EP2026672B1 - Improvement in a headband liner for a protective helmet - Google Patents

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EP2026672B1
EP2026672B1 EP07788843A EP07788843A EP2026672B1 EP 2026672 B1 EP2026672 B1 EP 2026672B1 EP 07788843 A EP07788843 A EP 07788843A EP 07788843 A EP07788843 A EP 07788843A EP 2026672 B1 EP2026672 B1 EP 2026672B1
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  • the present invention relates to a protective helmet and in particular an improvement of the holding means and comfort of said helmet, and more particularly a headband.
  • Protective helmets are already known which are used in various fields and worn by various users such as cyclists, motorcyclists, firemen, skiers and others, such as soldiers, pilots of aircraft or helicopters .
  • All current helmets whatever their use, comprise an outer rigid shell having the general shape of at least a portion of a sphere and whose cavity thus formed comprises protective and comfort padding elements intended to fit the head of the user.
  • the helmets generally comprise a headband which allows the helmet to be wedged and adapted to the peripheral dimension of the head of the user.
  • the headband bands are of different sizes or are adjustable in peripheral dimensions so that their size is adapted to the peripheral dimension of the head of the user.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks by means of simpler, reliable and easy to implement.
  • the present invention therefore has the objective of strengthening the maintenance of the helmet while increasing the comfort for the user by refining the adjustment and positioning of the helmet on his head.
  • the protective helmet of the invention is in accordance with claim 1.
  • the headband strip is fixed at several points to the support member by hooking means cooperating with complementary fastening means integral with the support piece.
  • the fastening means connected to the strip are projections cooperating with complementary means integral with the support piece.
  • At least two complementary attachment means are arranged on a deformable longitudinal tab respectively secured by one of its ends to the support piece, while the headband is fixed to the support part in at least five attachment points, namely two points before two lateral points and two rear points.
  • the attachment means before the two front points of the headband are constituted by two lateral projections comprising a latching disk intended to be engaged in a corresponding slide constituting the complementary attachment means of the part support.
  • the lateral attachment means of the lateral points of the headband are constituted by two lateral projections comprising a vertically extending latching bar intended to be engaged in a corresponding light constituting the complementary coupling means of the latch. support member, while the rear hooking means of the rear points of the headband headband are constituted by two rear projections comprising a vertically extending hooking bar intended to be engaged in a corresponding notched slot constituting the means of complementary attachment of the support part.
  • the headband strip also comprises means for adjusting the peripheral length constituted by an overlap of the rear ends of the headband comprising for example strips of self-gripping textile, while the notched rear lights and side lights are arranged on each on a paw longitudinally deformable respectively secured at one of its ends to the support piece (5).
  • the protective helmet represented as an example to Figures 1 to 6 bearing the general reference (1) is in particular a soldier's helmet, of the type for example of infantryman, which has a longitudinal plane of general symmetry (P) which comprises in known manner a main outer shell (2).
  • P general symmetry
  • the main outer shell (2) consists of a substantially spherical wall portion of a generally vertical plane of symmetry (P) which is advantageously made of composite material of the type comprising a stack of layers of reinforcing fibers, impregnated and bonded together by a resin matrix.
  • the fibers may be glass, aramid, nylon, polyethylene or carbon fibers, while the matrix may be a thermosetting or thermoplastic resin.
  • the shell could be any other material such as, for example, steel.
  • the main outer shell (2) comprises a plurality of wall portions, as shown in FIG. figure 1 , namely an upper wall front portion (4) extended rearwardly by an upper rear wall portion (5a), itself extended downwardly by a lower rear wall portion (6), and comprises, elsewhere, two side wall portions (7).
  • the upper front portion (4) corresponds to the area occupied by the user's forehead and is limited by the upper edge (8) of the facial opening (3) which, in turn, is limited laterally by two side edges. (9).
  • the upper rear wall portion (5a) corresponds to the area occupied by the cranial box of the user, while the lower rear wall portion (6) corresponds to the area occupied by the neck of the user. Add to this that the wall of the shell is limited downward by a lower border (10).
  • the lateral wall portions (7) correspond to the areas occupied by the user's ears and are limited forwardly by the corresponding lateral border (9) of the facial opening (3) and downwards by the lower border (10).
  • the inner enclosure of the main shell (2) comprises a cap (3) constituted, for example, by a layer of foam bonded to the inner face of the shell and a deformable cap (4) for adaptation headphones to the volume and shape of the user's head.
  • Said deformable cap is, for example, constituted by a set of flexible material elements such as a fishnet, see leather or textile straps or the like, connected to the shell (2).
  • the headgear of the helmet according to the invention is connected to the shell by means of a support piece (5).
  • the protective helmet (1) comprises holding and positioning means intended to allow its adjustment and its fixation on the user's head, said means including in particular a chinstrap (6) and a headband (7).
  • the chinstrap (6) is constituted in a manner known in itself by a set of straps attached to the shell (2).
  • the headband (7) is fixed to the support part (5).
  • the latter is constituted by a deformable strip made for example of plastic to form, once attached to the inside of the shell a retaining bracket for the headband (7), and advantageously also for the cap (4). ).
  • the headband band (7) is for example constituted by a deformable headband band (8) made of deformable plastic material, so as to take a circular shape, and to which is attached at least internal side, by for example by sewing a comfort element (9) intended to be in contact with the periphery of the head of the user.
  • the headband (7) is attached to the support piece (5) by hooking means cooperating with complementary fastening means integral with the support piece (5).
  • the headband (7) is fixed to the support piece (5) at, for example, six attachment points (10), namely two front points (10a, 10b) and two lateral points (10c). , 10d) and two rear points (10e, 10f).
  • the attachment means before the two front points (10a, 10b) of the headband (7) are constituted by two lateral projections (11a, 11b) comprising a hooking disc (110) intended to be engaged in a slideway corresponding (12a, 12b) constituting the complementary hooking means of the support piece (5).
  • the lateral hooking means of the lateral points (10c, 10d) of the headband (7) are constituted by two lateral projections (13a, 13b) comprising a hook bar (130) extending vertically, intended to be engaged in a corresponding light (14a, 14b) constituting the additional attachment means of the support part (5).
  • the rear hooking means of the rear points (10e, 10f) of the headband (7) consist of two rear projections (14a, 14b) comprising a hook bar (140) extending vertically, intended to be engaged in a corresponding notched slot (15a, 15b) constituting the complementary attachment means of the support piece (5).
  • the headband strip (7) also comprises means for adjusting the peripheral length constituted by an overlap of the rear ends of the strip comprising for example strips of self-gripping textile (16).
  • the rails (12a, 12b), the rear notched slots (15a, 15b) and the side slots (14a, 14b) are each disposed on a deformable longitudinal tab respectively (150a, 150b, 151a, 151b, 152a, 152b) secured at one of its ends to the support piece (5).

