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EP0645099B1
EP0645099B1 EP94870153A EP94870153A EP0645099B1 EP 0645099 B1 EP0645099 B1 EP 0645099B1 EP 94870153 A EP94870153 A EP 94870153A EP 94870153 A EP94870153 A EP 94870153A EP 0645099 B1 EP0645099 B1 EP 0645099B1
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  • the present invention relates to a helmet, in particular for motorcyclist, including a cap of protection of the cranial box consisting of a shell outer and an inner shell having a thickness determined and extending along said outer shell as well as a chin strap.
  • Document DE-A-3017099 discloses, for its part, also a helmet of the full type as indicated above aimed at improving the attachment of the padding to the helmet cap based on a specific mode of fixation. This is mainly based on the arrangement of a groove open towards the inside of the opening for inserting the head into the helmet, the groove being closed at its ends by walls end or end.
  • Figure 4 in particular illustrates the padding elements, namely the mint 10 introduced into a first groove 3 before and the neck padding 11 introduced in a second rear groove 4.
  • the arrangement of the end walls prevents movement of the elements of padding, while also preventing said padding elements do not come out so untimely corresponding grooves.
  • this document offers no improvement in terms of especially lateral stiffness of the helmet and more particularly at the lower level of the cap as well only the chin rest, said document contributing that to improve the fixing of the constituent elements between them.
  • the invention aims to solve this problem.
  • the helmet according to this invention aims to reinforce protection in particular to height of the lower face.
  • the main purpose of the helmet is to ensure the head protection when accidents occur, whether for motorcyclists, pilots of car or formula 1 rallies or, where applicable, for certain types of work while performing of missions presenting a certain risk of accident involving a shock to the head.
  • the example described below relates primarily to helmets for motorcyclists.
  • a helmet 1 comprises generally a cap 2 provided to ensure the protection of the skull.
  • the cap 2 has itself an outer shell 3 made of a material hard and an inner shell 4 and spanning practically the entire interior surface of said hull outside.
  • the inner shell 4 is produced in the form a stuffing envelope of a material shock absorber, preferably covered with a fabric.
  • the material of this envelope is further provided for ensure perfect adaptation to the wearer's head helmet.
  • the envelope has a thickness determined, which, as illustrated, is substantially greater than that of the outer shell 3, so to provide effective shock absorption in the event of accident or fall.
  • the helmet 1 also includes a retaining device 26 allowing the maintenance and the appropriate positioning helmet on your head.
  • a visor 12 or a screen is also provided. Protection of the lower face is advantageously ensured by a chin strap 5 as provided in the so-called helmets integral.
  • This type of helmet has a chin strap 5 intended to be placed opposite the jaws of to protect them.
  • the chin rest includes, just like the cap 2 described above, a shell outer 6 of hard material and padding interior 7 connected to the outer shell 6 of the chin rests 5. So chin rests are generally provided with an interior covering can cushion the frontal impacts with some effectiveness. However, the thickness of the padding layer of the chin rest cannot from a practical point of view and for reasons of space, reach that of the covering shell of the covering cap of the skull, which poses the limit of protection provided by the classic chin strap.
  • an arch reinforcement is provided in the chin rest, which extends along its entire width, by example by crossing it right through. As illustrated in Figure 2 the arch extends for example following a substantially ovoid contour adapted to the contour lower helmet at chin height. By example, the arch goes along the base periphery of the helmet down to the back of it crossing the cap, at the base of it.
  • the hoop according to the invention has a profile slightly bent at an angle ⁇ .
  • the angle ⁇ which is for example between 5 and 20 °, preferably approximately 10 °, is intended to follow the inclined shape of the base helmet.
  • the arch is made so as to take up the efforts compression by a vault effect, the arch having an appropriate form.
  • the arch is for example made up a metallic material, such as a light alloy aluminum such as duralumin®, but others materials such as fiberglass, carbon or others can also be used.
  • the bow presents advantageously a practically tubular section circular, so as to occupy only one space reduced while maintaining excellent rigidity.
  • the arch is open for example at the rear 23 as illustrated in FIG. 4, the closure of it being ensured by fitting 25 on a sleeve 24 as shown in Figure 5.
  • one of the ends 23 of the arch 10 is crimped on the sleeve 24.
  • the arch effect of the arch during compression efforts in the event of stress external due to a shock for example is perfectly assured and it also allows a very lateral extension hoop dresser. This ensures very easy threading and fast helmet.
  • the speed of donning the helmet can be an important factor in competition by example, where every second is precious.
  • the arch is arranged as low as possible relative to the helmet, at the place of minimum rigidity outer hulls, that is to say at their base.
  • a trim of chin guard 18,19 which completes the dressing of the helmet.
  • Said chin strap trim 18.19 while allowing to hide any imperfections on the surface of base of cap 2 and chin strap respectively and giving the helmet a better coefficient cx, ensures the installation of the arch, forming a support both in the chin rest 5 and in the cap 2.
  • a space 28.29 is provided between the padding 7 and respective pads 18.19.
  • the chin padding 7 and the padding envelope 4 of the cap are made each with a profiled base so that the hoop is perfectly integrated between the linings and the respective padding.
  • excellent stability of the headband 10 in the helmet 1 is obtained.
  • each padding has a shoulder at the base of each 16.17 which is turned towards the outer shell corresponding 6, as it appears from Figure 1.
  • the shoulder 17 is arranged at a height of the padding 7 which corresponds substantially in the cross section of the arch 10.
  • the shoulder 17 extends over a depth of the padding 7 corresponding to the cross section of the arch.
  • the padding 7 of chin rest thus ends with a nose 13 making projection attached to the main body with formation a bend 14 at the junction area between the nose and the main body.
  • the curvature of the elbow 14 is adaptable to the section of the arch 10, so as to ensure perfect positioning of the chin bar.
  • the integration of the roll bar does not complicate the general assembly of the helmet.
  • the aforementioned garnishes being preferably removable, access to the arch is finds ease.
  • the specific arrangement of the arch makes it possible to prevent heaving from being hampered voluntary use of the helmet, in particular by the wearer himself, or that the intervention is prevented or even complicated medical personnel in the event of an accident.
  • a similar shoulder profile 16 is provided on the side. cap, the height of the shoulder 16 being less in this case given the arrangement between the base of the upholstery envelope 4 and the lining 18 of a insert 21.
  • the integration of the headband in the helmet is therefore ensured by the maintenance of the arch between on the one hand the shoulder 16, in particularly in the bent portion, and the insert 21 and on the other hand the trim arranged in the extension of the outer shell 3.
  • FIG. 6 an assembly of foams comfort 30 attached to a rigid frame 32, specific shape, and made of expanded polystyrene.
  • This frame 32 has the advantage that the material used is a good shock absorber.
  • forms complexes allowing the arch to be maintained in the inner profile are obtained.
  • a curve 33 is also given to the interior trim ensuring good contact with the face, thus improving noticeably comfort.
  • the whole thing is wrapped in fabric for example in the manner of a slipper 34, which serves also to maintain the arch in space 35.

