EP1627575A1 - Casque intégral et procédé pour fabriquer celui-ci - Google Patents

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EP1627575A1
EP1627575A1 EP05107246A EP05107246A EP1627575A1 EP 1627575 A1 EP1627575 A1 EP 1627575A1 EP 05107246 A EP05107246 A EP 05107246A EP 05107246 A EP05107246 A EP 05107246A EP 1627575 A1 EP1627575 A1 EP 1627575A1
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Livio Conti
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42C—MANUFACTURING OR TRIMMING HEAD COVERINGS, e.g. HATS
    • A42C2/00—Manufacturing helmets by processes not otherwise provided for
    • A42C2/002—In-mould forming
    • 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
    • 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
    • A42B3/08—Chin straps or similar retention devices
    • 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
    • A42B3/12—Cushioning devices
    • A42B3/125—Cushioning devices with a padded structure, e.g. foam
    • 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
    • A42B3/28—Ventilating arrangements

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  • the present invention relates to a full-face helmet suitable for motorcyclists, skiers and people engaged in various activities requiring a protective helmet.
  • the invention also relates to a method of manufacturing this full-face helmet.
  • Known full-face helmets comprise an outer shell (usually polycarbonate or glass fibre or Kevlar) which forms the bubble and the chin protector, while on the inner surface of the shell is spot-bonded a layer of expanded polystyrene which covers the inner surface of the bubble.
  • outer shell usually polycarbonate or glass fibre or Kevlar
  • a full-face helmet according to the present invention is marked 10 as a whole.
  • the helmet 10 comprises an outer shell 11 which forms a bubble 12 with a lower or base portion 12a and a chin protector 13, an annular band or strip 20 located within and at a distance from the base portion 12a of the bubble and from the chin protector 13, and a layer 30 of expanded polystyrene injected onto the inner surface of the bubble or into the intermediate annular gap or space 14 ( Figure 4) which is bounded on the inside by the annular band 20 and on the outside by the base portion 12a of the bubble and by the chin protector 13.
  • the principal steps in making the helmet 10 are as follows.
  • the outer shell 11 is obtained by thermoforming or moulding. A number of holes are preferably formed in the shell 11:
  • Thermoforming or injection moulding is used to form the annular band 20, which is in the form of a closed, preferably continuous loop extending vertically to a limited height and following the (roughly oval) shape in plan view of the base of the helmet, and more precisely of the chin protector and the base of the bubble.
  • the height of the front part of the annular band 20 is preferably comparable with that of the chin protector 13.
  • the annular bar 20 has radial dimensions significantly smaller than those of the outer shell 11, in such a way as to delimit with the latter the annular gap 14.
  • the outer shell 11 and the inner band 20 are then placed in a mould (not shown) for the injection moulding of expanded polystyrene.
  • the band 20 is positioned within and at a radial distance from the base of the shell 11, as shown in Figures 1 and 4, to define the annular gap 14.
  • the inner band 20 has a pair of opposite holes 27, 28 close to its upper edge. These holes are formed alongside the holes 21, 22 of the outer shell and in such a way as to be substantially aligned with the latter. There are thus two radially aligned holes on each of the two opposite sides of the helmet. Into each of these pairs of aligned holes there is inserted, before the polystyrene is injected, one of the two attachment devices 23 for the straps 25, 26.
  • a valve 29 is fitted in the air inlet hole 17 in the outer shell 11 so that the incoming air flow can be adjusted.
  • the polystyrene is then injected to form the layer 30 of expanded polystyrene, which covers the inner surface of the bubble 12 and fills the annular gap 14, making intimate contact with the inner band 20, with the base portion 12a of the bubble, and with the chin protector 13.
  • the layer 30, the inner band and the outer shell 11 are firmly held together as a single body.
  • the inner band being connected to the outer shell, cooperates with the chin protector 13 to withstand the impact and diffuse and dissipate the impact energy to the other parts of the helmet.
  • the helmet according to the invention exhibits better performance in impact absorption not only on the chin protector.
  • Tests conducted by the Applicant demonstrate that, because of the connection between the outer shell and the polystyrene layer on the inside of the bubble, excellent results are also obtained in tests of impacts from above and against the sides of the bubble. The results of these tests have made it possible to reduce the thickness of the outer shell to approximately 1 mm (as against a thickness of 2 - 4 mm for the shells of conventional helmets). It has also been possible to use a less dense polystyrene than in conventional helmets, replacing a density of 80 - 90 kg/m 3 to approximately 70 kg/m 3 . The result has been to produce a helmet weighing approximately 0.750 kg that offers greater safety and is far lighter than conventional helmets, which weigh on average about 1.250 kg. As will be appreciated, reducing the weight usually militates against safety.
  • the attachment devices 23 are embedded in the polystyrene when the latter is injected.
  • Each of these devices comprises a tubular distance piece 24 that extends from the outer shell to the inner band, and that is rigidly fixed to or formed integrally with an attachment piece 31 having an extended surface, in this case for example in the form of a wheel with an outer ring 32 connected to the tubular piece 24 by spokes or radial ribs 33.
  • An expansion pin 35 is inserted into the tubular distance piece 24 from the inside, and sealed on the outside by a plug 36.
  • Reference number 37 is a washer interposed between the tubular distance piece 24 and the enlarged part of the expansion pin 35, while 38 is a stirrup to which the strap 26 is connected.
  • the two holes formed in both the outer shell and in the inner band act as two spaced-apart points of reaction which give rise to an opposing torque that efficiently resists the shear stress transmitted by the strap to the attachment device.
  • two through holes 37, 38 are formed in the layer 30 which extend from the respective holes 17, 18 in the outer shell to the inner surface of the layer 30 which covers the inside of the bubble, and a series of separate, essentially parallel grooves 39 are formed to carry the air from the admission hole 17 to the outlet hole 18.
  • the grooves 39 are distributed over the inner surface of the polystyrene layer 30 to create a diffuse internal ventilation to prevent the stagnation of hot air and so increase the user's comfort.
  • the attachment piece may differ in shape from the wheel shape illustrated in the figures (it may for example be shaped like a plate or like a solid disc).