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A protective helmet (1) formed in part by a main outer shell (2) having a longitudinal symmetry plane comprising a headband liner (7), characterized in that the latter is fastened to the supporting part (5), composed of a bendable strip made from, for example, a plastic material to form, once it is attached to the interior of the shell, a holding strap for the headband liner (7).

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La présente invention concerne un casque de protection et notamment un perfectionnement des moyens de maintien et de confort dudit casque, et plus particulièrement un bandeau de tour de tête.The present invention relates to a protective helmet and in particular an improvement of the holding means and comfort of said helmet, and more particularly a headband.

On connaît déjà des casques de protection qui sont utilisés dans différents domaines et portés par des utilisateurs divers tels que les cyclistes, les motocyclistes, les sapeurs pompiers, les skieurs et autres, tels que les soldats, les pilotes d'avions ou d'hélicoptères. Tous les casques actuels, quelle que soit leur utilisation, comprennent une coque rigide externe ayant la forme générale au moins d'une portion de sphère et dont la cavité ainsi formée comprend des éléments de rembourrage de protection et de confort destinés à emboîter la tête de l'utilisateur. Ainsi les casques comprennent généralement un bandeau de tour de tète qui permet de caler le casque et de l'adapter a la dimension périphérique de la tète de l'utilisateur.Protective helmets are already known which are used in various fields and worn by various users such as cyclists, motorcyclists, firemen, skiers and others, such as soldiers, pilots of aircraft or helicopters . All current helmets, whatever their use, comprise an outer rigid shell having the general shape of at least a portion of a sphere and whose cavity thus formed comprises protective and comfort padding elements intended to fit the head of the user. Thus, the helmets generally comprise a headband which allows the helmet to be wedged and adapted to the peripheral dimension of the head of the user.

