CN104093331B

CN104093331B - The protection helmet and lighting apparatus

Info

Publication number: CN104093331B
Application number: CN201380007923.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: L·瓜伊; F·比阿捷
Original assignee: MSA Gallet SAS
Current assignee: MSA Gallet SAS
Priority date: 2012-03-15
Filing date: 2013-03-11
Publication date: 2017-07-07
Anticipated expiration: 2033-03-11
Also published as: EP2825068A1; FR2987980B1; WO2013135597A1; FR2987980A1; CN104093331A; EP2825068B1

Abstract

A kind of open protection helmet, it includes：Shell (2), with left side (8), right side (8) and longitudinally asymmetric face (P), its split shed (12) or hole are formed at least one of the left side and the right part shell (2)；And lighting apparatus (22), it includes：At least one module (23,24), the module (23,24) includes housing (25), and the housing (25) is with substantially transparent antetheca (28) and is oriented at least one light source (31,32) towards antetheca；And power supply equipment (37) and control electronics (35), it is connected at least one light source and positioned at least one housing on the shell；Wherein described module is further configured to be at least partially situated in the opening of at least one sidepiece of the shell or hole, and the rear portion of wherein described module is at least partially situated at the inside of the shell, and the front portion of the module is at least partially situated at the outside of the shell, to allow that at least one light source sends light beam (51,52) to the outside of the shell.A kind of lighting apparatus is also disclosed.

Description

The protection helmet and lighting apparatus

Background of invention

Invention field

The present invention relates generally to be used for the helmet of various situations and environment, and relate in particular to a kind of outfit lighting apparatus The protection helmet.

Description of Related Art

Some people (for example, fireman) need to wear the helmet to protect oneself.Generally, the helmet is included in installed above various The shell of element (for example, one or more screens, breathing mask etc.).In some cases, especially there is smog or environment photograph When bright not strong enough, it is probably beneficial the helmet is assembled lighting apparatus.

According to the helmet of the first known type, lighting apparatus is arranged on the outside of shell using fixing equipment.First, this is needed A number of hole is formed in shell, so as to damage its structure.Additionally, this lighting apparatus is additional adjunct, its protrusion Significantly beyond the outside of the helmet.Because lighting apparatus is protruded and unprotected, there is subsidiary risk, i.e., this equipment may Damage or various peripheral elements may have been caught.

According to the helmet of the second known type, lighting apparatus is fully integratible into the structure of the helmet.For example, light emitting diode (LED) in may be mounted at the opening or hole being formed in shell.This is avoided above-mentioned with what the outside heaviness of lighting apparatus was associated Shortcoming；But, unlike the helmet of the above-described first kind, such mounting arrangements make attended operation (for example, LED Replacing) it is much more complex.Additionally, this helmet is unmodifiable, and always it is used together with lighting apparatus.

Brief summary of the invention

In general, there is provided one kind the protection helmet and lighting apparatus, it solves and/or overcomes to be set with using or including illumination The some or all of potential shortcoming that the existing helmet of standby and similar arrangement is associated.

For this purpose, and one preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, the present invention relates to one kind protection head Helmet, it includes：Shell, the shell present longitudinally asymmetric face and including left side and right side, be formed at least one sidepiece In through hole or opening；And lighting apparatus, it includes：At least one module, the module includes housing, and the housing is presented Transparent antetheca and contain at least one light source being oriented to towards the transparent front wall；Power supply equipment and electronics control Control equipment, its be all connected to one or more light sources and be each located on be arranged on shell at least one housing in；The mould Block is configured to be removably attached to the inside of the opening of the sidepiece of shell, with cause module rear portion be located at shell inside and The front portion of module is located at the outside of shell, and wherein light source can send light beam to the outside of shell.

According to one preferably and non-limiting embodiments, opening is in the horizontal through the sidepiece of shell.Module can be substantially On be tangential on shell sidepiece be assemblied in this lateral arrangement opening inside.

Therefore it provides a kind of independent lighting apparatus, it may or may not be by according to the selection and requirement of user It is assembled on the shell of the helmet.Therefore, the new helmet can be provided factory assembling lighting apparatus, or this equipment can with Date afterwards is arranged on the helmet initially without any illumination.Due to the independence and dismountable property of lighting apparatus, this hair Bright to make it possible to provide the revisable helmet, wherein lighting apparatus is as a selection.Thus, attended operation also becomes phase When easy, because the helmet even can keep operation temporarily or in the case of completely no lighting apparatus.

Further, and one preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, assembled by the opening or hole in shell Lighting apparatus (part is internally and partly in outside), to cause that the volume of lighting apparatus is minimized two positions simultaneously： (1) internally, this improves the comfort level of user and allows that various inner members (for example, ear protection) may be assembled；With And (2) are in outside, to cause lighting apparatus by less exposure and preferably protection.Therefore, equipment becomes to damage or catch one The risk of a little peripheral elements greatly reduces.

