DE102014004558B4 - Fire protection for fire helmets - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a fire protection blanket 10 for a fire helmet 100, which has at least a first portion 30, a second portion 40 and a third portion 50, wherein the first portion 30 is formed as neck protection, wherein the second and third portion 40, 50 as a neck and face shield are formed, wherein the fire blanket 10 has an inner side 12 and an outer side 11, and wherein the second and third sections 40, 50 both in a first position, namely the fire protection position, in front of the inner side 12 and in a second position, namely, the summer carrying position, in front of the outer side 11 of the first portion 30 are fastened to each other. The second or third section 40, 50 has a fixing element 20 for fixing the second and third sections 40, 50 in the second position, which can be lowered into the fire protection cloth 10. The invention further relates to a fire helmet 100 having such a fire protection cloth 10.

Description

The invention relates to a fire protection cloth for fire helmets according to the preamble of claim 1 and a fire helmet with a fire protection cloth according to claim 11.

Firefighter helmets are typically used to protect the neck of firefighters against liquids, hot materials, radiant heat, and flames. In a particular form of such fire protection cloths, also called Holland cloth or integral cloth, in the closed state, additional sensitive areas such as the forehead, face and the front and side neck can be covered and protected. However, this extended protection function is only desired in the event of fire and can make the air circulation under the helmet more difficult during other activities. Especially during strenuous work or on warm days, this circulation is important.

In order to counter this, fire protection cloths have been developed that can be transferred from a closed position (fire protection position) to an open position (summer wearing position) while the helmet is being worn, without having to disassemble the cloth completely or remove the helmet. In the fire protection position, the cloth covers the neck, sensitive areas of the front and side neck and parts of the forehead and face. In the summer wear position the cloth covers only the neck.

For example US 4,975,980 A a fire helmet with a fire blanket, the neck guard ends in two extension sections that can be closed as protection against the neck and chin. The two extension sections are placed around the neck of the helmet wearer right and left and fastened together with the help of a Velcro fastener. To transfer to the summer carrying position, the extension sections are released from each other again and folded behind the head. In order to prevent the extension sections from slipping backwards, the extension sections can be fastened to one another in the region of the back of the head above the helmet. This attachment is done with the help of the aforementioned Velcro. In order to secure the extension sections both in front of the fire protection position and behind in the summer carrying position using the hook and loop fastener, the fasteners of the hook and loop fastener - a hook tape on one side and a loop tape on the other side - along the respective outermost edge of the fire blanket appropriate.

Also from US 4,091,469 A and US 4,887,319 A Fire protection cloths are known that allow a summer carrying position. These fire protection cloths, the extension sections are pinned at the top of each head. To close the extension sections of the neck and chin a velcro closure is also provided here.

In all these solutions, however, either the handling is often inconvenient or the wearing comfort is not optimal. For example, it is difficult to insert the extension sections into a fastening device on the helmet when wearing fire fighter gloves. An attachment in certain positions at the back of the head can be difficult, since when wearing gloves often lacking the sensitivity to attach, for example, two narrow Velcro ends accurately together without being able to see them. In addition, it may be necessary that the extension portions have a certain length, so that they can put the head or helmet when laying back accordingly sufficiently far, so that they can also be attached behind the head or helmet together. As a result, they are often longer than it would actually be necessary to close the cloth in the fire protection position in front of the neck can. The consequence can be annoying, protruding ends when closing in this position. Also, a hook-and-loop fastener attached to the outer edge or corner of such an extension may be uncomfortable for the wearer when, for example, the hook and loop fastener of the hook-and-loop fastener hits the sensitive skin of the neck and face.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved fire protection cloth which is as fast, easy and safe to handle. The fire protection cloth should be feasible with simple means and cost. In particular, the comfort and handling in the transfer between fire protection and summer carrying position should be improved. Furthermore, an improved fire helmet is to be provided.

To solve this problem, the invention provides a fire protection cloth for a fire helmet, wherein the fire protection cloth has at least a first portion, a second portion and a third portion, wherein the first portion is formed as neck protection, wherein the second and third portion as a neck and Face shield are formed, wherein the fire blanket has an inside and an outside, and wherein the second and third portions are fastened to each other both in a first position in front of the inside and in a second position in front of the outside of the first portion, wherein the Fire protection cloth characterized in that the second or the third section has a fixing element for fixing the second and third sections in the second position, which is retractable in the fire blanket.

Such a fire protection cloth (hereinafter also referred to as cloth for short) typically consists of refractory or at least flame-retardant material. It can be carried under the fire helmet and it can be attached to and / or in the fire helmet. It is advantageous if the fire protection cloth has a fastening device. The fire blanket can be placed like a scarf from behind around the neck, neck and face of the person who wears the fire blanket or a fire helmet, to which such a fire blanket is attached (hereinafter referred to briefly as a carrier). The fire protection cloth preferably has a rectangular or rectangular-like basic shape. Ie. for example, it has a shape having two opposite long sides and two opposite short sides. However, other shapes are also conceivable, for example, a triangular basic shape or the like.