Dans les casques traditionnels les bandeaux de tour de tête sont de différentes tailles ou sont réglables en dimensions périphériques afin que leur dimension soit adaptée à la dimension périphérique de la tête de l'utilisateur.In traditional helmets the headband bands are of different sizes or are adjustable in peripheral dimensions so that their size is adapted to the peripheral dimension of the head of the user.

Il est également connu du document US 3 510 879 A d'employer un casque de protection comprenant un bandeau de tour de tête fixé à une pièce support au moyen de rivets, où la pièce support est également fixée sur la coque du casque. L'emploi de rivets présente cependant des inconvénients en termes de montage, de possibilité de remplacement et d'entretien, et également de confort.Il est également connu du document US 3 510 879 A d'employer un casque de protection comprenant un bandeau de tour de tête fixé à une pièce support au moyen de rivets, où la pièce support est également fixée sur la coque du casque. L'emploi de rivets présente cependant des inconvénients en termes de montage, de possibilité de remplacement et d'entretien, et également de confort.It is also known from the document US 3 510 879 A to employ a protective helmet comprising a headband band attached to a support piece by means of rivets, where the support piece is also fixed on the shell of the helmet. The use of rivets, however, has drawbacks in terms of assembly, the possibility of replacement and maintenance, and also comfort.It is also known from the document US 3 510 879 A to employ a protective helmet comprising a headband band attached to a support piece by means of rivets, where the support piece is also fixed on the shell of the helmet. The use of rivets, however, has drawbacks in terms of assembly, possibility of replacement and maintenance, and also comfort.

La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux inconvénients précités à l'aide de moyens plus simples, fiables et faciles à mettre en oeuvre. La présente invention a de ce fait, pour objectif de renforcer le maintien du casque tout en accroissant le confort pour l'utilisateur en affinant le réglage et le positionnement dudit casque sur sa tête.The present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks by means of simpler, reliable and easy to implement. The present invention therefore has the objective of strengthening the maintenance of the helmet while increasing the comfort for the user by refining the adjustment and positioning of the helmet on his head.

Ainsi, le casque de protection de l'invention, est conforme à la revendication 1.Thus, the protective helmet of the invention is in accordance with claim 1.

Selon une caractéristique complémentaire, le bandeau de tour de tête est fixé en plusieurs points à la pièce support par des moyens d'accrochage coopérant avec des moyens d'accrochage complémentaires solidaire de la pièce support.According to a complementary feature, the headband strip is fixed at several points to the support member by hooking means cooperating with complementary fastening means integral with the support piece.

Selon une autre caractéristique, les moyens d'accrochage liés au bandeau sont des saillies coopérant avec des moyens complémentaires solidaires de la pièce support.According to another characteristic, the fastening means connected to the strip are projections cooperating with complementary means integral with the support piece.

Notons que selon le mode illustré à titre d'exemple, au moins deux moyens complémentaires d'accrochage sont disposés sur une patte longitudinale déformable respectivement solidaire par l'une de ses extrémités à la pièce support, tandis que le bandeau de tour de tête est fixé à la pièce support en au moins cinq points de fixation, à savoir deux points avants deux points latéraux et deux points arrière.Note that according to the mode illustrated by way of example, at least two complementary attachment means are arranged on a deformable longitudinal tab respectively secured by one of its ends to the support piece, while the headband is fixed to the support part in at least five attachment points, namely two points before two lateral points and two rear points.

Selon une autre caractéristique, les moyens d'accrochage avant des deux points avants du bandeau tour de tête sont constitués par deux saillies latérales comprenant un disque d'accrochage destiné à être engagées dans une glissière correspondante constituant les moyens d'accrochage complémentaire de la pièce support.According to another characteristic, the attachment means before the two front points of the headband are constituted by two lateral projections comprising a latching disk intended to be engaged in a corresponding slide constituting the complementary attachment means of the part support.