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Helmet, in particular for motor cyclists, comprising a crown (2) for protecting the skull and which is made up of a first outer shell (3) and of an inner shell (4), and a chin piece (5), made up of an outer shell (6) and of internal padding (7) which is remarkable in that a bar (10) is positioned inside the helmet (1) around the circumference of the latter. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention se rapporte à un casque, en particulier pour motocycliste, comprenant une calotte de protection de la boíte crânienne constituée d'une coque extérieure et d'une coque intérieure présentant une épaisseur déterminée et s'étendant le long de ladite coque extérieure ainsi qu'une mentonnière.The present invention relates to a helmet, in particular for motorcyclist, including a cap of protection of the cranial box consisting of a shell outer and an inner shell having a thickness determined and extending along said outer shell as well as a chin strap.

Les casques connus du type indiqué ci-dessus offrent une bonne protection de la boíte crânienne.Known helmets of the type indicated above offer a good protection of the cranial box.

Une autre partie du visage, à savoir le bas du visage, doit néanmoins également bénéficier d'une protection efficace. A cet égard, les casques dits intégraux sont déjà connus. Ce type de casque est pourvu d'une mentonnière qui assure déjà une protection maxillaire certaine par rapport aux casques ouverts.Another part of the face, namely the lower face, must also be protected effective. In this regard, so-called full-face helmets are already known. This type of helmet has a chin guard which already provides maxillary protection certain compared to open helmets.

