EP2672851B1 - Flexible schutzpanzerung - Google Patents

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EP2672851B1
EP2672851B1 EP12726484.4A EP12726484A EP2672851B1 EP 2672851 B1 EP2672851 B1 EP 2672851B1 EP 12726484 A EP12726484 A EP 12726484A EP 2672851 B1 EP2672851 B1 EP 2672851B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the present disclosure relates generally to protective equipment and in particular to flexible protective body armor to be worn while engaging in sports activities for protecting against injury due to impact.
  • protective guards have been comprised of a hard plastic outer shell, injection molded, blow molded or thermoformed, with a lining of a softer compressible material, such as padding or foam.
  • the lining provides cushioning while the outer shell protects against impact by distributing impact load across its surface.
  • these guards tend to be bulky and may limit movement and flexibility. Additionally, the use of foam padding decreases ventilation, which may cause discomfort to the wearer.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,610,034 issued to Johnson and U.S. Patent No. 7,150,217 issued to Kershaw are directed to flexible, shock absorbing protection devices in body armor, utilizing a honeycomb construction bonded to a rigid skin.
  • Johnson discloses a protective pad that is readily deformable.
  • such a readily deformable pad does not provide the required protection from point loads.
  • Kershaw teaches a protective body armor comprising various layers of a non-deformable material.
  • a flexible protective armor comprising a plurality of beams and a plurality of spring elements, wherein each beam includes a spring element extending therefrom at a select angle, wherein the beams are arranged to form a select pattern, and whereby the plurality of beams and spring elements facilitates absorption and distribution of force such that each spring element absorbs a set amount of force and disperses such force to its corresponding beam.
  • WO 2010/089556 A2 discloses a flexible protective armor comprising a mesh structure defining a plurality of apertures therein, said mesh structure further including a plurality of pillars situated at the vertex of each channel defined in the mesh structure, wherein said pillars inhibit longitudinal bending of the mesh structure.
  • honeycomb layered armor arrangements are flexible, they lack the necessary degree of stiffness to adequately protect a wearer from impact.
  • protective armor must: not hinder movement; have the ability to mitigate impacts from both small and large hard objects without deforming; and be able to "breathe” by defining a plurality of apertures therein such that air may pass freely therethrough, thus providing ventilation to the wearer.
  • the present application is directed to a protective armor to be worn during sporting activities to protect the wearer from impact.
  • the object of the present disclosure is to provide a protective armor having the most desirable balance between flexibility and rigidity whilst being lightweight and breathable.
  • the problems presented by existing protective guards are solved by the present protective armor.
  • the present application is generally directed to protective body armor to be worn while engaging in sports activities to protect against injury due to impact. It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a flexible protective armor able to mitigate impacts from both small and large hard objects.
  • the present protective body armor is intended to protect an athlete from the consequences of impact with both fixed hard structures, such as the ground, and with moving objects, such as other people. It is an object of the present protective body armor to: be flexible; have the ability to mitigate impacts from both small and large hard objects without bottoming out; and define a plurality of apertures therein such that air may pass freely therethrough, providing ventilation to the wearer.
  • the present disclosure is directed to protective armor to be worn during sporting activities to adequately protect the wearer from impact, while allowing for freedom of movement.
  • the protective armor is made of a network of beams and spring elements.
  • the spring elements extend from beams at a select angle and are arranged to form a select pattern. This arrangement of beamsd spring elements facilitates absorption and distribution of force.
  • the present protective armor is comprised of a lightweight and breathable material such that the wearer is comfortable during exertion.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to protective body armor to be worn while engaging in physical activities for protecting against injury due to impact.
  • the following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the present protective body armor and is provided in the context of a patent application and its requirements.
  • Various modifications to the preferred embodiment and the generic principles and features described herein will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art.
  • the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein.
  • the present protective body armor is intended to protect a person from the consequences of impact with both fixed hard structures, such as the ground, and with moving objects, such as other people.
  • an armor may be provided for a person participating in various physical activities (e.g., an armor 100a-c for a person participating in skiing or soccer, as illustrated in Figures 1a and 1b ).
  • the present disclosure is directed to protective armor to be worn during sporting activities to adequately protect the wearer from impact, while allowing for freedom of movement.
  • the present protective armor is comprised of a lightweight and breathable material such that the wearer is comfortable during exertion.