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Helmets And Other Head Coverings (AREA)
  • Blow-Moulding Or Thermoforming Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
  • Basic Packing Technique (AREA)
  • Casting Or Compression Moulding Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
EP05107246A 2004-08-17 2005-08-05 Casque intégral et procédé pour fabriquer celui-ci Not-in-force EP1627575B1 (fr)

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EP07110481A EP1839510B1 (fr) 2004-08-17 2005-08-05 Dispositif de fixation pour une sangle d'attache d'un casque

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IT000569A ITTO20040569A1 (it) 2004-08-17 2004-08-17 Casco integrale e procedimento per la sua fabbricazione

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EP2042048A3 (fr) * 2007-09-25 2009-06-17 CD DESIGN S.r.l. Casque composite
EP2071969A2 (fr) 2007-12-21 2009-06-24 CD DESIGN S.r.l. Casque de protection composite et son procédé de fabrication
EP2074898A3 (fr) * 2007-12-25 2010-06-09 Tse-Ping Wang Casque de sécurité et son procédé de fabrication
EP2289360A3 (fr) * 2006-03-22 2012-01-18 Fox Head, Inc. Casque de protection moulé et procédé de moulage
ITGE20100119A1 (it) * 2010-10-25 2012-04-26 Jfm S R L "casco protettivo con perni per cinghia di allacciatura"
ITMO20100332A1 (it) * 2010-11-18 2012-05-19 Vemar Helmets S R L Elemento terminale di sicurezza per caschi.
WO2016112987A1 (fr) * 2015-01-15 2016-07-21 Cato Composite Innovations B.V. Casque de sport souple
US10362829B2 (en) 2013-12-06 2019-07-30 Bell Sports, Inc. Multi-layer helmet and method for making the same
US10721987B2 (en) 2014-10-28 2020-07-28 Bell Sports, Inc. Protective helmet
CN112056679A (zh) * 2020-09-04 2020-12-11 安徽润宏塑料制品有限公司 帽子自动组装方法
US10874162B2 (en) 2011-09-09 2020-12-29 Riddell, Inc. Protective sports helmet
US10948898B1 (en) 2013-01-18 2021-03-16 Bell Sports, Inc. System and method for custom forming a protective helmet for a customer's head
WO2021089897A1 (fr) * 2019-11-04 2021-05-14 Mat Product & Technology, Sl Procédé de fabrication d'une protection corporelle et protection corporelle ainsi obtenue
USD927084S1 (en) 2018-11-22 2021-08-03 Riddell, Inc. Pad member of an internal padding assembly of a protective sports helmet
US11167198B2 (en) 2018-11-21 2021-11-09 Riddell, Inc. Football helmet with components additively manufactured to manage impact forces
US11213736B2 (en) 2016-07-20 2022-01-04 Riddell, Inc. System and methods for designing and manufacturing a bespoke protective sports helmet
US11350687B2 (en) * 2017-12-26 2022-06-07 Vog—Image Police Inc. Helmet manufacturing method and structure of helmet
US11399589B2 (en) 2018-08-16 2022-08-02 Riddell, Inc. System and method for designing and manufacturing a protective helmet tailored to a selected group of helmet wearers

