Sealed Helmet Lighting Structure for Waterproof High-Output Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing helmet lighting systems are not suitable for demanding environments such as water or fire, are heavy and bulky, provide low light emission, and have short operational times.

Innovation Solution

A helmet with integrated lighting systems featuring a sealed structure that includes a structural shell, outer and inner cover layers, and encapsulated light sources and electrical conduits, providing high light emission, long operational life, and waterproofing, suitable for intense physical activity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Weight of moving object

If existing helmet lighting systems are used, then basic lighting function is provided, but the systems are heavy and bulky

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveweightVSAvoidsuitability for demanding environments

Core Design Contradiction:

Weight of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting system is divided into separate functional modules (light sources, power source, control electronics, waterproofing layers) that can be independently optimized and assembled, reducing overall weight while maintaining reliability through modular design

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses thin flexible waterproof films and coatings to protect electronic components instead of heavy rigid enclosures, significantly reducing weight while maintaining protection against water and environmental factors

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Illumination intensity

If existing helmet lighting systems are used, then basic lighting function is provided, but the systems provide low levels of light emission

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelight emissionVSAvoidoperational time

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs periodic duty cycling where high-power LED lights are activated in pulses or intermittent intervals rather than continuous operation, enabling high illumination intensity during active periods while extending overall operational duration through strategic rest periods

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes advanced LED technology with adjustable luminous output parameters and intelligent power management that dynamically changes current draw and brightness levels to optimize the balance between light emission intensity and battery consumption rate

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Duration of action of moving object

If existing helmet lighting systems are used, then basic lighting function is provided, but the systems have relatively short operational times

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational timeVSAvoidweight

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces heavy traditional battery systems with lighter high-energy-density lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery technology, and incorporates efficient LED lighting that consumes significantly less power, thereby extending operational time without increasing weight

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the electrical parameters by using low-voltage, low-current LED technology combined with high-voltage, high-capacity rechargeable batteries, optimizing the power delivery parameters to achieve extended operational duration with minimal weight increase

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

4Reliability

If existing helmet lighting systems are used, then basic lighting function is provided, but the systems are not suitable for water or fire environments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewaterproofing capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the waterproofing function directly into the helmet shell structure and electronic component packaging, combining structural protection with environmental sealing to create a unified waterproof system that reduces overall complexity compared to adding separate waterproofing layers

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs flexible waterproof coatings and thin-film encapsulation technologies that provide effective water and fire resistance without adding significant structural complexity, using advanced material properties rather than complex mechanical sealing systems

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentUS20260029120A1Helmets with lighting and lighting systems for helmets

Publication Date: 2026.01.29 LOMBARD VERNON

AI summary

Helmets and helmet lighting systems for use in demanding environments, such as fire, rescue, police and military applications. The helmets and systems provide one or more of high levels of light emission, long operational life, waterproofing/ability to operate in wet or submerged environments and relatively low weight. In some configurations, a helmet comprises a lighting system including an exterior layer and an interior layer applied to a shell of the helmet. In some configurations, a lighting module having an internal layer and an exterior layer is attached to an underlying helmet. In some configurations, a lighting system includes pods and/or strips containing a source of light. The pods or strips can be attached to an underlying helmet.