  • the present protective body armor 100 is comprised of an outer border 107 and a network 103 of beams 102 and spring elements 101.
  • the network 103 of beams 102 and spring elements 101 may be comprised of a plurality of beams 102 formed integrally with a plurality of spring elements 101.
  • Each beam 102 preferably includes a spring element 101 extending therefrom at a select angle.
  • the outer periphery of the network 103 is bound by the outer border 107, as specifically illustrated in Figure 1a .
  • the network 103 of beams 102 and spring elements 101 may be composed of plastic, PVC, fiberglass, rubber, polycarbonate, polypropylene, Nylon, polyethylene, polyurethane or other similar materials. Moreover, the network 103 material may be injection molded, blow molded, sintered, vacformed or compression molded as an integral construction.
  • the outer border 107 may be composed of a substantially soft and flexible material, such as Lycra®, rubber, foam, or fabric.
  • the beams 102 are arranged to form a diamond pattern 105, or X-pattern, throughout the network 103 of beams 102 and spring elements 101.
  • each diamond shape 106 is bounded by four beams 102a-d.
  • the beams 102 create longitudinal stiffness in the network 103 such that it generally maintains its shape. Specifically, because the beams 102 are rigid, they inhibit the network 103 from bending in a longitudinal direction, meaning the network is generally longitudinally rigid.
  • the area defined within the diamond shape 106 is hollow, such that each diamond shape 106 defines an aperture therein. Thus, air is free to pass through the network 103 via each diamond shape 106.
  • each of beams 102a-d preferably has a length of about 1.27 cm (0.5 inches), a height of about 0.635 cm (0.25 inches), and a thickness of about 0.07874 cm (0.031 inches).
  • each diamond shape 106 defines an area of about 0.635 square cm (0.25 square inches) therein.
  • each diamond shape 106 further allows lateral movement of the network 103 of beams 102 and spring elements 101.
  • the larger the aperture defined by each diamond shape the more flexibility the wearer will have.
  • the sizes of the diamond shapes 106 are uniform over the surface of the network 103.
  • the sizes of the diamond shapes and of the spring elements may be non-uniform over the surface of the network to accommodate flexing and for the ergonomic function of the protective armor based upon the area of the body being protected.
  • the beams may be arranged to form a circular, honeycomb or hexagonal pattern throughout the network of beams and spring elements.
  • each hexagon formed by the beams defines an aperture in its center, such that each hexagon is hollow.
  • each beam 102 includes a spring element 101 extending therefrom at a select angle to facilitate distribution of a set amount of force.
  • each spring element 101 includes a top portion 108 and a bottom portion 110.
  • the top portion 108 is connected to and extends from the beam 102 at a select fixed angle.
  • the bottom portion 110 extends from the top portion at a select angle, and may be generally curved.
  • each spring elements 101 absorbs the force of impact and distributes it to its corresponding beam 102, such that the force is dispersed throughout the network 103.
  • each spring element 101 compresses, with respect to its corresponding beam 102, until the bottom portion 110 of the spring element 101 is flat.
  • the spring element 101 deflects in a linear and consistent manner such that the force is absorbed and dispersed to the beam 102.
  • each beam 102 deflects force, while each spring element 101 absorbs force, acting to cushion impact for the wearer.
  • Each spring element 101 in the network has a select stiffness for distributing a set amount of force.
  • the stiffness of each spring element 101 is a function of its width, depth, thickness, material composition and the angle at which it extends from the beam 102.
  • each spring element 101 is positioned at a select angle to its corresponding beam 102 to facilitate distribution of force. More specifically, the angle (A) at which the top portion 108 of the spring element 101 extends from the beam 102 determines the compressibility of the bottom portion 110. Accordingly, the angle (A) defined between the top portion 108 of the spring element 101 and the beam 102, in part, determines the stiffness of the spring element 101.
  • the angle (A) that the top portion 108 of the spring element 101 is positioned relative to beam 102 directly corresponds to the flexibility of the spring element 101, and inversely corresponds to impact force able to be dispersed.
  • the angle (A) defined between the top portion 108 of the spring element 101 and the beam 102 is generally selected from an angle between about 0° and about 90°, where 0° provides the most rigidity to the spring and 90° provides the most flexibility.
