EP1495784A2 - Two piece combination protective suit with connection section - Google Patents

Abstract

A suit (1) with a jacket (2) and trousers (3) for protective and/or military purposes comprises a circumferential connector piece (5) which is attached or is attachable to the jacket, and is attachable to the trousers by means of a fastening device (6) to form a sealed joint between the jacket and the trousers.

Description

The present invention relates to a protective suit, in particular for Protective or military purposes, such as an ABC protective suit or the like, according to the preamble of claim 1. In particular, the present invention relates Invention a two-piece protective suit with a top, in particular a jacket, and a lower part, in particular a pair of pants.

There are a number of substances that are absorbed by the skin and lead to serious physical damage. As examples are the blistering Lost (yellow cross) and the nerve agent sarin mentioned. People with Such toxins may need to be suitably protected wear or protected by suitable protective materials against these toxins become.

There are basically three types of protective suits: the air and water vapor impermeable Protective suits which are impervious to chemical toxins Rubber layer are equipped and very quickly to a heat accumulation and the air and water vapor permeable protective suits, which offer the highest wearing comfort, and finally protective suits, the are equipped with a membrane which, although water vapor, but not the let go of the toxins mentioned.

Protective suits against chemical warfare agents for prolonged use Under the most diverse conditions are allowed to the carrier do not lead to heat accumulation. Therefore, one mainly uses for these purposes breathable materials.

The permeable, permeable protective suits generally have a Adsorption layer with activated carbon, which makes the chemical poisons very durable binds, so that even heavily contaminated suits for the wearer no danger. The big advantage of these protective suits is that the activated carbon is also accessible on the inside, so that damage or other leaks invaded poisons adsorbed very quickly can be. The adsorption layer in the previously described, breathable, permeable protective suits are in most cases like this designed that either on average up to about 1.0 mm Aktivkohlekömchen, in particular activated carbon beads, printed on a support Adhesive sticks are bound or that a reticulated PU foam, which is impregnated with a "carbon paste" (i.e., binder and activated carbon) is, as the adsorption layer is used, wherein the adsorption layer is generally supplemented by a cover material and on the inside facing the carrier by a light textile material is covered. Furthermore, one also finds composites that an activated carbon sheet include.

Furthermore, protective suits are used, which with a membrane Although they are water vapor permeable to increase the wearing comfort is formed, but at the same time as a barrier to liquids, especially toxins, acts.

Finally, protective suits are used, which contain an activated carbon Combine adsorption layer and a membrane.

In general, the protective suits described above in one piece, in particular in the form of an overalls, or in two parts, d. H. as a suit of jacket and Pants, be educated. Protective suits in the form of overalls have opposite Two-piece protective suits the advantage that they have no transition from Jacket and pants that carries the risk that toxins through this Penetrate transition and come into contact with the wearer of the protective suit can. Dirt, dust and sand can also be used under extreme conditions penetrate through this transition between jacket and pants and contaminate the protective suit from the inside, and in this way the wearing comfort reduce.

On the other hand, have two-piece protective suits from upper part, in particular Jacket, and lower part, especially trousers, opposite protective overalls the decisive advantage of improved wearing comfort. Especially The top can be opened outside of the insert, which is crucial contributes to the comfort, especially to prevent heat build-up.

An object of the present invention is now a two-piece protective suit, in particular for protection or military purposes, such as an ABC protective suit or the like, which provides the previously described problems - at least partially - avoids. Especially It is an object of the present invention is in a two-part Protective suit of upper part, in particular jacket, and lower part, in particular Pants, the transition between upper part on the one hand and lower part on the other to design such that a better seal this transition is guaranteed.

The above-described object is proposed by a protective suit solved according to claim 1. Further, advantageous developments and Embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

The subject of the present invention is thus a protective suit, in particular for protection or military purposes, such as an ABC protective suit or like, with a top, in particular a jacket, and a bottom, in particular a pair of pants, the upper part overlapping the lower part or overlapping, peripheral edge and having the lower part is connectable, wherein the upper part has a peripheral connecting portion which is above the edge (i.e., spaced from the edge) with the upper part is connected or connectable, wherein the connecting portion and / or the lower part has a connecting means, so that the connecting portion with the lower part for sealing connection of upper part and lower part is connectable.

A basic idea of the present invention is therefore that Upper part with a peripheral connecting section to equip with the lower part is connectable, so that the transition between the upper part on the one hand and lower part on the other hand improved, in particular better sealed becomes. Advantageously, the connecting portion with the lower part is detachable connectable.