Néanmoins, l'excellente protection, qui est assurée à la boíte crânienne grâce à la combinaison des coques extérieure et intérieure, ne peut pas être obtenue dans une même mesure pour le bas du visage. En effet, il s'avère fort peu commode de doubler la coque extérieure de la mentonnière d'une coque intérieure de même épaisseur qu'au niveau de la boíte crânienne car cela poserait un problème pratique quant à l'encombrement ainsi provoqué au niveau de la mentonnière.Nevertheless, the excellent protection, which is provided to the cranial box thanks to the combination of shells exterior and interior, cannot be obtained in same measurement for the lower face. Indeed, it is very inconvenient to double the outer shell of the chin strap of an inner shell as well thickness that at the level of the cranial box because that would pose a practical problem as to the bulk thus caused at the level of the chin rest.

Le document DE-A-3017099 divulgue, quant à lui, également un casque du type intégral comme indiqué ci-dessus visant à améliorer la fixation du rembourrage à la calotte du casque reposant sur un mode spécifique de fixation. Celui-ci repose principalement sur l'agencement d'une rainure ouverte vers l'intérieur de l'ouverture d'introduction de la tête dans le casque, la rainure étant fermée à ses extrémités par des parois d'about ou d'extrémité. La figure 4 en particulier illustre les éléments de rembourrage, à savoir le mentonnet 10 introduit dans une première rainure 3 avant et le rembourrage de nuque 11 introduit dans une seconde rainure 4 arrière. L'agencement des parois d'extrémité permet d'empêcher un déplacement des éléments de rembourrage, tout en permettant également d'empêcher que lesdits éléments de rembourrage ne sortent de façon intempestive des rainures correspondantes. Cependant, ce document n'offre aucune amélioration sur le plan de la rigidité notamment latérale du casque et plus particulièrement au niveau inférieur de la calotte ainsi que de la mentonnière, ledit document ne contribuant qu'à améliorer la fixation des éléments constitutifs entre eux.Document DE-A-3017099 discloses, for its part, also a helmet of the full type as indicated above aimed at improving the attachment of the padding to the helmet cap based on a specific mode of fixation. This is mainly based on the arrangement of a groove open towards the inside of the opening for inserting the head into the helmet, the groove being closed at its ends by walls end or end. Figure 4 in particular illustrates the padding elements, namely the mint 10 introduced into a first groove 3 before and the neck padding 11 introduced in a second rear groove 4. The arrangement of the end walls prevents movement of the elements of padding, while also preventing said padding elements do not come out so untimely corresponding grooves. However, this document offers no improvement in terms of especially lateral stiffness of the helmet and more particularly at the lower level of the cap as well only the chin rest, said document contributing that to improve the fixing of the constituent elements between them.

L'invention a pour but de résoudre ce problème. A cette fin, il est prévu, selon l'invention, d'agencer un arceau dans la partie inférieure du casque, sur le pourtour de celui-ci et sensiblement à hauteur de la mentonnière. The invention aims to solve this problem. At this end, it is planned, according to the invention, to arrange a hoop in the lower part of the helmet, on the around it and substantially up to the chin rest.

Ainsi, grâce à l'agencement de l'arceau précité suivant l'invention, une bonne rigidité latérale du casque au niveau inférieur de la calotte ainsi que de la mentonnière est obtenue. Ladite rigidité du casque procure une sécurité renforcée pour le motocycliste car le casque assure ainsi une meilleure tenue aux chocs.Thus, thanks to the arrangement of the following aforementioned arch the invention, good lateral rigidity of the helmet at lower level of the cap as well as the chin rest is obtained. Said stiffness of the helmet provides increased security for the motorcyclist because the helmet thus ensures better impact resistance.

D'autres particularités du casque selon l'invention sont définies dans les sous-revendications.Other features of the helmet according to the invention are defined in the subclaims.

Des avantages supplémentaires ressortiront de la description plus détaillée donnée ci-après d'un exemple de réalisation du casque selon l'invention illustré à l'aide des dessins annexés.