According to one preferably and non-limiting embodiments, sidepiece can include caving in, and opening or hole are formed on and cave in In；And plate, its cover at least in part towards opening or hole depression and positioned at these around depression in shell Region generally flushes place.Therefore, module is protected below plate, and is not formed in addition from the outstanding element of the helmet.This The fact that contribute to, that is, the helmet for possessing lighting apparatus can be used under hard situation, especially in explosive atmosphere, There is smog and/or use in extreme temperatures.For example, system operatio should ensure that between -20 DEG C and+100 DEG C, and preferably In -30 DEG C to+260 DEG C of temperature range, lighting apparatus should not undergo to damage the health of wearer or the integrality of the helmet on ground Any degeneration.

One preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, plate include opaque side wall and transparent antetheca and/or Lower wall --- depending on the direction of the light beam sent by light source.Therefore, this part of the module outside the helmet is located at generally Closing space, and therefore suffer from protection well.The opacity hidden module of plate and be likely located at this region it is any its His element, therefore improve the aesthetic property of the helmet.Opacity also allows plate to maintain its outward appearance, to cause that any of the above is scraped Trace ratio is less visible on transparent wall.

Plate can include opaque side wall, and it has transparent leading edge and/or lower edge.Although this unpromising helmet User provides the more preferable visual field of some positions, but helps user to be can see more by positioned at other people of his at one's side really The good visual field.As an alternative, it would be possible to fully opaque side wall, it does not have a clear area, but fitting opening, so that One or more light beams are allowed downwards, forward and/or laterally to occur.

According to one preferably and non-limiting embodiments, in rigging position, module it is anterior substantially adjacent to the outer of shell Face, and module rear portion substantially adjacent to shell inner face.Based on this arrangement, the volume of module further reduces.In fact, Module can substantially tangentially insert the opening in shell, and relative to the sidepiece slight inclination of shell.It can be stated that making the side of shell Relative to longitudinally asymmetric facing to inclining towards each other, and module is arranged to and is substantially parallel to the plane in portion.

Preferably and non-limiting embodiments module includes substantially parallel hexahedron part and adjunct according to another, The adjunct contains one or more light sources and is forwardly and outwardly protruded from almost parallel hexahedron part in rigging position. This cause module be possible to be oriented to as much as possible internally with outside close to shell.In addition, using this layout, it is possible to The shoulder for serving as end stop is formed between adjunct and substantially parallel hexahedron part.

One module can be arranged to the first light beam that generation is forwardly directed and the second light beam being downwardly oriented.For this Individual purpose, module can include that the first light source and can sending that can send the first light beam being forwardly directed is downwardly oriented the The secondary light source of two light beams.Alternatively or additionally, module can include the single source being associated with optical device, optics Equipment is designed to produce the first light beam being forwardly directed and the second light beam being downwardly oriented from the light beam sent by single source. One preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, two light beams (each forms cone) partly overlap, to be worn from the helmet About 1 or 2 meter of wearer provides the complete illumination in the region of oval or circular contour.For example, light beam is formed has about 20 ° extremely The cone of 40 ° of drift angle (for example, about 30 °).

For example, one or more light sources and optical device (if present) are arranged in using position：First light beam Axle is substantially parallel to longitudinally asymmetric face and the with respect to the horizontal plane angle (α) between downward-sloping 0 ° and 15 °, e.g., from about 11°.Therefore, the first light beam provides aloft but does not make to see anyone dizzy illumination of helmet wearer, and the first light beam is located at Under eye-level；And/or second light beam axle：(i) angle (β) with respect to the horizontal plane between downward-sloping 20 ° and 40 °, E.g., from about 30 °, and (ii) is relative to the longitudinally asymmetric angle (γ) towards between tilted 0 ° and 10 ° or between 0 ° and 5 °. Thus, the second light beam is provided and orients illumination in one's hands in lower.

Module can include dismountable locking arrangement or dismountable locking device, and be removably locked at for module by it Module is assembled in the position in opening or hole.For example, this dismountable locking arrangement or device include at least one terminal Baffle plate, it is intended to the edge cooperation with opening or hole.The advantage of this arrangement be attached do not need it is any extra in shell Hole or any spiral fastener.

In fact, exist it is of the invention it is many it is possible preferably and non-limiting embodiments, including：(1) individual module, It contains one or more light sources, power supply equipment and control electronics in a housing；(2) two lateral modules, Each is placed in an opening for side wall of shell, and each module contains independently of another module and in a housing One or more light sources, power supply equipment and control electronics；And/or (3) individual module or two lateral modules, each Module contains one or more light sources in a housing, and power supply equipment and control electronics are disposed in and housing In separate casing (for example, at rear portion of the helmet) and by cable connection to module or two modules.