The inventive, two-piece protective suit offers - in addition a higher wearing comfort compared to one-piece protective suits - in addition, the decisive advantage that the transition from upper part and lower part in the worn state, d. H. when the connecting portion with the Lower part is connected, is efficiently sealed. This will prevent that dust, sand or dirt or warfare agents between shell and lower part reach the body of the wearer of such a protective suit can, because this of the inventively provided connection section is efficiently prevented. This is particularly advantageous if the suit is worn in extreme conditions, for example at Operations in desert regions, where, in particular z. B. in the case of Sandstorm, the protective suit is exposed to extreme demands.

It is particularly advantageous if the connecting section is wind-repellent is trained. In addition, it can be equally beneficial to the Connecting portion additionally with an adsorptive material, in particular Activated carbon, preferably in the form of activated carbon grains or -beads or activated carbon fibers, to provide, if necessary, between the upper part and lower part was able to adsorb warfare agents efficiently. But this will in the following part of the description even further.

Fig. 1

eine schematische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Schutzanzugs mit im Hüftbereich teilweise geöffneten Oberteil, so daß der Verbindungsabschnitt im geschlossenen Zustand sichtbar ist;

Fig. 2

eine schematische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Schutzanzugs mit im Hüftbereich teilweise geöffneten Oberteil, so daß der Verbindungsabschnitt im teilweise geöffneten Zustand sichtbar ist;

Fig. 3

eine schematische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Schutzanzugs im geschlossenen Zustand, insbesondere mit geschlossenem Oberteil, so daß der Verbindungsabschnitt vollständig bedeckt ist;

Fig. 4A

eine schematische Darstellung eines Oberteils eines erfindungsgemäßen Schutzanzugs;

Fig. 4B

eine Vergrößerungsdarstellung des in Fig. 4A durch Strichelung markierten Bereichs; und

Fig. 5

eine schematische Darstellung eines Unterteils eines erfindungsgemäßen Schutzanzugs.

Further advantages, features, aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment shown in the drawing. It shows:

Fig. 1

a schematic representation of a protective suit according to the invention with partially open in the hip area upper part, so that the connecting portion is visible in the closed state;

Fig. 2

a schematic representation of a protective suit according to the invention with partially open in the hip area upper part, so that the connecting portion is visible in the partially open state;

Fig. 3

a schematic representation of a protective suit according to the invention in the closed state, in particular with the upper part closed, so that the connecting portion is completely covered;

Fig. 4A

a schematic representation of an upper part of a protective suit according to the invention;

Fig. 4B

an enlargement of the marked in Fig. 4A by Strichelung area; and

Fig. 5

a schematic representation of a lower part of a protective suit according to the invention.

Fig. 1 and 2 show a protective suit according to the invention 1, in particular for Protective and / or military purposes, such as an ABC protective suit or the like, with an upper part 2, in particular a jacket, and a lower part 3, in particular a pair of pants. The upper part 2 has a lower part 3 overlapping or overlapping, circumferential edge 4 and is connectable to the lower part 3. The upper part 2 has a circumferential connecting portion 5, the above the edge 4, d. H. spaced from the edge 4, with the upper part 2 is connected or connectable, wherein the connecting portion 5 and / or the lower part 3 has or have a connecting means 6, so that the Connecting portion 5 with the lower part 3 for sealing connection from upper part 2 and lower part 3 is connectable. Advantageously, the connecting portion 5 detachably connectable to the lower part 3.

One of the peculiarities of the present invention is the fact that the protective suit 1 according to the invention at its upper part 2 a connecting portion 5 as a separate, additional, independent from the jacket hem Comprising element in the nature of a circumferential trimming, which component of the upper part 2 is or is connected to the upper part 2 and itself preferably releasably connect to the lower part 3 can. This will be a achieved efficient sealing of the transition from upper part 2 and lower part 3, so that even under extreme conditions (eg in desert regions) no Dust, sand, dirt and also no warfare agents that are between shell 2 and lower part 3, the body of the wearer of such a protective suit reachable.

As explained above, the upper part 2 with the lower part 3 is above the connecting portion 5 preferably detachably connectable by means of a connecting means 6. Basically, there is also the possibility of sealing the Transition by frictional connection between connecting section 5 and / or lower part 3, d. H. without connecting means 6, to realize. Yet it is preferable to provide a connecting means 6 for this purpose, because this ensures a reliable, sealing connection

As can be seen from FIGS. 4A and 4B, the connecting portion 5, in particular at its upper part or region, preferably at its upper edge, permanently connected to the upper part 2, in particular by sewing, weaving, gluing, stapling, welding u. like. Advantageously, as shown in FIG. 4A, the connecting portion 5 revolves connected to the upper part 2.

