CN107427098A

CN107427098A - Collapsible helmet

Info

Publication number: CN107427098A
Application number: CN201680018394.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 塞缪尔·斯科特·特里
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-03-11
Filing date: 2016-03-11
Publication date: 2017-12-01
Also published as: GB2527173A; GB201504078D0; JP2018508666A; GB2527173B; US20180049508A1; CA2979122A1; EP3267816A1; WO2016142640A1

Abstract

A kind of Collapsible helmet for cyclist, the Collapsible helmet (1) include：The middle body (2) of at least one elongate curved, it is suitable for from front to back extending on the bizet on user head；Support multiple lateral parts (3) of the either side of at least one middle body, the plurality of lateral parts are configured to substantially be nested in the lower section of at least one middle body when in folding position, and the plurality of lateral parts are configured to form the helmet when in operating position；And at least one flexible-belt (4), it is interconnected with the plurality of lateral parts and at least one middle body, wherein, at least one flexible-belt limits relative separation of the plurality of lateral parts in operating position.

Description

Collapsible helmet

Technical field

The present invention relates generally to Collapsible helmet field, and in particular to the Collapsible helmet used by cyclist.

Background technology

In some countries, it is method to wear bicycle helmet when highway, pavement and other public places ride a bicycle Rule requires.Some countries in these countries, these laws are only applicable to children, and in other countries, these laws Suitable for adult.Bicycle helmet is designed as mitigating head impact when cyclist meets with accident, protects head from wound Evil.

However, if it is not legal requirement to helmet, then because heavy object as carrying can be inconvenient, so riding Bicycle person just will not helmet.Once arriving at, together with they just need safely to be received in the helmet with bicycle, or Person provides necessary carrying mode to carry.

Due to bicycle helmet combination suitable material and technology, to ensure the surge protection of maximum, while also to allow Enough head ventilations and aerodynamics, so they are not cheap article.Therefore, they are less likely to be left on certainly In driving, because staying on bicycle has stolen risk.

In past ten years, the urban area such as downtown has begun to introduce bicycle device, and citizen can be more in the whole city Bicycle is rented in individual ranks.These most of schemes do not include bicycle helmet, and therefore, user must be responsible for oneself carrying For.It can bring inconvenience due to carrying the helmet, be ridden a bicycle so user is equally possible without helmeting, can if met with an accidet Can meeting injury.

It is not cheap that the manufacturing cost of the bicycle helmet of enough surge protections is provided for user, be insufficient to allow its In this case can use.

Common bicycle helmet includes the outer rigid housing that can carry out good surge protection.Due to its size and its structure The property made, they are not suitable for being placed in typical briefcase or handbag, come it is therefore desirable to which user carries other luggage Article as support.

Many trials have been carried out in sale Collapsible helmet (Collapsible helmet particularly for cyclist).Though These right Collapsible helmets contribute positively to reduce the size of the helmet, are stored when not in use needed for this helmet so as to reduce Volume, but they seem to reduce overall dimensions to being enough to ensure that they are carried and use, and simultaneously unsightly.They are past Toward being proved to more much more expensive than the purchase standard helmet, in some cases, they have certain compromise to surge protection, so as to permit Perhaps certain foldability.

Solves the device of these needs in various ways prior art shows many trials.

US6442765 (Fallon etc.) discloses a kind of crash helmet, and it, which is included on the bizet of wearer's head, extends Substantially rigid curved top portion panel, and around wearer's head each side extend a pair of elongated side panels, Each side panel is as pivotally connected to the both ends of top panel at its both ends.Side panel is configured to by inwardly pivoting Mode so that they are located substantially in the volume limited by top panel.It is also possible to by providing two side panels Hingedly or pivotally device makes these side panels be moved to its stowed position, by voluntarily during so as to reducing in stowed position The overall volume that headstock helmet occupies,

But the overall volume in this stowed position still has sizable size.

