CN105188432B

CN105188432B - Use the protective pad of damped part

Info

Publication number: CN105188432B
Application number: CN201380074614.8A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 卡尔·贝伦德; 奥利弗·麦克拉克伦; 凯瑟琳·F·莫里森
Original assignee: Nike Innovation LP
Current assignee: Nike Innovation LP
Priority date: 2013-03-15
Filing date: 2013-09-09
Publication date: 2018-01-09
Anticipated expiration: 2033-09-09
Also published as: EP2967161A4; JP6255472B2; EP2967161A1; EP2967161B1; WO2014143153A1; CN105188432A; JP2016514219A

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention are related to protective pad, and it includes impacting shell and damped part.Damped part can be formed by multiple connecting elements, and the plurality of connecting elements with impacting between shell the multiple extended elements extended in damping sash with impact shell by separating.Damped part can also be formed by sheet form, and the sheet form is separated by the multiple extended elements extended between damping fin and impact shell with impact shell.Damped part is formed by elastomer, and the elastomer helps to absorb a part for the impulsive force being distributed in by impact shell on damped part.Damped part can be attached to impact shell via the connection framework for being merged in impact shell.

Description

Use the protective pad of damped part

Technical field

The present invention relates to, but it is not limited to the protective pad using damped part.

Background technology

Protective pad is traditionally used for the impulsive force for limiting people or thing is subjected to.Some example dependencies of protective pad are in similar bubble The material of foam, it is placed between protected surface and shock point.Conventional foam has on cleaning (such as high temperature repeatedly Washing) limitation, heaviness and the limitation of manufacture.

The content of the invention

Embodiments of the present invention are related to protective pad, and it includes impacting shell and damped part.Damped part can be by multiple Connecting elements is formed, and the plurality of connecting elements between damping sash (damping lattice) and impact shell by extending Multiple extended elements and impact shell separate.Damped part can be formed additionally or alternatively by sheet form, the sheet Form is separated by multiple extended elements and the impact shell extended between solid sheet and impact shell.Damped part absorbs quilt Impact shell is distributed in a part for the impulsive force on damped part.The geometry of damped part can be configured to provide and protect The impact-attenuating of the aspiration level of the specific location of pad.What damped part can be merged in by means of the periphery along impact shell Couple framework and be attached to impact shell.Coupling framework can be along the periphery of impact shell and multiple perforation quilt close to the periphery Plastic (overmold) is into impact shell.

The present invention relates to the following aspects：

1) a kind of protective pad, including：Impact shell and damping sash.The impact shell has outer surface, relative Interior surface, inside edge, relative outer ledge, top edge and relative feather edge.It is wherein described inside edge, described outer Lateral edges, the top edge and the feather edge define the periphery of the impact shell at least in part.Outside wherein described impact Shell also includes：(1) multiple perforation, the multiple perforation are prolonged close to one or more parts on the periphery from the outer surface Extend the interior surface；(2) framework is coupled, the connection framework surrounds at least a portion on the periphery and passes through institute State the multiple perforation extension of impact shell.The damping sash is positioned by the interior surface close to the impact shell And it is attached to the connection framework.The damping sash is formed by elastomeric material.Wherein described damper frame lattice include： (1) coupling member of multiple interconnections, the coupling member of the multiple interconnection have outer surface and relative inner surface； (2) multiple extended elements, the multiple extended element extend beyond described towards the interior surface for impacting shell Inner surface.

2) according to project 1) described in protective pad, wherein it is described impact shell by least one material selected from llowing group of materials Formed：A) rigid polymeric material；B) polymeric material is woven；Or c) the material based on carbon fiber.

3) according to project 1) described in protective pad, wherein the elastomeric material is thermosetting or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

4) according to project 1) described in protective pad, wherein the coupling member of the multiple interconnection is as continuous part Formed.

5) according to project 1) described in protective pad, wherein the connecting frame frame by with it is described damping sash identical elastomer Material is formed.

6) according to project 5) described in protective pad, wherein the damper frame lattice by heat fused or ultra-sonic welded at least One kind is attached to the connection framework.

7) according to project 5) described in protective pad, wherein the damper frame lattice are attached to around the punching by adhesive phase Hit the connection framework of shell.

8) according to project 7) described in protective pad, wherein described adhesive layer is in response to pressure, chemicals, heat and/or light To be attached the damping sash and the connection framework.

9) according to project 1) described in protective pad, wherein the coupling member of the multiple interconnection include have first length The first component of degree and the second component with the second length.Wherein described first length is more than second length.

10) according to project 1) described in protective pad, in addition to top layer, the top layer be attached to the multiple interconnection Coupling member the outer surface.

11) according to project 1) described in protective pad, wherein the multiple extended element in shape for cylinder or rectangle Prism.

12) a kind of protective pad, including：Impact shell, damping sash and the connection framework formed by the first material.The punching Hitting shell includes：(1) outer surface and relative interior surface, a) it is described impact shell the interior surface there is bend wheel Exterior feature, the crooked outline stretch out from inside edge to outer ledge on the direction of the outer surface, (2) at least part The periphery that ground is defined by inside edge, relative outer ledge, top edge and relative feather edge, and (3) surround the impact Multiple perforation on the periphery of shell.Interior surface positioning of the damping sash close to the impact shell.It is described Sash is damped by being formed different from the second material of first material.The damping sash includes：(1) multiple interconnections Coupling member, the coupling member of the multiple interconnection have outer surface and relative inner surface；(2) multiple spaces, it is described Multiple spaces extend between the outer surface and the inner surface, are formed by the coupling member of the multiple interconnection； (3) multiple extended elements, the inner surface and the impact shell of the multiple extended element in the damping sash Extend between the interior surface.It is described connection framework around the periphery at least a portion and from the outer surface to The interior surface passes through the multiple perforation.It is described connection framework formed by the second material, and it is described damping sash via The connection framework is attached to the impact shell.

13) according to project 12) described in protective pad, wherein the coupling member of the multiple interconnection forms homogeneous thickness Degree.The multiple extended element extends from the coupling member of the multiple interconnection.

14) according to project 13) described in protective pad, wherein the first space in the multiple space by it is the multiple mutually At least two formation in the coupling member of connection.

15) according to project 13) described in protective pad, wherein the multiple extended element includes the first extended element and second Extended element.First extended element has the cross-sectional area smaller than second extended element.

16) according to project 13) described in protective pad, wherein the multiple extended element includes the first extended element.It is described First extended element includes the first extended element space.The first extended element space is from the distal end of first extended element Towards the inner surface extension of the coupling member of the multiple interconnection.

17) according to project 13) described in protective pad, wherein at least one in the multiple perforation is round in shape Shape.

18) a kind of protective pad, including：Rigid shock shell, damping sash and top layer.The rigid shock shell has The outer surface bent between inside edge and relative outer ledge and relative interior surface.The rigid shock shell is also Including multiple perforation around the periphery of the rigid shock shell.The multiple perforation is configured for reception ring around described more The connection framework of individual perforation.The connection framework is formed by thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).The connection framework is around the multiple perforation. The damping sash is connected in described in the rigid shock shell at the connection framework of the rigid shock shell Interior surface.The damping sash with the framework identical thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that couples by forming.The damping sash includes： (1) coupling member of multiple interconnections, the coupling member of the multiple interconnection have outer surface and relative inner surface； (2) multiple extended elements, in the multiple extended element each from the coupling member of the interconnection it is described in Surface extends to distal end.The top layer is connected at least a portion of the outer layer of the coupling member of the multiple interconnection.

19) according to project 18) described in protective pad, wherein the connecting frame frame by plastic in the rigid shock shell On.

20) according to project 18) described in protective pad, wherein the connecting frame frame pass through the multiple perforation at least one It is individual and extend around the periphery from the outer surface to the interior surface.

This general introduction is provided so as to be introduced into simplified form will be described in detail below in the choosing of concept that further describes Select.This general introduction is not intended to the key feature or essential characteristic for determining claim theme, is not intended to and is used as assisting in right It is required that the scope of theme.