The form of the fire protection cloth and therefore the fire protection cloth can be subdivided into three sections, whereby it does not necessarily have to give a clear border between the sections. The transition between the sections can instead be fluent in a more or less large area.

The first section is the middle section of the fire protection blanket. In other words, the first section is arranged between the second and third sections. If the fire blanket is placed around the neck from behind, the first section is the area of the cloth that covers the neck. Thus, the first section forms a neck guard.

The second section and the third section are each formed on the right and left - or in other words laterally - of the first section. In other words, in a substantially rectangular shaped first section, i. H. a first section having two long opposed sides and two short opposite sides, the second and third sections join the short sides respectively in the extension of at least one of the long sides. It goes without saying that it does not matter whether the second section is on the left and the third section on the right or vice versa. When the first portion is placed over the neck of the wearer, the second portion and the third portion fall past the neck and may be secured together in front of the chin or face of the wearer. As such, the second and third sections protect the wearer's neck and face, d. H. They are designed as neck and face protection.

Between the first portion and the second portion and between the first portion and the third portion may be formed in each case a recess for the shoulders. Furthermore, the second portion and the third portion may each have a recess for the face. The recess for the face can be designed such that it the respective section - d. H. the second and third sections, respectively - divided into a first subsection and a second subsection. The first subsection can provide protection for the neck and chin of the wearer. The second subsection can form a protection for the forehead of the wearer.

The inside of the fire blanket is typically the side of the blanket that faces the head of the wearer. It is preferably formed of soft material. Preferably, the inside is free of rough sections. This means in particular, the inside is preferably free of rough or pointed closure elements such. B. hook bands of Velcro or the like.

The outside of the fire blanket is typically the side of the blanket that faces the outside environment. That is, the outside is the side that is first exposed to the environmental influences. It is therefore particularly preferably made of refractory and / or heat-resistant material.

Under the first position, in which the second and third sections are fastened to each other, the fire protection position is understood. In other words, the first position is the position in which the second and third sections are located in front of the neck, chin or face of the wearer and the fire blanket and in which they protect the neck, chin and face from environmental influences, such as, for example. B. protect flames. In the first position, therefore, the second and third sections of the fire protection blanket are secured together in front of the face of the wearer.

Under the second position, in which the second and third sections are fastened to each other, the summer carrying position is understood. In other words, the second position is the position in which the second and third sections are folded back behind the neck of the wearer. In the second position, the second and third sections of the fire protection cloth are therefore fastened behind one another behind the head and / or neck of the wearer. In a further developed embodiment, it is also conceivable that the first section in the second position can also be folded up with the aid of the second and third sections, so that also the neck of the wearer is free. For example, the first section can be pushed up under the second and / or third sections, which are fastened to one another in the second position.

An attachment in front of the inside of the first section is understood here to mean that the second and third sections are fastened to one another such that the inside of the second or third section faces the inside of the first section. This is especially in the fire protection position, d. H. in the first position, the case. An attachment in front of the outside of the first section is understood here to mean that the second and third sections are fastened to one another in such a way that the outside of the second or third section faces the outside of the first section. This is especially in the summer carrying position, i. H. in the second position of the case.

An attachment of the sections in the summer carrying position can be carried out according to the invention, in particular with the aid of the fixing element. A fixing element is an element which is suitable for fastening the second and third sections to one another as described above.

It is particularly advantageous if the fixing element is retractable according to the invention. In this way it can be effectively prevented that the fixing element, when it is not in use, unintentionally gets stuck somewhere outside the fire blanket. To sink the fixing the fire protection cloth may have a recording. If the fixing element is not needed, for example, if the fire protection cloth is worn in the fire protection position, the fixing element can be recessed in the receptacle. If, however, the fixing element is required, for example if the fire protection cloth is to be worn in the summer position, it can be pulled out of the receptacle. It can be seen that it is favorable if the fixing element is designed such that it can be pulled out of the receptacle in which it is sunk. It is particularly favorable if the fixing element is additionally designed in such a way that it automatically retracts into this receptacle when it is not used for fastening. The sinking fixing can be done both completely and partially. For example, it is conceivable that in the retracted state, at least part of the fixing element still protrudes from the fire protection cloth. A retractable fixing element in the sense of the present application is understood to mean both a fully retractable and a partially retractable fixing element.

It is conceivable that the fixing element is arranged in a pocket of the fire protection cloth. In this context, it is therefore also conceivable that the receptacle is a bag that consists of two layers of fabric. For example, the fire blanket may be formed from two or more layers of fabric, such as an outer fabric layer and at least one inner fabric layer. The outer layer of fabric may form the outside of the fire blanket, while the inner - or, in the case of several inner fabric layers, one of the inner fabric layers - may form the inside of the fire blanket. This is particularly advantageous if the outside and the inside of the fire protection cloth should have different material properties - for example, if the inside is particularly soft and the outside should be particularly fireproof or the like. The receptacle into which the fixing element can be lowered can then be a pocket formed between these two fabric layers. In other words, the recording in which the fixing is retractable, then z. B. may be a bag which is bounded by the outer fabric layer and an inner fabric layer. Alternatively, the fixing element can also be protected by a flap or similar device or be sunk behind or in it. Other variants are conceivable.

