EP1607011A1 - Protecteur de tête pour bébés - Google Patents

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EP1607011A1
EP1607011A1 EP04425367A EP04425367A EP1607011A1 EP 1607011 A1 EP1607011 A1 EP 1607011A1 EP 04425367 A EP04425367 A EP 04425367A EP 04425367 A EP04425367 A EP 04425367A EP 1607011 A1 EP1607011 A1 EP 1607011A1
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Pier Angelo Erli
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    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings

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  • the present invention relates to a babies safety helmet including the features stated in the preamble of claim 1.
  • the present invention falls within the field of goods dedicated to the babyhood ed in particular to the babies safety during their deambulation.
  • the braincase is not completely closed and shows fontanelles and sutures which join the bony parts of the skull by allowing its expansion through the action of the brain pressure in the course of development.
  • babies of an age ranging between six and eighteen months begin to walk, first by crawling then by toddling.
  • these latter are frequently subject to even violent falls, due to the loss of the balance and to an incomplete familiarity with the mechanisms of the motion.
  • These undesirable events may cause physical injuries of various type, especially when the impact with a solid foreign body concerns the babies head which, because of the high mass relative to the rest of the body, tends to violently strike the floor or the solid surrounding bodies, causing dangerous head injuries.
  • infantile head injuries which represent the main cause of mortality in infants of age below two years, are mostly due to accidental falls from domestic resting places, such as dressing tables, beds and/or couches, or during play, run and the environmental exploration. Head injuries result even more dangerous when the injuries concern non-protected zones of the bone structure, such as for instance the fontanelles or the suture zones, or when the bumps of the braincase occur against pointed bodies, such as the corners of furniture and/or doors.
  • Some of these products such as for instance protective sheaths, apply directly on the angular bodies in order to avoid that possible impacts against the same can hurt the body of the babies.
  • Other products such as for instance safety helmets, are applied directly on the babies head so as to offer a permanent protection capable of deadening and/or absorbing possible impacts due to accidental falls.
  • the structure of such helmets usually consists of three different portions.
  • a basic portion for circumferentially winding the cranium of the baby.
  • a first upper portion perpendicularly integral to the basic portion according to an upside-down "T" configuration and arranged for engaging the sagittal arch of the baby cranium, from the forehead to the nape.
  • a second upper portion perpendicularly integral to the first one, according to a cross-shaped configuration and arranged for engaging a transverse arch of the baby cranium extending from ear to ear.
  • the ends of the basic portion of the helmet are inserted within respective buttonholes obtained in correspondence with the ends of the second upper portion, so that the structure of the helmet assumes a curved configuration.
  • the ends of the basic portion of the helmet are then joined by way of proper hooking elements, at the free end of the first upper portion to hold the curved configuration.
  • the second upper portion of the helmet further presents, in correspondence with its own ends, additional buttonholes for the engagement of a submandibular lacing element which, by means of proper buckles and/or similar sliding elements of regulation and blocking, is apt to firmly holding the helmet on the baby's head.
  • the Applicant has found that although the known safety helmets protect the more delicate parts of the babies braincase during their possible accidental falls, they are not lacking in some drawbacks, mainly with reference to the limited adaptation properties of the helmets to the various shapes and dimensions of the babies cranium, the not completely adequate protection of some parts, as well as the potential dangerousness of the same in strangulation situations of the babies due to an insufficient structural compliance of the sub-throat elements in such situations.
  • the known helmets can be regulated along three main dimensions, that is to say: the circumference of the braincase of the baby which is determined by the overlapping of the ends of the basic portion; the forehead/nape sagittal arch which is determined by the overlapping of the free end of the first upper portion with the ends of the basic portion; and the submandibular arch which is determined by the adjustment of the blocking sliding elements.
  • the known helmets do not foresee, however, the required adjustment of the ear/ear crown.
  • the second upper portion is firmly engaged with the first upper portion in order to form with the same a single cross-shaped structure, which rather limits the adaptability of the safety helmets to any type of cranium.
  • this lack may be partly prevented by an excessive adjustment of the lacing element which anyway involves an unwanted displacement of the basic portion from its ideal position, by consequently penalizing the baby's safety in correspondence with the circumferential zone of the cranium previously covered, as well as a considerable and troublesome pressure of the baby's head.
  • the safety helmets such as the one above described may easily entangle in the bulges of the solid bodies usually present in the domestic environment, causing dangerous situations wherein the babies may run into strangulations and/or suffocations due to the submandibular lacing element. More particularly, as the lacing elements are rather resistant and firmly connected to the structure of the helmet, they do not easily come unlaced nor break down, by remaining joined to the structure thereof in any situation and by contrasting its removal.
