EP3287030B1 - Snow sports helmet with pivotable and lockable visor - Google Patents

Snow sports helmet with pivotable and lockable visor Download PDF

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EP3287030B1
EP3287030B1 EP16185911.1A EP16185911A EP3287030B1 EP 3287030 B1 EP3287030 B1 EP 3287030B1 EP 16185911 A EP16185911 A EP 16185911A EP 3287030 B1 EP3287030 B1 EP 3287030B1
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Claudius Pfister
Antonio Vincenzo Mangone
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  • the present invention relates to a snow sports helmet with a swivel and lockable visor.
  • Winter sports helmets are worn today by many winter sports enthusiasts as head protection, especially by skiers and snowboarders.
  • the snow sports helmet is combined with a separate pair of skis or sunglasses to protect the eyes from snow, rain, sunlight, wind and other environmental conditions.
  • ski goggles are impractical, especially for spectacle wearers.
  • snow sports helmets with "integrated" ski or sunglasses were developed.
  • a ski helmet with a visor as a sunscreen can be moved by means of a lever at the front of the ski helmet continuously from an open position to a driving position, wherein it lies in the open position between an outer and an inner helmet layer.
  • the fastening and pivoting mechanism has locking positions in which the visor engages and therefore can not move without the influence of the wearer.
  • the visor at its end regions in each case a hole with locking projections, which engage in corresponding Rasteinbuchtungen on a connecting element and thus form the locking positions.
  • the present invention relates to a snow sports helmet having lateral attachment means for attachment of a visor on both sides. It should the visor in the attached state from an open position to a driving position be pivotable, wherein at least in the open position and in the driving position locking positions are present.
  • the adapter has a first means for fixed connection of the visor with the adapter and a second means for forming a pivotable and latchable connection mechanism with one of the lateral attachment means of the snow sports helmet.
  • the adapter allows secure attachment of the visor to the snow sports helmet. At the same time, it ensures a simple pivoting of the visor from the open position to the driving position, wherein an unwanted pivoting is prevented by the locking positions.
  • the main advantage of the adapter is that damage to the visor can be completely avoided by the pivoting process. Through the adapter, the connection mechanism no longer acts directly on the visor, so that wear can be prevented.
  • the second means comprises a convex element or a concave element for forming the pivotable and latchable connection mechanism. This allows a simple formation of a pivotable connection by cooperation with a corresponding concave or convex element of the fastening means.
  • the convex element or concave element also has at least one latching indentation or at least one locking projection for fixing locking positions. These are intended to cooperate in the connected state with corresponding latching projections or Rasteinbuchtitch.
  • the at least one latching recess or the at least one latching projection is optionally formed on a spring clip.
  • a spring clip allows easier pivoting from one locking position to another.
  • either the adapter or the fastening element has at least one spring clip.
  • connection of the adapter with the visor can be made basically detachable or non-detachable.
  • the first means for fixed connection of the visor with the adapter at least one recess into which an end portion of the visor can be inserted.
  • the end region is preferably introduced along a longitudinal axis L of the adapter.
  • the recess is bounded by a bottom and an at least approximately parallel to the bottom holding portion wherein the end portion of the visor between the bottom and the holding portion can be inserted.
  • the bottom and holding section are preferably flat against the end region of the visor.
  • the first means for fixed connection of the visor with the adapter at least one opening for receiving a pin and / or at least one knob for insertion into a breakthrough on the visor.
  • this opening (s) and / or knob (s) Through this opening (s) and / or knob (s), a displacement of the visor relative to the adapter, in particular in the longitudinal direction L, is prevented.
  • the above-described recess is present, in particular slipping out of the end portion of the recess is prevented. This ensures a firm connection.
  • the adapter according to the invention has both the above-described recess and at least one opening and / or at least one pimple up. This ensures an optimal connection between visor and adapter.
  • the adapter in the bottom has a first opening and in a at least approximately parallel to the bottom retaining tab on a first opening aligned second opening.
  • the visor also has a corresponding, aligned in the connected state with the two openings breakthrough, so that the pin or other fixing element can be passed through the bottom, visor and retaining tab.
  • the material of the visor is usually dictated by its function: it should be transparent, shatterproof, bendable to a degree and relatively light. It can therefore not be chosen arbitrarily.
  • the adapter is made of plastic or a composite material, in particular of a thermoplastic material.
  • the adapter consists of polyamide or polycarbonate, in particular of nylon-polyamide PA 66. These materials are sufficiently stable to prevent damage, and at the same time sufficiently flexible to ensure easy pivoting and locking. They are unbreakable and abrasion-resistant, even at high temperatures, thus ensuring high precision.
  • an adapter made of these materials is also relatively lightweight, so be that Weight is not detrimental to the wearing comfort of the snow sports helmet.