  • La figure 1 illustre une vue du casque selon l'invention.
  • Les figures 2 et 3 illustrent une vue en plan et latérale d'un arceau prévu pour le casque illustré sur la figure 1.
  • La figure 4 illustre une section ouverte de l'arceau.
  • La figure 5 illustre un dispositif de fermeture de l'arceau selon la figure 4.
  • La figure 6 illustre une vue en coupe partielle du casque suivant l'invention, selon la ligne AA' dans la figure 1.
  • Additional advantages will emerge from the more detailed description given below of an exemplary embodiment of the helmet according to the invention illustrated with the aid of the appended drawings.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a view of the helmet according to the invention.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a plan and side view of an arch provided for the helmet illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • Figure 4 illustrates an open section of the roll bar.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a device for closing the hoop according to FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a view in partial section of the helmet according to the invention, along the line AA ' in FIG. 1.
  • De manière générale, le casque selon la présente invention vise à renforcer la protection notamment à hauteur du bas du visage.In general, the helmet according to this invention aims to reinforce protection in particular to height of the lower face.

    Le casque a essentiellement pour objet d'assurer la protection de la tête lorsque des accidents surviennent, que ce soit pour des motocyclistes, des pilotes de rallyes automobiles ou de formule 1 ou, le cas échéant, pour certains types de travaux lors de l'accomplissement de missions présentant un certain risque d'accident impliquant un choc au niveau de la tête. L'exemple décrit ci-après concerne au premier chef les casques pour motocyclistes.The main purpose of the helmet is to ensure the head protection when accidents occur, whether for motorcyclists, pilots of car or formula 1 rallies or, where applicable, for certain types of work while performing of missions presenting a certain risk of accident involving a shock to the head. The example described below relates primarily to helmets for motorcyclists.

    Comme illustré sur la figure 1, un casque 1 comprend généralement une calotte 2 prévue pour assurer la protection de la boíte crânienne. La calotte 2 comporte elle-même une coque extérieure 3 réalisée en un matériau dur et une coque intérieure 4 et s'étendant sur pratiquement toute la surface intérieure de ladite coque extérieure. La coque intérieure 4 est réalisée sous forme d'une enveloppe de rembourrage en un matériau amortisseur, de préférence recouverte d'un tissus. Le matériau de cette enveloppe est en outre prévu pour assurer une parfaite adaptation à la tête du porteur du casque. De plus, l'enveloppe présente une épaisseur déterminée, qui, comme illustré, est sensiblement supérieure à celle de la coque extérieure 3, de manière à assurer un amortissement efficace des chocs en cas d'accident ou de chute.As illustrated in FIG. 1, a helmet 1 comprises generally a cap 2 provided to ensure the protection of the skull. The cap 2 has itself an outer shell 3 made of a material hard and an inner shell 4 and spanning practically the entire interior surface of said hull outside. The inner shell 4 is produced in the form a stuffing envelope of a material shock absorber, preferably covered with a fabric. The material of this envelope is further provided for ensure perfect adaptation to the wearer's head helmet. In addition, the envelope has a thickness determined, which, as illustrated, is substantially greater than that of the outer shell 3, so to provide effective shock absorption in the event of accident or fall.

    Le casque 1 comprend également un dispositif de retenue 26 permettant le maintien et le positionnement approprié du casque sur la tête. Afin d'assurer la protection des yeux tout en maintenant un champ de vision suffisant, une visière 12 ou un écran est également prévu. La protection du bas du visage est avantageusement assurée par une mentonnière 5 telle que prévue dans les casques dits intégraux.The helmet 1 also includes a retaining device 26 allowing the maintenance and the appropriate positioning helmet on your head. In order to ensure the protection of eyes while maintaining a sufficient field of vision, a visor 12 or a screen is also provided. Protection of the lower face is advantageously ensured by a chin strap 5 as provided in the so-called helmets integral.