In any case, the second and third sections are attachable to each other, for example, if they can be arranged so that they are directly or indirectly in contact with each other and the position of the second or third section can not be changed without the position of the each other section is changed. If the second and third sections are fastened to one another, for example, in the fire protection position, the opening of the fire protection cloth and the folding away of the sections to the right and / or the left can only take place by releasing this fastening. The same applies if the second and third sections are fastened to one another, for example in the summer carrying position. A falling back from this position is then possible only by releasing this attachment. If the second section fell back in front of the face, it would drag the third section with it - which in turn prevents the second section from falling back - and vice versa. Such attachment to each other is preferably reversible. A reversible attachment is a releasable attachment. In the simplest case, such an attachment, for example, the knotting of the sections. Also, the connection by means of a button or other closure means, such. B. with the help of the fixing element, may be such attachment.

It can be seen that it is altogether advantageous if the fire protection cloth has at least one first closure mechanism, wherein the first closure mechanism having a first and a second closure element and wherein the closure elements are each arranged in a central area region of the second and third sections. With the aid of such a first closure mechanism, the second and the third section are preferably fastened to one another in the fire protection position, ie in the first position. Such a closure mechanism can be designed in many ways. Conceivable are both push button, button / buttonhole, hook and loop or preferably Velcro systems. For example, the first closure element may be the loop tape of a hook-and-loop fastener system and the second closure element may be the hook tape of the hook-and-loop fastening system. Other closure mechanisms are conceivable.

Concretely, it is conceivable, for example, that the first closure element is a loop tape which is arranged on the inside of the second section while the second closure element is a hook tape, which is arranged on the outside of the third section. To close the fire protection cloth in the fire protection position, d. H. in the first position, the second portion can then be placed in front of the neck, chin and face of the helmet wearer over the third portion such that the inside of the second portion lies opposite the outside of the third portion. Other closure mechanisms, such as push button systems are conceivable. It is favorable in each case that in each case a soft or at least smooth, skin-friendly element of the closure mechanism, for example the Velcro strip of a hook and loop fastener, is arranged on the inside of the fire protection cloth, while the rough elements, such as the hook tape, on the outside of the fire protection cloth is arranged. Thus, even if the fire blanket is neither in the first nor in the second position, but falls open over the shoulders forward, there is no contact between the rough or often perceived as unpleasant closure elements, such. B. a hook tape, to the sensitive skin on the neck and face. In other words, it is favorable that exclusively soft and / or skin-compatible closure elements of the first closure mechanism are arranged on the inside of the fire protection cloth.

An arrangement of the closure elements in a central surface area is particularly favorable with a view to a solid and secure closure of the fire protection blanket in front of the neck / chin area. In particular, when the shutter mechanism is formed as a Velcro system, the hook and the loop tape, which form the two closure elements, can be designed such that they overlap in a wide range and can therefore be fixed to one another in a wide range. In this way, the width of the fire protection cloth in front of the face of the wearer in the fire protection position is adjustable. Due to the arrangement in the central area of the sections, however, in spite of this adjustability is avoidable that z. B. edges of the hook or loop tape over the interconnected sections protrude.

It can be seen that it is favorable if the second section and the third section can be fastened to one another by means of the first locking mechanism in front of the inside of the first section. Further, it is favorable if the first closure element is formed on the inside of the second section and if the second closure element is formed on the outside of the third section. Moreover, it is favorable if the second and third sections are superimposed in the first position in such a way that the inside of the second section faces the outside of the third section. A contact between the neck, chin or face of the wearer with the closure elements can be conveniently avoided in this way. The latter is particularly the case when the closure elements are arranged in the middle of the surface of the second or third section. An arrangement in the middle of the surface is understood to mean in particular that the closure elements are not arranged on the edge of the respective sections. It is not necessary that the closure elements are arranged exactly in the geometric center of the respective surface. It is also favorable in this context if the second and third sections are formed congruent to one another.

In a preferred embodiment variant, it is provided that the fire protection cloth has a second closure mechanism. This second shutter mechanism serves to fasten the second portion and the third portion together in the summer carrying position. In this respect, it is conceivable that the second portion and the third portion by means of the second locking mechanism in front of the outside of the first portion are fastened to each other. The second closure mechanism preferably also has two closure elements, wherein a first closure element is arranged on the second section of the fire protection blanket and a second closure element is arranged on the third section of the fire protection blanket. It is particularly favorable if the fixing element forms one of the closure elements of the second closure mechanism. In this respect, it is conceivable that the second locking mechanism consists at least of the fixing element and a further closure element. The fixing element is as described above, on the second or third section arranged. The further closure element is then formed on the respective other section. Ie. when the fixing element is arranged on the second section, the further closure element of the second closing mechanism is arranged on the third section and vice versa. In this case, the second closure element of the second closure mechanism can also be one of the two closure elements of the first closure mechanism. For example, it is conceivable that the further closure element of the second closure mechanism is identical to that closure element of the first closure mechanism, which is arranged on the inside of the second or third section. In other words, the second closure element may be identical to that closure element of the first closure mechanism, which faces outwardly when transferring the second and third sections to the summer carrying position. Ie. It is conceivable that the further closure element of the second closure mechanism is the first closure element of the first closure mechanism.