  • Figure 1c illustrates a spring element 101 situated in-line with the beam 102; that is, an angle of spring 0° is defined between the top portion 108 of the spring element 101 and the beam 102.
  • the spring element 101 is generally stiff, meaning it is able to disperse a large amount of impact force.
  • a spring element situated at a larger angle, such that a 45° angle is defined between the top portion of the spring element and the beam would be relatively more flexible.
  • such a spring element would not be able to disperse as much impact force as the spring element 101 of Figure 1 c.
  • the stiffness of the spring element 101 is further a function of its depth, width and thickness, and material composition thereof.
  • the dimensions of the spring element directly correspond to the stiffness of the spring element 101 and to the amount impact force it is able to absorb.
  • each spring element 101 illustrated in Figure 1c has a depth (D) of about 0.635 cm (0.25 inches), a width (W) of about 0.635 cm (0.25 inches), and a thickness (T) of about 0.0762 cm (0.03 inches).
  • This spring element is relatively stiff, and therefore able to absorb a relatively large amount of force.
  • stiffer spring elements 101 may restrict movement of the wearer.
  • Flexible spring elements 101 are not able to absorb and disperse as much force as stiff spring elements 101. However, such flexible spring elements 101 facilitate movement of the wearer.
  • the present armor 100 may also be comprised of variously shaped or angled spring elements selected for specific groupings within the network or on separate armors to provide for varying regions of impact protection and varying regions of flexibility.
  • Figure 1a illustrates the protective armor including a spinal guard 100a and a thigh guard 100b being used by a skier having varied spring elements from one another.
  • the thigh guard 100b is generally rigid, as the thigh of a skier's body does not require much flexibility to perform the activity.
  • the thigh guard 100b is comprised of a network 103 including spring elements 101 having top portions 108 situated at a 0° angle relative to their corresponding beams.
  • each spring element is generally stiff and thus able to absorb increased force, thus protecting the wearer from injury.
  • the network 103 includes relatively small diamond shapes 106 to further limit flexibility.
  • the spinal guard 100a requires increased flexibility because a skier must be able to bend and move his spine freely. Therefore, the spinal guard of Figure 1a is comprised of a network including relatively large diamond shapes to facilitate flexibility.
  • the spinal guard includes spring elements situated at a marginally larger angle, such as 10°, relative to their corresponding beams (not shown). As a result, each spring element is generally stiff and thus able to absorb increased force, thus protecting the wearer from injury.
  • the present protective armor may further include a means of securing the armor to a person's body.
  • the protective armor may include a plurality of straps 111 affixed to the armor 100a-c outer border 107.
  • the outer border 107 defines a plurality of apertures 109 therein for receiving the straps 111.
  • the straps 111 may be threaded through apertures 109 defined in the outer border 107 and then secured around the user's body.
  • the straps 111 may be comprised of any suitable fabric or material, such as nylon.
  • the present protective armor may be affixed to a garment.
  • the armor may be sewn, glued, laminated, or otherwise affixed to the outside of a shirt or pair of pants.
  • the armor may also be situated internal to the article of clothing.
  • Figures 2a through 2f illustrate another embodiment of the present protective armor comprised of a network 203 of a plurality of beams 202 formed integrally with a plurality of spring elements 201.
  • the present protective armor may further include a plurality of transversally mounted sliding beams 212 for locking a plane of movement in one direction only.
  • the transversally mounted sliding beams 212 may be used to provide convex flexibility of the network 203, while providing concave rigidity.
  • the sliding beam 212 is mounted at one end 213 to an anchor 214 situated adjacent to a beam 202 of the network 203.
  • the other end 215 of the sliding beam 212 is supported by a guide 216.
  • End 215 of sliding beam 212 has an end stop 217 dimensioned for engaging guide 216 and for inhibiting movement of sliding beam 212 in a given direction.
  • end stop 217 can be dimensioned to engage the body or portion thereof or extension thereof such as a shoulder to prevent movement of sliding beam 212 in a given direction.
  • the sliding beam 212 only allows the network 203 to bend on one plane.
  • the transversally mounted sliding beams create concave stiffness in the armor such that it maintains its shape.
  • the transversally mounted sliding beams are rigid, they prevent the armor from bending in a concave direction, meaning the armor is concavely rigid.
