EP2893824A1 - Körperschutz - Google Patents

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EP2893824A1
EP2893824A1 EP15250001.3A EP15250001A EP2893824A1 EP 2893824 A1 EP2893824 A1 EP 2893824A1 EP 15250001 A EP15250001 A EP 15250001A EP 2893824 A1 EP2893824 A1 EP 2893824A1
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planar structure
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Bastiaan Jongsma
Piers Christian Storey
John George Lloyd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/0531—Spine
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/015—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/28—Shock absorbing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/28—Shock absorbing
    • A41D31/285—Shock absorbing using layered materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2600/00—Uses of garments specially adapted for specific purposes
    • A41D2600/10—Uses of garments specially adapted for specific purposes for sport activities
    • A41D2600/102—Motorcycling

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  • the present invention relates to a body protection apparatus for absorbing the energy of an impact.
  • the present invention also relates to a method of fabricating a body protection apparatus for absorbing the energy of an impact.
  • Devices for protecting the human body against injury are known. For example, it is known to provide a back protector for motorcyclists such that, in the event of an accident or a fall, injuries to a rider's spine can be reduced or eliminated.
  • the requirements for a spine protector of this type may be identified as follows.
  • the device should be resilient, in that it should retain its shape so as to remain at its required location and so as to retain its mechanical integrity. However, upon receiving an impact of sufficient energy, the device should absorb this energy. Furthermore, in order to be useable in most environments, the device should be breathable to facilitate heat transfer, to ensure that a user does not become too hot and uncomfortable.
  • a body protection apparatus for absorbing the energy of an impact, comprising: an internal planar structure constructed from a plurality of open cells configured to deform under load; and an outer layer of a flexible sheet material arranged to overlie a surface of the internal planar structure, wherein: the outer layer of flexible material is held in place relative to the internal planar structure such that the outer layer of flexible material increases the area of energy absorption under impact.
  • the internal planar structure is a honeycomb material comprising a plurality of tubular open cells arranged normally to the surface to be impacted.
  • a method of fabricating a body protection apparatus for absorbing the energy of an impact comprising the steps of: constructing an internal planar structure from a plurality of open cells configured to deform under load; and arranging an outer layer of a flexible material to overlie a surface of said internal planar structure; wherein the outer layer of flexible material is held in place relative to the internal planar structure such that the outer layer of flexible material increases the area of energy absorption.
  • the method includes the further step of forming holes in said flexible material.
  • a body protection apparatus 101 is shown in Figure 1 , for protecting a human body from injury due to an impact.
  • the apparatus has an internal planar structure 102 defining the shape of the apparatus.
  • the internal planar structure is therefore substantially rigid but does allow a degree of flexibility.
  • pressure may be applied to a bottom 103 of the apparatus and to a top 104 of the apparatus resulting in a degree of curvature being introduced. In this way, when fitted, the apparatus will flex to a degree in order to accommodate the particular shape of a user and to accommodate user movements.
  • An outer layer of a flexible sheet material 105 is provided having a shape defined by the internal planar structure.
  • the internal planar structure 102 is itself made up from a plurality of cells. Cells at the position of an impact region deform to absorb kinetic energy.
  • the outer layer of the flexible sheet material draws additional cells into the impact region. In this way, the outer layer extends the size of the impact region so as to increase the number of cells that absorb the kinetic energy. It is then possible for the apparatus to absorb a substantial degree of kinetic energy before the overall integrity of the apparatus breaks down.
  • Cell 203 Internal planar structure 102 is shown in Figure 2 .
  • Region 201 is shown enlarged at 202.
  • cells such as cell 203, are tubes, with each tube being welded to at least one other tube.
  • EP 1 694 152 US 8,082,599 .
  • each cell comprises a tube and the tubes are arranged in close packed arrays, such that the gap between adjacent tubes is minimised.
  • Each tube may have a diameter of between two millimetre and nine millimetre (2mm - 9mm) and a thickness of between zero point one millimetre and zero point seven five millimetre (0.10mm - 0.75mm).
  • a typical tube length is between ten millimetre and twenty five millimetre (10mm-25mm).
  • the cells are tubes and each tube is welded to at least one other tube.
  • alternative structures could be deployed, such as a honey-comb structure, provided that progressive buckling occurs upon impact and the region of buckling is extended by the presence of the planar structure.
  • an outer layer 301 of a flexible sheet material is shown in Figure 3 .
  • the flexible material covers the upper or outer face of the apparatus; this being the impact side of the apparatus.
  • flexible material of the type shown in Figure 3 covers both the front face and the rear face of the internal planar structure.
  • a layer of adhesive 302 is provided between the internal planar structure and the flexible material.