Ajoutons que les moyens d'accrochage latéraux des points latéraux du bandeau tour de tête sont constitués par deux saillies latérales comprenant une barrette d'accrochage s'étendant verticalement, destinées à être engagées dans une lumière correspondante constituant les moyens d'accrochage complémentaire de la pièce support, tandis que les moyens d'accrochage arrières des points arrières du bandeau tour de tête sont constitués par deux saillies arrières comprenant une barrette d'accrochage s'étendant verticalement, destinées à être engagées dans une lumière crantée correspondante constituant les moyens d'accrochage complémentaire de la pièce support.Let us add that the lateral attachment means of the lateral points of the headband are constituted by two lateral projections comprising a vertically extending latching bar intended to be engaged in a corresponding light constituting the complementary coupling means of the latch. support member, while the rear hooking means of the rear points of the headband headband are constituted by two rear projections comprising a vertically extending hooking bar intended to be engaged in a corresponding notched slot constituting the means of complementary attachment of the support part.

Par ailleurs, le bandeau de tour de tête comporte également des moyens de réglage de la longueur périphérique constituées par un recouvrement des extrémités arrière du bandeau comprenant par exemple des bandes de textile auto agrippante, tandis que les lumières crantées arrière et les lumières latérales sont disposées sur chacune sur une patte longitudinale déformable respectivement solidaire par l'une de ses extrémités à la pièce support (5).Furthermore, the headband strip also comprises means for adjusting the peripheral length constituted by an overlap of the rear ends of the headband comprising for example strips of self-gripping textile, while the notched rear lights and side lights are arranged on each on a paw longitudinally deformable respectively secured at one of its ends to the support piece (5).

On a compris que grâce à l'invention, le confort du casque est grandement amélioré, car les sangles des casques traditionnels de retenue du bandeau créaient des points durs sur le crâne du porteur.It has been understood that, thanks to the invention, the comfort of the helmet is greatly improved because the straps of the traditional helmet-retaining helmets created hard spots on the skull of the wearer.

On a compris aussi que la gestion des achats et des stocks était facilitée grâce à la conception du bandeau et de son support il est possible de n'avoir qu'une seule taille de coque pour coiffer toutes les dimensions de tête.It was also understood that the management of purchases and stocks was facilitated through the design of the headband and its support it is possible to have only one size of shell to cover all head dimensions.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention se dégageront de la description qui va suivre en regard des dessins annexés qui ne sont donnés qu'à titre d'exemples non limitatifs.

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective du casque de l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une éclatée du casque représentant les différents composants.
  • La figure 3 est une vue à plat de la bande déformable portant le bandeau.
  • La figure 4 est une vue à plat de la pièce support du bandeau de tour de tête.
  • La figure 5 est une vue en perspective du bandeau de tour de tête.
  • La figure 6 est une vue de dessous du casque équipé du bandeau de tour de tête du casque.
Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description which follows with reference to the accompanying drawings which are given by way of non-limiting examples.
  • The figure 1 is a perspective view of the helmet of the invention.
  • The figure 2 is an exploded helmet representing the different components.
  • The figure 3 is a flat view of the deformable band wearing the headband.
  • The figure 4 is a flat view of the support piece of the headband.
  • The figure 5 is a perspective view of the headband.
  • The figure 6 is a bottom view of the helmet equipped with headband helmet headband.

Le casque de protection représenté à titre d'exemple aux figures 1 à 6 portant la référence générale (1) est notamment un casque de soldat, du type par exemple de fantassin, qui présente un plan longitudinal de symétrie générale (P) qui comprend de façon connue en soi une coque externe principale (2).The protective helmet represented as an example to Figures 1 to 6 bearing the general reference (1) is in particular a soldier's helmet, of the type for example of infantryman, which has a longitudinal plane of general symmetry (P) which comprises in known manner a main outer shell (2).