GB2482866 (Neopitou) discloses a kind of helmet being fabricated from a flexible material, and it allows user by the helmet Flat package shape is reduced to, for depositing purpose.The helmet for allowing overall volume simultaneously or packing up greatly reduces, but by this The surge protection that the kind helmet provides can but suffer damage.

The content of the invention

The preferred embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a kind of Collapsible helmet used by cyclist, and it is wearer Head enough surge protection is provided, while when in stowed position, suitable volume is folded into, in order to deposit.

According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a kind of Collapsible helmet for cyclist, the foldable head Helmet includes：

The middle body of at least one elongate curved, the middle body are suitable on the bizet on user head from forward direction After extend；And

Multiple lateral parts of the either side of at least one middle body are supported, the plurality of lateral parts are configured to locating When folding position, the lower section of at least one middle body is substantially nested in, and the plurality of lateral parts are configured to When in operating position, the helmet is formed；And

At least one flexible-belt, the flexible-belt interconnect with the plurality of lateral parts and at least one middle body, Wherein, at least one flexible-belt limits relative separation of the plurality of lateral parts in operating position.

Preferably, support the either side of at least one middle body multiple lateral parts be included in this it is at least one in Entreat the lateral parts of a pair of elongate curveds on the either side of part.

At least one middle body may include two parallel middle bodies.

Preferably, the flexible-belt includes non-elastic material.

Preferably, at least one middle body and/or multiple lateral parts include impact absorbing material.

The impact absorbing material may include any one of following material：Polyurethane, polyethylene, polystyrene, rubber, Silica hydrogel.

At least one middle body and the plurality of lateral parts may include the plastic material formed by injection molding.

The Collapsible helmet may include chin strap.

Preferably, at least one flexible-belt is configured to include chin strap.

The flexible-belt can be seamed at least one middle body and multiple lateral parts.

Alternately, the flexible-belt can be bound at least one middle body and multiple lateral parts.

During injection molding process, the flexible-belt may be incorporated at least one middle body and multiple lateral parts Inside.

Collapsible helmet according to any one of preceding claims, wherein, in use, the plurality of side surface part Dividing can be in folding position (during in folding position, it be substantially housed within the volume of at least one middle body) and operation Moved between position (in operating position, it forms each side of the helmet).

Brief description of the drawings

For a better understanding of the present invention and show how embodiments thereof can be implemented, will pass through the side of example now Formula refer to the attached drawing, wherein：

Fig. 1 shows the isometric view of one embodiment of the Collapsible helmet in operating position；

Fig. 2 shows the front view of the Collapsible helmet shown in Fig. 1, plurality of flexible-belt and middle body and side surface part Divide and interconnect；

Fig. 3 shows the view of the side of the Collapsible helmet shown in Fig. 1；

Fig. 4 shows the plan view of the Collapsible helmet shown in Fig. 1 in operating position；

Fig. 5 shows that the Collapsible helmet shown in Fig. 1 is in the isometric view of stowed position, and wherein lateral parts are nested in The lower section of middle body；

Fig. 6 shows the plan view of the Collapsible helmet shown in Fig. 5；

Fig. 7 shows the bottom view of the Collapsible helmet shown in Fig. 6；

Fig. 8 shows the isometric view of another embodiment of Collapsible helmet, and the soft of interconnection is not shown in figure Property band, but there are a pair of middle bodies；

Fig. 9 shows the Collapsible helmet shown in Fig. 8 in stowed position；

Figure 10 shows the plan view of the Collapsible helmet shown in Fig. 8, shows the appearance formed by this to middle body Long-pending further reduction；

Figure 11 shown when in stowed position, the plan view of the Collapsible helmet shown in Fig. 8；And

Figure 12 shown when in stowed position, the bottom view of the Collapsible helmet shown in Fig. 8.

Embodiment

In the accompanying drawings, identical label represents similar or corresponding part.