    L'aspect primordial de la sécurité des casques est encore souligné par le fait que dans de nombreuses législations, des normalisations ont été prévues imposant le respect de certaines normes d'après des critères d'ordre tant géométrique, notamment quant au positionnement du casque, à la zone minimum de couverture du crâne et au champ de vision, que mécanique, notamment quant à l'efficacité d'amortissement, à la capacité de retenue du casque et à la rigidité.The most important aspect of helmet safety is still underlined by the fact that in many legislations, standards have been laid down which require compliance of certain standards according to order criteria so much geometric, particularly with regard to the positioning of the helmet, the minimum area of skull coverage and the vision, than mechanical, especially with regard to efficiency cushioning, the helmet holding capacity and stiffness.

    Concernant la protection du bas du visage et des maxillaires dans leur ensemble, une amélioration a déjà été apportée de manière connue avec les casques intégraux. Ce type de casque présente une mentonnière 5 prévue pour être placée en regard des maxillaires de manière à protéger celles-ci. La mentonnière comprend, tout comme la calotte 2 décrite ci-dessus, une coque extérieure 6 en un matériau dur et un rembourrage intérieur 7 se rattachant à la coque extérieure 6 de la mentonnière 5. Ainsi les mentonnières étant généralement pourvues d'un habillage intérieur peuvent amortir les chocs frontaux avec une certaine efficacité. Toutefois, l'épaisseur de la couche de rembourrage de la mentonnière ne peut pas d'un point de vue pratique et pour des raisons d'encombrement, atteindre celle de l'enveloppe de rembourrage de la calotte de recouvrement de la boíte crânienne, ce qui pose la limite de la proctection assurée par la mentonnière classique.Concerning the protection of the lower face and overall, an improvement has already was brought in a known manner with the helmets integral. This type of helmet has a chin strap 5 intended to be placed opposite the jaws of to protect them. The chin rest includes, just like the cap 2 described above, a shell outer 6 of hard material and padding interior 7 connected to the outer shell 6 of the chin rests 5. So chin rests are generally provided with an interior covering can cushion the frontal impacts with some effectiveness. However, the thickness of the padding layer of the chin rest cannot from a practical point of view and for reasons of space, reach that of the covering shell of the covering cap of the skull, which poses the limit of protection provided by the classic chin strap.

    Dans le but de renforcer considérablement le casque à hauteur de la mentonnière ne possédant qu'une épaisseur de rembourrage de mentonnière réduite tout en restant dans des limites d'encombrement acceptables, un arceau de renforcement est prévu dans la mentonnière, lequel s'étend le long de celle-ci sur toute sa largeur, par exemple en traversant celle-ci de part en part. Comme illustré sur la figure 2 l'arceau s'étend par exemple suivant un contour sensiblement ovoïdal adapté au contour inférieur du casque à hauteur de la mentonnière. Par exemple, l'arceau passe le long du pourtour de base du casque jusque dans la partie arrière de celui-ci en traversant la calotte, à la base de celle-ci.In order to significantly strengthen the helmet height of the chin rest having only one thickness reduced chin padding while remaining within acceptable space limits, an arch reinforcement is provided in the chin rest, which extends along its entire width, by example by crossing it right through. As illustrated in Figure 2 the arch extends for example following a substantially ovoid contour adapted to the contour lower helmet at chin height. By example, the arch goes along the base periphery of the helmet down to the back of it crossing the cap, at the base of it.

    Dans la figure 3 l'arceau selon l'invention, présente un profil légèrement plié sur un angle α. L'angle α,qui est par exemple compris entre 5 et 20°, de préférence environ 10°, est destiné à épouser la forme inclinée de la base du casque.In FIG. 3, the hoop according to the invention has a profile slightly bent at an angle α. The angle α, which is for example between 5 and 20 °, preferably approximately 10 °, is intended to follow the inclined shape of the base helmet.

    L'arceau est réalisé de manière à reprendre les efforts de compression par un effet de voûte, l'arceau possédant une forme appropriée. L'arceau est par exemple constitué d'un matériau métallique, tel un alliage léger d'aluminium tel que du duralumin®, mais d'autres matériaux tels que de la fibre de verre, de carbone ou autres peuvent également être utilisés. L'arceau présente avantageusement une section tubulaire pratiquement circulaire, de manière à n'occuper qu'un encombrement réduit tout en préservant une excellente rigidité.The arch is made so as to take up the efforts compression by a vault effect, the arch having an appropriate form. The arch is for example made up a metallic material, such as a light alloy aluminum such as duralumin®, but others materials such as fiberglass, carbon or others can also be used. The bow presents advantageously a practically tubular section circular, so as to occupy only one space reduced while maintaining excellent rigidity.