  • the sliding beam allows the armor to bend convexly to allow the spine to bend forward freely.
  • the sliding beam prevents concave bending, so that the wearer may not bend backwards. As a result, the spine is properly protected.
  • FIGs 3a and 3b illustrate another embodiment of the present protective armor comprised of a network 303 and an outer border (not shown).
  • the network 303 comprised of a plurality of beams 302 formed integrally with a plurality of spring elements 301.
  • the beams 302 and spring elements 301 are modular such that the armor 300 may be customized to fit the wearer.
  • Each beam 302 may include a connector 320 for selective adaptation of the network 303.
  • the connector 320 may be comprised of a tongue 321a and groove 321b connection.
  • one beam 302 includes a tongue 321a
  • another beam 302 includes a corresponding groove 321b.
  • the tongue 321a is received by the groove 321b to form a connection between the beams 302a, 302b.
  • Figures 4-9 show yet another embodiment of the present protective armor including a plurality of spring elements 401 extending from a mesh structure 420.
  • the mesh structure 420 may be comprised of a honeycomb or hexagonal pattern.
  • each hexagon formed by the mesh structure defines an aperture in its center, such that each hexagon is hollow.
  • the mesh structure is lightweight and flexible.
  • the mesh structure 420 adds rigidity to the armor to provide more protection for the wearer upon impact.
  • the mesh structure 420 defines a plurality of vertical channels 405 therein to provide lateral flexibility (407) of the mesh structure, while providing longitudinal rigidity. This flexibility is illustrated more specifically in Figures 6a-6c and 9 .
  • the channels 405 create underlying pillars 413 situated at the vertex 412 of each v-shape 410 defined in the mesh structure.
  • the pillars 413 create longitudinal stiffness in the mesh structure 420 such that it maintains its shape. Specifically, because the pillars 413 are rigid, they prevent the mesh structure 420 from bending in a longitudinal direction, meaning the mesh structure 420 is longitudinally rigid (409 shown in Fig. 5 ).
  • each spring element 401 compresses with respect to the mesh structure to deflect and disperse such force through the mesh structure.
  • the spring element 401 deflects in a linear and consistent manner such that the force is absorbed and dispersed to the mesh structure. That is, upon impact the spring element 401 compresses and deflects force away from the wearer 422.
  • impact force is absorbed by the mesh structure 420 and dispersed throughout.
  • the rigid mesh structure 420 prevents deformation of the spring elements 420, and thus better protects the wearer 420 from impact force.
  • each spring element 401 is a function of its width, depth, thickness, material composition and the angle at which it extends from the beam.
  • Each spring element is positioned at a select angle to its corresponding beam to facilitate distribution of force.
  • the angle at which the spring element 401 is positioned, relative to the beam directly corresponds to the flexibility of the spring element 401 and inversely corresponds to impact force able to be dispersed. Therefore, a spring element 401 that extends at a larger angle relative to the beam is generally flexible, but is unable to disperse a large amount of impact force.
  • a spring element 401 which extends at a smaller angle relative to the beam is generally stiff, and able to disperse a larger amount of impact force.
  • the stiffness of the spring element 401 is further a function of its depth, width and thickness.
  • a relatively stiff spring element 401 has a larger depth, width and thickness.
  • a flexible spring element 401 has a comparably smaller depth, width and thickness.
  • a stiffer spring element 401 having a larger depth, width and/or thickness, provides a larger area for forces to be dispersed through.
  • stiffer spring elements 401 restrict movement of the wearer.
  • Flexible spring elements 401 are not able to deflect and disperse as much force as stiff spring elements 401.
  • such flexible spring elements 401 facilitate movement of the wearer.
  • the present armor includes a select combination of flexible and stiff spring elements 401 in the network 400 such that force of impact may be effectively deflected and dispersed, while allowing ample freedom of movement for the wearer.
  • the spring elements 401 provide integrated cushioning in the armor, such that the wearer need not wear additional foam or padding to protect against chafing or other irritation from the armor. As a result, fabric breathability and ventilation is improved, preventing the wearer from over-heating during exertion.
  • the mesh structure defines a plurality of apertures therein. Each aperture defined in the mesh structure provides a passage for air to reach the wearer. As a result, the armor is aerated and comfortable for the wearer.
  • the present protective armor is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described above.