Brief description of the drawings

The illustrative embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to appended accompanying drawing, the accompanying drawing is incorporated by reference into this Text and wherein：

Fig. 1 shows the exemplary protection pad of the aspect according to the present invention；

Fig. 2 depicts the inside perspective view of the exemplary protection pad of the aspect according to the present invention；

Fig. 3 depicts the front perspective view of the exemplary protection pad of the aspect according to the present invention；

Fig. 4 depicts the rear view of the exemplary protection pad of the aspect according to the present invention；

Fig. 5 depicts the perspective view of the damping sash of the aspect according to the present invention；

Fig. 6 depicts the side view of a part for the exemplary protection pad of the aspect according to the present invention；

Fig. 7 depicts the damping gridiron structure of the aspect according to the present invention, and it has each infall in connecting elements Common formulation size extended element and extended element space；

Fig. 8 depicts the damping sash of the connecting elements for including four similar sizes of the illustrative aspect according to the present invention Structure；

Fig. 9 depicts extended element including a variety of sizes according to aspects of the present invention and the damping in extended element space Gridiron structure；

Figure 10 depicts including being formed in combination multiple connecting elements in space and multiple prolonging for the aspect according to the present invention Stretch the damping gridiron structure of component；

Figure 11 depicts the damping sash knot of the connection/coupling member for including bending of the illustrative aspect according to the present invention Structure；

Figure 12 depicts includes organ shape connecting elements (organic shaped according to illustrative aspect of the invention Connecting member) damping gridiron structure；

Figure 13 depicts the damping of the connecting elements for including organ shape and linear of the illustrative aspect according to the present invention Gridiron structure；

Figure 14 depicts the view from top edge towards feather edge of the protection pad part of the aspect according to the present invention；

Figure 15 depicts the exemplary protrusions in the damping sash according to the aspect of the present invention, and the exemplary protrusions are used Coordinate in the exemplary conduit in impact shell for coupling each several part；

Figure 16 depicts the exemplary protrusions in the damping sash according to the aspect of the present invention, and the exemplary protrusions are used In serving as coupling member that room is received through impact one or more of shell；

Figure 17 depicts the resistance peripherally coupled using pad shape accessory with impact shell of the aspect according to the present invention The viewgraph of cross-section of Buddhist nun's sash；

Figure 18 depicts the exemplary protection pad that there is damping sash to integrate band of the aspect according to the present invention；

Figure 19 depicts the perspective view for the damped part for having sheet form according to the formation of the aspect of the present invention；

Figure 20 depicts the front perspective view of the selectable embodiment for impacting shell of the aspect according to the present invention；

Figure 21 depicts another front perspective view of the impact shell of the exemplary protection pad of the aspect according to the present invention；

Figure 22 depicts scheming for the connection framework also included around the periphery of impact shell of the aspect according to the present invention The front perspective view for the impact shell described in 21；

Figure 23 depict the protective pad that is shown in Figure 22 according to the aspect of the present invention along the transversal of line of cut 23-23 Face；

Figure 24 depicts the horizontal cross-section along line of cut 24-24 of the impact shell shown in Figure 22 according to the present invention Face；

Figure 25 depicts impacts shell according to the protection for also including describing in Figure 22 except the protective pad of attachment of the present invention Protective pad the level cross-sectionn along line of cut 24-24；

Figure 26 depicts the damped part inner surface of the aspect according to the present invention, multiple rectangular prism extended element slave phases The sash of the coupling member to connect extends from the damped part inner surface；

Figure 27 depict the aspect according to the present invention together with coming from for the top layer of the outer layer of damped part will be coupled to The inner surface of Figure 26 damped part；

Figure 28 depict according to the aspect of the present invention damped part from Figure 26 and be in aligned manner coupled The outer surface perspective view on Figure 27 top layer；And

The cutting that Figure 29 depicts the impact shell described along in Figure 22 of the aspect according to the present invention and couples framework Line 29-29 cross section.

Embodiment

The themes of embodiments of the present invention has been described in detail herein to meet laws and regulations requirement.However, description is in itself not It is intended to limit the scope of this patent.More precisely, inventor be expected theme claimed can be combined with it is other Current technology or the technology in future are otherwise implemented, with including similar to the element described in this document or element group The different elements or element combinations closed.

The present invention relates to the protective pad for including impact shell and damped part.Damped part can be by multiple connecting elements institutes shape Into the plurality of connecting elements is separated by multiple extended elements and impact shell.Damped part can additionally or alternatively by Sheet form is formed, and the sheet form passes through multiple extended elements for extending between solid sheet and impact shell and impact shell Separate.Damped part absorbs a part for the impulsive force being distributed in by impact shell on damped part.The geometric form of damped part Shape can be configured to provide the impact-attenuating in the aspiration level of the specific location of protective pad.Damped part can be by means of along punching Hit the connection framework that the periphery of shell is merged in and be attached to impact shell.Connection framework can along impact shell periphery and lean on Multiple perforation on the nearly periphery are overmolded in impact shell.

Therefore, in one aspect, the invention provides protective pad.The protective pad is included with outer surface and relative interior The impact shell on portion surface.Impact shell there is periphery, the periphery at least in part by inside edge, relative outer ledge, Top edge and relative feather edge define.Impact shell also includes (1) multiple perforation, and the multiple perforation is surrounded close to periphery One or more parts extend to interior surface from the outer surface of impact shell；(2) framework is coupled, the connection framework encloses At least a portion around periphery and the multiple perforation extension through impact shell.Protective pad is included close to impact shell Interior surface positions and attaches to the damping sash of connection framework.Damping sash is formed by elastomeric material.Damp sash bag Include the coupling member of the multiple interconnections of (1) with outer surface and relative inner surface；(2) towards the inside of impact shell Surface extends beyond multiple extended elements of inner surface.

In another aspect, the invention provides the protective pad of the impact shell including being formed by the first material.Impact is outer Shell includes outer surface and relative interior surface.The interior surface of impact shell has crooked outline, and the crooked outline is from interior Lateral edges stretch out to outer ledge on the direction of outer surface.Impact shell also includes periphery, and the periphery is at least in part Defined by inside edge, relative outer ledge, top edge and relative feather edge.In addition, impact shell is also included around punching Hit multiple perforation on the periphery of shell.

In this example, protective pad also includes the damping sash of the interior surface positioning close to impact shell.Damp sash Formed by the second material different from the first material.Damping sash includes：(1) there are the multiple of outer surface and relative inner surface The coupling member of interconnection；(2) the multiple spaces extended between outer surface and inner surface, the plurality of space is by multiple links Component is formed；And multiple extended elements that (3) extend between the inner surface of damping sash and the interior surface of impact shell. Protective pad also include connection framework, it is described connection framework around impact housing perimeter at least a portion and from outer surface to Interior surface passes through the multiple perforation.Connection framework is formed by the second material.Damping sash attaches to by means of coupling framework Impact shell.

The third aspect of the present invention additionally provides the protective pad for including rigid shock shell, and the rigid shock shell has The outer surface bent between inside edge and relative outer ledge and relative interior surface.Impact shell also includes surrounding Impact multiple perforation on the periphery of shell.The multiple perforation is configured for connecting frame of the reception ring around the multiple perforation Frame so that the connection framework formed by thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is plastic on impact shell.Couple framework by from impact shell Outer surface is to interior surface through perforation and around the multiple perforation.Protective pad is additionally included at connection framework and is connected to just Property impact shell interior surface damping sash.Sash is damped by being formed with coupling framework identical thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).Resistance Buddhist nun's sash includes the coupling member that (1) has multiple interconnections of outer surface and relative inner surface；(2) it is multiple cylindrical Extended element so that each in the multiple cylindrical extended element is prolonged from the inner surface of the coupling member of interconnection Extend distal end.

After the summary of embodiments of the present invention is briefly described, more detailed description is as follows.

Protective pad is envisioned for providing protection to one or more parts of body or object.For example, it is envisioned that It is to realize that the protective pad of one or more aspects presented herein can be used for providing protection and/or power for a variety of body parts Damping function.Example includes but is not limited to shin guard, knee protection pad, Protective pad for buttocks, belly protection pad, thorax cushions, shoulder protection pad, hand Arm protection pad, elbow pads and the implementation (such as helmet) in the protection on head.Furthermore, it is contemplated that this concept It is used on abiotic object (for example, post, wall, vehicles).It is, therefore, contemplated that aspect provided in this article Can in a variety of opening positions be useful in a variety of occasions.

Protective pad provided in this article is the article for reducing the influence of the impulsive force in the region of interest of wearer. Assigned for example, can be reduced using the shin guard for the feature being discussed herein by the use of protective pad in the lower leg area of user Energy discover.This change on discovering may be implemented in a variety of ways.For example, the energy being applied at shock point can quilt It is distributed in above bigger surface region, for example passes through rigid shock shell.Additionally, it is contemplated that dissipation/absorbing material It can provide for the compression function of a part for absorption and/or dissipating impact force.For conventionally, foamed material can be used for providing The function of this kind of absorption-type.But the material of foam type can have several shortcomings, for example, to cleaning repercussion it is bad (for example, with Clean repeatedly and occur damaging or otherwise lose the trend of protection quality), to by moisture and air from inner surface transmission To the helpless and weight issue of outer surface.

