 30 for fixing various tactical accessories, attachments and equipment under a universal Wing-Loc adapter, and also for fastening to parts of the helmet 1 has through holes 31 made through, for example, for a countersunk screw. The dovetail mount 29 is a detachable tenon-groove connection formed by a part with a trapezoidal groove designed to embrace and fix a tenon of the corresponding shape, which is inserted into this groove. The dovetail mount 29 is used to fasten and fix various devices, tactical accessories, attachments and equipment. The 6 mounting rails make the helmet 1 an optimized platform capable of integrating various components and accessories that enhance combat capabilities and the soldier's chances of successfully completing a mission.The mounting strip 6 may be not only a separate structural element, but also a part of the design of the helmet 1, armor or weapon. The execution of the mounting strips 6 in accordance with this invention allows increasing the versatility of the helmet 1, since they perform the function of analogs, existing mounting adapters, but at the same time the user can choose the number of mounting strips 6 he needs and change their number and location on the helmet 1.

[0058] The mask (Fig. 7) protects the face and eyes. The long mask can be formed by the occipital pads 26, and the forehead pad 24 can be used as a short mask. In the case of using the occipital pads 26 to protect the face in a closed state, it turns out

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[0060] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) a solid mask, and in the open case - the backplates 26 perform the functions of cheek pads. The backplates 26 and the forehead pad 24, when used to protect the face, are attached with quick-release fasteners to the mounting strips 6 of the helmet 1. When using the helmet 1 without the visor 5, the mask or backplates 26 can perform the function of a visor with the ability to quickly fold onto the upper part of the helmet 1 due to special fasteners.

[0061] The ear pads (Fig. 8) are used to protect the ears and headphones and make the helmet "closed". For this purpose, the occipital pads 26 can be used, which in this case are attached to the helmet 1 by their upper edge using a two-component Velcro contact tape-fastener, which makes them quickly removable and gives them the ability to adjust to the protruding size of the headphones.

[0062] The geometry of the parts of the helmet 1 and the protective shields 7 adjacent to them is designed together, and in such a way that the head is reliably protected, and at the same time, individual parts of the helmet 1 and protective shields 7 ergonomically repeat the anatomy of the human body when used as elements of a fighter's armor. To achieve these goals, the helmet is made detachable with the ability to adjust its size.

[0063] The design of the helmet in blocks allows the use of parts of the helmet 1 and protective shields 7 as body protection (Fig. 9), thus:

[0064] - The forehead part 2 of the helmet can be used as a shoulder pad;

[0065] - The back part of the helmet 3 can be used as a shoulder pad;

[0066] - Train 4 can be used as a shoulder strap with a protective edge;

[0067] - Visor 5 can be used as a gorget;

[0068] - Headband 24 can be used as a goggle protection, collar, short mask;

[0069] - The occipital guards 26 are used as a long mask, visor, cheek guards, ear guards, bicep guards, bracers, thigh guards, greaves;

[0070] - Side guards 25 can be used as breastplates, belly guards, shoulder pads, groin pads, knee pads, coccyx and hip protection, calantar.

[0071] The protective helmet is made according to a block scheme for the following purposes:

[0072] - compactness of the helmet when carried not on the head;

[0073] - unification of individual parts of the helmet with the fighter’s protective equipment;

[0074] - the ability to quickly configure the helmet and equipment depending on the tactical task;

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[0076] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) - the ability to change the class of protection of a fighter's helmet and other protective equipment by applying protective shields, including placing them one on top of the other or using protective shields of different thicknesses;

[0077] - increasing the versatility of the helmet by changing its size - for example, in winter, to put the helmet on over a hat;

[0078] - simplification of repair and configuration of the helmet in the field;

[0079] - increasing the compactness of the fighter’s protective equipment;

[0080] - reducing the total weight of the fighter’s protective equipment;

[0081] - greater versatility of individual parts of a fighter’s protective equipment;

[0082] - reducing the cost of helmet production;

[0083] - reducing the total cost of a fighter’s protective equipment;

[0084] - interchangeability of various elements of a fighter’s protective armor;

[0085] - reducing the load on the user's cervical vertebrae by removing the protective shields from the helmet frame, if necessary.

[0086] The technical result claimed in the invention is achieved by making the helmet frame from the frontal and occipital parts, connected mainly in the middle of the user's head with a quick-release connection. Such a configuration of the helmet frame allows it to be used as a lightweight helmet, and the presence of a quick-release fastening of the helmet frame parts will allow, if necessary, to disassemble the helmet frame and use its parts as separate elements intended for placement on the user's body and / or limbs, thereby affecting the technical result. The edges of the frontal and occipital parts of the helmet are made in such a way that during assembly they are joined mainly in the middle of the user's head, allowing the parts of the helmet frame to be made approximately equal in size to each other, thereby affecting the technical result.The division of the protective shields into a forehead, side and back protectors allows for the optimal shape of each of them, so that any of these shields is not too concave, which allows the shield to be placed anywhere except the helmet, and when the protective shields are placed on the helmet, a protective shell is formed that additionally protects the head, thereby affecting the technical result. The shields are attached to the helmet frame in a quick-release manner, so the helmet user can, if necessary, for example, to reduce the weight of the helmet or to increase the level of body protection, quickly remove any of the protective shields from the helmet and place them on equipment, for example, using a two-component Velcro contact tape or in a pocket.