    De préférence, l'arceau est ouvert par exemple à l'arrière 23 comme illustré surla figure 4, la fermeture de celui-ci étant assurée par emboítement 25 sur un manchon 24 comme représenté sur la figure 5. Ainsi, l'une des extrémités 23 de l'arceau 10 est sertie sur le manchon 24. De la sorte, l'effet de voûte de l'arceau lors d'efforts de compression en cas de contrainte extérieure due à un choc par exemple, est parfaitement assuré et il permet en outre une extension latérale très commode de l'arceau. Ceci assure un enfilage très aisé et rapide du casque. La rapidité d'enfilage du casque peut s'avérer un facteur important en compétition par exemple, où chaque seconde est précieuse.Preferably, the arch is open for example at the rear 23 as illustrated in FIG. 4, the closure of it being ensured by fitting 25 on a sleeve 24 as shown in Figure 5. Thus, one of the ends 23 of the arch 10 is crimped on the sleeve 24. In this way, the arch effect of the arch during compression efforts in the event of stress external due to a shock for example, is perfectly assured and it also allows a very lateral extension hoop dresser. This ensures very easy threading and fast helmet. The speed of donning the helmet can be an important factor in competition by example, where every second is precious.

    De préférence, l'arceau est agencé le plus bas possible par rapport au casque, à l'endroit de rigidité minimale des coques extérieures, c'est-à-dire à leur base. A cet emplacement de chaque coque est prévue une garniture de mentonnière 18,19, qui termine l'habillage du casque. Ladite garniture de mentonnière 18,19, tout en permettant de cacher les imperfections éventuelles à la surface de base de la calotte 2 et de la mentonnière respectivement et en procurant au casque un meilleur coefficient cx, assure la mise en place de l'arceau, en formant support tant dans la mentonnière 5 que dans la calotte 2.Preferably, the arch is arranged as low as possible relative to the helmet, at the place of minimum rigidity outer hulls, that is to say at their base. In this location of each hull is provided a trim of chin guard 18,19, which completes the dressing of the helmet. Said chin strap trim 18.19, while allowing to hide any imperfections on the surface of base of cap 2 and chin strap respectively and giving the helmet a better coefficient cx, ensures the installation of the arch, forming a support both in the chin rest 5 and in the cap 2.

    A cette fin, un espace 28,29 est prévu entre les rembourrages 7 et les garnitures 18,19 respectives. De préférence, le rembourrage de mentonnière 7 et l'enveloppe de rembourrage 4de la calotte sont réalisés chacun avec une base profilée de manière que l'arceau soit parfaitement intégré entre les garnitures et les rembourrages respectifs. Ainsi, une excellente stabilité de l'arceau 10 dans le casque 1 est obtenue.To this end, a space 28.29 is provided between the padding 7 and respective pads 18.19. Of preferably the chin padding 7 and the padding envelope 4 of the cap are made each with a profiled base so that the hoop is perfectly integrated between the linings and the respective padding. Thus, excellent stability of the headband 10 in the helmet 1 is obtained.

    Avantageusement, le profilé de chaque rembourrage présente à la base de chacun de ceux-ci un épaulement 16,17 qui est tourné vers la coque extérieure correspondante 6, ainsi qu'il apparaít de la figure 1. De préférence, côté mentonnière, l'épaulement 17 est agencé à une hauteur du rembourrage 7 qui correspond sensiblement à la section transversale de l'arceau 10. En outre, l'épaulement 17 s'étend sur une profondeur du rembourrage 7 correspondant quant à elle également à la section transversale de l'arceau. Le rembourrage 7 de mentonnière se termine ainsi par un nez 13 faisant saillie se rattachant au corps principal avec formation d'un coude 14 à la zone de jonction entre le nez et le corps principal. La courbure du coude 14 est adaptable à la section de l'arceau 10, de manière à assurer ainsi une mise en place parfaite de l'arceau côté mentonnière. Advantageously, the profile of each padding has a shoulder at the base of each 16.17 which is turned towards the outer shell corresponding 6, as it appears from Figure 1. Preferably, on the chin side, the shoulder 17 is arranged at a height of the padding 7 which corresponds substantially in the cross section of the arch 10. In addition, the shoulder 17 extends over a depth of the padding 7 corresponding to the cross section of the arch. The padding 7 of chin rest thus ends with a nose 13 making projection attached to the main body with formation a bend 14 at the junction area between the nose and the main body. The curvature of the elbow 14 is adaptable to the section of the arch 10, so as to ensure perfect positioning of the chin bar.

