Helmet Cover Assembly with Integrated Mounting Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing helmet accessory attachment methods require drilling holes or using tools, which can damage the helmet and are time-consuming for mounting and exchanging accessories.
Innovation Solution
A helmet cover assembly with integrated mounting devices and a backing plate that allows for tool-free attachment of accessories to the helmet, using fasteners and a non-elastic cover that extends over the helmet's surface, eliminating the need for direct attachment to the helmet shell.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If drilling holes or using tools to attach accessories to the helmet, then the attachment is secure and stable, but the helmet structure is damaged and the attachment process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a helmet cover as an intermediary layer between the helmet shell and the accessory mounting system. The cover includes a backing plate with mounting devices that attach to the cover rather than directly to the helmet, preventing direct damage to the helmet structure while maintaining secure accessory attachment. The cover acts as a protective mediator that absorbs the mechanical stress and attachment forces.
2Reliability
If drilling holes or using tools to attach accessories to the helmet, then the attachment is secure, but the mounting and exchanging process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic, reversible attachment mechanisms including hook-and-pile fasteners, snap fittings, and removable mounting devices that allow quick attachment and detachment of accessories. The helmet cover system enables rapid configuration changes without permanent modifications, allowing users to quickly adapt the helmet to different operational requirements by simply attaching or detaching covers with integrated mounting devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the helmet into modular components: the base helmet shell, removable helmet covers, backing plates, and mounting devices. This segmentation allows independent replacement and configuration of each component, enabling quick exchange of accessories and covers without affecting the entire helmet system. Each segment can be optimized for specific functions and replaced independently.
3Device complexity
If using a fixed helmet configuration, then the helmet structure is simple, but the adaptability to different accessory configurations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The helmet cover system provides universal adaptability through standardized mounting devices (such as Picatinny rails, QD mounts, and universal backing plates) that can accommodate various accessory types including night vision goggles, lights, cameras, and communication devices. The covers themselves can be configured in different patterns, colors, and protective features, allowing a single helmet base to serve multiple operational roles across different environments and mission requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A helmet cover includes a cover configured to extend over a helmet and at least one mount attached to the cover. In one embodiment, a backing plate is coupled to the at least one mount and the cover is sandwiched between the backing plate and the at least one mount.