  • the object of the present invention is to solve the problems found in the known art by proposing an effective babies safety helmet which is readily suited to any type of cranium and presents at least a yielding portion in the case of a holding thereof.
  • the helmet 1 has a structure 2 made of a soft material, substantially flexible and pliable at least between a non operating condition, wherein it presents a substantially plane development 3 (figures 1, 7 and 8), and an operating condition, wherein it presents a curved development 3 (figures 2-6) suitable for engaging the ovoidal shape of a cranium 1b of a baby 1a.
  • the structure 2 of the helmet 1 includes at least a basic portion 4 for engaging the cranial circumference 1c of the cranium 1b of the baby 1a so as to cover, at least partly, bony zones of the latter, such as the frontal bone, sphenoid bone, temporal bone, parietal bone and the occipital bone, and completely, zones without bones, such as the sphenoid and mastoid fontanelles and the squamous sutures.
  • the basic portion 4 presents a substantially straight development which, for ergonomics reasons, is slightly curved in correspondence with a central zone 4a of the basic portion 4 and opposite ends 4b substantially rounded.
  • the basic portion 4 presents a cross edge defining a protection portion 4c which can be overlapped to the basic portion itself for constituting a double-layer zone 4d assigned for covering the frontal bone of the baby 1a.
  • the protection portion 4c is a single piece with the basic portion 3 and is separate from the latter by a crease line 4e substantially extending in parallel to the longitudinal development of the basic portion 4.
  • the structure 2 further presents a first upper portion 5 transversally associated with the basic portion 4 opposite with respect to the protection portion 4c of the latter and destined to engage the forehead/nape sagittal arch 1d of the cranium 1b of the baby 1a for protecting at least the front and the back fontanelles, as well as the sagittal suture of the latter.
  • the first upper portion 5 extends from the basic portion 4 according to a substantially straight development and ends, opposite with respect to the basic portion 4, with a substantially rounded free end 5a such as the opposite ends 4b of the basic portion 4.
  • the structure 2 is also provided with a second upper portion 6 for engaging the ear/ear arch 1e of the cranium 1b of the baby 1a in order to coat both the sphenoid and front fontanelles and the coronal suture.
  • the second upper portion 6 is operably engaged at the first upper portion 5 in such way to result movable with respect to the same according to transverse directions.
  • the second upper portion 6 is firmly engaged at the basic portion 4 opposite with respect to the protection portion 4c, between one of the opposite ends 4b of the basic portion itself and the first upper portion 5.
  • the second upper portion 6 develops from the basic portion 4 according to a substantially equal extent to the longitudinal development of the first upper portion 5, so as to end, opposite with respect to the basic portion 4, with a substantially rounded free end 6.
  • the first upper portion 5 and the second upper portion 6 are preferably integral, in a one-piece, with the basic portion 4, but they could also be different elements joinable to the basic portion 4 by fixing means 10.
  • each portion 4, 5 and 6 of the structure 2 of the helmet 1 may change depending on the cranial conformation of the babies 1a to which the helmet 1 are directed and on the structural and aesthetical features required to their commercialization.
  • the first and the second upper portions 5 and 6 are relatively movable due to the working interposition of proper guide means 7.
  • the guide means 7 are associated with the first upper portion 5 for guiding the second upper portion 6 along a cross direction with respect to the longitudinal development of the first upper portion 5.
  • the guide means 7 are defined by at least a buttonhole 8 longitudinally obtained through the first upper portion 5 according to an extent not less than the maximal cross dimension of the second upper portion 6, whereby when the structure 2 is in the operating condition, the second upper portion 6 pass transversally through the buttonhole 8 with respect to the longitudinal development of the first upper portion 5.
  • the guide means 7 preferably consist of at least two substantially parallel buttonholes 8, extending along the longitudinal development of the first upper portion 5.
  • the buttonholes 8 define a slide loop 8a on which the second upper portion 6 glides during the helmet 1 preparation (figures 2 and 3) from the non operating condition (figures 1, 7 and 8) to the operating condition (figures 4 and 5).
  • the structure 2 of the helmet 1 is made of a single piece, as shown in the enclosed figures.
  • the structure 2 may also consist of discrete portions 4, 5, 6 and arranged for being properly joined during the helmet preparation from the non operating condition to the operating condition. In this case, it may result advantageous to release the second upper portion 6 from the rest of the structure 2, so that the helmet 1 has a reduced bulkiness in a non operating condition.
  • the safety helmet 1 further includes a submandibular lacing element 9 able to ensure the engagement of the helmet 1 to the cranium 1b of the baby 1a.
  • the lacing element 9 which is also made of flexible material, presents a fixed end 9a firmly engaged at the basic portion 4 close to the protection portion 4c and a free end 9b, opposite to the fixed end 9a, which can be movably engaged at the basic portion 4 for keeping the helmet 1 engaged at the cranium 1b of the baby 1a.
  • the helmet 1 is further provided with fixing means 10 for keeping the structure 2 in the operating condition (figures 4 and 5), that is to say in an operating position.
  • the fixing means 10 include a plurality of hooking means 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, such as for example VelcroTM or other different seam elements suitable for the purpose and arranged for joining two superimposed surfaces, which are properly distributed on the structure 2.