Such a second closure mechanism, in which the first closure element is formed by the fixing element and the second closure element by a closure element of the first closure mechanism, is particularly advantageous in several aspects. On the one hand, the number of required closure elements is kept low. On the other hand, it is favorable that the fixing element is retractable in the fire protection cloth, especially if it is simultaneously pulled out of the retracted position. In this way, the following scenario is conceivable. If the fire protection cloth is worn in the fire protection position, then it is closed in front of the face or neck, chin and face area of the helmet support with the aid of the first locking mechanism, as described above. In this first position, the fire protection position, the fixing element is sunk in the fire blanket and can not be bothered in this way or even get stuck somewhere. If the fire protection cloth is then transferred to the summer carrying position, it is fastened behind the head or neck of the helmet wearer with the aid of the second closure mechanism, the second and third sections of the fire protection cloth being fastened to one another. For attachment in the second position, the fixing element is pulled out of the retracted position and fixed to the further closure element of the second locking mechanism. If the fixing element is arranged, for example, in an edge or corner of the second or third section of the fire protection cloth, then the withdrawn fixing element acts as an extension of the respective section.

By this extension, the length of the second and third section itself can be kept so short that, for example, the formation of a disturbing Tuchwulstes in front of the neck of the helmet wearer is avoidable. At the same time, however, the length of the second and third sections thanks to the extension by the fixing element is sufficient to secure the two sections behind the neck or head of the home wearer securely together.

It can be seen that it is favorable if the fire protection cloth has an extension element. In particular, it is advantageous if the extension element is the fixing element. It is particularly advantageous if the extension element, d. H. So the fixing, from the fire blanket is pulled out.

A corresponding fixing element preferably consists of several elements and sections, wherein not necessarily all elements and sections must be present at the same time, although this is of course conceivable. Thus, it is initially advantageous if the fixing element has a mounting portion. Such a mounting section serves to fix the fixing element on and / or in the fire protection cloth. It is expedient if the fixing element is connected to the fire protection cloth in the region of the mounting section.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the fixing element has an elastic portion. The elastic portion may serve to automatically transfer the fixing member upon opening the second shutter mechanism from the position withdrawn from the fire blanket back to the position sunk in the fire blanket. The elastic portion can therefore be stretched when pulling out of the fixing element from the retracted position, for example by the helmet wearer actively pulls on the fixing element and sets it in the summer carrying position on the further closure element. If the fixing element is then no longer under tension, for example if the second locking mechanism has been opened, then the elastic section contracts again and the fixing element is automatically recessed into the fire protection cloth.

It can be seen that it is also advantageous if the fixing element has a closure section. The closure portion serves to fix the fixing element to the further closure element of the second closure mechanism. For example, it can be equipped with a hook-and-loop fastener of a hook-and-loop fastener system or another fastening element.

Moreover, it is advantageous if the fixing element has a handling section. Such a handling section serves, for example, to grip the fixing element and to be able to pull out of the fire protection cloth when it is in the retracted position. For this purpose, it is advantageous if the handling section is not recessed in the fire protection cloth, but protrudes. It is also conceivable that the handling section has an additional handle or that the handling section is formed overall as a handle.

In a preferred embodiment, the fixing element has all four of the previously described sections, i. H. the fixing member has a mounting portion, an elastic portion, a shutter portion and a handle portion. In other embodiments, the fixing element has only one of these sections or a combination of several of these sections, but the fixing element always has at least one of these sections.

In any case, it is favorable if the fixing element has a fastening element. In this case, the fastening element is the part of the fixing element that interacts with the further closure element of the second closure mechanism when the fixing element is fastened to the further closure element. The fastener may be, for example, a hook tape of a hook-and-loop fastener system, a push button, a buttonhole, or the like. It can easily be seen that it is favorable if the fastening element is arranged in the region of the closure section of the fixing element. In this case, both the closure section and the fastening element arranged on the closure section are designed in such a way that they are buried in the fire protection blanket when the fixing element is recessed in the fire protection blanket. Ie. If the fixing element is sunk in the fire protection cloth, then the closure section and in particular the fastening element does not protrude out of the fire protection cloth - unlike, for example, this may be the case with the handling section. If the fixing element is sunk in a pocket of the fire protection cloth as described above or can be lowered, it is expedient if the pocket is designed such that its inside is formed by a material as smooth as possible, on which the fastening element can not get caught. The fixing element can then slide along the inside of the pocket as it is pulled out of or pocketed in the pocket.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the fixing element has an elastic element. The elastic element is preferably arranged in the elastic section. However, it may also extend along the entire fixing element. In this case, the fixing element may be designed such that the elastic element can stretch or contract only in the region of the elastic portion. In this context, it is conceivable that the elastic element in the region of the elastic portion of the fixing element has a length which is dimensioned such that the fixing element is sunk in the non-stretched state of the elastic element in the pocket. In either case, the elastic member may prevent the attachment portion from hanging out of a pocket in which the fixing member is recessed unless it is needed to secure the second and third portions in the summer carrying position.