Preferably and non-limiting embodiments opening is formed in each sidepiece of shell according to another, and illumination sets It is standby to include that, by two lateral modules of cable connection, each module includes housing, the transparent antetheca of its presentation and containing being determined Into at least one light source towards transparent front wall, power supply equipment and control electronics are each accommodated at least one for position In housing, each module is intended to be detachably fitted in the opening of respective sidepiece of shell, to cause that the rear portion of module is located at shell Inside and the front portion of module is located at the outside of shell, wherein light source can send light beam to the outside of shell, and cable is in assembling position Put the inside for being fixed on shell.Then this produce single-piece independence and general symmetry lighting apparatus.Therefore, it is possible to obtain right The illumination of title and balance the weight of the helmet.Another advantage of this embodiment in the fact that, that is, be possible to have single Individual power supply equipment and Single Electron control device, it reduce weight and cost.

Additionally, cable connection is risk that is sane and avoiding interference, it is especially in the presence of even more so during magnetic field.Separately Outward, need not be these elements point because cable is accommodated in the inside of shell and power-supply device is received in the module With specific position or the corresponding fixed and arranged of offer.This allows the heaviness and the part needed for for assembling lighting apparatus of the helmet Quantity with hole is further reduced.In addition, this causes that less element is outstanding from shell, shell may be damaged or catch thing Thing.For example, cable can be fixed to the rear portion of each module, and position is being used, can be behind the head of wearer, edge The inner face for shell extends.The offer particular configuration on shell or the unit by can be used for wedging on cable appropriate position are provided The presence of part (for example, inner mast element), can provide the arrangement for keeping the cables in this position.Hence it is advantageous to, Hole need not be provided in shell so as to attached cables.One preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, power supply equipment quilt It is contained in a housing for module, and control electronics are accommodated in the housing of another module.This allows to greatly Cause two volume and weights of module of balance.

One preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, there is provided one kind protection the helmet, it includes：Shell, the shell has Left side, right side and longitudinally asymmetric face, its split shed are formed at least one of left side and right part；And illumination sets Standby, it includes：At least one module, the module includes housing, and the housing has substantially transparent antetheca and is positioned Into at least one light source towards antetheca；And power supply equipment and control electronics, it is connected at least one light source And at least one housing on shell；Wherein module is further configured to be at least partially situated at least the one of shell In the opening of individual sidepiece, and the rear portion of wherein module is at least partially situated at the inside of shell, and module anterior at least portion Ground is divided to be located at the outside of shell, to allow that at least one light source sends light beam to the outside of shell.

It is another preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, there is provided one kind protection the helmet, it includes：Shell, the shell has Left side, right side and longitudinally asymmetric face, its split shed be formed on left side and right part each in；And by cable connection The first lighting apparatus and the second lighting apparatus, each light source includes：At least one module, the module includes housing, described Housing has substantially transparent antetheca and is oriented at least one light source towards antetheca；And power supply equipment and electricity Sub- control device, it is connected at least one light source and at least one housing on shell；Wherein module is also In being configured to be at least partially situated at the opening of the respective sidepiece of shell, and the rear portion of wherein module is at least partially situated at shell Inside, and the front portion of module is at least partially situated at the outside of shell, to allow outside of at least one light source to shell Send light beam.

It is another preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, there is provided a kind of lighting apparatus for protecting the helmet, the guarantor Helmet includes shell, and it has at least one sidepiece and at least one opening, and its split shed is formed at least one sidepiece, Lighting apparatus includes：At least one module, the module includes housing, and the housing has substantially transparent antetheca and determined Position is at least one light source towards antetheca；And power supply equipment and control electronics, it is connected at least one light Source and at least one housing on shell；Wherein module is further configured to be at least partially situated at shell at least In one opening of sidepiece, and the rear portion of wherein module is at least partially situated at the inside of shell, and module it is anterior at least The outside of shell is positioned partially at, to allow that at least one light source sends light beam to the outside of shell.

By considering to constitute being described and appended claims referring to the drawings below for this specification part, the present invention These and other features and characteristics and structure related elements operating method and the warp of function, the combination of part and manufacture Ji property can become readily apparent from, wherein reference numeral similar in the various figures specifies corresponding part.However, it should be clear that geographical Solution, accompanying drawing is only intended to the purpose of illustration and description, and is not intended as the definition of limitation of the present invention.Such as specification and Used in claims, unless the context clearly determines otherwise, otherwise singulative " (a/an) " and " (the) " Including plural reference.

