EP1038455A1 - Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Helmes für Motorradfahrer und danach hergestellter Helm - Google Patents

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Helmes für Motorradfahrer und danach hergestellter Helm Download PDF

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EP1038455A1
EP1038455A1 EP00103128A EP00103128A EP1038455A1 EP 1038455 A1 EP1038455 A1 EP 1038455A1 EP 00103128 A EP00103128 A EP 00103128A EP 00103128 A EP00103128 A EP 00103128A EP 1038455 A1 EP1038455 A1 EP 1038455A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/06—Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets
    • A42B3/061—External coatings, e.g. with light reflective material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/003—Helmet covers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/10—Linings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42C—MANUFACTURING OR TRIMMING HEAD COVERINGS, e.g. HATS
    • A42C2/00—Manufacturing helmets by processes not otherwise provided for

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  • the present invention relates to a method for making a motorcyclist helmet.
  • the invention further relates to a motorcyclist helmet made by the inventive method.
  • Prior motorcyclist helmets usually have a lot of different configurations, depending on the specific use requirements thereof.
  • prior motorcyclist helmets used for driving small and middle power motorcycles are provided with a cap for protecting the head of the user, and a visor which projects at the front of the helmet cap for protecting the motorcyclist's eyes from the atmospheric agents.
  • the above mentioned prior helmets are conventionally provided of an inner structure, made of foamed polystyrene, which supports the outer cap of the helmet, forming the main operating element of the helmet, the inner foamed polystyrene structure allowing the top of the head of the user to be properly separated by the helmet cap.
  • helmets While being rather satisfactory in protecting the top portion of the user's head from impacts, due to failings or accidents in driving the motorcycle, are however generally made of materials which are specifically selected depending on their constructional and functional characteristics.
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide such a motorcyclist helmet which comprises high quality finishing materials while preserving its strength and comfort features unaltered.
  • a main object of the present invention is to provide such a motorcyclist helmet which is provided with a very compact construction, thereby providing the helmet with last duration properties.
  • a method for making a motorcyclist helmet characterized in that said method comprises: a first covering step for covering the bottom edge of the helmet cap by an outer coating layer, said covering being performed by stitching said outer coating layer directly on said cap, and a second applying step for applying to the inner surface of said cap an inner protecting element, said applying being improved by glueing.
  • the covering step for covering the bottom edge of the helmet cap provides to reverse and stitch to the inner surface of the helmet cap a rim element pertaining to the outer coating layer.
  • the coupling of the outer coating layer to the helmet cap is carried out by glueing.
  • the helmet making method comprises a further applying step for applying a pair of side flaps, adapted to support a strap for coupling the helmet to the user chin, said side flap applying step providing to use a plurality of fixing rivets.
  • the mentioned side flaps are coupled to the inner surface of the helmet cap at a position higher than that of said reversed and stitched rim element.
  • the present invention further relates to a motorcyclist helmet, comprising an outer cap and an inner coating or lining element, characterized in that the bottom edge of the helmet cap is provided with an outer coating layer, directly applied to said cap by stitching and that it is further provided with an inner protecting element, coupled by glueing to the inner surface of said helmet cap.
  • the outer coating layer is coupled to the inner surface of the helmet cap by a reversed and stitched rim element.
  • the outer coating layer is made of a high quality material, such as leather or leather-like materials
  • the protective inner element is made of foamed polystyrene and then coated by a suitable coating material.
  • the method for making the motorcyclist helmet according to the present invention comprises a first covering step for covering the bottom edge of the cap 2 of the helmet 1 by an outer coating layer 4.
  • the covering of the bottom edge of the cap 2 of the helmet 1 by the outer coating layer 4 is carried out by stitching the outer covering layer directly on the helmet cap 2.
  • This stitching is defined by the stitching or seaming lines 5.
  • the mentioned covering step for covering said bottom edge of said helmet 1 cap 2 comprises a reversal and stitching directly on the inner surface of the cap 2 of the helmet 1 of a rim element 7 pertaining to the outer coating layer 4.
  • the stitching of said rim element 7 is performed by stitching or seaming lines 17.
  • the outer coating layer 4 in particular, is stitched or seamed by using suitable seaming machine, and using moreover a high strength stitching yarn, for directly stitching said outer coating layer on the cap 2.
  • the coupling of the outer coating layer 4 to the cap 2 of the helmet 1 is secured by a glueing operation.
  • the inventive method further comprises a second applying step for applying to the inner surface of the helmet cap 2 an inner protecting element 3, the application step being improved by a further glueing operation.
  • the inventive method comprises moreover a further applying step for applying to the helmet 1 a pair of side flaps 8 and 9, operating for supporting a small strap 13 for connecting the helmet 1 to an user chin.
  • This latter applying step for applying the mentioned side flaps 8 and 9, provides to use a plurality of fixing rivets 12.
  • the mentioned flaps 8 and 9 are coupled to the inner surface of the cap 2 of the helmet 1 at a position higher than that of the reversed and stitched rim element 7 of the outer coating layer 4.
  • the mentioned flaps 8 and 9 can also be coupled, by stitching, the the inner surface of the cap 2 of the helmet 1; furthermore, the connection of the flaps 8 and 9 to the helmet 1 cap 2 can be secured by a further glueing operation.
  • the present invention relates moreover to a motorcyclist helmet, which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1.
  • the helmet 1 comprises an outer helmet cap 2, made of a plastic material having a high strength against impacts, in particular a polycarbonate material, and being coupled to an inner coating element 3.
  • the inner protective coating or lining element 3 is in turn coupled, by glueing, to the inner surface of the helmet cap 2.
  • the bottom edge of the helmet 1 cap 2 is provided with an outer coating or lining layer 4, directly applied to said cap 2 by any suitable stitching or seaming operation.
  • the outer coating layer 4 is also coupled to the inner surface of the helmet 1 cap 2, by a dedicated edge or rim element 7, which is reversed and directly stitched to the inner surface of the cap 2.
  • the helmet 1 comprises, in addition to a visor 10, a pair of side flaps 8 and 9 which support a strap 13 for coupling the helmet to an user's chin.
  • the flaps 8 and 9 are applied to the inner surface of the helmet 1 cap 2 by using a plurality of fixing rivets 12.
  • the outer coating layer 4 is made of a high quality material, such as leather or a leather-like material.
  • the inner protective element 3 is made of a foamed polystyrene material, and then being covered by a coating or lining material.
  • the method according to the invention provides a motorcyclist helmet which has a high quality finishing, since it is made by using high quality materials, and, in particular, leather or synthetic leather, thereby meeting modern fashion requirements.
  • the helmet made by the inventive method which, as stated, also constitutes an important aspect of the present invention, preserves the desired functional properties related to the user safety and comfort.
  • the subject helmet moreover, has a very compact construction, and, accordingly, a very high duration and strength.