According to its function, the penetration of dust, sand, dirt and Prevent warfare agents in the transition from upper part 2 and lower part 3 or to seal the transition from upper part 2 and lower part 3, it is advantageous when the connection of the connecting portion 5 with the upper part 2 in a distance of about 1/8 to about 1/3, especially from about 1/6 to about 1/4, the body length L of the upper part 2 is spaced from the edge 4. For example the connecting portion 5 can be approximately at the level of the lower third, especially the lower quarter, the upper part 2 may be arranged.

According to the function of the peripheral connecting portion 5, it is advantageous, although the connecting element 6 is formed circumferentially. For example, the connecting element 6 along a lower edge the connecting portion 5 and / or along an upper edge of the lower part 3 lost. For example, the connecting element 6 a on Connecting portion 5 attached first connecting part 6 a and an am Lower part 3 have attached second connecting part 6b, wherein the first and second connecting part 6a, 6b connectable to each other, in particular are detachably connectable. The connecting element 6 may be, for example around a zipper, a velcro, a button closure o. Like. Act. Basically, every connecting element comes in Consider what an efficient connection or connectivity between Connection section 5 and lower part 3 guaranteed. Advantageously a releasable connection means as described above. As before mentioned, the connection or connectivity between connection section Although 5 and lower part 3 in principle also frictionally without a connecting element 6, however, it is due to the improved Prevent sealing function that a connecting element 6 at the connecting portion 5 and / or provided on the lower part 3.

As can be seen from Figs. 4A and 4B, the connecting portion 5 is in generally arranged or attached to the inside of the upper part 2. Basically, however, it is also possible, the connection section. 5 on the outside of the upper part 2 to arrange or fasten. However, the inside is Arrangement or attachment preferred because in the worn state at closed top 2 then the connecting portion 5 is covered, so that impurities not to the connecting portion 5, in particular not to the connecting means 6, can get.

According to a particular embodiment, the connecting section closes 5 flush with the edge 4 of the upper part 2 or is preferably even shorter formed as the upper part 2, d. H. preferably, the edge 4 of the projecting Upper part 2 beyond the connecting portion 5 addition, so that the connecting portion 5 in the closed upper part 2 in the wearing state completely from Upper part 2 is covered or overlapped, as shown in FIG. 3 can be seen. As a result, an improved seal is realized and also the connecting means 6 exposed to any impurities.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the circumferential connecting portion 5 extends advantageously over the entire circumference of the upper part 2, d. H. the connecting section 5 is circumferential over the entire circumference of the upper part 2 formed, which leads to an efficient sealing function.

For an efficient sealing function it is advantageous, if - as in Fig. 1 and 2 - the width B of the connecting portion 5 is at least about one Sixth, in particular at least about one-fifth, preferably at least about a quarter, the hull length L of the upper part 2 makes.

As can be seen from Figs. 4A and 4B and Fig. 2, the connecting portion 5 advantageously designed independently of the upper part 2 openable. This leads to an improved wearing comfort and an improved Functionality because the upper part 2 is opened independently of the insert can be and in this way the carrier for a desired air supply can provide.

For this purpose, as shown particularly in FIGS. 4A and 4B - The connecting portion 5 a closure 7 for front opening and closing the connecting portion 5 to, for example, a Closure 7 in the form of a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, one Button closure or the like. For reasons of functionality it is advantageous if the closure 7 of the connecting portion 5 at least in is designed substantially according to the upper part 2, d. H. with others Words at least substantially parallel to a closure means 8 of the Upper part 2 is arranged or at least substantially in the wearing state is vertically aligned. Advantageously, in the wearing state, the closure elements 7, 8 of the connecting portion 5 and the upper part 2 at least essentially one above the other. The equipment of the connection section 5 with a separate closure 7 allows complete opening of the upper part 2 outside of the insert.