Brief description

Fig. 1 is the perspective view of the helmet of the assembling lighting apparatus according to principle of the invention；

Fig. 2 is the detailed perspective view of the helmet of Fig. 1, the sidepiece of its shell for showing the helmet；

Fig. 3 is the perspective view of the lighting apparatus of Fig. 1；

Fig. 4 is the perspective view of the first module from the lighting apparatus of the Fig. 1 for laterally therein observing；

Fig. 5 is the perspective view of the first module of the lighting apparatus from outside Fig. 4 for laterally observing；

Fig. 6 is the perspective view of the first module of the lighting apparatus of the Fig. 4 laterally observed from top；

Fig. 7 is the perspective view of the second module from the lighting apparatus of the Fig. 1 for laterally therein observing, and wherein housing keeps envelope Close；

Fig. 8 is the perspective view of the second module of the lighting apparatus from outside Fig. 7 for laterally observing；

Fig. 9 is the perspective view of the second module from the lighting apparatus of the Fig. 7 for laterally therein observing, and wherein housing keeps beating Open；

Figure 10 is that the side-looking of two positions of light source of the helmet of the assembling lighting apparatus according to principle of the invention is illustrated Figure；

Figure 11 is that the vertical view of two positions of light source of the helmet of the assembling lighting apparatus according to principle of the invention is illustrated Figure；

Figure 12 is the perspective view of the shell of the helmet of the opening for showing to be formed in sidepiece or hole according to principle of the invention；

Figure 13 is the detailed perspective view of the shell with the lighting apparatus installed according to principle of the invention；

Figure 14 is the side view of the helmet of the assembling lighting apparatus according to principle of the invention；

Figure 15 is the sectional view of the helmet of Figure 14；

The schematic diagram of the helmet of the assembling lighting apparatus of Figure 16 principles of the invention for user wears；And

The schematic diagram of the helmet of the assembling lighting apparatus of Figure 17 principles of the invention for user wears.

Specific embodiment

For purpose described below, term " end ", " top ", " bottom ", " the right ", " left side ", " vertical ", " water It is flat ", " top ", " bottom ", " lateral ", " longitudinal direction " and its derivative should as its be directed in the accompanying drawings with phase of the present invention Close.However, it should be understood that the present invention can be assumed various alternate variations and sequence of steps, unless otherwise expressly provided in contrast. It will also be appreciated that shown in the accompanying drawings and described in the following description specific equipment and process are only of the invention Exemplary.Therefore, the specific size related to embodiments disclosed herein and other physical characteristics should not be by It is considered limitation.

The present invention relates to a kind of helmet and a kind of lighting apparatus, such as some of Fig. 1 to Figure 17 preferably with non-limiting reality Apply shown in scheme.

As shown in Fig. 1 preferably with non-limiting embodiments, the helmet 1 includes rigid crust 2 and can be another Include mask 3 outward.The helmet 1 can also include eyeshade and impact absorbing cap, be intended to improve wearer comfortableness lining, can Mode headband and chin belt (not shown).The shell 2 for being intended to covering wearer's head is for example manufactured with compound or thermoplastic.Shell 2 have longitudinally asymmetric face P.Using position, i.e. the position when the helmet 1 is placed on the head of the wearer for standing erectly residing for it Put, the helmet 1 is described, as shown in Figure 16 and Figure 17.Horizontal Y is defined as perpendicular to the direction of plane P, therefore this direction is Less horizontal.Longitudinal X is defined as perpendicular to Y and less horizontal direction, and direction Z is vertical direction.With Term " outside " is conversely, term " inside " is used to represent the element closer to the head of wearer.Reference orientation Z uses term " top ", " bottom ", " top " and " bottom ".Reference orientation X uses term " front portion " and " rear portion ".Reference orientation Y uses art Language " side ", " left side ", " the right " and " transverse direction ".

As shown in one preferably with non-limiting embodiments, shell 2 has spherical global shape and with for wearing The face opening 4 of wearer's face.Shell 2 includes：Positioned at the top of face opening 4 anterior 5, top 6, extend as far as pendant from top 6 The rear portion 7 of the nape of wearer and left side and right side 8, each extends on every side of face opening 4 from top 6.Can be with The sidepiece 8 of shell 2 is set to be inclined toward each other relative to longitudinally asymmetric face P, as shown in Figure 13.

As for example visible in fig. 12, each sidepiece 8 has and caves in 9.In addition, as shown in fig. 1, plate 10 is fixed to shell 2 Each sidepiece 8 so as to cover at least in part this depression 9.In Figure 12 to Figure 14, plate 10 is not shown to make the present invention Some features it is visible, corresponding opening or hole particularly in lighting apparatus and shell 2.It can be advantageous to specify, plate 10 is located at Place is generally flushed with these regions in the helmet 1 around depression 9, to cause that shell 2 has actually in this region Continual outer surface.Plate 10 can be used for equipment of the attachment for connecting breathing mask.

Through hole or opening 12 are formed in each sidepiece 8 of shell 2.In the illustrated embodiment, such as can in fig. 12 more Especially see, the rear portion 13 of opening or hole 12 with general rectangular global shape, and general rectangular global shape (but it is wide Degree is narrower) anterior 14.Opening or hole 12 are elongated on direction 11, but using position, with respect to the horizontal plane (X) to Angle that is lower and turning forward between 35 ° and 55 °, e.g., from about 45 ° (referring to Figure 17).Opening or hole 12 have trailing edge 15 (its For generally straight in this embodiment) and the leading edge 16 that bends.Opening or hole 12 are preferably formed in the recessed of the sidepiece 8 of shell 2 Fall into 9.Each plate 10 covers the corresponding depression 9 relative with opening or hole 12, and is therefore created together with sidepiece 8 and generally seal The space closed (except at rear portion).

This preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, each plate 10 includes opaque side wall 17 and allowing light through Several transparent region, including：Antetheca 18, it is partly downward orienting (Figure 17) using position；Lower wall 19, it is being used Position orients (Figure 17) partly back；The leading edge 20 and lower edge 21 of side wall 17, it is respectively relative to antetheca 18 and lower wall 19 is fixed Position.One of the invention preferably and non-limiting embodiments, and the helmet 1 can also be assembled on shell 2 on demand Lighting apparatus 22.For example, lighting apparatus 22 shown in figure 3 includes two lateral modules 23,24, it is located at right mould block respectively Connected with left mould block and by cable 29.

Although providing description in the case of including two lighting apparatus of module by cable connection, it should be noted that this Invention is not limited to this embodiment；But in more general terms, one of the invention preferably and non-limiting embodiments Lighting apparatus include：I () at least one module, it is in the housing containing at least one light source and installed in the sidepiece of shell In opening or hole；And (ii) power supply equipment and control electronics, it is all connected to one or more light sources and each From positioned at least one casing on shell, wherein casing can be distinguished or identical with housing with housing.

In the illustrated embodiment, each module 23,24 includes housing 25, and it has substantially parallel six positioned at rear portion Face body portion 26, and the adjunct 27 forwardly and outwardly protruded from part 26 in rigging position.Cable 29 is fixed to each module 23rd, 24 rear portion.One preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, the full-size of module is as follows：Thickness (along Y) is about 15mm, length (in rigging position, along axle 11) about 80mm, and width about 40mm.The weight of each module 23,24 does not preferably surpass Cross 100g (not including power supply equipment).

At least one light source (typically light emitting diode (LED)) is accommodated in housing 25, and is more specifically held It is contained in adjunct 27.In the illustrated embodiment, each housing 25 contains a LED 31 and the 2nd LED 32.As replacing In generation, the single source being associated with optical device can be provided, the optical device is used for from the light beam sent by single source Produce two light beams.In order to allow the light sent by LED 31,32 can be by housing 25, and more specifically adjunct 27 be attached Category thing 27 has transparent front wall 28, and LED 31,32 is located at the opposite of transparent front wall 28.

First module (the right module 23 shown in Fig. 4 to Fig. 6 in this embodiment) is including being accommodated in housing Control electronics 35 in 25.This module 23 also includes actuator (for example, button 36), and it is designed to having gloves on Hand simply press it and easily operated.When lighting apparatus 22 is in rigging position, button 36 can be preferably placed at housing Below 25, the inside of shell 2.Second module (left module 24 shown in Fig. 7 to Fig. 9 in this case) is including being received Power supply equipment 37 in housing 25.This can be probably or may not be rechargeable battery or power-supply battery.

In order that power supply equipment 37 is easier to change, the housing 25 of preferably this module 24 can be opened simply, Without the loss of part.In order to realize this target, and one preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, there is provided housing 25, it includes base 38 and pivot caps 39, and pivot caps 39 can be maintained in its closed position by mutual holder 40.Can change Power supply equipment 37, and without removing lighting apparatus 22 from shell 2.Advantageously, the independence of power supply equipment 37 can be It is at least 5 hours (in the case of a rechargeable battery), small up to 10 at a temperature of 100% rated output power and 20 DEG C When (in the case of disposable battery).The specific flash mode of LED 31,32 can be provided to notify the remaining work(of user Rate level.

This preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, each module 23,24 is removably mounted on the sidepiece 8 of shell 2 Opening or hole 12 in.In operation, module 23,24 extends from the inside of shell 2, from back to front, generally in opening or hole 12 Direction 11 on the corresponding opening of insertion or hole 12.When lighting apparatus 22 is in the rigging position on shell 2, module 23,24 Rear portion be located at shell 2 inside, and module 23,24 front portion be located at shell 2 outside.For example, as shown in figure 14 and figure 15, mould The substantially parallel hexahedron part 26 of block 23,24 is located at the inside of shell 2, and adjunct 27 is located at the outside of shell 2, to cause LED 31,32 can emit light into the outside of shell 2.

In view of the geometry of module 23,24, in rigging position, the front portion of each module 23,24 is substantially adjacent to shell 2 Outside 41, and each module 23,24 rear portion substantially adjacent to shell 2 inner face 42.This is especially because the phase of adjunct 27 For the position that part 26 forwardly and outwardly protrudes, and due to it is viewed from above when module 23,24 slight curvature profile, As shown in Figure 6.Therefore, when the sidepiece 8 for making shell 2 is inclined toward each other relative to longitudinally asymmetric face P, module 23,24 is then It is oriented to be roughly parallel to plane P (referring to Figure 13).