As shown in figure 1, Collapsible helmet 1 includes the middle body for being configured to protect the bizet of wearer's head from front to back 2.Collapsible helmet 1 also includes multiple lateral parts 3, when in the operative position, lateral parts 3 formed Collapsible helmet 1 or Shell mechanism.Lateral parts 3 are all identicals in every side of middle body 2, but what mirror image was set.Middle body 2 and side Face part 3 collectively forms ectoskeleton shell, to cover the head of wearer, and helps absorb impact, to prevent injury.In During operating position, the gap between lateral parts 3 and middle body 2 contributes to the head for wearer to provide enough ventilations.

As shown in figure 1, the lateral parts 3 for closing on middle body 2 include the elongated curved of the bizet for crossing over head from back to front Bent lateral parts 3.It is suitable that these lateral parts 3 are configured to size and dimension, so that when in folding position, they The lower section of middle body 2 can be nested in completely.Lateral parts 3 can be conveniently moved to the volume formed by middle body 2 It is interior.On the either side of middle body 2 and another pair lateral parts 3 adjacent with first pair of lateral parts 3 are configured to protect The side of wearer's head.These lateral parts 3 can be opened from operating position movement again, adjacent to be substantially nested in The lower section of lateral parts 3.

Collapsible helmet 1 may include other lateral parts 3 (not shown in accompanying drawing), so as to any the one of middle body 2 On side, all lateral parts 3 are each configured to be nested in the volume formed by middle body 2.

Collapsible helmet 1 includes the multiple flexible-belts 4 interconnected with lateral parts 3 and middle body 2.As the helmet In use, these flexible-belts 4 are sufficiently flexible, it is sufficient to allow lateral parts 3 to be moved to the lower section for being nested in middle body 2, It is additionally configured to prevent lateral parts 3 from relatively moving to more than operating position simultaneously.These flexible-belts 4 can be attached across lateral parts 3 inside, or it is fixed to inner surface or the outer surface of lateral parts 3.Flexible-belt 4 may include non-elastic material, and the material is not Can stretch, but flexible because it easily can be folded on itself, with ribbon or similar Strapping Material very It is similar.

Collapsible helmet 1 may include chin strap 5, and Collapsible helmet 1 is supported on the head of wearer.Chin strap 5 A part for flexible-belt 4 can be formed as, or the single band for being fixed to lateral parts 3 or middle body 2 can be included.Under Chin strap 5 may include fastener and adjustable apparatus, to accommodate various sizes of head.

Fig. 2 shows the front view of Collapsible helmet 1 shown in Fig. 1, and middle body 2 and lateral parts 3 are shown in figure Profile, it can make lateral parts 3 be nested in the lower section of middle body 2.In the present embodiment of Collapsible helmet 1, side surface part Points 3 and middle body 2 connected by four flexible-belts 4.These flexible-belts 4 pass through permanent adhesives, rivet or similar fastening Device is permanently fixed to middle body 2 and lateral parts 3.In process for making, flexible-belt 4 can be combined optionally To middle body 2 and lateral parts 3, in the process, middle body 2 and lateral parts 3 are injection moldings, and in the work During skill, flexible-belt 4 is placed in mould.Flexible-belt 4 can be fixed to lateral parts 3 and center by many different devices Each in part 2, including but not limited to adhesive bonding, injection, hook-loop fastener, welding, suture, utilize machanical fastener Carry out mechanical fasteners.

Fig. 3 shows the side view of Collapsible helmet 1, to show how lateral parts 3 are nested under middle body 2 Side.When in folding position, because lateral parts 3 are nested in the lower section of middle body 2, so the width of Collapsible helmet 1 It is reduced to wide as the width of middle body 2.Therefore, Collapsible helmet 1 forms flat, configuration at folding position so that can Folding helmet 1 can more easily be deposited and transported when not in use.Collapsible helmet 1 would generally be adapted to the public affairs for being placed on user In text bag, handbag or other luggage, without wasting space.