To increase the functionality of the inventively provided connection portion 5, in particular to prevent the transition of Upper part 2 and lower part 3 possibly invading agents with the body the wearer of such a protective suit 1 may come into contact be advantageous, the connecting portion 5, in particular on the inside or on the wearer's side facing the wearer, with an adsorptive Material (eg activated carbon, preferably in the form of activated carbon grains or beads and / or activated carbon fibers) and / or with a water vapor permeable, at least substantially gas or airtight Barrier, in particular membrane to equip, which the Passage of harmful gases or liquids, especially chemical Warfare agents prevented or at least delayed. For example, the Connecting portion 5, in particular on the inside or on the carrier facing side, completely or at least partially with an inner material equipped with an adsorptive material as described above, and / or a water vapor permeable, at least substantially Gas- or air-impermeable barrier layer, in particular membrane, which the passage of harmful gases or liquids, in particular chemical warfare agents, prevented or at least delayed.

Furthermore, the functionality of the inventively provided Connecting portion 5 also be increased by the fact that the connecting portion 5 wind-repellent is formed. For example, to this Purpose of the connecting portion 5, in particular on the outside or on the side facing away from the wearer, with a wind-repellent, in particular be equipped at least substantially airtight material. For example, on the connecting portion 5, in particular on the outside or on the side facing away from the wearer, a wind-repellent, in particular applied at least substantially airtight material be a plastic material, a wax, an oleophobic and / or hydrophobic Coating, etc.).

For improved protection against chemical toxins, especially warfare agents, it is advantageous, albeit upper part 2 and / or lower part 3, in particular in each case on the inside or on the carrier facing side, an adsorptive material (eg activated carbon, preferably in the form of activated carbon granules or beads and / or activated carbon fibers) and / or a water vapor permeable, at least substantially gas or air impermeable barrier layer, in particular membrane, showing the passage of harmful gases or liquids, especially chemical warfare agents, prevented or at least delayed. For example, upper part 2 and / or lower part 3 for this purpose, in particular each inside, completely or at least partially with one appropriate interior material to be equipped.

To achieve an improved protective effect, it may further from Be beneficial, the upper part 2 and / or the lower part 3, in particular on the outside or on the side facing away from the carrier, with a hydrophobic and / or oleophobic coating or impregnation. This leads to, that chemical poisons, especially warfare agents, when in larger Concentrations z. B. in droplet form or as a condensate, from Upper part 2 or lower part 3 are rejected, d. H. so to speak, so to speak "Roll off".

As FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4A and 4B show, to increase the functionality, in particular the protective effect, the upper part 2 equipped with a hood 9 be. 1, 2 and 3 show that the hood 9 is a circumferential, elastic hem 10 for forming a visual field opening 11, wherein the visual field opening 11 in particular for receiving a respiratory mask (Not shown) is provided and the hem 10 in use attaches to the respirator. The hood 9 including the visual field opening 11, can, in particular on the lateral part of the visual field opening 11, a closure 12, in particular in the form of a Velcro fastener, Zipper or the like, have. According to a special Embodiment, the hood 9 from the remaining upper part 2 removable be educated. Advantageously, the hood 9, in particular inside, with an adsorptive material, as described above, and / or a water vapor permeable, at least substantially gas- or air-impermeable barrier layer, in particular membrane, as described above, equipped so that protection against chemical toxins, in particular Warfare agents, even in the area of the head is ensured.

As can be seen from FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the upper part 2, in particular in the region of the sleeves 13, in each case with at least one adjusting element 14, in particular in the form of a Velcro element, be equipped to a certain area Constriction or adaptation of the sleeve 13 to the limb circumference or to allow adjustability of the width of the sleeve 13. A corresponding embodiment can also for the lower part 3, in particular be provided in the pant legs 15, each with at least an adjusting element 16, in particular in the form of a Velcro element equipped be a partial constriction or adaptation of the Trouser leg 15 on the limb circumference or an adjustability of To allow width of the trouser leg 15.

In addition to the adjusting element 14, a further, additional adjusting element (not shown in the figures), in particular in the form of a Zipper, in the area of the sleeves 13 or in the region of the adjusting element 14 may be provided, which is a further or additional constriction or adaptation of the sleeve 13 to the limb circumference or a further or additional adjustability of the width of the sleeve 13 allows and thus this adjustment or adjustability improved or optimized, so that an even better seal is achieved and also one Wrinkling is counteracted. An appropriate version can also for the lower part 3 in the pant legs 15 and in the area the adjusting element 16 may be provided to a more extensive or additional Constriction or adaptation of the trouser leg 15 to the limb circumference or a further or additional adjustability of To allow width of the trouser leg 15 for the purposes mentioned.