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EP0370696A2 (fr) * 1988-11-21 1990-05-30 Bell Bicycles, Inc. Casque renforcé réalisé en matière plastique expansée
WO1991013560A1 (fr) * 1990-03-15 1991-09-19 Rex Handels & Industri Ab Dispositif pour casque
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EP0370696A2 (fr) * 1988-11-21 1990-05-30 Bell Bicycles, Inc. Casque renforcé réalisé en matière plastique expansée
WO1991013560A1 (fr) * 1990-03-15 1991-09-19 Rex Handels & Industri Ab Dispositif pour casque
US6711751B1 (en) * 2001-03-08 2004-03-30 K-2 Corporation Mounting system for helmets

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EP2289360A3 (fr) * 2006-03-22 2012-01-18 Fox Head, Inc. Casque de protection moulé et procédé de moulage
WO2008090349A1 (fr) * 2007-01-24 2008-07-31 Design Headwear Limited Casque de sécurité
EP2042048A3 (fr) * 2007-09-25 2009-06-17 CD DESIGN S.r.l. Casque composite
EP2071969A2 (fr) 2007-12-21 2009-06-24 CD DESIGN S.r.l. Casque de protection composite et son procédé de fabrication
EP2074898A3 (fr) * 2007-12-25 2010-06-09 Tse-Ping Wang Casque de sécurité et son procédé de fabrication
ITGE20100119A1 (it) * 2010-10-25 2012-04-26 Jfm S R L "casco protettivo con perni per cinghia di allacciatura"
ITMO20100332A1 (it) * 2010-11-18 2012-05-19 Vemar Helmets S R L Elemento terminale di sicurezza per caschi.
US11311067B2 (en) 2011-09-09 2022-04-26 Riddell, Inc. Protective sports helmet
US10874162B2 (en) 2011-09-09 2020-12-29 Riddell, Inc. Protective sports helmet
US11503872B2 (en) 2011-09-09 2022-11-22 Riddell, Inc. Protective sports helmet
US11419383B2 (en) 2013-01-18 2022-08-23 Riddell, Inc. System and method for custom forming a protective helmet for a customer's head
US11889883B2 (en) 2013-01-18 2024-02-06 Bell Sports, Inc. System and method for forming a protective helmet for a customer's head
US10948898B1 (en) 2013-01-18 2021-03-16 Bell Sports, Inc. System and method for custom forming a protective helmet for a customer's head
US11871809B2 (en) 2013-12-06 2024-01-16 Bell Sports, Inc. Multi-layer helmet and method for making the same
US10362829B2 (en) 2013-12-06 2019-07-30 Bell Sports, Inc. Multi-layer helmet and method for making the same
US11291263B2 (en) 2013-12-06 2022-04-05 Bell Sports, Inc. Multi-layer helmet and method for making the same
US10721987B2 (en) 2014-10-28 2020-07-28 Bell Sports, Inc. Protective helmet
US11638457B2 (en) 2014-10-28 2023-05-02 Bell Sports, Inc. Protective helmet
WO2016112987A1 (fr) * 2015-01-15 2016-07-21 Cato Composite Innovations B.V. Casque de sport souple
US11213736B2 (en) 2016-07-20 2022-01-04 Riddell, Inc. System and methods for designing and manufacturing a bespoke protective sports helmet
US11712615B2 (en) 2016-07-20 2023-08-01 Riddell, Inc. System and method of assembling a protective sports helmet
US11350687B2 (en) * 2017-12-26 2022-06-07 Vog—Image Police Inc. Helmet manufacturing method and structure of helmet
US11399589B2 (en) 2018-08-16 2022-08-02 Riddell, Inc. System and method for designing and manufacturing a protective helmet tailored to a selected group of helmet wearers
US11167198B2 (en) 2018-11-21 2021-11-09 Riddell, Inc. Football helmet with components additively manufactured to manage impact forces
USD927084S1 (en) 2018-11-22 2021-08-03 Riddell, Inc. Pad member of an internal padding assembly of a protective sports helmet
WO2021089897A1 (fr) * 2019-11-04 2021-05-14 Mat Product & Technology, Sl Procédé de fabrication d'une protection corporelle et protection corporelle ainsi obtenue
CN112056679A (zh) * 2020-09-04 2020-12-11 安徽润宏塑料制品有限公司 帽子自动组装方法

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DE602005013824D1 (de) 2009-05-20
DE602005002988D1 (de) 2007-12-06
DE602005002988T2 (de) 2008-08-14
ES2296082T3 (es) 2008-04-16
ATE427671T1 (de) 2009-04-15
ATE376368T1 (de) 2007-11-15
ES2323390T3 (es) 2009-07-14
ITTO20040569A1 (it) 2004-11-17
EP1627575B1 (fr) 2007-10-24

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