Helmet Visor Mounting Plate for Lighter Multi-Visor Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing helmet visor mounting systems are complex, requiring multiple parts and symmetric components, which can lead to assembly errors and increased weight, and do not efficiently facilitate connection and disconnection of multiple visors.
Innovation Solution
A helmet with a visor mounting system featuring a pair of unitary mounting bases made of a single piece, which are interchangeable and connect to asymmetric helmet mounting sections, allowing for pivotally connected visors with offset pivot axes, and include a biasing mechanism to guide and retain the visor positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple separate mounting components are used for each side of the helmet, then the mounting system can provide stable support for the visor, but the device complexity increases and assembly becomes more error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate mounting components (mounting base, mounting section, and connection elements) into a single integrated mounting component that includes both left and right mounting sections. This single component is connectable to the helmet shell at multiple locations simultaneously, reducing the total number of parts while maintaining stable visor support and eliminating assembly errors from mismatched components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting component is designed with universal functionality to serve multiple purposes: it provides pivotable connection for the visor, attaches to the helmet shell at multiple locations, and allows for easy installation and removal. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate specialized components for each function.
2Stability of the object's composition
If symmetric mounting components are used on both sides of the helmet, then the mounting system achieves symmetry with the helmet shell, but the quantity of parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using separate mounting components for each side of the helmet, the patent merges both left and right mounting sections into a single integrated component. This single component maintains symmetry with the helmet shell while halving the number of parts that need to be manufactured, stored, and installed.
3Reliability
If a complex multi-part mounting system is used, then the visor can be securely connected, but the weight of the helmet assembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces helmet assembly weight by consolidating multiple separate mounting parts into a single lightweight component. This integrated mounting component provides the same secure visor connection as multi-part systems but with significantly reduced material usage and overall weight.
Data Source
AI summary
A helmet is provided which includes a helmet shell defining a cavity. The helmet shell has left and right helmet mounting sections defined on left and right sides thereof, and the helmet includes a visor mounting system comprising a primary visor connector made of a single piece and adapted for connection with the left and right helmet mounting sections. The helmet further has a primary visor removably and pivotally connected to the primary visor connector and adapted to pivot about a primary pivot axis.