There are many possible arrangements, it can be used to ensure that module 23,24 is properly positioned in opening or hole 12.It is first First, and one preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, opening or hole 12 profile (that is, the He of general rectangular rear portion 13 Narrower rectangle front portion 14) corresponding to the shape (that is, corresponding respectively to part 26 and adjunct 27) of module 23,24.In addition, simultaneously And it is another preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, module 23,24 is limited using end stop in opening or hole 12 Insertion is advanced, and notifies that line module is properly seated in appropriate position.One preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, End stop includes shoulder 43, and it is arranged in module 23,24 inside between part 26 and adjunct 27.For example, this shoulder Portion 43 includes the prodger before housing 25 on the front thereof.In rigging position, the side in the adjacent openings of shoulder 43 or hole 12 Edge 45, it is located between opening or the rear portion 13 and anterior 14 in hole 12.

Additionally, it is another preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, each module 23,24 is included for can in rigging position Releasably it is locked in the arrangement in corresponding opening or hole 12.This arrangement can include above-mentioned shoulder 43.It is furthermore possible to also provide The stopper 44 at the rear portion of shoulder 43 is protruded outwardly into from housing.This stopper 44 is oriented to the trailing edge in its adjacent openings or hole 12 15, as shown in Figure 14.Therefore, module 23,24 is maintained at the appropriate location in opening or hole 12, and module 23,24 can not be unexpected Leave this position.Briefly, however by pulling back module 23,24 or cable 29, user can pass through stopper 44 Behind trailing edge 15, and thus from opening or the taking-up of hole 12 module 23,24.Cable 29 and cable 29 is connected to module 23,24 System robustness should cause in normal conditions of use and up to certain limited quantity pulling when, cable 29 is not drawn Risk out.In rigging position, as shown in fig. 13 significantly, cable 29 is accommodated in the inside of shell 2.More specifically Say, using position, cable 29 extends behind the head of the wearer of the helmet 1, along the inner face of shell 2.The length of cable 29 Degree is preferably configured to its lower edge for not being decreased below the helmet 1.For example, the length of cable 29 can be less than 35cm.

Light source is described more particularly below now, in this case LED 31,32.One preferably with it is non-limiting In embodiment, for the layout of LED 31,32, module 23,24 is identical, symmetrical on plane P to provide Illumination.When module 23,24 is arranged on shell 2 and plate 10 is in appropriate position, LED 31,32 is located at the clear area of plate The opposite (Figure 17) on opposite, more particularly antetheca 18 and lower wall 19.As shown in Figure 10, Figure 11, Figure 16 and Figure 17, each mould Block 23,24 includes sending a LED 31 of the first light beam 51 being forwardly directed, and can send second for being downwardly oriented 2nd LED 32 of light beam 52.

" light beam " refers to one or more light as the term is employed herein, and it is preferably formed as cone and with axle (axle 54 of first axle 53 and second respectively).For example, light beam 51,52 forms the drift angle (for example, about 30 °) with about 20 ° to 40 ° Cone.For compactedness, and one preferably with non-limiting embodiments in, it can be stated that a LED 31 is located at Below 2nd LED 32.Using the axle 53 of position, the first light beam 51 to be substantially parallel to longitudinally asymmetric face P, and relatively Angle (α) between downward-sloping 0 ° and 15 ° of horizontal plane, e.g., from about 11 °.Additionally, using position, the axle of the second light beam 52 54：The with respect to the horizontal plane angle (β) between downward-sloping 20 ° and 40 °, e.g., from about 30 °；And relative to it is longitudinally asymmetric towards The angle (γ) of (for example, between 0 ° and 5 °) between tilted 0 ° and 10 °.

Therefore, the helmet 1 can assemble lighting apparatus 22, its band (for example, about 40cm to 60cm) offer illumination nearby, (the first light beam 51 is based on for example on the natural direction stared) forward and provide illumination towards hand (being based on the second light beam 52).As schemed Shown in 16, two light beams 51,52 on the same side of the helmet 1 can partly overlap, to allow oval or circular wheel Wearer about 1m or 2m of the total illumination in wide region 55 from the helmet 1.Angle, θ (example of this region 55 between 40 ° and 60 ° Such as, about 50 °) on extend (in the vertical plane generally in the middle of two light beams) (referring to Figure 17).Preferably in the scope of 2m Interior, two modules 23,24 can provide Uniform Illumination on the circle of a diameter of 1m.It is probably 24lux (for example, 4 in the power of 2m Individual LED focuses on a point).

In this way, the present invention provides the improvement to existing system and arrangement by providing the revisable helmet, The helmet can on demand assemble lighting apparatus closely that is compact, firm and being easily assembled and dismantle.It is described at present Invention be not limited to the embodiment described above by example, but its include described arrangement with and combinations thereof all skills Art equivalent and variant.