  • the fixing means 10 include a first hooking means 10a operably interposed between the ends 4b of the basic portion 4 for keeping these latter engaged according to an overlapped configuration when the structure 2 is in the operating condition.
  • the first hooking means 10a includes at least a hooking element arranged in correspondence with at least one of the ends 4b of the basic portion 4, apt to interact with the material constituting the structure 2 for firmly holding the latter.
  • the fixing means 10 also foresee a second hooking means 10b operably interposed between the free end 5a of the first upper portion 5 and the basic portion 4 for keeping these latter engaged when the structure 2 is in the operating condition.
  • the second hooking means 10b includes a hooking element arranged in correspondence with the first upper portion 5, arranged for interacting with the material constituting the structure 2 for firmly holding the latter in the desired position.
  • the fixing means 10 further comprise a third hooking means 10c operably interposed between the free end 6a of the second upper portion 6 and one of the ends 4b of the basic portion 4, for holding these latter overlapped in the operating condition.
  • the third hooking means 10c includes a respective hooking element placed in correspondence with the end 4b of the basic portion 4 opposite to the end 4b supporting the hooking element of the first hooking means 10a.
  • the hooking element of the third hooking means 10c is apt to interact with the material forming the structure 2 of the helmet 1, in order to firmly hold the latter in the operating condition.
  • the fixing means 10 are provided with a fourth hooking means 10d operably interposed between the free end 9b of the lacing element 9 and the basic portion 4 of the structure 2.
  • the fourth hooking means 10d foresees a single hooking element placed in correspondence with the free end 9b of the lacing element 9, capable of holding the basic portion 4 by interacting with the material forming the structure 2.
  • the fixing means 10 also include a fifth hooking means (not shown) operably interposed between the protection portion 4c and the basic portion 4, in order to keep the protection portion 4c adhesive to the basic portion 4 once the helmet 1 is worn on the cranium 1b of the baby 1a.
  • the first upper portion 5 of the helmet 1 substantially develops perpendicularly from a middle point 4f of the basic portion 4, while the second upper portion 6 develops according to an inclined direction towards the first upper portion 5.
  • the second upper portion 6 is progressively close to the first upper portion 5 away from the basic portion 4.
  • the second upper portion 6 of the helmet 1 substantially develops perpendicularly from the basic portion 4, while the first upper portion 5 develops according to an inclined direction towards the second upper portion 6. More particularly, the first upper portion 5 is progressively close to the second upper portion 6 away from the basic portion 4.
  • the structure 2 of the helmet 1 is an intermediate shape between the first and the second embodiment, wherein the basic portion 4 is similar to that of the second embodiment, while the arrangement of the first upper portion 5 and of the second upper portion 6 are similar to those of the first embodiment.
  • the buttonholes 8 and the loop 8a present a longitudinal development above the required dimension for the engagement of the second upper portion 6, so that the latter is free of sliding, also partly, along the longitudinal extension of the first upper portion 5.
  • the second upper portion 6 can pass through the buttonholes 8 transversely with respect to the first upper portion 5, by gliding on the loop 8a and running longitudinally on the latter along a transverse direction to the second upper portion itself.
  • the second upper portion 6 is movably joinable to the basic portion 4 in a plurality of discrete operating positions (for changing the length of the ear/ear arch), in correspondence with both its ends, by way of the fixing means above illustrated.
  • such second upper position 6 may be an element per se or it may also be symmetrically fixed to the first upper portion 5.
  • the present invention solves the problems found in the known art and attains the proposed aims.
  • the helmet 1 allows an excellent protection of the braincase of babies 1a from possible impacts against angular bodies, as well as from potential dangerous situations such as strangulations and/or suffocations due to unexpected holding of the helmet 1 during accidental falls of the toddling babies 1a.
  • the adaptability of the helmet 1 according to the present invention to any type of cranium 1b allows the same to conform to the head of the baby, by protecting the more delicate parts without however omitting other parts which anyway need a proper covering.
  • the possibility of carry out a regulation of the ear/ear coronal arch, by intervening directly on the third hooking means 10c allows from one side to conform the structure 2 of the helmet 1 in the operating condition, and from the other side to avoid forced deformations thereof in order to adapt itself to the cranium 1b of the baby 1a.
  • a hooking means 10d such as for example VelcroTM between the free end 9b of the lacing element 9 and the basic portion 4, or anyhow the structure 2 of the helmet 1, allows the release of the lacing element 9 when the helmet 1 is hold by an angular body.
  • the hooking means 10d defines on the lacing elements 9 a structural zone with a limited strength, which jerkily sink, by the action of the stresses during the holding of the helmet 1 in the event of an accidental fall of the baby 1a.
  • the compliance of the lacing element 9 allows to avoid dangerous situations of accidental suffocation and/or strangulation, by imparting to the helmet 1 high protective properties.
  • the presence of the protection portion 4c defining a double-layer zone 4d of the structure allows to increase the protective power of the helmet 1 in correspondence with the forehead of the cranium 1b of the baby 1, by defending this zone from possible impacts with solid bodies.

