Helmet buckle having divider function

Abstract

A helmet buckle having a divider function is disclosed. The helmet buckle having a divider function comprises: a divider unit for adjusting the lengths of a plurality of straps connected to a helmet; a first buckle coupling unit connected to the divider unit and including a first magnetic element; and a second buckle coupling unit including a second magnetic element for being magnetically coupled with the first buckle coupling unit, wherein the first buckle coupling unit and the second buckle coupling unit are rotatable relative to each other within a preset angle range while remaining coupled. Accordingly, since a divider and a buckle are integrated as a single component, user convenience is enhanced. Furthermore, since a part of the buckle having a divider function is made of an elastic material and positioned beside the face rather than under the chin, user operability is improved.

Description

Buckle for helmet with divider function

[0001] The present invention relates to a helmet buckle having a divider function, and more particularly, to a helmet buckle having a divider function that integrates a divider for separating a strap and a buckle for fastening a chin strap to secure a helmet to a user into a single configuration.

[0002] In general, helmets are worn primarily to protect the wearer's head and face, and are used in various outdoor activities such as motorcycles, cycles, racing vehicles, firefighting, and military use.

[0003] These helmets are mainly worn by the wearer when exercising or in dangerous situations, so the wearer must always be careful to tighten the helmet straps to prevent the helmet from coming off the head.

[0004] Components commonly used to adjust or secure helmet straps can be divided into dividers and buckles. Dividers are typically located beneath the ears, bringing together the two straps that connect to the helmet on either side of the ear. They also adjust the length of the straps before they are brought together.

[0005] Additionally, the buckle is positioned under the user's chin and is positioned on each chin strap so that it engages with the other buckle to tighten the chin strap around the lower part of the user's face, thereby ensuring that the helmet is securely mounted on the user's head.

[0006] However, considering the inconvenience of multiple parts touching the face of a helmet-wearing user, the difficulty of producing multiple parts during the manufacturing process, and the increased defect rate, the need to integrate the divider and buckle is emerging.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a helmet buckle having a divider function that integrates a divider for separating a strap and a buckle for fastening a chin strap to secure the helmet to a user into a single configuration.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving this purpose, a helmet buckle having a divider function includes a divider portion for adjusting the lengths of a plurality of straps connected to a helmet, a first buckle coupling portion connected to the divider portion and including a first magnetic element, and a second buckle coupling portion including a second magnetic element for magnetically coupling with the first buckle coupling portion, wherein the first buckle coupling portion and the second buckle coupling portion are capable of rotating relative to each other within a preset angular range in a coupled state.

[0009] In addition, a helmet buckle having a divider function according to one embodiment of the present invention further includes a connecting portion connecting the divider portion and the first buckle coupling portion, wherein the connecting portion includes an elastic member and is capable of being deformed by an external force.

[0010] Additionally, the elastic modulus of the material constituting the connecting portion is higher than the elastic modulus of the material constituting the divider portion.

[0011] In addition, the first buckle coupling portion has a first coupling structure formed convexly and including the first magnetic element, and a groove is formed in a portion of the first coupling structure to allow the clasp structure formed on the second buckle coupling portion to be caught.

[0012] In addition, the second buckle coupling portion has a second coupling structure formed concavely including the second magnetic element, and the clasp structure portion is inserted into the groove when the first buckle coupling portion and the second buckle coupling portion are coupled, and by operating a physical button included in the second buckle coupling portion, the clasp structure portion can be pulled out of the groove, thereby releasing the coupling of the first buckle coupling portion and the second buckle coupling portion.

[0013] According to various embodiments of the present invention as described above, the divider and the buckle are implemented as a single part, thereby improving user convenience, and a part of the buckle with a divider function is implemented with an elastic material and is positioned next to the face rather than under the chin, thereby improving user operability.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating an example of use of a helmet buckle having a divider function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating the configuration of a helmet buckle equipped with a divider function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining the operation of a buckle for a helmet equipped with a divider function according to one embodiment of the present invention in a coupled state.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a connecting portion connecting a divider portion and a first buckle coupling portion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the configuration of a first buckle coupling portion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining the configuration of a second buckle coupling portion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

[0021] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless otherwise specified.

[0022] The terms used in this specification have been selected from widely used, current terms, taking into account the functions of the present invention. However, these terms may vary depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Furthermore, in certain cases, terms may be arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this invention should not be defined simply as names, but rather based on their inherent meanings and the overall content of the present invention.

[0023] The embodiments of the present invention are capable of various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the invention. In describing the embodiments, detailed descriptions of related known technologies will be omitted if they are deemed to obscure the main point.

[0024] In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “consist of” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0025] In this specification, terms such as “consist of” or “consist of” are intended to emphasize that no other configurations other than the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof described in the specification are included, and should be understood to exclude the possibility of the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof other than the above configurations.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating an example of use of a helmet buckle having a divider function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1, a helmet buckle (100) equipped with a divider function according to one embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Here, the helmet buckle (100) is a component used as a fixing device for firmly fixing a helmet to a wearer's head when wearing the helmet, and can be implemented with synthetic resin, plastic, alloy, etc.