As can be seen from FIG. 5, the lower part 3 can additionally, in particular in the region of the waistband 17, with at least one adjusting element 18, in particular in the form of a Velcro element, be equipped, which is a regional Constriction or adaptation of the waistband 17 to the Hull circumference or adjustability of the width of the waistband 17 allows. In addition, the lower part 3 in addition also with suspenders 19 equipped.

Further embodiments, modifications and variations of the present The invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the description recognizable and realizable, without being the scope of the present Invention leaves.

Claims (15)

Protective suit (1), in particular for protective and / or military purposes, such as ABC protective suit or the like, with an upper part (2), in particular a jacket, and a lower part (3), in particular a pair of trousers, the upper part (2) a peripheral edge (4) which overlaps or overlaps the lower part (3) and can be connected to the lower part (3),
characterized in that the upper part (2) has a peripheral connecting portion (5) which is spaced from the edge (4) connected to the upper part (2) or connectable, wherein the connecting portion (5) and / or the lower part (3) a Connecting means (6), so that the connecting portion (5) with the lower part (3) for sealing connection of upper part (2) and lower part (3) is connectable. Protective suit according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting portion (5) with the lower part (3) is detachably connectable. Protective suit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting portion (5) is permanently and / or circumferentially connected to the upper part (2). Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection of the connecting portion (5) with the upper part (2) at a distance of about 1/8 to about 1/3, in particular from about 1/6 to about 1/4, the hull length (L) of the upper part (2) is spaced from the edge (4). Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting means (6) is formed circumferentially and / or that the connecting means (6) along a lower edge of the connecting portion (5) and / or an upper edge of the lower part (3). Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting means (6) has a first connecting part (6a) attached to the connecting section (5) and a second connecting part (6b) attached to the lower part (3), the first and second connecting parts (6) 6a, 6b) are connectable to each other, in particular detachably connectable. Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting portion (5) on the inside of the upper part (2) is arranged and / or fixed. Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting portion (5) is flush with the edge (4) of the upper part (2) or shorter than the upper part (2) is formed. Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting portion (5) extends over the entire circumference of the upper part (2). Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the width (B) of the connecting portion (5) at least about one sixth, in particular at least about one fifth, preferably at least about a quarter, the hull length (L) of the upper part (2). Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting section (5) can be opened independently of the upper part (2) and / or that the connecting section (5) has a closure (7) for front opening and closing of the connecting section (5), in particular substantially corresponding to the upper part (2), in particular wherein the closure (7) may be in the form of a zipper, a hook-and-loop fastener, a button closure or the like. Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting portion (5), in particular on the inside, an adsorptive material, in particular activated carbon, preferably in the form of activated carbon grains or / and activated carbon fibers, and / or a water vapor permeable, at least substantially Gas- and / or air-impermeable barrier layer, in particular membrane, which prevents the passage of harmful gases or liquids, in particular chemical warfare agents, or at least delayed, and / or that the connecting portion (5), in particular on the inside, completely or at least partially with an inner material which is an adsorptive material, in particular activated carbon, preferably in the form of activated carbon grains or beads and / or activated carbon fibers, and / or a water vapor permeable, at least substantially gas and / or air impermeable barrier layer, in particular Membrane which prevents or at least delays the passage of harmful gases or liquids, in particular chemical warfare agents. Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting portion (5) is wind-repellent and / or that the connecting portion (5), in particular on the outside, is equipped with a wind-repellent, in particular at least substantially impermeable material and / or that on the Connecting portion (5), in particular on the outside, a wind-repellent, in particular at least substantially impermeable material is applied. Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper part (2) and / or the lower part (3), in particular in each case on the inside, an adsorptive material, in particular activated carbon, preferably in the form of activated carbon grains and / or activated carbon fibers, and / or a water vapor permeable, at least substantially gas and / or air impermeable barrier layer, in particular membrane, which prevents or at least delays the passage of harmful gases or liquids, in particular chemical warfare agents, and / or that the upper part (2) and / or or the lower part (3), in particular in each case on the inside, completely or at least partially with an inner material which is an adsorptive material, in particular activated carbon, preferably in the form of activated carbon grains or / and activated carbon fibers, and / or a water vapor permeable, at least essentially gas and / or air-impermeable barrier layer, in particular membrane, which prevents or at least delays the passage of harmful gases or liquids, in particular chemical warfare agents. Protective suit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper part (2) and / or the lower part (3), in particular on the outside, are provided with a hydrophobic and / or oleophobic coating or impregnation.

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