It is also advantageous if the fixing element has a guide element. The guide element can extend over all sections of the fixing element. In this case, the guide element, for example, pretend how far the elastic element is stretchable. As a result, the guide element can determine how far the fixing element can be pulled out of the fire protection blanket. The guide element can also control or influence the direction in which the fixing element is pulled out of the fire protection blanket. The guide element is preferably flexible. It may therefore also follow movements of the fire protection cloth when the fixing element is sunk in the fire protection cloth.

It is conceivable, for example, that the elastic element is an elastic band and that the guide element is a not or significantly less elastic band, which is longer than the elastic element. The elastic element and the guide element can then be connected to one another, for example in the region of the mounting portion of the fixing element. Both elements can be connected in this way firmly with the fire blanket. Furthermore, the elastic element and the guide element can be connected to one another in the region of the closure section of the fixing element. This connection in the region of the closure section can be designed such that the elastic element can not expand in the closure section, but only in the elastic section in which the guide element and the elastic element are not connected to one another. It is advantageous if the guide element in the region of the elastic portion of the fixing element has a length which is dimensioned such that the fixing element, in particular the elastic portion of the fixing element, can be stretched to the extent that the attachment portion protrudes from the pocket and can be connected to the further closure element. In other words, it is advantageous if the guide element limits the maximum elongation of the elastic element. The guide element can in this way prevent overstretching of the elastic portion and in particular of the elastic element.

In a preferred embodiment variant, the fixing element has all three of the previously described elements, ie a guide element, an elastic element and a fastening element. It is also conceivable, however, for the fixing element to have only one guide element and one fastening element or, in a further variant, only one elastic element and one fastening element or, in yet another variant, only one fastening element.

In another aspect, the above object is achieved by a fire helmet with a fire protection cloth according to the invention. In particular, the invention provides a fire helmet with a fire blanket, the fire blanket having at least a first portion, a second portion and a third portion, wherein the first portion is formed as neck protection, wherein the second and third portion formed as a neck and face protection wherein the fire blanket has an inside and an outside, and wherein the second and third sections are attachable to each other in a first position in front of the inside as well as in a second position in front of the outside of the first section. In such a fire helmet, the second or third section according to the invention has a fixing element for fastening the second and third sections in the second position, which can be lowered into the fire protection cloth. The fixing element of the fire protection cloth of such a fire helmet preferably has a mounting portion, an elastic portion, a closure portion and / or a handling portion. In addition, the fixing element preferably has a fastening element, an elastic element and / or a guide element, wherein the mounting section, the elastic section, the closure section and the handling section and the fastening element, the elastic element and the guide element are designed and arranged as already described for the fire protection cloth , The fire protection cloth of the fire helmet is a fire protection cloth with the features and properties described above.

Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the wording of the claims and from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. Show it:

1 Schematic view of a fire protection cloth with a view of the outside of the fire protection cloth

2 Schematic view of the fire protection cloth accordingly 1 overlooking the inside of the fire blanket

3a - 3c Helmet with a fire protection cloth according to the invention, wherein the fire protection cloth in 3a is in the fire protection position and in the 3b and 3c in the summer carrying position. 3a shows the helmet with fire cloth in a view from the front. 3b shows the helmet with fire cloth in a view from the side. 3c shows the helmet with fire cloth in a view from behind.

4a - 4c Transferring a fire protection cloth according to the invention from the fire protection position to the summer carrying position

5a . 5b Detail view of an embodiment of the fixing element of the fire protection cloth according to the invention.

That in the 1 and 2 such as 3a to 3c and 4a to 4c shown fire protection cloth 10 has a first section 30 , a second section 40 and a third section 50 , It has a substantially rectangular basic shape. The first paragraph 30 is between the second section 40 and the third section 50 arranged. One recognizes in the 1 and 2 that the fire cloth 10 a fastening device 15 having. With the help of this fastening device 15 can the fire protection cloth 10 on a helmet, for example a helmet 100 like in the 3a . 3b . 3c and 4a . 4b . 4c shown to be attached. The fastening device 15 has fasteners 151 , which may be formed as shown here, for example, as a push-button system. Other variants for fixing the fire protection cloth 10 on a helmet are of course conceivable. 1 shows a view of the outside 11 of the fire protection cloth 10 , 2 shows a view of the inside 12 of the fire protection cloth.