Fig. 4 shows the plan view of Collapsible helmet 1, shown in figure flexible-belt 4 how with lateral parts 3 and center One embodiment that part 2 interconnects.Lateral parts 3 and middle body 2 include circular edges for aerodynamic purposes Edge is comfortable and have folder function.

Fig. 5 is shown in packing up or the Collapsible helmet of folding position 1, shows that lateral parts 3 are substantially nested in figure In the lower section of middle body 2.The paired nested side-by-side of lateral parts 3 is in the lower section of middle body 2.Fig. 6 is shown in folding The plan view of the Collapsible helmet 1 of position, wherein lateral parts 3 are substantially nested in the lower section of middle body 2.Fig. 7 is shown Fig. 6 bottom view, lateral parts 3 are shown in figure, and how each other nested side-by-side is one another, to be fully accommodated in by center The bending of part 2 and in the volume that is formed.

Fig. 8 shows another embodiment of Collapsible helmet 1, and wherein middle body 2 is split into two equal but phases To middle body 2.By dividing middle body 2, Collapsible helmet 1 will fold bigger amount, so as to subtract in collapsible position The overall width of small Collapsible helmet 1, without being caused damage when in operating position to structure.Fig. 8 shows the centering Entreat part 2 and lateral parts 3, but flexible-belt 4 not shown in this figure.Fig. 9 shows foldable shown in Fig. 8 in folding position The helmet 1, when in the folding position, this is minimum to the gap between middle body 2.Next, lateral parts 3 are completely in Entreat the lower section of part 2.

Figure 10 shown when in operating position, and the plane to the interval between middle body 2 and lateral parts 2 regards Figure.Figure 11 shows the plan view of the Collapsible helmet 1 in folding position with two middle bodies 2, wherein side Part 3 is invisible, because when being in folding position, they are nested in the volume formed by this to middle body 2 completely.Figure 12 Figure 11 bottom view is shown, shows how lateral parts 3 are nested in the lower section to middle body 2 in figure.

Collapsible helmet 1 includes the shell being made up of at least one middle body 2 and multiple lateral parts 3.Middle body 2 Include impact absorbing material with lateral parts 3, or by the outer layer of generally rigid material and the internal layer structure of padded coaming Into.Middle body 2 and lateral parts 3 may include plastic material, and the plastic material can be lined with suitable impact absorbing material Material.Middle body 2 and lateral parts 3 may include many materials, but preferably include and will be deformed when receiving impact load Material, such as apparatus with shock absorbing and therefore reduce the level of any impact that the user of Collapsible helmet 1 may undergo.This Kind is absorbed preferably by way of recoverable deformation to realize, such as can be realized with the material of such as polyurethane.It is other Suitable material includes but is not limited to：Polyethylene, polystyrene, such as expanded polystyrene (EPS), expanded polypropylene and the poly- ammonia of foaming Collapsible foam, rubber and the Silica hydrogel of ester.It is thought that by some Collapsible helmets 1 made of there is cost-benefit material It can be produced with low-down cost, so that Collapsible helmet 1 is used as a Sexual behavior mode, or the number that people can wear to have Limit.This bicycle device that Collapsible helmet 1 will be made to be suitable for urban inner, wherein Collapsible helmet 1 can pass through machine Or other modes are provided on the position in bicycle park.

Collapsible helmet 1 may include multiple lateral parts 3 on the either side of middle body 2, not shown in figure.It can roll over The folded helmet 1 can be included in 3,4 or 5 lateral parts 3 of the either side of middle body 2, and all lateral parts 3 are by least one Individual flexible-belt 4 interconnects, and all lateral parts 3 can be nested in the lower section of middle body 2, so that they are complete It is contained in the volume formed by middle body 2.