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[0088] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) When making a block helmet kit in accordance with the description of this invention, the functionality of the kit as a whole and its individual parts in particular is increased. The use of its parts is given in the examples of the implementation of this kit below.

[0089] To assemble a combat helmet, first prepare the helmet frame, for this purpose the frontal part 2 is connected to the back part 3. Then, if necessary, a visor 5 is placed on the frontal part 2 of the helmet 1, and a train 4 is placed on the back part 3. Then, if necessary, mounting strips 6 are fastened to the holes 14, which serve to fasten various tactical accessories, body kits and equipment under a universal adapter of the "Wing-Loc" type. After this, protective shields 7 are attached to the helmet frame using quick-release joints: thus, forehead guard 24 is attached to frontal part 2 of helmet 1, while its lower edge 27 repeats the shape of the bottom of frontal part 2 of helmet 1, side guards 25 are attached to the middle part of helmet 1, while the shape of side guards 25 repeats the shape of the middle part of helmet 1, back guard 26 is attached to occipital part 3 of helmet 1, while its shape repeats the shape of occipital part 3 of helmet 1.

[0090] In order to use the protective shields 7 as independent elements of armor, the protective shields 7 that are not needed at the moment are removed from the combat helmet and are attached, for example, to the user's equipment. Thus, the frame of the helmet 1 is not disassembled, the forehead guard 24 is left on it, attached to the frame of the helmet 1 by means of a two-component Velcro contact tape-fastener, the side guards 25 are used as protection, for example, of the user's chest, for this purpose they are attached by means of a two-component Velcro contact tape-fastener to the user's chest, the back guard 26 is used as protection, for example, of the user's hips, for this purpose it is attached by means of a two-component Velcro contact tape-fastener to the user's hip.

[0091] When there is no need to use the helmet at the moment, the helmet frame 1 is also disassembled, and its forehead part 2 and the back part 3 are used for placement on the user's shoulders, thus forming shoulder pads. The forehead pad 24 is used for placement on the user's neck with the help of a two-component Velcro fastener tape, thus forming a collar.

[0092] Examples of the use of the parts of the block helmet kit are also shown in Figures 7-9.

[0093] The block helmet kit is a unique system for user protection, having functions not only for head protection and the ability to place mounting strips on the helmet for installing attachments, but also for using

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[0095] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) protective shields as independent protective elements intended to protect the body and / or limbs, etc.

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Claims

FORMULA 1. A block helmet kit comprising a frame comprising a frontal portion configured to be placed on the front of the user's head, an occipital portion configured to be placed on the back of the user's head, wherein the connection of these portions is quick-detachable, and the edges of the portions being connected are joined primarily in the middle of the user's head, includes protective shields comprising a forehead protector shaped to replicate the front portion of the frontal portion of the lasso, an occipital protector shaped to replicate the back portion of the occipital portion of the helmet frame, and ferrules positioned between the forehead protector and the occipital protector shaped to replicate the front portion of the helmet frame, wherein the fastening of the protective shields to the helmet frame is quick-detachable, wherein the protective shields are configured to be placed on the torso and / or limbs.

2. A block helmet kit according to item 1, characterized in that fastenings for attaching a visor are provided in the front part of the forehead.

3. A block helmet kit according to item 1, characterized in that fastenings for attaching a cable are made in the back part of the occipital region.

4. A block helmet kit according to item 1, characterized in that the material of the protective shields is made ballistic.

5. A block helmet kit according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the protective shields are designed to enable the user to be masked.

6. A block helmet kit according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the protective shields are equipped with sensors and devices that allow for the analysis of the surrounding environment and the provision of information to the user, and other devices that help the user perform the task at hand.

7. A block helmet kit according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the fastening of the shields to the helmet frame additionally implies fastening the shields to clothing, equipment, machinery, a gun, etc., for example, by means of a two-component Velcro fastening tape or in pockets.

8. A block helmet kit according to item 1, characterized in that it contains mounting strips that contain a predominantly rectangular base, a dovetail-type fastening made along its entire length, and grooves located on the outside and on the sides of this fastening. 11 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) 9. A block helmet kit according to paragraph 1, characterized in that holes for attaching mounting strips are made on the sides of the helmet parts.

10. A set of block helmet item 7, characterized in that the holes for fastening the mounting strips are made in an L-shape.

11. A block helmet kit according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the frame, containing the frontal and occipital parts, is used as a light helmet for protecting the head.

12. A block helmet kit according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the helmet frame is designed with the ability to be adjusted in size.

13. A block helmet set according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the backplate is made of several parts. 12 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)

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