Although for illustrative purposes, describing this in detail based on being presently believed to be most practical and preferred embodiment Invention, however, it is understood that such details is only used for this purpose and the invention is not restricted to disclosed embodiment, but On the contrary, it is intended to cover modification and equivalent arrangements in the spirit and scope of appended claims.For example, it should be appreciated that, this hair Bright to be contemplated that within the bounds of possibility, one or more features of any embodiment can be with any other embodiment One or more features it is combined.

Claims

1. a kind of to protect the helmet, it includes：

Shell, its present longitudinally asymmetric face (P) and including left side and right side (8), be formed on the sidepiece (8) at least Opening (12) in one；

Lighting apparatus (22), it includes：

At least one module (23,24), it includes housing (25), and the housing (25) is presented transparent antetheca (28) and contains It is oriented at least one light source (31,32) towards the transparent antetheca (28)；

Power supply equipment (37) and control electronics (35), it is all connected to one or more of light sources and each self-alignment In at least one housing (25) on the shell (2)；

The module (23,24) is intended to the interior of the opening (12) of the sidepiece (8) for being removably attached to the shell (2) Portion so that the rear portion of the module (23,24) is located at the inside of the shell (2) and causes the front portion of the module (23,24) Positioned at the outside of the shell (2), to cause that the light source (31,32) can send light beam to the outside of the shell (2) (51、52)。

2. the helmet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sidepiece (8) includes cave in (9), the opening (12) is formed on institute State and cave in (9)；And plate (10), it covers and caves in (9) and be located at towards the described of the opening (12) at least in part With the shell (2) place is generally flushed in described these regions for caving in (9) surrounding.

3. the helmet as claimed in claim 2, wherein the plate (10) includes opaque side wall (17) and transparent antetheca And/or lower wall (19) (18).

4. the helmet as claimed in claim 2, wherein the plate (10) includes opaque side wall (17), side wall (17) tool There is transparent leading edge (20) and/or lower edge (21).

5. the helmet as described in Claims 1-4, wherein in rigging position, the front portion of the module (23,24) Substantially adjacent to the outside (41) of the shell (2), and the module (23,24) the rear portion substantially adjacent to the shell (2) inner face (42).

6. the helmet as described in Claims 1-4, wherein the sidepiece (8) of the shell (2) is relative to the longitudinal direction The plane of symmetry (P) is inclined toward each other, and wherein described module (23,24) be arranged to be substantially parallel to it is described longitudinally asymmetric Face (P).

7. the helmet as described in Claims 1-4, wherein the module (23,24) is including substantially parallel hexahedron Partly (26) and adjunct (27), the adjunct (27) is containing one or more of light sources (31,32) and in assembling position Put from the substantially parallel hexahedron part (26) and forwardly and outwardly protrude.

8. the helmet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the module (23,24) is including that can send the first light beam being forwardly directed (51) the first light source (31) and the secondary light source (32) of the second light beam (52) being downwardly oriented can be sent.

9. the helmet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the module (23,24) includes the single light that is associated with optical device Source, the optical device is designed to be produced from the light beam sent by the single source the first light beam being forwardly directed And the second light beam (52) for being downwardly oriented (51).

10. the helmet as claimed in claim 9, wherein the single source and the optical device are arranged such that using Position, the axle (53) of first light beam (51) be substantially parallel to the longitudinally asymmetric face (P) and with respect to the horizontal plane to The lower angle (α) inclined between 0 ° and 15 °.

11. helmets as claimed in claim 10, wherein the single source and the optical device are arranged such that to make With position, the axle (54) of second light beam (52)：The with respect to the horizontal plane angle (β) between downward-sloping 20 ° and 40 °；With And relative to the angle (γ) between longitudinally asymmetric 0 ° and 10 ° of face (P) inward slant.

12. helmet as described in Claims 1-4, wherein the module (23,24) is including dismountable locking device The module (23,24) is removably locked at the module by (43,44), dismountable locking device (43,44) (23,24) are assembled in the position in the opening (12).

13. helmets as claimed in claim 12, wherein dismountable locking device includes being intended to and the opening (12) Edge cooperation at least one end stop.

14. helmet as described in Claims 1-4, its split shed (12) is formed on the sidepiece of the shell (2) (8) in each, and wherein described lighting apparatus (22) includes two lateral modules (23,24) being connected by cable (29), Each module (23,24) includes housing (25), and the housing (25) is presented transparent antetheca (28) and containing being oriented to face To at least one light source (31,32) of the transparent antetheca (28), power supply equipment (37) and control electronics (35) Each it is accommodated at least one of the housing (25), each module (23,24) is intended to be detachably fitted to the shell (2) in the opening (12) of respective sidepiece (8) so that the rear portion of the module (23,24) is located at the shell (2) The anterior outside positioned at the shell (2) that is internal and causing the module (23,24), with cause the light source (31, 32) light beam (51,52) can be sent to the outside of the shell (2), the cable (29) is fixed on described in rigging position The inside of shell (2).