La coque externe principale (2) est constituée par une portion de paroi sensiblement sphérique de plan général vertical de symétrie (P) qui est réalisée avantageusement en matériau composite du type comprenant un empilage de couches de fibres de renfort, imprégnées et liées entre elles par une matrice en résine. Les fibres peuvent être des fibres de verre, d'aramide, de Nylon, de polyéthylène ou de carbone, tandis que la matrice peut être une résine du type thermodurcissable ou thermoplastique. Bien entendu, la coque pourrait être en tout autre matériau comme, par exemple, en acier.The main outer shell (2) consists of a substantially spherical wall portion of a generally vertical plane of symmetry (P) which is advantageously made of composite material of the type comprising a stack of layers of reinforcing fibers, impregnated and bonded together by a resin matrix. The fibers may be glass, aramid, nylon, polyethylene or carbon fibers, while the matrix may be a thermosetting or thermoplastic resin. Of course, the shell could be any other material such as, for example, steel.

La coque externe principale (2) comprend plusieurs portions de paroi, comme le montre la figure 1, à savoir une portion avant supérieure de paroi (4) prolongée vers l'arrière par une portion arrière supérieure de paroi (5a), elle-même prolongée vers le bas par une portion arrière inférieure de paroi (6), et comprend, par ailleurs, deux portions latérales de paroi (7). La portion avant supérieure (4) correspond à la zone occupée par le front de l'utilisateur et est limitée par la bordure supérieure (8) de l'ouverture faciale (3) qui, quant à elle, est limitée latéralement par deux bordures latérales (9). La portion arrière supérieure de paroi (5a) correspond à la zone occupée par la boîte crânienne de l'utilisateur, tandis que la portion arrière inférieure de paroi (6) correspond à la zone occupée par la nuque de l'utilisateur. Ajoutons à cela que la paroi de la coque est limitée vers le bas par une bordure inférieure (10). Les portions latérales de paroi (7) correspondent aux zones occupées par les oreilles de l'utilisateur et sont limitées vers l'avant par la bordure latérale correspondante (9) de l'ouverture faciale (3) et vers le bas par la bordure inférieure (10).The main outer shell (2) comprises a plurality of wall portions, as shown in FIG. figure 1 , namely an upper wall front portion (4) extended rearwardly by an upper rear wall portion (5a), itself extended downwardly by a lower rear wall portion (6), and comprises, elsewhere, two side wall portions (7). The upper front portion (4) corresponds to the area occupied by the user's forehead and is limited by the upper edge (8) of the facial opening (3) which, in turn, is limited laterally by two side edges. (9). The upper rear wall portion (5a) corresponds to the area occupied by the cranial box of the user, while the lower rear wall portion (6) corresponds to the area occupied by the neck of the user. Add to this that the wall of the shell is limited downward by a lower border (10). The lateral wall portions (7) correspond to the areas occupied by the user's ears and are limited forwardly by the corresponding lateral border (9) of the facial opening (3) and downwards by the lower border (10).

Par ailleurs et comme le montre la figure 2, l'enceinte interne de la coque principale (2) comprend un calotin (3) constitué, par exemple, par une couche de mousse collée sur la face intérieure de la coque ainsi qu'une coiffe déformable (4) destinée à l'adaptation du casque au volume et à la forme de la tête de l'utilisateur. Ladite coiffe déformable est, par exemple, constituée par un ensemble d'éléments en matériaux souples tels qu'une résille, voir des sangles en cuir ou en textile ou similaire, reliée à la coque (2). La coiffe du casque selon l'invention est reliée à la coque par l'intermédiaire d'une pièce support (5).Moreover, as shown in figure 2 , the inner enclosure of the main shell (2) comprises a cap (3) constituted, for example, by a layer of foam bonded to the inner face of the shell and a deformable cap (4) for adaptation headphones to the volume and shape of the user's head. Said deformable cap is, for example, constituted by a set of flexible material elements such as a fishnet, see leather or textile straps or the like, connected to the shell (2). The headgear of the helmet according to the invention is connected to the shell by means of a support piece (5).

Bien entendu, le casque de protection (1) comporte des moyens de maintien et de positionnement destinés à permettre son ajustement et sa fixation sur la tête de l'utilisateur, lesdits moyens comportant notamment une jugulaire (6) et un bandeau de tour de tête (7). La jugulaire (6) est constituée de façon connue en soit par un ensemble de sangles, fixé à la coque (2).Of course, the protective helmet (1) comprises holding and positioning means intended to allow its adjustment and its fixation on the user's head, said means including in particular a chinstrap (6) and a headband (7). The chinstrap (6) is constituted in a manner known in itself by a set of straps attached to the shell (2).