Therefore, aspect of the invention it is expected at least some of (for example, Energy distribution and energy in the advantage of offer protective pad Absorb), while reduce some being lined with conventional safety in the inferior position of pass.

Fig. 1 shows the exemplary protection pad 100 of the aspect according to the present invention.For example, protective pad 100 is depicted in pendant The shin guard for wearing position on the leg of wearer.In this illustration, shin guard protective pad 100 have top edge 110, feather edge 112, Outer ledge 108 and inside edge (invisible as depicted).Protective pad 100 is bent to outer ledge from inside edge 108 surround outer (and internal) surface of the bending in the shank region of her leg of wearer with formation.

Illustrated protective pad also includes the band 116 of first band 114 and second in Fig. 1.Begged in more detail as will be referred to Figure 18 Opinion, band can be formed as a part for damped part.Additionally, it is contemplated that band can prolong from the first side (for example, inner side) Stretch and be connected on opposite side (for example, outside).The connection of band can be with the part and/or impact shell 101 1 of damped part Rise and occur.

Although the protective pad 100 in Fig. 1 is depicted as being fixed to the leg of wearer using multiple bands, it is contemplated that It is that can implement selectable fixed mechanism.For example, protective pad can by it is permanent/be temporarily attached to one or more of the other article Pocket, temporary binder, raglan sleeve type article in other apparel articles of (such as trousers, socks, shirt and waistband) and Analog and be kept in place.As will be discussed below, protective pad 100 is slightly moved with impulsive force The ability of (for example, slide, migrate, compressing, deformation) can provide the advantage obtained by aspect discussed in this article；Therefore, may be used With it is contemplated that fixed mechanism can allow the movement of the type.

Fig. 2 depicts the inside perspective view of the protective pad 100 of the aspect according to the present invention.Especially, the quilt of shell 101 is impacted Describe.Impact shell 101 provides protective pad 100 at least distributed function (among other functions).For example, impact shell 101 are envisioned for being formed by rigid material, for example, polymer (for example, polypropylene, weaving polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, Polyester, makrolon, polyamide and the like), carbon fibre, metal (for example, aluminium, titanium), natural material (for example, bamboo) with And other materials.It is also contemplated that multiple material can be used in the formation of impact shell 101.For example, flaky material is folded Layer can form the impact shell with multifrequency nature.Additionally, it is contemplated that the regional of shin guard can be by different materials (for example, type/part along the center line material bigger than peripherally region more density) is formed.Additionally, it is contemplated that It is that multiple independent sectors can be formed in combination impact shell.Each in independent sector can be by similar or different one Kind or multiple material are formed.

Impact shell 101 is depicted as having in this example embodiment and bent from inside edge 106 to the bending of outer ledge Outer surface 102.In illustrative aspect, interior surface (not shown) with outer surface 102 (outer surface) less parallel Mode bend.However, it can be assumed that the thickness of the change based on impact shell 101 along bent portion length, internal Surface and outer surface 102 are possible not parallel (for example, with common radius).In addition, in illustrative aspect, when in wearing When position, based on the organ shape of underlying body part, in the length extended between inside edge 106 and outer ledge not Realize consistent crooked outline.Therefore, when discussing herein, the bending of impact shell (and damped part discussed below) Property is not constrained to continuous constant bending, and is the restriction to be carried out to protect the substantially curved of the wearer part of lower section Curved appearance.

Fig. 3 depicts the front perspective view of the protective pad 100 of the aspect according to the present invention.Protective pad 100 is depicted as having Impact the outer surface 102 forward of shell 101.As discussed previously, impacting shell 101 has at least in part by pushing up The periphery that edge 110, outer ledge 108, feather edge 112 and inside edge 106 are defined.As used in this, word is " interior Side " and " outside " are the relation words for being merely intended to express the concept of first side edge and second side edge.This term is used for Recognize available for the protective pad being intended on the left half (for example, left leg) for body and be intended to the right half for body The mirror image of protective pad on (for example, right leg).

Although not describing, it is contemplated that, impact shell (and/or other parts of protective pad) can be by two Or some is formed.For example, it is envisioned that Part I forms the Outboard Sections of impact shell and Part II is formed Impact the inboard portion of shell.Two parts couple one or more materials and/or mechanism flexibility can be used.In exemplary side In face, it is contemplated that lower section damped part can form at least a portion of coupling mechanism with by Part I and second Divide and maintain in desired relative direction.Additionally, it is contemplated that Part I can be formed by the first material and Part II It can be formed by the second material.Such as, it is desirable to the position on the protective pad for hitting the bigger reliability of power that liquidates can be by the first material shape Into the first material is more more reliable but finer and close than the second material for forming the Part II on the position of impact is less easy to.Can With it is contemplated that material, size and position can be adjusted to achieve a variety of benefits, for example, it is durability, weight saving, ventilative Property and similar benefit.

Fig. 4 depicts the rear view of the protective pad 100 of the aspect according to the present invention.In this illustration, it is illustrated that resistance Buddhist nun's part 201.Damped part 201 includes the multiple coupling members 202 for forming the net for the component being connected with each other, the plurality of link structure Part 202 is formed in combination panel-type construction.For example, netted geometrical pattern can be formed by coupling member.Coupling member it is a variety of several What structure discusses in more detail hereinafter in conjunction with Fig. 7-10.

Exemplary damped part 201 provides damping effect for the impulsive force that impact shell 101 is subjected to.For example, damping Part 201 can be in absorption before impact energy is transferred into the protective pad 100 of wearer and/or one in dissipation impact energy A bit.This damping, dissipation and/or sink effect can be realized by multifrequency nature.For example, it is envisioned that elastomer material Material forms damped part 201 in illustrative aspect.Elastomeric material may include thermoplastic elastomer, thermo-setting elastomer, rubber, Synthetic rubber and the low Young's modulus of display and the other materials of high yield strain.The example of elastomeric material is included but not It is limited to, can be from the GLS 311-147 heat that the Polyone Corp (PolyOne Corporation) in Ohioan angstrom of literary lake obtains Plastics elastomer.Tensile strength (surrender, 23 DEG C) in the range of 0.8-8.7MPa, 16-56 Shore can be presented in exemplary elastomers Hardness (A) and up to 1200% elongation at break (at 23 DEG C) (for example, about 1000%, 800%).But although provide Exemplary range, it is contemplated that, in one or more of characteristic of offer, present to be more than or less than and provide One or more of scope characteristic other material can additionally/selectively used.In addition, selectable material Material is conceived to.

Except selected by material dissipate, damp and/or apparatus with shock absorbing in addition to, the geometry of coupling member It can help to reduce discovered impulsive force.As discussed below in connection with Fig. 7-10, thickness, length, the size in space with And the geometry in space can influence the level of discovered impact energy.For example, the link of longer formation gridiron structure Component can cause more flexible and " more loose " to deforming less resistance sash.Similarly, the rhombus space between coupling member It is easier to than triangular open space upwardly-deformed in crooked side.Sash it is crooked can for absorb off-axis impulsive force (for example, Tangential impact to impacting shell) it is more effective.In addition, the coupling member for forming damping sash is thicker, damped part can be right Deformation more resists (and therefore providing the less damping characteristic discovered by wearer).In addition, as will be discussed, extension The size/shape of the skew of component, the shape of cross section of extended element and member for prolonging space can all influence discovered impact The level of power.

Fig. 4 damped part 201 depicts the outer surface 204 formed by the coupling member 202 of multiple interconnections.Even Structural member 202 can be formed in (such as injection molding) in common manufacturing process so that coupling member is integrally formed damper portion The sash net of part 201.Coupling member 202 defines multiple spaces, such as space 216.Space 216 extends through the outer of coupling member Surface 204 and inner surface 206 (not representing).For example, when two or more coupling members form two-dimensional shapes (two-dimensional shapes Can be organ and/or in nature linear in nature) when, the inside not occupied by the part of one in component is empty Gap is exemplary space.

Extended element 208 can dispose (but be not in all aspects in) in the intersection of two or more coupling members Place, it is such as discussed in detail below in connection with Fig. 5.In addition, the extended element associated with one or more extended elements is empty Gap 214 can extend across extended element and coupling member outer surface 204.Similar in appearance to extended element, extended element space will be under Text discusses in more detail.

In in terms of the example, outer surface 204 forms user and contacts surface.For example, when the position in dress, appearance Face 204 can contact user's (for example, the body of neighbouring user positions).However, it can be assumed that when in using position When, one or more other articles are (for example, socks, trouser legs, sleeve, lining, absorbent material, adhesive, cohesive material and class Like thing) it can be placed between outer surface 204 and the body of wearer.Therefore, term " user contacts surface " is to work as using Differently- oriented directivity is generally described during state, but is not limited to need direct user to contact.