The first paragraph 30 in the 1 and 2 such as 3a to 4c shown fire protection cloth 10 serves as neck protection. The second section 40 and the third section 50 serve as protection for the neck, chin and face. Between the first section 30 and the second section 40 is a recess 14 trained for the shoulder of the wearer. Another such recess 13 is between the first section 30 and the third section 50 educated. The second section 40 and the third section 50 each have a recess 41 . 51 for the face of the wearer. The recess 41 . 51 divided in each case the second section 40 or third section 50 into a first subsection 42 . 52 and a second subsection 43 . 53 , The first subsection 42 . 52 serves as protection for the sensitive parts on the side and front neck, as well as on the chin. The second subsection 43 . 44 serves as protection for the forehead.

The fire protection cloth 10 has a first shutter mechanism, that of a first closure element 60 and a second closure element 61 is formed. The first closure element 60 is in the area of the second section 40 on the inside 12 of the fire protection cloth 10 arranged. The second closure element 61 is in the area of the third section 50 on the outside 11 of the fire protection cloth 10 arranged. The first closure element 60 is a loop tape. The second closure element 61 is a hook tape. Of course, in other embodiments, other closure elements are used, such as snaps, hooks and eyes or the like. It can be seen that the first closure element 60 in a middle area of the second section 40 is arranged, ie in particular not marginal. The second closure element 61 is in a middle area of the third section 50 arranged, ie in particular not marginal.

The fire protection cloth 10 also has a second locking mechanism. The second shutter mechanism is in the in the 1 . 2 . 3a to 3c . 4a to 4c . 5a and 5b illustrated embodiment of a fixing 20 and the first closure element 60 formed of the first shutter mechanism. One recognizes, in particular in the 5a and 5b in that the fixing element 20 in a recording 90 is retractable. The recording 90 has in the illustrated example the shape of a bag. This pocket-shaped receptacle 90 is from an outer, first layer of fabric 101 and an inner, second layer of fabric 102 limited. The outer fabric layer 101 forms the outside 11 of the fire protection cloth 10 , The inner fabric layer 102 forms the inside in the illustrated embodiment 12 of the fire protection cloth 10 , In alternative embodiments, however, it is also conceivable that the inner fabric layer 102 an intermediate layer in the fire blanket 10 represents. The outer fabric layer 101 and the inner fabric layer 102 are through a connection 103 firmly connected. The connection 103 can - as in the example shown - be a seam. Also conceivable here are alternative designs, for example, adhesive joints or combinations of seam and adhesive bond.

The fixing element 20 is between the first layer of fabric 101 and the second fabric layer 102 arranged. It has a mounting section 201 , an elastic section 202 , a closure section 203 and a handling section 204 ,

The handling section 204 serves to the fixing element 20 grab and out of the picture 90 to be able to pull it out when it is in the recording 90 sunk. The handling section 204 also serves to be able to easily open and close the second shutter mechanism by the fixing element 20 at the handling section 204 is tangible.

The mounting section 201 is between the first layer of fabric 101 and the second fabric layer 102 attached.

The elastic section 202 is stretchy. The elastic section 202 thus has a variable length D, d. This length D, d varies between the stretched state of the elastic portion 202 , as in 5a to recognize, and a state of rest as in 5b to recognize. Here, the length d of the elastic portion 202 in the resting state the shortest and the length D in the stretched state the longest. The elastic section 202 serves the fixing element 20 between an in 5b shown in the fire protection cloth 10 submerged position and one in 5a shown, from the fire blanket 10 moved position to move back and forth. The elastic section 202 acts like a spring. The rest position of the spring, ie the elastic portion 202 , corresponds to the position in which the fixing element 20 in the fire protection cloth 10 sunk.

The closure section 203 is that part of the fixing 20 , with the other closure element 60 the second shutter mechanism interacts when the second section 40 on the third section 50 attached in the summer carrying position. The closure section 203 has a fastener for this purpose 205 on. The fastener 205 is in the illustrated embodiment, a hook tape, with the loop tape, which the closure element 60 forms as Velcro can act. Alternatively, of course, other embodiments, eg. B. push button systems or the like conceivable.

That in the 5a and 5b shown fixing 20 also has an elastic element 206 and a guide element 207 on. The elastic element 206 is preferably stretchable in the direction Z. The guide element 207 is not or only slightly stretchable towards Z The guide element 207 and the elastic element 206 are in the assembly section 201 of the fixing element 20 with each other through a connection 208 connected. The connection 208 is a seam in the example shown. Other embodiments of the compounds 208 are of course also conceivable. The guide element 207 and the elastic element 206 in the 5a and 5b In addition, the example shown are also in the closure section 203 and in the handling section 204 through a connection 208 connected with each other. Again, the connection is 208 a seam, but here are others Compounds, such. As sticking, stapling, riveting or the like are of course conceivable. The connection 208 between the guide element 207 and the elastic element 206 prevents the elastic element 206 in the areas where it is with the guide element 207 is connected, can stretch (or can be stretched). It can therefore be seen that the elastic element 206 only in the elastic section 202 is stretchable.