Selon l'invention, le bandeau de tour de tête (7) est fixé à la pièce support (5). Cette dernière est constituée par une bande déformable réalisée par exemple en matière plastique pour constituer, une fois fixée à l'intérieur de la coque un étrier de retenu pour le bandeau de tour de tête (7), et avantageusement aussi pour la coiffe (4).According to the invention, the headband (7) is fixed to the support part (5). The latter is constituted by a deformable strip made for example of plastic to form, once attached to the inside of the shell a retaining bracket for the headband (7), and advantageously also for the cap (4). ).

Le bandeau de tour de tête (7) est par exemple constitué par une bande déformable de tour de tête (8) réalisée en matière plastique déformable, de façon à pouvoir prendre une forme circulaire, et à laquelle est fixée au moins coté interne, par exemple par couture un élément de confort (9) destiné à être en contact avec la périphérie de la tête de l'utilisateur.The headband band (7) is for example constituted by a deformable headband band (8) made of deformable plastic material, so as to take a circular shape, and to which is attached at least internal side, by for example by sewing a comfort element (9) intended to be in contact with the periphery of the head of the user.

On notera que le bandeau de tour de tête (7) est fixé à la pièce support (5) par des moyens d'accrochage coopérant avec des moyens d'accrochage complémentaires solidaire de la pièce support (5).It will be noted that the headband (7) is attached to the support piece (5) by hooking means cooperating with complementary fastening means integral with the support piece (5).

Ainsi, et par exemple, le bandeau de tour de tête (7) est fixé à la pièce support (5) en par exemple six points de fixation (10), à savoir deux points avant (10a, 10b) deux points latéraux (10c, 10d) et deux points arrière (10e,10f).Thus, and for example, the headband (7) is fixed to the support piece (5) at, for example, six attachment points (10), namely two front points (10a, 10b) and two lateral points (10c). , 10d) and two rear points (10e, 10f).

Les moyens d'accrochage avant des deux points avant (10a, 10b) du bandeau tour de tête (7) sont constitués par deux saillies latérales (11a, 11b) comprenant un disque d'accrochage (110) destinées à être engagées dans une glissière correspondante (12a, 12b) constituant les moyens d'accrochage complémentaires de la pièce support (5).The attachment means before the two front points (10a, 10b) of the headband (7) are constituted by two lateral projections (11a, 11b) comprising a hooking disc (110) intended to be engaged in a slideway corresponding (12a, 12b) constituting the complementary hooking means of the support piece (5).

Les moyens d'accrochage latéraux des points latéraux (10c, 10d) du bandeau tour de tête (7) sont constitués par deux saillies latérales (13a, 13b) comprenant une barrette d'accrochage (130) s'étendant verticalement, destinées à être engagées dans une lumière correspondante (14a, 14b) constituant les moyens d'accrochage complémentaire de la pièce support (5).The lateral hooking means of the lateral points (10c, 10d) of the headband (7) are constituted by two lateral projections (13a, 13b) comprising a hook bar (130) extending vertically, intended to be engaged in a corresponding light (14a, 14b) constituting the additional attachment means of the support part (5).

Les moyens d'accrochage arrières des points arrières (10e, 10f) du bandeau tour de tête (7) sont constitués par deux saillies arrières (14a,14b) comprenant une barrette d'accrochage (140) s'étendant verticalement, destinées à être engagées dans une lumière crantée correspondante (15a, 15b) constituant les moyens d'accrochage complémentaire de la pièce support (5).The rear hooking means of the rear points (10e, 10f) of the headband (7) consist of two rear projections (14a, 14b) comprising a hook bar (140) extending vertically, intended to be engaged in a corresponding notched slot (15a, 15b) constituting the complementary attachment means of the support piece (5).

Par ailleurs, on notera que le bandeau de tour de tête (7) comporte également des moyens de réglage de la longueur périphérique constituées par un recouvrement des extrémités arrière du bandeau comprenant par exemple des bandes de textile auto agrippant (16).Furthermore, it will be noted that the headband strip (7) also comprises means for adjusting the peripheral length constituted by an overlap of the rear ends of the strip comprising for example strips of self-gripping textile (16).