  • a sub-assembly of the apparatus will be constructed as a plurality of layers.
  • a first layer 301 provides a rear flexible material face that is covered by a layer of adhesive 302.
  • the internal planar structure 102 is then applied, followed by a further layer of adhesive and a front flexible material cover.
  • a subassembly 404 (constructed from the plurality of layers previously described) is surrounded by an outer rim 402.
  • the outer rim 402 is constructed from a plastics material and is configured to hold the edges of the layers in place.
  • an edge 402 is chamfered, as shown in Figure 1 .
  • the flexible material 301 is a breathable material, knitted or woven from a yarn.
  • a breathable material knitted or woven from a yarn.
  • the outer layer 301 is a flexible plastic sheet material.
  • the flexible sheet material 301 is provided with a plurality of holes 403.
  • the holes are as large as possible, to enhance breathability, while maintaining sufficient material to retain the required mechanical characteristics.
  • the overall shape of the apparatus has been configured to allow the apparatus to be deployed for protection against spinal injury.
  • a vertical axis 404 is positioned over the spine of a user and a horizontal axis 405 is placed at the position of the shoulders.
  • the apparatus of Figure 4 may be surrounded by an outer cover 501 and the assembly may include attachments 502 for attaching the apparatus into position over the spine of a user.
  • the attachments may take the form of shoulder straps 502 and a waist belt 503.
  • the apparatus is totally self contained and its functionality is directed exclusively towards providing protection.
  • the apparatus of Figure 4 may be included at a location 601 within a jacket 602.
  • the apparatus may be included during the manufacture of the jacket 602 or the jacket 602 may be provided with a pocket allowing the apparatus to be inserted and, if necessary, subsequently removed or replaced.
  • Figure 6 shows the apparatus deployed in a motorcyclist's jacket 602.
  • the apparatus could be included in many other forms of clothing, such as clothing for off road cycling or skiing.
  • the devices should be lightweight, flexible and breathable; while at the same time exhibiting sufficient strength in order to absorb energy when an impact occurs. Further examples are described with reference to Figures 8 to 12 .
  • FIG. 6 The configuration illustrated in Figure 6 facilitates a method for protecting a body while receiving an impact.
  • a user has fallen from a motorcycle 701 resulting in the user making impact with tarmac 702.
  • the resulting accident could leave the user severely injured but the impact has been received at the position of the body protection apparatus.
  • the body protection apparatus absorbs kinetic energy by deforming cells at the position of a region of energy absorption.
  • the apparatus is configured to draw-in additional cells into the region of energy absorption.
  • the outer layer extends the size of the impact region so as to increase the number of cells that absorb kinetic energy.
  • the cells form a solid planar structure that defines the shape of the body protection apparatus.
  • the planar structure has an impact surface in contact with an outer layer of flexible material having a shape defined by the solid structure to perform the step of extending the impact region, thereby drawing-in additional cells.
  • FIG. 8 A method of fabricating a body protection assembly is shown in Figures 8 through 10 and alternative applications for the assembly are illustrated in Figures 11 and 12 .
  • an internal structure 801 is constructed from a plurality of cells, such that the structure is configured to deform in an area of energy absorption upon receiving an impact.
  • the internal structure is constructed by extruding tubes with an internal circumference of a first material and an outer circumference of a second material, in which the second material has a lower melting point than the inner material. Predetermined lengths of the extruded tubes are then cut and arranged into the planar structure of Figure 8 . Heat is then applied to melt a portion of the outer circumferences without melting respective inner circumferences. In this embodiment, further machining is performed in order to create a chamfered edge 802.
  • the tubes may have an outer diameter of between two millimetre and nine millimetre (2mm - 9mm) and each tube may have a thickness of less than seven hundred and fifty micrometre (750 ⁇ m).
  • an outer layer of a flexible material 901 is attached to the internal structure.
  • the purpose of the outer layer of flexible material is to bring more of the cells into a region of energy absorption when an impact occurs, thereby increasing the area of energy absorption.
  • An assembly of layers consisting of a first flexible material, a layer of adhesive, the internal structure, a further layer of adhesive and a second flexible material is surrounded by an outer rim 1001 of a plastics material.
  • the outer rim holds the layers of the assembly in place and maintains the overall mechanical integrity of the apparatus.
  • the apparatus shown in Figure 10 may be produced to various sizes, facilitating many different types of application.
  • the apparatus of Figure 10 may be seen as a general purpose protector, suitable for application in various places; unlike the protector of Figure 4 that has been designed for a specific type of application.
  • FIG. 11 An alternative jacket 1101 is shown in Figure 11 .
  • the jacket has been constructed with a plurality of pockets configured to receive protection devices of the type shown in Figure 10 .
  • a glove 1201 is shown in Figure 12 , again including pockets for receiving protection devices of the type shown in Figure 10 .
  • the size of the protection device shown in Figure 10 may vary significantly, thereby allowing deployment in many different configurations.

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