[0028] In addition, the helmet buckle (100) equipped with a divider function as shown in Fig. 1 has a shape in which a fan-shaped divider and a square-shaped buckle are combined, but the shape is not limited thereto and may be implemented in a polygonal or circular shape, etc.

[0029] In addition, the helmet buckle (100) equipped with a divider function is mainly located under the wearer's ears, and the length of two straps connected to the helmet can be adjusted by moving the divider provided on the upper part of the helmet buckle (100) under the ears.

[0030] In addition, the buckle (100) for a helmet with a divider function is no longer located under the chin, but next to the chin, that is, under the ear, so that the helmet wearer can release the buckle by placing his or her hand on the buckle located next to the chin, not under the chin.

[0031] The placement of the buckle (100) for the helmet with this divider function and the integration of the divider function increase user convenience.

[0032] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating the configuration of a helmet buckle equipped with a divider function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 2, a buckle (100) for a helmet with a divider function includes a divider portion (110) for adjusting the length of a plurality of straps connected to a helmet, a first buckle coupling portion (120) connected to the divider portion (110) and including a first magnetic element, and a second buckle coupling portion (1130) including a second magnetic element for magnetically coupling to the first buckle coupling portion (120).

[0034] As shown in Fig. 2, the divider portion (110) has a shape that is spread out on both sides so that it can be connected to a plurality of straps, and one side of the divider portion (110) is connected to a first buckle connection portion (120).

[0035] In the case of the divider section (110), various types of openings are formed to secure the straps, and the wearer can use these openings to tie and secure the straps.

[0036] In addition, the first buckle coupling portion (120) includes a first magnetic element, and the area including the first magnetic element has a convex shape and can be magnetically coupled to the second magnetic element included in the second buckle coupling portion (130).

[0037] In addition, the second buckle coupling portion (130) also includes a second magnetic element for magnetically coupling with the first magnetic element included in the first buckle coupling portion (120), and through this, it can be magnetically coupled with the first buckle coupling portion, and as described below, in addition to the magnetic force, physical coupling through the clasp structure portion is also performed, thereby enabling a firm coupling.

[0038] Meanwhile, the first buckle coupling portion (120) and the second buckle coupling portion (130) can rotate relative to each other within a preset angle range while in a coupled state.

[0039] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining the operation of a buckle for a helmet equipped with a divider function according to one embodiment of the present invention in a coupled state.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 3, a helmet buckle (100) equipped with a divider function according to one embodiment of the present invention shows a state in which the second buckle coupling portion (130) is operated to be rotatable within a preset angle range while the first buckle coupling portion (120) and the second buckle coupling portion (130) are coupled.

[0041] Since the area including the first magnetic element included in the first buckle coupling portion (120) and the area including the second magnetic element included in the second buckle coupling portion (130) are both formed in a circular shape, the first buckle coupling portion (120) and the second buckle coupling portion (130) can rotate even when coupled to each other, and since rotation is possible in this coupled state, the wearer can maximize the convenience of operation by utilizing the fact that the second buckle coupling portion (130) can rotate even when coupled, and the length of the strap can also be conveniently adjusted.

[0042] Here, the preset angle range may include a range from 0° to 170°, and the first buckle engaging portion (120) or the second buckle engaging portion (130) may rotate within the above-described angle range in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction in a engaged state.

[0043] Meanwhile, a helmet buckle (100) equipped with a divider function according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a connecting portion connecting the divider portion (110) and the first buckle coupling portion (120).

[0044] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a connecting portion connecting a divider portion and a first buckle coupling portion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 4, a connecting portion (210) connecting the divider portion (110) and the first buckle coupling portion (120) is illustrated, and the connecting portion (210) includes an elastic member and can be deformed by an external force.

[0046] For example, the connecting portion (210) may be implemented with a highly elastic synthetic resin, rubber, etc., and accordingly, the moving directions of the divider portion (110) and the first buckle connecting portion (120) may be the same or different, and the helmet buckle (100) equipped with a divider function may be bent around the connecting portion (210).

[0047] This is to ensure that the buckle (100) for a helmet with a divider function can fit well on the wearer's face since the surface of the wearer's face is curved, and to increase the degree of freedom of operation so that the wearer can more easily operate the buckle (100) for a helmet with a divider function, an elastic member is included in the connecting portion (210) so that it can be easily bent or curved.

[0048] Here, the elastic modulus of the material constituting the connecting portion (210) is higher than the elastic modulus of the material constituting the divider portion (110). In other words, although the divider portion (110) is also a portion connected to the strap and has a characteristic of being able to bend to a certain extent, the connecting portion (210) is more flexible and bends better than the divider portion (110).