  • the present protective armor has been described in accordance with the embodiments shown, and one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that there could be variations to the embodiments, and any variations would be within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, many modifications may be made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

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  1. Eine flexible Schutzpanzer (100) mit einer Vielzahl von Strahlen (102a, 102b, 102c, 102d) und eine Vielzahl von Federelementen (101), wobei zumindest einige der Träger (102b, 102d) ein Federelement (101) bei einem ausgewählten Winkel davon erstreckt,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Träger (102b, 102d) angeordnet sind, um eine ausgewählte Muster in einem Netzwerk (103) zu bilden, und wobei das Netzwerk von Balken und Federelemente (103) erleichtert Aufnahme und Kraftverteilung, so dass jedes Federelement (101) absorbiert eine bestimmte Menge an Kraft und dispergiert solcher Kraft an seinen entsprechenden Strahl und in dem Netzwerk (103).
  2. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet durch eine äußere Grenze (107) für die Bindung des Netzwerk von Balken und Federelemente (103) aufweist, um eine ausgewählte Form davon zu bilden.
  3. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes Federelement (101) hat eine ausgewählte Steifigkeit zur Verteilung eines ausgewählten Menge an Kraft.
  4. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 3, in dem das Federelement Steifigkeit gekennzeichnet ist abhängig von der Größe und Form des Federelements (101).
  5. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Federelement Steifigkeit ist eine Funktion des Winkels das Federelement (101) von seinem entsprechenden Strahl (102b, 102d) erstreckt.
  6. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Größe und Form eines jeden Federelements (101) nicht-gleichförmig über die Oberfläche des Netzes (103).
  7. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Winkel, die jedes Federelement relativ zu dem entsprechenden Strahl (102) positioniert ist, nicht gleichförmig über der Oberfläche des Netzwerks (103).
  8. Das flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Träger (102) angepasst sind, um quer zur Verriegelung einer Bewegungsebene in einer Richtung montiert werden.
  9. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeder Träger (102) an einem Ende angebracht ist, um zu verankern (214), die benachbart zu einem Strahl (102) des Netzwerks (103) und getragen an dem anderen Ende durch ein Führung (216), und ferner einen Anschlag (217) zum Eingreifen in die Führung (216) so dimensioniert und auf die Bewegung des Strahls in einer gegebenen Richtung zu verhindern.
  10. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, wobei die bei Belastung in eine Richtung, so dass das Netzwerk (103) biegt, um entlang der senkrechten Achse zur Biegekraft konvex sein, kann der Träger (102) frei durch die Führung zu bewegen.
  11. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, wobei die bei Belastung in eine Richtung, so dass das Netzwerk (103) biegt, um entlang der senkrechten Achse zur Biegekraft konkav, der Balken (102) unter Spannung gesetzt werden können und nicht in der Vergangenheit zu bewegen der reiseführer.
  12. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeder Strahl (102) umfasst einen Verbinder zur gezielten Anpassung des Netzwerks (103).
  13. Eine flexible Schutzpanzer, die ein Maschenstruktur (420) eine Vielzahl von Öffnungen (109) darin aufweist,
    Gekennzeichnet dadurch, daß die Maschenstruktur (420) eine Vielzahl von vertikalen Kanälen (405) aufweist, um seitliche Flexibilität davon bereitzustellen, wobei die Maschenstruktur (420) ferner eine Vielzahl von Säulen (413) am Scheitelpunktjedes Kanals befindet (405) in der Netzstruktur (420) definiert, wobei die Säulen (413) hemmen die Längsbiegung der Maschenstruktur (420), eine Vielzahl von Federelementen (101), der sich von der Maschenstruktur (420) an einem ausgewählten Winkel, und wobei die Gitterstruktur (420) erleichtert Aufnahme und Verteilung von Kraft, so dass jedes Federelement (101) nimmt eine bestimmte Menge an Kraft und verteilt solche Kraft auf die Gitterstruktur (420).
  14. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes Federelement (101) hat eine ausgewählte Steifigkeit für die Verteilung eine bestimmte Menge an Kraft.
  15. Die flexible Schutzpanzer nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Federelement Steifigkeit ist eine Funktion der Größe und der Form des Federelements (101) und des Winkels das Federelement (101) relativ zu der Gitterstruktur (positioniert 420).
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