As depicted in figure 4, damped part 201 can substantially comply with the geometric form of the interior surface of impact shell 101 Shape.If for example, impact shell 101 interior surface there is crooked outline, when being attached to interior surface, damped part 201 are presented similar crooked outline.However, it can be assumed that one or more geometric attributes of damped part 201 can introduce Different profiles are (for example, the skew of the change carried out by extended element, coupling member thickness, damped part and the inside of change Interface between surface), as will be discussed in following Figure 14.

Extended element 208 can be from the inner surface (206 in Fig. 6) of damped part 201 outwardly towards in impact shell 101 Surface (104 in Fig. 6) extends.Extended element space can extend across at least a portion of extended element.For example, extended element Space 214 is to pass through the deflected length of extended element through the outer surface of damped part 201 and passed from the distal end of extended element Space chamber.But, it is contemplated that, extended element space can only extend one of the extended element and/or coupling member Point.Additionally, it is contemplated that extended element space can be not present in one or more extended elements.As extended structure Part is the same, it is contemplated that extended element space can have any shape, size and/or orientation.For example, it is envisioned that It is that extended element space can have the shape of cross section similar with associated extended element.Additionally, it is contemplated that prolong The shape of cross section different from associated extended element can be had by stretching component space.The example of shape of cross section includes but unlimited In circle, ellipse, rectangle, being organ, star, triangle or any other shape in nature.

Extended element space can provide the impact-attenuating characteristic improved by hitting the introducing of buffering area function.It is for example, empty The part (extended element and/or connecting elements) for including providing wherein damped part 201 in gap type space is deformable with absorption The region of impulsive force.Additionally, it is contemplated that extended element space includes providing Mass lost selection, improve and produce Protective pad applicability and desirability.Additionally, it is contemplated that extended element space can provide conduit, bonding agent can be worn Cross the conduit and be introduced into impact shell to keep impact shell and damped part to be under coupled situation.

Fig. 4 further depict four exemplary interfaces 118,120,122 and 124.Interface may include damped part quilt It is connected to the position of impact shell.For example, it is envisioned that interface can represent bonding agent, ultra-sonic welded, mechanical fasteners Part, crimp contact, the point for extending through the protuberance for impacting shell and the like.Depicted in an arrangement that four exemplary interfaces, But it is contemplated that the interface of any amount and/or position can be used.Additionally, it is contemplated that interface is alternative Ground be across various shapes, size and Orientation (for example, linear, periphery, waveform (shape contoured) and similar ) attachment areas.

In illustrative aspect, damped part can pass through plastic technique and punching at one or more interfaces (or region) place Shell is hit to be coupled.For example, it is envisioned that can be in damped part quilt different from the material (for example, TPE) for impacting shell Impact shell is overmolded in the region of connection.For example, it is envisioned that the inner surface for impacting shell can use TPE film (or suitable Together in any material coupled with damped part) it is plastic.Then it be able to can be ultrasonically welded to by the damped part that TPE material is formed Impact the TPE film of shell.When the impact sheathing material ability of lower section is weaker, TPE film can provide damped part and can be coupled to Its material.

Fig. 5 depicts the perspective view for the damped part for having sash according to the formation of the aspect of the present invention.Inner surface 206 together with Space 216 between many exemplary extended elements 208, extended element space 214 and coupling member 202 is exposed.Skew 210 concept is also shown as.Skew 210 is the length of the extended element extended from inner surface 206.The offset distance can form resistance Compressible space between the connecting elements and impact shell of Buddhist nun's sash.Although extended element 208 is depicted as with cylinder Shape shape, but it is contemplated that arbitrary shape can be implemented.For example, with bottom extend from sash or sheet form Cone shape, the cone shape with the distal end formed by the bottom, pyramid shape are (with the bottom of any opening position Portion), spherical, prismatic, cube shaped, any amount of polyhedron shape (any-numbered-ahedron shape) and similar shape Shape.Additionally, it is contemplated that organized form can be implemented.The combination of shape/form can be used by any combinations.

Fig. 6 depicts the side view of a part for the exemplary protection pad of the aspect according to the present invention.Impact the quilt of shell 101 It is portrayed as the lower part to form Fig. 6.In illustrative aspect, inner surface 104 is at least in one or more positions with such as extending The distal end 212 of the extended element of component 208 couples.As discussed previously, it is contemplated that damped part 201 can The part of contact impact shell can not couple with impact shell.For example, it is envisioned that damped part can be in impact shell Crooked inner surface on be placed under tension force (for example, being stretched) so that inner surface is bent away from damped part 201.At this In example, when impulsive force causes enough power to overcome the elastic characteristic of damped part, the distal end of extended element 208 can be with punching Hit shell inner surface contact, this so apply additional tension, the additional tension allow damped part stretch at least in part and Comply with the shape of impact shell.Additionally, it is contemplated that part in addition to distal end and the impact shell connection of damped part Connect (for example, peripheral element, extended element protuberance).

Extended element 208 is depicted as extending to by the link of damped part 201 from the inner surface 104 of impact shell 101 The inner surface 206 that component 202 is formed.It further depict the extended element space for the whole thickness for extending through damped part 201 214.Additionally, it is contemplated that space also can extend across impact shell so that form ventilative conduit.Extend through impact The space (not describing) of shell 101 may correspond to extended element space and/or it can be with the not corresponding (example in extended element space Such as, it is not aligned with), and be to provide from outer surface 102 to the Mass lost of inner surface 104 and/or ventilative selection.

Skew 210 is depicted in illustrated extended element and is consistent.However, it can be assumed that offset distance From can change with specific extended element, as below in connection with Figure 14 discussion.

Although the thickness between outer surface 102 and inner surface 104 is depicted as keeping constant for impact shell 101, But it is contemplated that thickness can change.In addition, though continuous material is depicted as forming impact shell 101, but it is contemplated that Be, it is possible to use multiple materials.Similarly, the thickness extended between the outer surface 204 of damped part 201 and inner surface 206 Degree is depicted as keeping constant.However, it can be assumed that thickness can change with position.In addition, extended element 208 is retouched It is depicted as that there is substantially parallel outline side；However, it can be assumed that can be used any relative orientation (such as, it is allowed to The distance of deflection and increase the tapered profiles of the resistance to compression).

As will be discussed in detail in addition in following Figure 27-28, it is contemplated that top layer 602 can be in damper portion The outer surface 204 of damped part 201 is attached on one or more parts of part 201 (as will be retouched in following Figure 28 Paint).Top layer 602 has outer surface 604 and inner surface 606.In in terms of the exemplary dress, outer surface 604 is contact skin Skin (for example, contact wearer).

Top layer 602 can be the thin layer or film applied to outer surface 204, so as in wear position when carried for wearer For the contact surface of more attractive.For example, it is envisioned that top layer can be formed by thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) (TPE).TPE's The example of general type includes SBC, polyolefin blends, elastomer alloy (TEP-v or TPV), thermoplastic Property polyurethane, thermoplastic copolyester and polyamide thermoplastic.Additionally, it is contemplated that top layer can be formed by flocking technique Or formed by selectable laminated material, applique and material.

Fig. 7-13 depict according to the present invention aspect for the extended element of damped part, extended element space and The example arrangement of connecting elements.Especially, Fig. 7 depicts (the connection structure of rhombus coupling member 202 of the aspect according to the present invention Part) structure, its have connecting elements each infall common size extended element 208 and extended element space 214.The space 216 of formation is rectangular apertures, and it has four major sides defined by coupling member 202.

Fig. 8 depict the illustrative aspect according to the present invention the connecting elements 912 for including four similar sizes, 914, 916 and 918 damping gridiron structure.In addition, the extended element 902,904,906 and 908 of similar size/shape is positioned at similar The infall of the connecting elements of size.Damping sash also includes two other connecting elements 920 and 922, the He of connecting elements 920 922 extend from extended element 908 and 904.Connecting elements 920 and 922 is connected by the opening position that extended element 910 can recognize that Knot.Structure due to more than, triangular open space 924 are formed between connecting elements 912,914,920 and 922.With rectangular shape Compare, due to the intrinsic geometrical feature of triangle, triangular open space can be provided to the deformation on lateral (for example, to anti- The tangential impact of protection pad) bigger resistance.

Although two connecting elements 920 and 922 are illustrated, it is contemplated that single connecting elements may span across and prolong Stretch the distance between component 904 and 908.Similarly, it is contemplated that extended element, which can be located at along one or more, to be connected Any opening position of component.In addition, though connecting elements comes into question as discrete element, but it is contemplated that damper frame The element that the connecting elements of lattice is continuously formed is without discrete parts.