One recognizes in the 5a and 5b Continue that the length of the guide element 207 in the elastic section 207 the length D of the maximum elongation of the elastic element 206 limited. The guide element 207 is not or only slightly stretchable towards Z and it has in the elastic section 202 a length D which is the maximum elongation of the elastic element 206 in this area corresponds. Through the connection 208 between the guide element 207 and the elastic element 206 can the elastic element 206 be stretched at maximum tension in the direction Z to the extent that its length in the elastic section 202 this length D of the guide element 207 in the elastic section 202 equivalent. The guide element 207 insofar limits the maximum elongation of the elastic element 206 and protects it against overstretching.

At rest, the elastic element 206 , ie in the non-stretched state if no tensile load in the direction Z on the fixing 20 is exercised, is the elastic element 206 not stretched and has in the elastic section 202 a short length d. The guide element 207 is formed such that it is folded in this position in the receptacle 90 located. For example, the force that is the elastic element 206 on the fixing element 20 exerts, when it retreats from the stretched state to the resting state, be so great that the guide element 207 when retracting, ie sinking, the fixing 20 in the recording 90 folded or curled. In a special (not shown) embodiment variant, the guide element 207 have this guide, z. B. guide threads or the like, in the guide element 207 are integrated.

One recognizes in the in the 5a and 5b shown embodiment that the fastener 205 also on the elastic element 206 is mounted. Here are the hooks of the fastener 205 aligned so that they face the inside 1021 the recording 90 lie when the fixing element 20 in the recording 90 sunk. The fastener 205 can while sinking and pulling out of the fixing 20 on the inside 1021 glide along. Insofar it is favorable if the inside 1021 the recording consists of a smooth material. The guide element 207 is the inside in the embodiment shown 1011 the recording 90 facing and can slide along it.

In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the fixing element 20 only from an elastic element 206 and a fastener 205 , Here is the fastener 205 in a first variant as a separate element on or on the elastic element 206 arranged and fixed or in a second variant simply as a special section of the elastic element 206 formed, which is suitable, with the first closure element 60 to interact. In yet another (also not shown) alternative embodiment, the fixing element 20 only from a guide element 207 and a fastener 205 , Here is the fastener 205 again in a first variant as a separate element on or on the guide element 207 arranged and fixed or in a second variant simply as a special section of the guide element 207 formed, which is suitable, with the first closure element 60 to interact. In a particularly simple (also not shown variant), there is the fixing element 20 only from the fastener 205 ,

In the 3a . 3b . 3c . 4a . 4b and 4c one recognizes, like the fire protection cloth 10 on a helmet 100 is used. In the 3a and 4a is the fire protection cloth 10 in the first position, namely in the fire protection position. In the 3b . 3c . 4b and 4c the fire protection cloth is in the second position, namely in the summer carrying position.

In the fire protection position is - as in the 3a and 4a to see - the fire protection cloth 10 closed in front of the wearer's face. The first paragraph 30 forms a protection for the neck. The second and third sections 40 . 50 lie one above the other in front of the neck of the wearer. The exceptions 41 . 51 leave an opening through which the wearer can see through. This opening can be closed for example by means of a respirator, a visor or the like. One recognizes further that the recesses 14 . 13 that between the first section 30 and the second and third sections, respectively 40 . 50 are formed, are formed such that the fire blanket 10 can fall over the wearer's shoulders without hitting annoying wrinkles. The outside 11 of the fire protection cloth 10 points outward, especially the outside 11 in the area of the second section 40 , The inside 12 of the first section 30 points towards the inside 12 of the second and third sections 40 . 50 ,

In the summer carrying position are - as in the 3b . 3c . 4b and 4c to see - the second and third section 40 . 50 to the rear, namely behind the head or neck of the wearer beaten back and with the help of the fixing 20 attached to each other. One recognizes in 3c and 4c in that the fixing element 20 from the recording 90 is pulled out and on the first closure element 60 of the first shutter mechanism is fixed. This will be the second and third sections 40 . 50 so attached to each other that their outside 12 the inside 11 of the first section 30 facing and its inside 12 facing outward. If one looks at the back of the wearer of the helmet, one sees - if he is the fire protection cloth 10 wearing in the summer carrying position - on the inside 12 of the second and third sections 40 . 50 that in front of the outside 11 of the first section 30 are fixed to each other, ie fixed, are. Will the fire blanket 10 however, in the fire protection position 10 worn, so you look at the outside 12 of the first section 30 during the second and third sections 40 . 50 in front of the inside 12 of the first section 30 are fixed to each other, ie fixed, are. In a further wearing variant (not shown), the second and third sections are 40 . 50 like in the 3b . 3c . 4b and 4c to be seen attached to each other. In addition, however, is also the first section 30 folded up and under the second and third sections 40 . 50 inserted, so that the neck of the wearer is free.