Flexible-belt 4 is fixed to middle body 2 and lateral parts 3 by way of combining, heating or suture.In another reality Apply in example, flexible-belt 4 can be configured to sequentially pass through multiple lateral parts 3 and/or at least one middle body 2.

Although Collapsible helmet 1 is suitable for being used by cyclist, but be not restricted to that this purpose, and it can also As Collapsible helmet 1 for other purposes, for example, the hardhead helmet for building, the helmet (example for other sports Such as rock-climbing, skis skiing, skiing, skateboarding motion similar with ice skate roller-skating), in these sports, the helmet Often to have on, to protect the head of participant to escape injury.

Claims

1. a kind of Collapsible helmet for cyclist, the Collapsible helmet includes：

The middle body of at least one elongate curved, the middle body are suitable on the bizet on user head from front to back Extension；With

Support multiple lateral parts of the either side of at least one middle body；When in folding position, the multiple side Face is partially configured to substantially be nested in the lower section of at least one middle body；It is and described when in operating position Multiple lateral parts are configured to form the helmet；And

At least one flexible-belt, it is interconnected with the multiple lateral parts and at least one middle body；Wherein, institute State at least one flexible-belt and limit relative separation of the multiple lateral parts in the operating position.

2. Collapsible helmet according to claim 1, wherein, the institute of the either side of support at least one middle body State the lateral parts for a pair of elongate curveds that multiple lateral parts are included on the either side of at least one middle body.

3. according to the Collapsible helmet described in claim 1 and 2, wherein, at least one middle body includes two centers Part.

4. the Collapsible helmet according to claims 1 to 3, wherein, at least one flexible-belt includes non-elastic material.

5. the Collapsible helmet according to any one of preceding claims, wherein, at least one middle body and/ Or the multiple lateral parts include impact absorbing material.

6. Collapsible helmet according to claim 5, wherein, the impact absorbing material includes any in llowing group of materials Kind：Polyurethane, polyethylene, polystyrene, expanded foam, rubber, Silica hydrogel.

7. the Collapsible helmet according to any one of preceding claims, wherein, at least one middle body and The multiple lateral parts are included by injection molding the plastic material that is formed.

8. the Collapsible helmet according to any one of preceding claims, wherein, the Collapsible helmet includes lower jaw Band.

9. Collapsible helmet according to claim 8, wherein, at least one flexible-belt is as the chin strap.

10. the Collapsible helmet according to any one of preceding claims, wherein, the flexible-belt be seamed to it is described extremely A few middle body and the multiple lateral parts.

11. the Collapsible helmet according to claim 1 to 9, wherein, the flexible-belt is bound at least one center Part and the multiple lateral parts.

12. Collapsible helmet according to claim 11, wherein, during injection molding process, the flexible-belt knot Close in the inside of at least one middle body and the multiple lateral parts.

13. the Collapsible helmet according to any one of preceding claims, wherein, the middle body and the multiple Lateral parts are made of the one or more in llowing group of materials：Polyethylene, polystyrene, such as expanded polystyrene (EPS), hair Collapsible foam, rubber and the Silica hydrogel of foaming polypropylene and polyurathamc.

14. the Collapsible helmet according to any one of preceding claims, wherein, at least one flexible-belt be by Made of one or more in llowing group of materials：Polypropylene ribbon, nylon, polyester, cotton rope, braid over braid, composite band, paper.

15. the Collapsible helmet according to any one of preceding claims, wherein, at least one flexible-belt passes through One or more in following method are fixed to the middle body and the multiple lateral parts：Adhesive bonding, shaping, hook Ring fastening, welding, suture, utilize machanical fastener to carry out mechanical fasteners.

16. the Collapsible helmet according to any one of preceding claims, wherein, in use, the multiple side Part can move between folding position and operating position；At folding position, it is substantially housed within described at least one In the volume of middle body, in operating position, it forms each side of the helmet.

A kind of 17. Collapsible helmet substantially as described in herein with reference to accompanying drawing.