Fig. 9 depicts extended element including a variety of sizes according to aspects of the present invention and the damping in extended element space Gridiron structure.For example, it is envisioned that damping sash includes the first extended element 1002, the second extended element 1004 and the Three extended elements 1006.First extended element 1002 and the second extended element 1004 enjoy common cylinder, but diameter is different. First extended element 1002 has the diameter bigger than the second extended element 1004.In an exemplary embodiment, based on larger Diameter, the first extended element can provide the bigger resistance to compression；Therefore, it is suitable on protective pad this class feature by the phase The position (for example, near edge, bone structure, near soft tissue structure, near expected shock point) of prestige.On the contrary, the second extension Component 1004 can it is expected in the position for the relative impact absorption for it is expected big degree.First extended element 1002 and the second extended element 1004 all have the extended element space 1008 and 1010 of similar size.Additionally, it is contemplated that extended element depth of interstices Also the size that can change without influenceing cross section.

3rd extended element 1006 is similar to the size of the first extended element 1002.But the 3rd extended element 1006 prolongs It is dimensionally larger relative to extended element space 1008 and 1010 to stretch component space 1012.Larger extended element space can be The deformation of extended element provides bigger spatial content, and this can cause a greater degree of impulsive force to absorb.

It should be understood that size, the combination of shape and element (that is, connecting elements, extended element and extended element space) can adopt With any order, mode and/or relation.Therefore, although having been shown that particular example, it is contemplated that these elements Any combination can form one or more parts of damped part with being used in conjunction with each other.

Figure 10 depict according to the present invention aspect include be formed in combination space 1120 multiple connecting elements 1110, 1112nd, 1116 and 1118 and multiple extended elements 1102,1104,1106 and 1108 damping gridiron structure.It is exemplary at this In structure, connecting elements 1118 and 1116 has similar length, and the length is longer than connecting elements 1110 and 1112.Therefore, it is empty Gap 1120 is diamond shape.

Figure 11 depicts the damping sash knot of the connection/coupling member for including bending of the illustrative aspect according to the present invention Structure.Especially, Figure 11 depicts two connecting elements 1122 extended from extended element 208 to be terminated in another extended element With 1124, it produces space 1126.Defined at least in part by the connecting elements bent in space 1126.Although connecting elements 1122 It is depicted as bending with the mirror image to connecting elements 1124, it is contemplated that, any shape can be used (for example, straight Linear, organ or any combinations).In addition, as below in connection with Figure 13 discussion simultaneously, it is contemplated that can use The combination of linear and the connecting elements of organ shape.Such as other void shapes discussed herein and connecting elements shape one Sample, it is contemplated that in order to reach desired damping results (such as impulsive force decay), any size, orientation and final Shape can be implemented in any opening position using any combinations.

Figure 12 depicts the damping gridiron structure for including organ shape connecting elements of the illustrative aspect according to the present invention.Figure 12 include the connecting elements of multiple different shapes and size, such as connecting elements 1202,1204 and 1206.Although linear connects Component can be used for extending to the second extended element from the first extended element, it is contemplated that, the connecting elements of organ shape (such as connecting elements 1202) includes one or more bendings, bowing or can extend connecting elements outside pure linear appearance Length other changes.By allowing the other movement in damping sash in impact, the increase of organ shape form can carry For other damping characteristic.

Although not describing clearly in figure, it is contemplated that extended element is represented by relative to along even The thickness increase of the connecting elements of thickness at the diverse location of connection member.For example, it is envisioned that along connecting elements 1204, depth increases at the part of the centre for the core being such as bent upwards to be effectively formed skew, such as above closes Discussed in Fig. 6 skew 210.In other words, change of the connecting elements on thickness allows the inner surface of connecting elements At least a portion (that is, immediate) surface offsets out of impact shell.

Figure 13 depicts the damping of the connecting elements for including organ shape and linear of the illustrative aspect according to the present invention Gridiron structure.Especially, Figure 13 shows that the length and shape of different connecting elements use combinedly.For example, connection structure Part 1302 is linear in shape, but is prolonged with the final lengths similar to the connecting elements 1304 of more organ in shape Stretch.Similarly, it is contemplated that connecting elements 1306 in addition can extend bigger distance from common extended element 208. Additionally, it is contemplated that any width, thickness, length, shape, shape of cross section, material, color and its combination can hinder Implement in the illustrative aspect of Buddhist nun's sash.

Figure 14 depicts the view from top edge towards feather edge of the protection pad part of the aspect according to the present invention.Protection Pad includes impacting shell 101 and damped part 201.In this example, impact shell 101 is bent outwardly on surface 102 towards the outside.Punching Hitting the curvature of shell can be defined by the radius 1206 extended from the image point 1212 on axis 1201.

Damped part 201 can be formed such that its extended element for including providing different offset distances.For example, first Skew 1402 can be more than the second skew 1404.Depending on impact shell shape, this change in skew can be introduced into The outer surface 204 (for example, compensating irregular curved impact shell) of the consistent bending of damped part is provided.Selectively, partially The irregular curved profile that the change of distance can be used for introducing on the outer surface 204 of damped part 201 is moved, preferably to form pendant The organ shape of wearer.Additionally, it is contemplated that offset distance can be at key position (for example, along soft tissue contact zone Domain, along bone region) be altered to realize desired impact-attenuating characteristic.

In addition, as depicted in figure 14, it is contemplated that the impact shell with enjoying common flexural center 101 and damped part 201 on the contrary, can be used off center (for example, 1212 and 1210).In illustrative aspect, off center Deflected length (for example, 1402) with extended element is suitable.In another illustrative aspect, the half of damped part 201 Footpath 1208 can change with position.For example, when radius is rotated from axis 1201 with larger deflection angle, radius can carry Rise.In this illustration, when radius 1206 changes less amount for comparable deflection angle (if it can occur) When, skew 1402 can be more than skew 1404.

Therefore, in connecting elements, extended element, extended element space, space, skew, crooked outline, material and the like Change may both contribute to include to impact the aspects of a variety of imaginations of the protective pad of shell and damped part.Although protect mat structure Described above by reference specific implementation, it is to be understood that can be modified to described protection mat structure And change, without departing from the expected protection domain provided by following claims.

Figure 15 depicts the exemplary protrusions on the damped part according to the aspect of the present invention, and the exemplary protrusions are used Coordinate in the exemplary conduit in impact shell for coupling each several part.As discussed previously, damped part 201 can be with Shell 101 is impacted by a variety of different mechanisms and means to couple.For example, as depicted in figure 15, it is contemplated that one Individual or multiple conduits can be formed in shell 101 is impacted, and the function of one or more conduits is to be used to receive from damped part One or more protuberances of extension.Conduit can the peripheral part along impact shell 101, the inside along impact shell 101 Any other part of part or impact shell (such as inner surface of impact shell) extension.Length, shape (cross section and along Impact both surface of shell), size and location can change, and be envisioned for including range of choice.For example, it is envisioned that It is that first conduit with first shape can extend along the Part I of impact shell, and with different sizes, shape And/or the second conduit of length can extend along or through the Part II of impact shell.

The example of different conduits is depicted in fig.15.Such as, there is provided it is rectangular cross section conduit 1504, "T"-shaped transversal Face conduit 1508, barb cross section conduit 1512 and the "T"-shaped cross section conduit 1516 of expansion.It is contemplated that other Form can be carried out in illustrative aspect.

The example of different protuberances is depicted as extending from damped part.Such as, there is provided rectangular cross section protuberance 1502nd, "T"-shaped protuberance 1506, barb protuberance 1510 and dome-shaped protuberance 1514.

The various combination of protuberance and conduit can provide different functionality advantages.For example, rectangular projections 1502 and rectangle Conduit 1504 is suitably adapted for the lateral movement for preventing damped part and impacting between shell, while still allows separated aspect. "T"-shaped protuberance 1506 and "T"-shaped conduit 1508 can be provided to the high resistance separated by the power non-parallel to conduit.But It is that this arrangement can still allow by guiding the sliding action of protuberance through conduit to make damped part and impact shell point Open.Dome-shaped protuberance 1514 be suitably adapted for expansion/compression with fill receive conduit (such as barb cross section conduit 1512 or "T"-shaped cross section conduit 1516) part.In this illustration, dome-shaped protuberance can be compressed to be expanded in each several part In the fluking type extension for receiving conduit 1512.Similarly, conduit form is received when dome-shaped protuberance 1514 is compressed into When in 1516, "T"-shaped shape can be finally presented in dome-shaped protuberance 1514.This compression, which coordinates, can be provided to damped part Separated resistance between impact shell.