The recording 90 in which the fixing element 20 is retractable - and subsequently the fixing element 20 - Is in the illustrated embodiment of the fire protection cloth 10 so in the corner of the third section 50 arranged that the direction Z, in which the fixing element 20 from the recording 90 is pulled out, lies directly in the continuation of the direction K1, in which the section 50 is folded back. This can be seen especially in the 4a . 4b and 4c , In 4a you see, that the second and third section 40 . 50 when opening the fire protection cloth located in the fire protection position 10 gripped and moved as follows: The second section 40 lies above the third section 50 , To open, first the second section 40 grabbed and guided in the direction of K2 behind the head or neck. For this purpose, the wearer of the helmet can use the section 40 for example, grab on its outer corner E and lead accordingly in an arcuate movement to the rear. The gripping and Nachhintenführ the second section 40 leads to the opening of the first shutter mechanism. In the episode is also the third section 50 at which the fixing element 20 as in the 1 and 2 shown, is formed, tangible. In particular, the wearer of the helmet can use the third section 50 at the fixing element 20 grab and lead back towards K1. This movement is also arcuate. The fixing element 20 is initially in the recording 90 sunk and is advantageously at the handling section 204 resorted. Moving the third section 50 in the direction of K1 then automatically causes the fixing 20 in the direction of Z from the recording 90 is pulled out. One recognizes in particular in 4c in that the fixing element 20 and the closure element 60 upon continuation of the movement in the direction of K1 or K2 behind the head or neck of the wearer meet automatically when the fixing 20 in the direction of Z from the recording 90 is pulled out. It is particularly favorable that the fixing 20 so in the corner of the third section 50 is arranged that the direction Z is automatically in the extension of the movement in the direction K1. It can be seen that both the movement of the sections 40 . 50 in the direction of K1 or K2 as well as the extraction of the fixing 20 from the recording 90 in the continuation of this movement and the fixing of the fixing element 20 on the closure element 60 in the direction Z along an arcuate path. This arcuate path is anatomically particularly favorable as it reflects the motion that describe the wearer's hands when they are moved from a position in front of the face to a position behind the head where they are to meet without visual control. In other words, the wearer of the helmet 100 can handle the corner E with one hand and the handling section with the other hand 204 of the fixing element 20 Grasp and then only have both hands along an anatomically simple arcuate path so far behind the head lead, until the hands meet. In this position he can then reliably and without visual or further haptic control the fixing 20 reliable on the closure element 60 establish. This facilitates in particular the handling of the fire protection cloth 10 if the wearer is not just a helmet 100 but z. B. also wears gloves.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

D

length

d

length

e

corner

K1

direction

10

Fire protection cloth

100

helmet

101

fabric layer

102

fabric layer

103

connection

1011

inside

1021

inside

11

outside

12

inside

13

recess

14

recess

15

fastening device

151

fastener

20

fixing

201

mounting portion

202

elastic section

203

closure portion

204

handling section

205

fastener

K2

direction

L

length

Z

direction

206

elastic element

 207

guide element

208

connection

30

section

40

section

41

recess

42

subsection

43

subsection

44

closure element

50

section

51

recess

52

subsection

53

subsection

54

closure element

60

closure element

61

closure element

90

admission

Claims (11)

Fire protection cloth ( 10 ) for a fire helmet ( 100 ), whereby the fire protection cloth ( 10 ) at least a first section ( 30 ), a second section ( 40 ) and a third section ( 50 ), the first section ( 30 ) is designed as neck protection, the second and third sections ( 40 . 50 ) are designed as neck and face protection, wherein the fire protection cloth ( 10 ) an inside ( 12 ) and an outside ( 11 ), and wherein the second and third sections ( 40 . 50 ) both in a first position in front of the inside ( 12 ) as well as in a second position in front of the outside ( 11 ) of the first section ( 30 ) are fastened to one another, characterized in that the second or the third section ( 40 . 50 ) a fixing element ( 20 ) for fixing the second and third sections ( 40 . 50 ) in the second position, which in the fire blanket ( 10 ) is retractable. Fire protection cloth according to claim 1, characterized in that the fire protection cloth ( 10 ) has a first closure mechanism, wherein the first closure mechanism comprises a first and a second closure element ( 60 . 61 ) and wherein the closure elements ( 60 . 61 ) each in a middle area of the second and third sections ( 40 . 50 ) are arranged. Fire-resistant cloth according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fixing element forms one of the closure elements of a second closure mechanism. Fire-resistant cloth according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the fixing element ( 20 ) a mounting section ( 201 ) having. Fire-resistant cloth according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fixing element ( 20 ) an elastic section ( 202 ) having. Fire-resistant cloth according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the fixing element ( 20 ) a closure portion ( 203 ) having. Fire-resistant cloth according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the fixing element ( 20 ) a handling section ( 204 ) having. Fire-resistant cloth according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the fixing element ( 20 ) a fastener ( 205 ) having. Fire-resistant cloth according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the fixing element ( 20 ) an elastic element ( 206 ) having. Fire protection cloth according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the fixing element ( 20 ) a guide element ( 207 ) having. Fire helmet ( 100 ) with a fire protection cloth ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 10.

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