[0049] Accordingly, both the divider part (110) and the connecting part (210) may include elastic members, but the elastic moduli of the divider part (110) and the connecting part (210) are different from each other, and the elastic modulus of the connecting part (210) is higher than the elastic modulus of the divider part (110), so that the buckle (100) for a helmet having a divider function may easily bend or warp around the connecting part (210).

[0050] Meanwhile, the first buckle coupling portion (120) has a first coupling structure formed convexly and including a first magnetic element, and a groove is formed in a part of the first coupling structure to allow the clasp structure formed in the second buckle coupling portion (130) to be caught.

[0051] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the configuration of a first buckle coupling portion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 5, the first buckle coupling portion (120) connected to the divider portion (110) includes a first coupling structure (510) formed convexly and including a first magnetic element, and when viewed from the side, a groove (520) is formed on the side surface of the first coupling structure (510) formed convexly, so that the clasp structure formed on the second buckle coupling portion (130) is formed to be caught in the groove (520).

[0053] This groove (520) is formed in a circular circumferential direction on the side surface of the first coupling structure (510), so that rotation is possible even when the clasp structure of the second buckle coupling portion (130) is inserted into the groove (520) when the first buckle coupling portion (120) and the second buckle coupling portion (130) are coupled as described in FIG. 3.

[0054] In addition, when the first buckle coupling portion (120) and the second buckle coupling portion (130) are coupled, the coupling force is further increased and made stronger due to the physical coupling between the clasp structure portion and the groove (520) in addition to the coupling by magnetic force between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element, and even if a force is applied in the vertical direction, the first buckle coupling portion (120) and the second buckle coupling portion (130) do not separate from each other due to the structural coupling between the clasp structure portion and the groove (520).

[0055] Meanwhile, the second buckle coupling portion (130) has a second coupling structure formed concavely and including a second magnetic element, and the clasp structure portion is inserted into the groove when the first buckle coupling portion and the second buckle coupling portion are coupled, and by operating a physical button included in the second buckle coupling portion, the clasp structure portion can be pulled out of the groove (520) so that the coupling of the first buckle coupling portion (120) and the second buckle coupling portion (130) can be released.

[0056] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining the configuration of a second buckle coupling portion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 6, the second buckle coupling portion (130) has a second coupling structure in which a portion (610) including the second magnetic element is formed in a concave shape, and the clasp structure portion (620) is formed in a part of the concave area.

[0058] Here, the clasp structure (620) is inserted into the groove (520) formed in the first buckle coupling portion (120) when the first buckle coupling portion (120) and the second buckle coupling portion (130) are coupled, thereby strengthening the coupling force. When the physical button included in the second buckle coupling portion (130) is operated, the clasp structure (620) is not protruded as shown in FIG. 6, but rather goes inward, and is no longer inserted into the groove (520) and comes out.

[0059] That is, the physical button and the clasp structure (620) formed on the lid of the second buckle coupling portion (130) are physically structurally connected to each other inside the second buckle coupling portion (130), so that the clasp structure (620) can protrude into or enter the concavely formed area (610) depending on the operation of the physical button, and accordingly, the clasp structure (620) can be inserted into or removed from the groove (520), thereby allowing the first buckle coupling portion (120) and the second buckle coupling portion (130) to be coupled or released.

[0060] In addition, although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims, and such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical idea or prospect of the present invention.

Claims

1. In a helmet buckle with a divider function, A divider section for adjusting the length of multiple straps connected to the helmet; A first buckle coupling portion connected to the above divider portion and including a first magnetic element; and A second buckle coupling portion including a second magnetic element for magnetically coupling with the first buckle coupling portion; A helmet buckle having a divider function, wherein the first buckle connecting portion and the second buckle connecting portion are capable of rotating relative to each other within a preset angle range while in a connected state.

2. In paragraph 1, It further includes a connecting portion connecting the above divider portion and the first buckle coupling portion; A helmet buckle having a divider function, wherein the above connecting part is capable of being deformed by an external force, including an elastic member.

3. In paragraph 2, A helmet buckle having a divider function, wherein the elastic modulus of the material constituting the connecting portion is higher than the elastic modulus of the material constituting the divider portion.

4. In paragraph 3, The above first buckle joint is, A helmet buckle having a divider function, wherein the first magnetic element is included and has a first convexly formed coupling structure, and a groove is formed in a portion of the first coupling structure to allow a clasp structure formed in the second buckle coupling portion to be caught.

5. In paragraph 4, The above second buckle joint, A helmet buckle having a divider function, wherein the second magnetic element is included and has a second coupling structure formed concavely, and the clasp structure is inserted into the groove when the first buckle coupling portion and the second buckle coupling portion are coupled, and the clasp structure is pulled out of the groove by operating a physical button included in the second buckle coupling portion, thereby releasing the coupling of the first buckle coupling portion and the second buckle coupling portion.

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