The protuberance extended from damped part and the conduit formed in shell is impacted are concentrated on although discussing, can be set Think, one or more protuberances can be formed from the extension of impact shell and one or more conduits in damped part. Additionally, it is contemplated that base material (for example, damped part material) the integral landform of protuberance with them from its extension Into.Additionally, it is contemplated that protuberance is formed by different materials or during different technological processes.

Figure 16 depicts the exemplary protrusions on the damped part according to the aspect of the present invention, and the exemplary protrusions are used In serving as coupling member that room is received through impact one or more of shell.With continuing the conduit of length on the contrary, receiving room 1606 and 1610 be to receive the chamber in material, and the chamber allows the holding of received protuberance 1608 and/or 1612, and it can be compared to Rivet-like connection in some examples.For example, when protuberance 1608 extends through impact shell 101 from damped part 201, Receive room 1606 that the insertion of protuberance 1608 can be allowed to integrate.In order to keep the relation of connection, protuberance 1608 is formed with bar 1602, the bar 1602 has the cross section on the head less than protuberance.In this illustration, head is dome-shaped, with provide compared with Easily through the insertion of room patchhole is received, then the patchhole is occupied by bar 1602.Depicted in an arrangement that recessed head, but can be with It is contemplated that recessed head can not be implemented with illustrative aspect.

Protuberance 1612 depicts the shape of cross section different from protuberance 1608 in head office.Bar part 1604 Through the recess for receiving room patchhole to extend to receiving room 1610.Although recess is depicted as extending to outer surface, But it is contemplated that it can be instead the space impacted in shell to receive room, the space does not extend to outer surface, This can then provide the outward appearance of homogeneous outer surface for impact shell.

As discussed previously for Figure 15, it is contemplated that in illustrative aspect, protuberance and receive room can be Formed in any one of damped part 201 or impact shell 101.

Figure 17 depicts the resistance peripherally coupled using the cooperation of pad shape with impact shell of the aspect according to the present invention The viewgraph of cross-section of Buddhist nun's part.The viewgraph of cross-section of damped part 201 and impact shell 101 represents to be used to couple using pad shape At least two different mechanisms.The connection of pad shape include the part of damped part 201 from impact the inner surface of shell 101 to The extension of outer surface 102.This lip portion 1712 that can be extended by the part (such as periphery) along damped part To realize, extended with the part (such as perimeter) around impact shell.Damped part 201 can form receiving conduit 1714, the periphery edge for impacting shell is maintained in the conduit 1714.In this illustration, impacting the inner surface of shell can connect The inner surface of nearly damped part, and the outer surface 102 for impacting shell is close to the lip portion 1712 of peripherally part. Therefore, in this illustrative aspect, lip around impact shell a part with formed damped part and impact shell between Connection combine.

In other illustrative aspect, it is contemplated that projection 1704 can extend across impact shell 101 and Coordinate with lip 1708.For example, it is envisioned that the distal portions of projection can be combined (for example, welding, pegging, changing Learn and fix) to the interior section 1706 of lip 1708.It is also contemplated that protuberance 1704 can extend across lip portion 1708 and formed machanical fastener.Additionally, it is contemplated that protuberance 1704 is by temporary or be permanently attached to impact Shell, in this place protuberance 1704 extend through impact shell.

It is contemplated that protuberance 1704 can be located relative to impact any opening position of shell (or damped part). For example, it is envisioned that protuberance 1704 (and any amount of similar protuberance) can be positioned peripherally with any Opening position, which passes through, receives conduit 1714.Furthermore, it is contemplated that can be arbitrary shape, size, length, material (similar in appearance to And/or different from damped part) protruding parts in any opening position.

Figure 18 depicts the exemplary protection pad that there is damped part to integrate band of the aspect according to the present invention.Impact shell 101 outer surface 102 is depicted the band 1804 of first band 1802 and second extended from outside 108.In illustrative aspect, The band 1804 of first band 1802 and second may extend to the opposite side (for example, inner side) of protective pad, such as pass through the He of actuating wire 1810 1820 are described.Then, each in band can be fixed to protective pad, and position is worn to keep protective pad to be on user Put.

First band includes closure protuberance 1806.What closure protuberance 1806 was depicted as band 1802 extends beyond surface The part of (such as inner surface).The receiving compartment 1808 for being used for receiving closure protuberance can be had by impacting shell.With reference to Figure 15 and figure The 16 similar concepts for protuberance, conduit and the shape of room, size and the like discussed are applicable to receiving compartment 1808 And/or closure protuberance 1806.It is contemplated that closure protuberance can coordinate is in the phase in receiving compartment with retainer belt 1802 (for example, separable) state of the connection of prestige.

Similarly, the second band 1804 is shown with closing protuberance 1814 with the first closure protuberance 1812 and second Selectable arrangement.Corresponding receiving opening 1816 and 1818 is formed in the opposite side of protective pad (for example, in impact shell, damping Formed in part and/or combination), close protuberance for receiving.It is contemplated that times of closure protuberance and receiving compartment What combination can be used using any combinations.Additionally, it is contemplated that other parts (for example, hook and ring material, snap-fastener, pressing Button, clip, frenulum and the like) it can additionally or alternatively be used to band being connected to protective pad.

Return to band 1802 and 1804, it is contemplated that band is formed as a part for damped part.For example, general In logical formation (for example, molding) operation, in band each by with the material identical material shape for forming damped part Into.Additionally, it is contemplated that band can be taken as the connecting elements from the extension of the marginal portion of protective pad.In addition, though inner side Be brought out with outside for the purpose of explanation figure 18, but it is contemplated that band may originate from protective pad any part or Terminated at any part of protective pad.In addition, though band is depicted with the shape of linear, it should be appreciated that can implement any shape Shape, size and orientation.

Additionally, it is contemplated that be not that there is the protuberance from damped part extension, but the protuberance is selectively Or additionally from impact shell (inner surface or outer surface) extension.Additionally, it is contemplated that band tie up can by along A series of receiving compartments or protuberance of the part extension of band and/or impact shell are realized.For example, it is envisioned that one Outer surface of the serial receiving compartment along impact shell is extended with a kind of pattern, and the pattern can be by two of the length extension along band Or multiple protuberance matchings.

Figure 19 depicts the perspective view for the damped part for having sheet form 1901 according to the formation of the aspect of the present invention.Sheet The inner surface 1906 of form 1901 is exposed together with many exemplary extended elements 1908 and extended element space 1914.Skew 1910 concept is also shown as.Skew 1910 is the length of the extended element extended from inner surface 1906.

In this illustration, outer surface 1904 is relative with inner surface 1906.Between inner surface 1906 and outer surface 1904 The thickness of the material of extension can change to realize the physical characteristic of change with position, such as elasticity, impulsive force decay and similar Characteristic.In this illustration, sheet form 1901 can be not included the sky extended between surface 1906 and outer surface 1904 Gap.However, it can be assumed that one or more extended element spaces 1914 can be from one or more of extended element 1908 Distal end extend through component and extend through sheet form 1901.In this illustration, prolonging for outer surface 1904 is extended through Hole can be formed at outer surface 1904 by stretching component space.The hole can be effective for promoting the flowing of air and/or moisture. Additionally, it is contemplated that the hole can be effective for helping the more preferable contact surface between user and damped part 's.

Figure 20 depicts the other exemplary embodiment party of the impact shell for protective pad of the aspect according to the present invention The front perspective view of formula.Impact shell 2000 is depicted as with outer surface 102 forward.Impacting shell 2000 also has extremely The periphery partially defined by top edge 110, outer ledge 108, feather edge 112 and inside edge 106.In addition, impact Shell 2000 includes the multiple perforation or cutout unit along the periphery of impact shell 2000.Perforation can have on the entire circumference Consistent shapes and sizes, or can have different shapes and sizes (as shown).For example, perforation can be circular perforations 2002nd, triangle perforation 2006, rectangular through-holes 2004, or any other suitable or desired shape can be used.Perforation can To be consistent from beginning to end in size, or can be used for the different zones around the periphery of impact shell 2000 different The perforation of size.In addition, perforation can be uniformly spaced apart (as shown) or can around the periphery of impact shell 2000 Spaced apart in different lengths.As contemplated herein, perforating and extending through impact shell from outer surface to interior surface.Such as It will be discussed in detail below, it is contemplated that perforation provides a region, and plastic material can be worn during molding process The region is crossed to form the connection framework of attachment.