    Ainsi, même en cas de choc violent, l'arceau reste en place, de sorte que l'arceau ne peut pas occasionner de blessures au porteur du casque en cas d'accident.Thus, even in the event of a violent impact, the roll bar remains in place, so that the roll bar cannot cause injury to helmet wearer in the event of an accident.

    En outre, l'intégration de l'arceau ne complique pas l'assemblage général du casque. Les garnitures précitées étant de préférence amovibles, l'accès à l'arceau s'en trouve facilité. L'agencement spécifique de l'arceau permet d'éviter que ne soit entravé le déchaussement volontaire du casque, notamment par le porteur lui même, ou que ne soit empêchée ou même compliquée l'intervention du personnel médical en cas d'accident.In addition, the integration of the roll bar does not complicate the general assembly of the helmet. The aforementioned garnishes being preferably removable, access to the arch is finds ease. The specific arrangement of the arch makes it possible to prevent heaving from being hampered voluntary use of the helmet, in particular by the wearer himself, or that the intervention is prevented or even complicated medical personnel in the event of an accident.

    Un profilé à épaulement 16 analogue est prévu côté calotte, la hauteur de l'épaulement 16 étant inférieure dans ce cas étant donné l'agencement entre la base de l'enveloppe de rembourrage 4 et de la garniture 18 d'une pièce rapportée 21. Côté calotte, l'intégration de l'arceau dans le casque est donc assurée par le maintien de l'arceau entre d'une part l'épaulement 16, en particulier dans la portion coudée, et la pièce rapportée 21 et d'autre part la garniture agencée dans le prolongement de la coque extérieure 3.A similar shoulder profile 16 is provided on the side. cap, the height of the shoulder 16 being less in this case given the arrangement between the base of the upholstery envelope 4 and the lining 18 of a insert 21. On the shell side, the integration of the headband in the helmet is therefore ensured by the maintenance of the arch between on the one hand the shoulder 16, in particularly in the bent portion, and the insert 21 and on the other hand the trim arranged in the extension of the outer shell 3.

    Concernant les habillages intérieurs, ils sont constitués comme visible sur la figure 6, d'un assemblage de mousses de confort 30 rapportés sur une armature rigide 32, de forme déterminée, et réalisée en polystyrène expansé. Cette armature 32 présente l'avantage que le matériau utilisé est un bon amortisseur de chocs. De plus, par la mise en oeuvre d'un procédé d'injection, des formes complexes permettant le maintien de l'arceau dans le profilé intérieur sont obtenues. Ainsi un galbe 33 est en outre conféré aux habillages intérieurs assurant un bon contact avec le visage, améliorant ainsi sensiblement le confort. Le tout est enveloppé dans du tissu par exemple à la manière d'un chausson 34, qui sert également à maintenir l'arceau dans l'espace 35.Regarding the interior covers, they are made up as shown in Figure 6, an assembly of foams comfort 30 attached to a rigid frame 32, specific shape, and made of expanded polystyrene. This frame 32 has the advantage that the material used is a good shock absorber. In addition, by implementation of an injection process, forms complexes allowing the arch to be maintained in the inner profile are obtained. So a curve 33 is also given to the interior trim ensuring good contact with the face, thus improving noticeably comfort. The whole thing is wrapped in fabric for example in the manner of a slipper 34, which serves also to maintain the arch in space 35.

    Il est prévu de manière analogue pour l'habillage de la mentonnière une armature en polystyrène expansé recouverte par thermocollage d'une pellicule de par exemple 2 mm de mousse de polyéthylène.It is similarly provided for the dressing of the expanded polystyrene frame covered by heat sealing a film of par example 2 mm of polyethylene foam.