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  • Helmets And Other Head Coverings (AREA)
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EP00103128A 1999-03-19 2000-02-16 Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Helmes für Motorradfahrer und danach hergestellter Helm Expired - Lifetime EP1038455B1 (de)

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IT1999MI000568A IT1312026B1 (it) 1999-03-19 1999-03-19 Procedimento per la realizzazione di un casco per motociclisti eprodotto cosi' realizzato.
ITMI990568 1999-03-19

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1317889A2 (de) * 2001-10-05 2003-06-11 New Max S.R.L. Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Schutzhelmes und danach hergestellter Helm
EP1894483A1 (de) 2006-08-29 2008-03-05 Salomon S.A. Schutzhelm sowie Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung
ES2358496A1 (es) * 2008-07-01 2011-05-11 Sux Trit, S.L Procedimiento perfeccionado para el recubrimiento de calotas para cascos integrales para motocicleta.

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CH281414A (de) * 1950-04-14 1952-03-15 Fuerst & Cie Ag Sturzhelm.
US3039108A (en) * 1958-07-14 1962-06-19 John W Lohrenz Protective helmet
US3174155A (en) * 1963-02-20 1965-03-23 Dallas Sports Knitting Co Inc Protective helmet having a padded outer surface
US3444288A (en) * 1965-08-06 1969-05-13 Daytona Sports Co Method for production of a protective helmet
US3609763A (en) * 1970-06-05 1971-10-05 American Safety Equip Retainer and neck guard for full coverage safety helmet
GB2175490A (en) * 1985-05-27 1986-12-03 Nolan Spa A modular crash helmet and method of making same
WO1996022710A1 (en) * 1995-01-25 1996-08-01 Franco Malenotti Old style helmet with improved double ring

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CH281414A (de) * 1950-04-14 1952-03-15 Fuerst & Cie Ag Sturzhelm.
US3039108A (en) * 1958-07-14 1962-06-19 John W Lohrenz Protective helmet
US3174155A (en) * 1963-02-20 1965-03-23 Dallas Sports Knitting Co Inc Protective helmet having a padded outer surface
US3444288A (en) * 1965-08-06 1969-05-13 Daytona Sports Co Method for production of a protective helmet
US3609763A (en) * 1970-06-05 1971-10-05 American Safety Equip Retainer and neck guard for full coverage safety helmet
GB2175490A (en) * 1985-05-27 1986-12-03 Nolan Spa A modular crash helmet and method of making same
WO1996022710A1 (en) * 1995-01-25 1996-08-01 Franco Malenotti Old style helmet with improved double ring

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1317889A2 (de) * 2001-10-05 2003-06-11 New Max S.R.L. Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Schutzhelmes und danach hergestellter Helm
EP1317889A3 (de) * 2001-10-05 2005-09-14 New Max S.R.L. Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Schutzhelmes und danach hergestellter Helm
EP1894483A1 (de) 2006-08-29 2008-03-05 Salomon S.A. Schutzhelm sowie Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung
FR2905235A1 (fr) * 2006-08-29 2008-03-07 Salomon Sa Casque de protection et son procede de fabrication.
ES2358496A1 (es) * 2008-07-01 2011-05-11 Sux Trit, S.L Procedimiento perfeccionado para el recubrimiento de calotas para cascos integrales para motocicleta.

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IT1312026B1 (it) 2002-04-04
DE60002253T2 (de) 2004-04-01
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