Figure 21 depicts the outer surface of example impact shell.For example, shown impact shell 2100 is in figure 21 Impact the illustrative embodiments of shell 2000.Impact shell 2100 is depicted as having along top edge 110 and feather edge 112 Multiple perforation 2110, along outer ledge 108 and inside edge 106 perforation 2130 and last correspond to impact shell The perforation 2120 at 2100 four angles.The multiple perforation provided in shell 2100 is impacted are shown as with general rectangular shape Shape.In addition, it further depict multiple circular perforations close to feather edge.Exemplary circular perforations are 2902.As discussed previously , it is contemplated that perforation can have any size, shape and can be in any position.Furthermore, it is contemplated that Size, shape and any combinations of position can be utilized in each aspect of the present invention.

In this illustrative aspect, perforation 2110 is depicted as with top edge 2112, feather edge 2116, outer ledge 2114 and inside edge 2118.Along and proximate to impact shell 2100 periphery provide it is multiple perforation 2110,2120, 2130.In illustrative aspect, the multiple perforate may be provided in the center of Charpy shell 2100 closer to top edge 110th, outer ledge 108, feather edge 112 and/or inside edge 106.For example, it is contemplated that near hard shell top edge 110 Perforation 2110,2110 top edge 2112 of perforating can be at least from 1mm to 1cm away from corresponding hard shell top edge 110. In addition, in illustrative aspect, top edge 2112 can be from feather edge 2116 at least from 1mm to 1cm, and outer ledge 2114 Can be from inside edge 2118 at least from 5mm to 5cm.It may be selected it is contemplated that similar length goes for other Perforation edge (for example, circumferential edges of circular perforations).

Multiple perforation in this illustrative embodiments of impact shell 2100 are used as locking conduit, and the locking conduit is used In allow couple framework around impact shell 2100 whole periphery (or in other illustrative aspect around impact shell The part on 2100 periphery) it is formed and is locked into place.Connecting frame around the periphery of impact shell 2100 Frame can be formed by different suitable methods, including injection molding or any other suitable technology.So, can be by using connection Frame material fills the multiple perforation 2110,2120 and 2130 and filled perforated material is connected with each other and is being impacted Connection framework is formed on the both sides of shell 2100, effectively will by forming connection framework on the both sides of impact shell 2100 Connection framework is locked to impact shell.For example, as discussed below by reference to Figure 22, have around impact shell 2100 The impact shell 2100 for the connection framework 2210 that periphery is formed is shown as impacting shell 2200 in fig. 22.

Figure 22 depicts impact shell aspect, having integration connection framework according to the present invention.Couple framework 2210 It may include and damped part identical elastomeric material (not shown).In selectable aspect, connection framework can use and resistance The compatible material of Buddhist nun's part is formed, to enable damped part and connection framework 2210 to be attached to each other.According to the present invention Aspect, connection/attachment can use thermally or ultrasonically fuse, the adhesive phase, epoxy resin, glue, the machinery that thermally or ultrasonically activate Fastener and damped part and other coupling mechanisms that be attached together of connection framework 2210 can be realized.

The periphery that connection framework 2210 can surround impact shell 2100 is formed to form impact shell 2200, for example, passing through Impact shell is placed in mould and the desired region of elastomeric material filling selected by using.Then material is allowed to flow through simultaneously blank map Each perforation of multiple perforation 2110,2120,2130 and/or 2902 in 21 so that around outer surface 102 and/or internal table Periphery on the (not shown) of face can form a layer.This filling of perforation can be by the way that connection framework be worn through impact shell Hole is incorporated to and formed for coupling framework to the effective locking mechanism for impacting shell.In other words, the material of connection framework is formed Material integrates connection framework through perforating and extending around periphery from top surface to basal surface, to be formed, such as in following cross section Described in Figure 24,25 and 29.

Although in addition, multiple dimensional characteristics (dimensional feature) be depicted close to some perforation it is (such as close Line of cut 23-23), it is envisaged that, connection framework can be substantially planar (example on one or more surfaces Such as, without dimensional characteristics).In illustrative aspect, the aspect of this plane can provide homogeneous contact surface and/or homogeneous outer See.Line of cut 29-29 determine it is describing in following Figure 29, in Figure 21 it is circular perforations 2902, have it is basic The cross section of upper plane surface.

Figure 23 depicts the line of cut 23-23 along Figure 22 of the aspect according to present invention cross section 2300.Cross section 2300 have the top edge of the impact shell 2200 shown in Figure 22, wherein the structure of connection framework 2210 is more detailed in fig. 22 Ground is shown.It is molded or is otherwise formed around the periphery of impact shell 2100 for example, once coupling framework 2210, joins Connecing framework 2210 just has inside face structure 2310, exterior face structure 2330 and top surface 2320.As seen in Figure 23, including couple The elastomeric material of framework 2210 flows through perforation 2110, and is used according in the connection framework described in forming this example Specific mould, connection framework 2210 can be formed with height 2350 and width 2360 inside face structure 2310, the width Degree 2360 is wider than the width of perforation 2110.In addition, connection framework 2210 can form the outside with height 2370 and width 2390 Face structure 2330.Coupling the gross thickness 2395 of framework 2210 can be tested in perforation 2110 or at any point at top surface 2320 Amount.In illustrative aspect, gross thickness 2395 may include the height 2350 of inside face structure 2310, impact the thickness of shell 2100 With the height 2370 of exterior face structure.

Connection framework 2210 can be molded to be produced with peak and valley in exterior face structure 2330 (as shown) Aesthetically attractive effect, or can be molded with smooth outward appearance, wherein for exterior face structure 2330 and/or interior Both portion face structures 2310 can form homogeneous face structure.In illustrative aspect, it is contemplated that exterior face structure can be with The similar shape of the shape of perforation without the lower section passed through with material.For example, it is envisioned that connection framework can have There are the one or more geometric properties visibly formed wherein in surface (for example, exterior face structure), geometric properties tool There are different sizes, shape and/or the quantity from the perforation in the impact shell of this feature., can in illustrative aspect With it is contemplated that the feature that the perforation of multiple lower sections can be circular and corresponding close connection framework can be non-circular 's.

Figure 24 depict according to the present invention, figure 22 illustrates impact shell 2200 along line of cut 24-24's Level cross-sectionn 2400.As seen in cross section 2400, the periphery of impact shell 2200 in cross-section is coupled framework 2210 entirely around, it is described connection framework 2210 by from impact shell 2100 outer surface 102 through it is multiple perforation 2110, 2120 and 2130 materials for being spilled over to inner surface 104 are locked into place.

Figure 25 depict according to the present invention it is aspect, plus by means of couple framework 2210 attached at surface 2510 Level impact shell 2200 damped part 2550, describing in Figure 22, along line of cut 24-24 of impact shell 2200 Cross section 2500.

Figure 26 depicts the inner surface of damped part 2600 of the aspect according to the present invention, multiple rectangular prism extended elements 2602 extend from the sash of the coupling member of interconnection from the inner surface of damped part 2600.Damped part 2600 includes top Edge 2610, feather edge 2612, outer ledge 2608 and inside edge 2606.Fig. 4 is discussed as previously explained, coupling member (such as injection molding) it can be formed in common manufacturing process so that coupling member is integrally formed the frame of damped part 2600 Grid.Coupling member defines multiple spaces.Space extends through outer surface and the inner surface of coupling member.

Extended element, such as extended element 2602, the infall of two or more coupling members can be positioned in.This Outside, the extended element space associated with one or more extended elements can extend across at least a portion of extended element.So And as depicted, it is contemplated that in illustrative aspect, extended element space can not extend across damped part Inner surface.

In illustrative aspect, extended element 2602 can be outwardly directed to impact the interior table of shell from the inner surface of damped part Face extends.Extended element 2602 is depicted as the rectangular prism form to stretch out from gridiron structure.As discussed previously, Extended element can have any size, shape and concentration degree (concentration).In addition, extended element space can also have There is any size and shape.As mentioned above, inner surface of the extended element space of extended element 2602 from extended element 2602 Extend towards the outer surface of damped part.However, extended element space does not extend across the appearance of damped part in this example Face.In illustrative aspect, the maintenance of the outer surface of damped part, which can provide top layer, can be coupled to suitable surface thereon.

In described in terms of, extended element is rectangular prism (such as cube) in nature.Based on rectangular prism The angled intersection in multiple faces of body extended element, the geometry of rectangular prism provide the impact for damped part The possible benefit of decay.It is exactly this angulation to be provided in illustrative aspect for the deformation position of the intention for the impulsive force that decays The face of degree intersects.

Figure 27 depicts the inner surface of the damped part 2600 from Figure 26 of the aspect according to the present invention and will joined It is connected to the top layer 2700 of the outer surface (not describing in figure 27) of damped part 2600.Fig. 6 is discussed as previously explained, top layer One or more parts of the damped part such as outer surface of damped part 2600 can be coupled to.