    L'utilisation d'une armature de polystyrène expansé de densité moyenne pour tous les composants intérieurs assure le maintien en place de l'arceau. En effet, l'armature de ces composants s'emboíte avec le composant voisin pour former à l'intérieur du casque une véritable voûte l'arceau est alors pris en sandwich entre cette armature de polystyrène et le profilé injecté inférieur comme illustré sur la figure 6.The use of an expanded polystyrene frame of medium density for all interior components keeps the roll bar in place. Indeed, the frame of these components fits with the component neighbor to form inside the helmet a real arch the arch is then sandwiched between this polystyrene reinforcement and lower injected profile as illustrated in figure 6.

    L'intégration de l'arceau aux casques injectés en matière thermoplastique permet de renforcer la rigidité latérale de ces casques au niveau inférieur de la calotte. L'augmentation de rigidité amène à son tour une sécurité renforcée, le casque étant alors susceptible d'encaisser des chocs plus importants. Les essais d'amortissement des chocs témoignent de l'influence des chocs répétés : en effet si les premiers chocs sont facilement amortis, il n'en est pas de même pour les chocs suivants. Une déformation trop importante de la coque extérieure lors des premiers chocs entraíne une détérioration de l'élément amortisseur, qui n'est alors plus à même d'assurer son rôle lors des chocs ultérieurs pouvant survenir lors d'un même accident. L'agencement d'un arceau permettant de renforcer considérablement la rigidité latérale du casque s'avère donc très importante.The integration of the headband to the helmets injected in material thermoplastic to reinforce lateral rigidity of these helmets at the lower level of the cap. The increase in rigidity in turn brings security reinforced, the helmet being likely to collect larger shocks. Amortization tests for shocks testify to the influence of repeated shocks: effect if the first shocks are easily absorbed, it it is not the same for the following shocks. A excessive deformation of the outer shell during of the first shocks leads to a deterioration of the damping element, which is then no longer able to play its role during subsequent shocks which may occur in the same accident. The arrangement of a roll bar to considerably strengthen the lateral stiffness of the helmet is therefore very important.

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    1. Helmet, in particular for motor cyclist, comprising a protective dome (2) for the cranium consisting of a first outer shell (3) and an inner shell (4) showing a well-defined thickness and extending along the inner surface of the aforementioned first outer shell, and a chin piece (5), consisting of a second outer shell (6) attached to the first (3) and an inner padding (7) extending along the inner surface of the aforementioned second outer shell, characterised in that a hoop (10) is disposed in the lower part of the helmet (1) over the periphery thereof and approximately at the height of the chin piece (5).
    2. Helmet according to claim 1, characterised in that, at the height of the chin piece (5), the hoop is lodged between the second outer shell (6) and the padding of the chin piece (7).
    3. Helmet according to claim 2, characterised in that the padding (7) has at the base a bent profile (8) adapted to the hoop (10).
    4. Helmet according to claims 1 to 3, characterised in that at the height of the dome, the hoop is lodged between the aforementioned first outer (3) and inner (4) shells.
    5. Helmet according to claim 4, characterised in that the first inner shell (4) has at the base a bent profile (9) adapted to the hoop.
    6. Helmet according to claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the hoop is made out of an elastic material.
    7. Helmet according to claim 6, characterised in that the hoop is open and has thus two extremities (22, 23) which can be mutually parted, a sleeve (24) being provided in order to join the aforementioned extremities of the hoop.
    8. Helmet according to claims 1 to 7, characterised in that a packing (18, 19) is provided for in the periphery of the base of the first and second outer shells (3, respectively 6).
    9. Helmet according to claims 1 to 8, characterised in that an inner trimming (21) is provided between the respective bases of the first inner and outer shells.
    10. Method of manufacturing a helmet according to claim 8, characterised in that the hoop is inserted in the seating provided between the first inner and outer shells, as well as the inlaid piece (21) on the one hand and between the second outer shell and the padding of the chin piece on the other hand, the hoop being fastened through the fitting of the sleeve on to the aforementioned extremities of the hoop, one of the aforementioned extremities being crimped on the sleeve.
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