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EP04425367A 2004-05-20 2004-05-20 Protecteur de tête pour bébés Expired - Lifetime EP1607011B1 (fr)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ES04425367T ES2277228T3 (es) 2004-05-20 2004-05-20 Casco de proteccion para bebes.
AT04425367T ATE346517T1 (de) 2004-05-20 2004-05-20 Kopfschutz für babys
DE602004003482T DE602004003482D1 (de) 2004-05-20 2004-05-20 Kopfschutz für Babys
EP04425367A EP1607011B1 (fr) 2004-05-20 2004-05-20 Protecteur de tête pour bébés
CNB2005100727604A CN100479684C (zh) 2004-05-20 2005-05-19 婴儿安全头盔

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GB350142A (en) * 1931-01-17 1931-06-11 John Peate Improvements in protective head-coverings for babies
EP0286726A1 (fr) * 1987-04-16 1988-10-19 Maria Kuchenbecker Protecteur de tête pour bébés et enfants en bas âge
CH689008A5 (de) * 1997-08-12 1998-07-31 Renato Pellegrini Helmartiger Kopfschutz.
GB2336759A (en) * 1998-04-30 1999-11-03 Paul Ronald Stacey Protective cap
AU714894B2 (en) * 1995-09-07 2000-01-13 Isla Kaylene George Head protector

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GB350142A (en) * 1931-01-17 1931-06-11 John Peate Improvements in protective head-coverings for babies
EP0286726A1 (fr) * 1987-04-16 1988-10-19 Maria Kuchenbecker Protecteur de tête pour bébés et enfants en bas âge
AU714894B2 (en) * 1995-09-07 2000-01-13 Isla Kaylene George Head protector
CH689008A5 (de) * 1997-08-12 1998-07-31 Renato Pellegrini Helmartiger Kopfschutz.
GB2336759A (en) * 1998-04-30 1999-11-03 Paul Ronald Stacey Protective cap

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KR20230053226A (ko) * 2021-10-14 2023-04-21 주식회사 오라운드 머리보호대

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ES2277228T3 (es) 2007-07-01
CN1698488A (zh) 2005-11-23
CN100479684C (zh) 2009-04-22
DE602004003482D1 (de) 2007-01-11
ATE346517T1 (de) 2006-12-15

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