Top layer 2700 can be formed with any size and/or shape.In illustrative aspect, top layer 2700 is formed with similar In the sash geometry that it is coupled.Therefore, the one or more spaces extended through the gridiron structure of damped part 2600 The similarly sized space extended through top layer 2700 is may correspond to, as will be described in following Figure 28.

Exemplary alignment point is determined for illustrative purpose.These snap points help lend some impetus to top layer 2700 how With the understanding of the surface in alignment do not described of damped part 2600.For example, top layer 2700 show snap point 2702,2704, 2706th, 2708 and 2710.Damped part 2600 shows exemplary attachment point 2703,2705,2707,2709 and 2711, because It is related to the attachment point (do not described on the outer surface of damped part 2600 in 27) for them.When top layer 2700 and damper portion When the outer surface of part 2600 (does not describe) connection in figure 27, in illustrative aspect, attachment point 2702,2704,2706,2708 Alignd respectively with attachment point 2703,2705,2707,2709 and 2711 with 2710, because attachment point 2703,2705,2707,2709 It is related to 2711 to outer surface.

Figure 28 depict according to the aspect of the present invention damped part 2600 from Figure 26 and joined in aligned manner The outer surface perspective view on the Figure 27 connect top layer 2700.In order to provide background from Figure 27, top layer attachment point has been reproduced in Figure 28 (that is, 2702,2704,2706,2708 and 2710).Based on alignment, the space between connecting elements and the sky in top layer 2700 Gap is aligned, this provide in this example given expression to herein for the benefit comprising space.Furthermore, it is contemplated that It is that top layer 2700 is not in the extension on the whole on the surface of damped part 2600.Top layer can be positioned in the damping close to tibial region Those positions of part 2600 and/or the major part contacted with wearer when wearing opening position.

Figure 29 depicts the damping sash 2550 along the line of cut 29-29 in Figure 22, impact shell and connection framework 2210 viewgraph of cross-section.As shown, couple frame material through 2902 (in superincumbent Figure 21 describing) of perforation to prolong Stretch with around both the outer surface 102 of impact shell and inner surface 104.Couple framework 2210 at least from the extension warp of perforation 2902 The periphery edge of overbump shell so that connection framework 2210 is from outside to interior surface around the periphery of impact shell.

As discussed previously, be attached to damped part 2550 is exactly that this couples framework 2210, the connection framework 2210 Can be by being formed similar to the material of damped part 2550.Therefore, in illustrative aspect, impact shell is via connection framework 2210 It is connected in damped part 2550.As discussed previously, can with the connection coupled between framework 2550 in damped part 2550 Realized via adhesive, welding procedure or other connection mechanisms.

Although concept provided in this article discusses the concept of protection pad and especially depicts shin guard protection pad, it is contemplated that , the concept extends to the decay application of all types of impulse forces.For example, as discussed previously, feature provided in this article It can be used in conjunction with the helmet, clothes, barrier, the armor and other application.

Claims

1. a kind of protective pad, including：

Impact shell, it is described impact shell have outer surface, relative interior surface, inside edge, relative outer ledge, Top edge and relative feather edge, wherein the inside edge, the outer ledge, the top edge and the feather edge are at least The periphery of the impact shell is partly defined, wherein the impact shell also includes：

(1) multiple perforation, the multiple perforation extend to close to one or more parts on the periphery from the outer surface The interior surface；With

(2) framework is coupled, the connection framework is formed around the periphery and worn through described impact the multiple of shell Hole extends；And

Sash is damped, the damping sash is positioned and is attached to described by the interior surface close to the impact shell Couple framework, the damping sash is formed by elastomeric material, wherein the damper frame lattice include：

(1) coupling member of multiple interconnections, the coupling member of the multiple interconnection have outer surface and relative interior Surface；With

(2) multiple extended elements, the inner surface of the multiple extended element from the coupling member of the multiple interconnection Towards the interior surface extension of the impact shell, the multiple extended element is in the concentration degree throughout the damping sash On be change.

2. protective pad according to claim 1, wherein the impact shell is by least one material selected from llowing group of materials Formed：A) rigid polymeric material；B) polymeric material is woven；Or c) the material based on carbon fiber.

3. protective pad according to claim 1, wherein the elastomeric material is thermosetting or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

4. protective pad according to claim 1, wherein the coupling member of the multiple interconnection is as continuous part Formed.

5. protective pad according to claim 1, wherein the connecting frame frame with described by damping sash identical elastomer Material is formed.

6. protective pad according to claim 5, wherein the damper frame lattice by heat fused or ultra-sonic welded at least One kind is attached to the connection framework.

7. protective pad according to claim 5, wherein the damper frame lattice are attached to around the punching by adhesive phase Hit the connection framework of shell.

8. protective pad according to claim 7, wherein described adhesive layer come in response to pressure, chemicals, heat and/or light It is attached the damping sash and the connection framework.

9. protective pad according to claim 1, wherein the coupling member of the multiple interconnection includes having the first length The first component of degree and the second component with the second length, wherein first length is more than second length.

10. protective pad according to claim 1, in addition to top layer, the top layer is attached to the multiple interconnection Coupling member the outer surface.

11. protective pad according to claim 1, wherein the multiple extended element is in shape cylinder or rectangle rib Cylinder.

12. a kind of protective pad, including：

Shell is impacted, it is formed by the first material, and the impact shell includes：

(1) outer surface and relative interior surface, the interior surface of the impact shell has crooked outline, described curved Bent profile stretches out from inside edge to outer ledge on the direction of the outer surface,

(2) periphery defined at least in part by inside edge, relative outer ledge, top edge and relative feather edge, and

(3) around multiple perforation on the periphery of the impact shell；

Sash is damped, the damping sash is close to the interior surface positioning of the impact shell, and the damping sash is not by The second material for being same as first material is formed, and the damping sash includes：

(1) coupling member of multiple interconnections, the coupling member of the multiple interconnection have outer surface and relative interior Surface；

(2) multiple spaces, the multiple space extend between the outer surface and the inner surface, by the multiple mutual The coupling member of connection is formed；With

(3) multiple extended elements, the inner surface of the multiple extended element in the coupling member of the multiple interconnection Extend between the interior surface of the impact shell；

Couple framework, the connection framework is integrally formed around the whole periphery of the impact shell and from described outer Portion surface to the interior surface passes through the multiple perforation, and the connection framework is formed by the second material；And

The damping sash is attached to the impact shell via the connection framework.

13. protective pad according to claim 12, wherein the coupling member of the multiple interconnection forms homogeneous thickness Degree, the multiple extended element extend from the coupling member of the multiple interconnection.

14. protective pad according to claim 13, wherein the first space in the multiple space is by the multiple mutual At least two formation in the coupling member of connection.

15. protective pad according to claim 13, wherein the multiple extended element includes the first extended element and second Extended element, first extended element have the cross-sectional area smaller than second extended element.

16. protective pad according to claim 13, wherein the multiple extended element includes the first extended element, described One extended element includes the first extended element space, distal end court of the first extended element space from first extended element Extend to the inner surface of the coupling member of the multiple interconnection.

17. protective pad according to claim 13, wherein at least one in the multiple perforation is circular in shape.

18. a kind of protective pad, including：

Rigid shock shell, the rigid shock shell have the outside bent between inside edge and relative outer ledge Surface and relative interior surface, the rigid shock shell also include wearing around the multiple of periphery of the rigid shock shell Hole, the multiple perforation are configured for connection framework of the reception ring around the multiple perforation, and the connection framework is by thermoplasticity Elastomer is formed；The connection framework is around the multiple perforation；Sash is damped, the damping sash is outside the rigid shock Be connected in the interior surface of the rigid shock shell at the connection framework of shell, the damping sash by with it is described Connection framework identical thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is formed, and the damping sash includes：(1) there is outer surface and relative inner surface The coupling member of multiple interconnections and the multiple spaces extended between the coupling member of the interconnection, the multiple sky Gap extends completely through the thickness of the damping sash from the outer surface to the relative inner surface；(2) it is multiple to prolong Stretch component, each in the multiple extended element extends to far from the inner surface of the coupling member of the interconnection End；And top layer, the top layer are connected at least a portion of the outer layer of the coupling member of the multiple interconnection, the table Layer includes gridiron structure, and the gridiron structure has and align one corresponding with the multiple space damped in sash Or multiple spaces, the top layer are at least the outermost layer of the protective pad.

19. protective pad according to claim 18, wherein the connecting frame frame by plastic on the rigid shock shell.

20. protective pad according to claim 18, wherein the connecting frame frame passes through at least one in the multiple perforation It is individual and extend around the periphery from the outer surface to the interior surface.