EP2229830B1 - Modular crash helmet - Google Patents

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EP2229830B1
EP2229830B1 EP10156290A EP10156290A EP2229830B1 EP 2229830 B1 EP2229830 B1 EP 2229830B1 EP 10156290 A EP10156290 A EP 10156290A EP 10156290 A EP10156290 A EP 10156290A EP 2229830 B1 EP2229830 B1 EP 2229830B1
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Massimo Spriano
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/32—Collapsible helmets; Helmets made of separable parts ; Helmets with movable parts, e.g. adjustable

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  • the present invention relates to a modular crash helmet construction.
  • crash helmets which may be differentiated also from an aesthetic standpoint, considering that many users require crash helmets which not only include desired safety and functionality requirements, but also particular stylistic and aesthetic characteristics.
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide a modular crash helmet having a very high strength and particular aesthetic characteristics.
  • a main object of the invention is to provide such a modular crash helmet construction allowing the crash helmet user to easily change the helmet configuration and aesthetical aspect.
  • EP 0 931 467 discloses a modular crash helmets with an interchangeable cover.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide such an operatively flexible helmet body construction which allows to easily make crash helmets of different finishing patterns, according to requirements.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a crash helmet construction which, owing to its specifically designed structural features is very reliable and safe in operation.
  • a modular crash helmet characterized in that said modular crash helmet comprises a crash helmet cap and an interchangeable cap cover associated with said cap by removable locking means.
  • Said modular cap cover comprises a top small cap substantially extending in the top part of the cap and partially covering the sides and rear part of said cap.
  • Said top small cap comprises a plurality of openings leaving the surface of said cap exposed to the view.
  • a pair of side plates cover the side parts of the cap converging to the side portions of said top small cap.
  • the removable locking means comprise peg elements formed on the inner surface of said side plates.
  • the modular crash helmet construction according to the present invention which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1, comprises a crash helmet cap 2, which may be made of carbon fibers, "Kevlar®” fibers, or glass fibers, impregnated by impregnating resins, or of a thermoplastics material, for example, a polycarbonate material or any other suitable thermoplastics materials.
  • a cap cover comprising a top small cap 3 and side plates 7 is applied.
  • Said top small cap 3 substantially extends on the top part of the helmet cap 2 and partially covers the sides and rear portion of said helmet cap 2.
  • the top small cap 3 comprises a plurality of openings 4 extending substantially transversely and leaving exposed to the view the surface of the helmet cap 2.
  • the inventive helmet construction comprises moreover a pair of side plates 7, covering the side parts of the cap and converging to the side portions of said top small cap 2.
  • said top small cap 3 and side plates 7 are removably affixed to the helmet cap 2 by removable locking means comprising, as herein preferred, pegs 8 formed on the inner surfaces of the plates 7, which pass through throughgoing holes 5 formed in said top small cap 3, and being fixedly engaged in corresponding seats 6 formed in the helmet cap 2.
  • Said side plates 7 comprise each a seat 9 forming a hinge assembly for applying a crash helmet visor 10.
  • Said crash helmet visor 10 is removably applied to the helmet construction by screw elements 11, engaging in the contoured recesses or seats 12 of the visor and being threadably engaged in respective threaded small blocks 13 in turn engaged in the helmet cap 2.
  • Said helmet cap 2 may further comprise a plurality of an aerating openings 14 which are substantially arranged at said openings 4 of said top small cap 3.
  • said top small cap 3, side plates 7, visor 10 and screw elements 11 are all interchangeable, and can be replaced even by an unskilled helmet user.
  • the above mentioned parts may be made of different materials and colors, so as to easily change their combinations and their relationship with the helmet cap 2.
  • the helmet may be easily and quickly changed, and, as stated, does not require any particular skill by the user.
  • the side plates 7 may be removed by simply unlatching the helmet cap locking pegs 8, which operation may be easily and quickly performed owing to the resilient deformability of the side plates.
  • the helmet may be reassembled again by reversing the above disclosed operations, and by including one or more different elements.
  • the top small cap has been designed for increasing the strength of the crash helmet construction, while protecting the surface of the helmet cap 2 from rubbing or damaging friction occurring as the helmet is stored.
  • the helmet cap cannot be damaged since it does not contact the above rough surfaces.
  • the inventive crash helmet construction 1 further comprises finishing elements like those included in modern safety crash helmets, that is a polystyrene inner shell member and inner paddings and coatings, according to the requirements.
  • the colors, patterns and materials of the helmet interchangeable elements have been so designed as to fit the aesthetic aspect and colors of the high strength helmet cap 2.
  • the inventive helmet construction may be advantageously applied to any desired types of helmets, and in particular to the so called “crash” helmets.
  • the invention has provided a modular helmet construction allowing to easily and quickly modify the aesthetic aspect of the helmet, even by the helmet user, while assuring an improved safety and operating functionality.
  • the interchangeable helmet small cap and side plates are so designed as to protect from wear and scratches, the main helmet cap and may be easily and inexpensively replaced when damaged.
  • the used materials, as well as the contingent size and shapes can be any, depending to requirements.

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EP10156290A 2009-03-20 2010-03-12 Modular crash helmet Not-in-force EP2229830B1 (en)

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ITMI2009A000432A IT1395338B1 (it) 2009-03-20 2009-03-20 Struttura di casco di sicurezza componibile.

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EP2229830A1 EP2229830A1 (en) 2010-09-22
EP2229830B1 true EP2229830B1 (en) 2012-02-29

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AT (1) ATE547020T1 (it)
ES (1) ES2383065T3 (it)
IT (1) IT1395338B1 (it)
PT (1) PT2229830E (it)

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WO2015056076A1 (en) 2013-10-15 2015-04-23 Ld Project S.R.L. Modular protection helmet

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DE3619282A1 (de) * 1986-06-07 1987-12-10 Bloch Karlheinz Dieter Ueberzug fuer schutzhelme
AU608718B2 (en) * 1988-06-20 1991-04-11 Britax Child-Care Products Pty Ltd Safety helmet
DE4205842C1 (en) * 1992-02-26 1993-03-11 Schuberth-Werk Gmbh & Co Kg, 3300 Braunschweig, De Protective helmet for sports person - has shock absorbent inner shell and hard outer shell both with ventilation slots to allow adjustable air-current in helmet.
FR2717990B1 (fr) * 1994-03-31 1996-06-07 Nicolas Guerre Casque modulable pour adaptation à des sports différents.
JP2962700B2 (ja) * 1998-01-22 1999-10-12 オージーケー販売株式会社 ヘルメット装置

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2015056076A1 (en) 2013-10-15 2015-04-23 Ld Project S.R.L. Modular protection helmet

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ITMI20090432A1 (it) 2010-09-21
PT2229830E (pt) 2012-05-24
ATE547020T1 (de) 2012-03-15
EP2229830A1 (en) 2010-09-22
IT1395338B1 (it) 2012-09-14

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