Selon le mode préféré d'exécution, les glissières (12a, 12b) les lumières crantées arrière (15a, 15b) et les lumières latérales (14a, 14b) sont disposées sur chacune sur une patte longitudinale déformable respectivement (150a, 150b, 151a, 151b, 152a, 152b) solidaire par l'une de ses extrémités à la pièce support (5).According to the preferred embodiment, the rails (12a, 12b), the rear notched slots (15a, 15b) and the side slots (14a, 14b) are each disposed on a deformable longitudinal tab respectively (150a, 150b, 151a, 151b, 152a, 152b) secured at one of its ends to the support piece (5).

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés à titre d'exemples, mais elle comprend aussi tous les équivalents techniques ainsi que leurs combinaisons.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and represented by way of examples, but it also includes all the technical equivalents as well as their combinations.

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  1. A protective helmet (1) partly formed by a main external shell (2) with a longitudinal plane of symmetry (P) comprising a headband liner (7) and a supporting part (5) to which is attached said headband liner (7), wherein the supporting part (5) is formed by a deformable liner, for example made in plastic material in order to form, once it is fastened inside the shell, a holding strap for the headband liner (7),
    characterized in that
    - the headband (7) includes attachment means formed by protrusions (11a, 11b, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b), each comprising an attachment disc (110) or strip (130, 140);
    - the supporting part (5) includes additional attachment means formed by slides (12a, 12b) or lumens (14a, 14b, 15a, 15b), each positioned on a deformable longitudinal tab (150a, 150b, 151a, 151b, 152a, 152b) respectively firmly attached through one of its ends to the supporting part (5);
    and in that the headband (7) is attached to the supporting part (5) by attachment means co-operating with the additional attachment means, wherein the protrusions are engaged into a lumen or a corresponding slide.
  2. The protective helmet (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the headband liner (7) is attached to the supporting part (5) in several attachment points.
  3. The protective helmet (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the headband liner (7) is attached to the supporting part (5) in at least five attachment points (10), i.e. two front points (10a, 10b), two side points (10c, 10d) and two rear points (10e, 10f).
  4. The protective helmet (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the front attachment means of the two front points (10a, 10b) of the headband liner (7) are formed by two side protrusions (11a, 11 b) comprising an attachment disc (110) intended to be engaged in a corresponding slide (12a, 12b) forming the additional attachment means of the supporting part (5), said slides (12a, 12b) each being positioned on a deformable longitudinal tab (150a, 150b) respectively firmly attached through one of its ends to the supporting part (5).
  5. The protective helmet (1) according to claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the side attachment means of the side points (10c, 10d) of the headband liner (7) are formed by two side protrusions (13a, 13b) comprising an attachment strap (130), extending vertically, intended to be engaged into a corresponding lumen (14a, 14b) forming the additional means for attaching the supporting part (5), said lumens (14a, 14b) being each positioned on a deformable longitudinal tab (151 a, 151b) respectively firmly attached through one of its ends to the supporting part (5).
  6. The protective helmet (1) according to any of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the rear attachment means of the rear points (10e, 10f) of the headband liner (7) are formed by two rear protrusions (14a, 14b) comprising an attachment strap (140), extending vertically, intended to be engaged into a corresponding notched lumen (15a, 15b) forming the additional attachment means of the supporting part (5), said notched lumens (15a, 15b) being each positioned on a deformable longitudinal tab (152a, 152b) respectively firmly attached through one of its ends to the supporting part (5).
  7. The protective helmet (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the headband liner (7) also includes means for adjusting the peripheral length formed by overlapping of the rear ends of the liner.
  8. The protective helmet (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the overlapping of the rear ends of the liner comprises self-adhering textile bands (16).
  9. The protective helmet (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a deformable cap (4) intended for adapting the helmet to the volume and to the shape of the head of the user, and connected to the shell (2) via the supporting part (5), said supporting part (5) forming, once it is attached to the inside of the shell (2), a holding strap for the headband liner (7) and also for the deformable cap (4).
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