15. helmets as claimed in claim 14, wherein the cable (29) is fixed to the institute of each of the module (23,24) Rear portion is stated, and is wherein using position, the cable (29) is behind the head of wearer, along the interior of the shell (2) Face extends.

16. helmets as claimed in claim 14, wherein the power supply equipment (37) is accommodated in the module (23,24) In the housing (25) of in, and wherein described control electronics (35) are accommodated in the module (23,24) In another the housing (25) in.

A kind of 17. protection helmets, it includes：

Shell, it has left side, right side and longitudinally asymmetric face, and its split shed is formed on the left side and the right side At least one in；And

Lighting apparatus, it includes：

At least one module, it includes housing, and the housing has substantially transparent antetheca and is oriented to towards before described At least one light source of wall；And

Power supply equipment and control electronics, it is connected at least one light source and positioned on the shell At least one housing in；

Wherein described module is configured to be at least partially situated in the opening of at least one sidepiece of the shell, And the rear portion of wherein described module is at least partially situated at the inside of the shell, and the module it is anterior at least in part Positioned at the outside of the shell, to allow that at least one light source sends light beam to the outside of the shell.

18. helmets as claimed in claim 17, wherein at least one of the left side and the right side include caving in, Described opening is formed in described caving in；And plate, it is covered towards being caved in described in the opening at least in part.

19. helmets as claimed in claim 18, wherein at least partly surrounding the portion caved in the plate and the shell Divide generally coextensive.

20. helmets as claimed in claim 18, wherein the plate is including generally opaque at least one side wall and greatly Transparent antetheca and/or substantially transparent lower wall on body.

21. helmets as claimed in claim 18, wherein the plate include generally opaque and substantially transparent leading edge and/ Or at least one side wall of substantially transparent lower edge.

22. helmets as claimed in claim 17, wherein in rigging position, the front portion of the module is substantially adjacent to the shell Outside, and the module rear portion substantially adjacent to the shell inner face.

23. helmets as claimed in claim 17, wherein the sidepiece of the shell is longitudinally asymmetric facing to that relative to described This is inclined, and wherein described module is arranged to and is substantially parallel to the plane of symmetry.

24. helmets as claimed in claim 17, wherein the module includes substantially parallel hexahedron part and adjunct, institute Adjunct is stated to be configured at least in part containing at least one light source and in rigging position from described substantially parallel Hexahedron part forwardly and outwardly protrudes.

25. helmets as claimed in claim 17, wherein the module also includes being configured to send the first light being forwardly directed First light source of beam and the secondary light source for being configured to send the second light beam being downwardly oriented.

26. helmets as claimed in claim 25, wherein using position, the axle of first light beam is substantially parallel to described Longitudinally asymmetric face and the with respect to the horizontal plane angle between downward-sloping 0 ° and 15 °.

27. helmets as claimed in claim 25, wherein using position, the axle of second light beam is with respect to the horizontal plane downward Incline 20 ° and 40 ° between angle and relative to the longitudinally asymmetric angle towards between tilted 0 ° and 10 °.

28. helmets as claimed in claim 17, wherein the module also includes the single source being associated with optical device, institute Optical device is stated to be configured to produce the first light beam being forwardly directed and be downwardly oriented from the light beam sent by the single source The second light beam.

29. helmets as claimed in claim 28, wherein using position, the axle of first light beam is substantially parallel to described Longitudinally asymmetric face and the with respect to the horizontal plane angle between downward-sloping 0 ° and 15 °.

30. helmets as claimed in claim 28, wherein using position, the axle of second light beam is with respect to the horizontal plane downward Incline 20 ° and 40 ° between angle and relative to the longitudinally asymmetric angle towards between tilted 0 ° and 10 °.

31. helmets as claimed in claim 17, wherein the module also includes that locking is arranged, the locking arrangement is configured to The module is removably locked at position of the module in the opening.

32. helmets as claimed in claim 31, wherein the locking arrangement includes being configured to the edge phase with the opening At least one end stop of interaction.

33. helmets as claimed in claim 17, its split shed is formed in each of the sidepiece of the shell, and its Described in lighting apparatus include by cable connection two lateral modules.

34. helmets as claimed in claim 33, wherein the cable is fixed to the rear portion of each of the module, and wherein Position is being used, the cable extends behind user's head, along the inner face of the shell.

A kind of 35. protection helmets, it includes：

Shell, it has left side, right side and longitudinally asymmetric face, and its split shed is formed on the left side and the right side Each in；And

By first lighting apparatus and the second lighting apparatus of cable connection, each light source includes：

Wherein described module is configured to be at least partially situated in the opening of the respective sidepiece of the shell, and wherein The rear portion of the module is at least partially situated at the inside of the shell, and the module front portion be at least partially situated at it is described The outside of shell, to allow that at least one light source sends light beam to the outside of the shell.

A kind of 36. lighting apparatus for protecting the helmet, the protection helmet include shell, the shell have at least one sidepiece and At least one opening, its split shed is formed at least one sidepiece, and the lighting apparatus includes：