  • an adapter according to one of the preferred embodiments described above is used.
  • the present invention relates to a snow sports helmet with a swivel visor, wherein the visor is attached by means of two adapters on the snow sports helmet.
  • the visor is releasably attached to the snow sports helmet. This allows the visor when needed, for example, if it is scratched or another color / protective function is desired, be solved by snow sports helmet and replaced.
  • connection mechanisms between the adapters and the lateral ones Fasteners of the snow sports helmet detachable are particularly preferred.
  • the visor and the adapters are replaced.
  • the lateral fastening means may each comprise a screw for releasably securing the respective adapter. This allows a particularly easy handling.
  • connection between visor and adapter is designed to be detachable.
  • the lateral fastening means of the snow sports helmet each have a connecting element which is the same as the convex or concave elements of the adapter and has at least one latching projection or at least one latching recess for fixing latching positions, the latching projections or latching inlets of the lateral fastening means being at least one latching projection Rasteinbuchtung or correspond to the at least one locking projection of the second means of the respective adapter and cooperate in the connected state with this / m.
  • either the at least one latching projection or the at least one latching recess of the lateral fastening means or the at least one latching recess or the at least one latching projection of the second means of the adapter is formed on a spring clip.
  • a spring clip By such a spring clip the respective latching projections or the respective latching indentation is resiliently mounted, so that the spring force of the spring clip must be overcome for pivoting from one latching position to the next.
  • the adapters each have a concave element with two at least approximately diametrically opposed latching projections for fixing detent positions and with a recess for preventing pivoting beyond the open position or driving position
  • the lateral fastening means each having a convex portion Has at least four, preferably at least six, in pairs at least approximately diametrically opposite, arranged on two spring clips Rasteinbuchtitch for fixing detent positions and a protruding, arranged in the circumferential direction between the spring clips stop anchor for preventing pivoting over the open position or driving position also has.
  • the two locking projections of the adapter engage in two at least approximately diametrically opposite Rasteinbuchtitch the lateral fastener engage and the stop armature of the lateral fastener engages in the recess of the adapter.
  • the adapters are each attached to the visor by means of a fixing element.
  • the adapter preferably at least one opening and the visor on at least one opening, through which a pin of the fixing can be introduced.
  • the adapter could also have a nub, which are introduced into apertures on the visor and on the fixing element.
  • the adapter in the bottom has a first opening and in a at least approximately parallel to the bottom retaining tab on the first opening aligned second opening, so that the pin can be passed through both.
  • the fixing element has a flat area and a protruding therefrom pin having a free end which is passed through the at least one opening in the adapter, in particular by the two aligned openings in the adapter, and by a breakthrough in the visor.
  • the pin is fixed by means of an undercut at the free end of the pin.
  • the pin may have at its free end, for example, an extension which engages behind the retaining tab of the adapter in the connected state.
  • the visor is self-supporting.
  • the visor is usually made of polycarbonate, which may be tinted, mirrored, coated with a fog stop and / or provided with a polarizing filter.
  • the visor may optionally have a circumferential or interrupted frame. Preferably, it has a flexible sealing lip at its upper edge. Such frames and sealing lips are well known in the art.
  • the visor may have a face seal in a lower edge area. This may consist in particular of foam. It serves to prevent the ingress of snow and other debris and to regulate the flow of air under the visor, in particular to avoid tarnishing.
  • face seals are well known in the art.
  • the present invention is further illustrated by a concrete embodiment shown schematically in the drawing.
  • the Figures 1 and 2 show a perspective bottom view and top view, respectively, of an adapter 10.
  • a sight 12 (not shown here; FIGS. 3 to 6 ) on a snow sports helmet 14 (not shown here; FIGS. 5 and 6 ) are usually two such counterparts configured adapter 10 is used.
  • the adapter 10 is preferably made of a thermoplastic plastic, in particular nylon nylon PA 66.
  • the adapter 10 has a substantially trapezoidal, flat recess 20 which is used for fixed connection of the visor 12 (not shown here; FIGS. 3 to 6 ) with the adapter 10 is used.
  • the recess 20 is delimited by a flat bottom 22, and two side walls 24 projecting substantially at right angles from the bottom 22, and a rear wall 26 connecting the side walls and likewise projecting substantially at right angles from the bottom 22.
  • the holding portion 30 begins where the bottom 22 ends.
  • the bottom 22 also has two frusto-conical nubs 32, which are intended to be inserted into corresponding apertures on the visor 12 (not shown here; FIG. 4 ) to be introduced.
  • a first opening 36 is present, which is aligned with a second opening 38 in the retaining tab 34.
  • the first opening 36 is significantly larger than the second opening 38, and the first opening 36 is D-shaped, while the second opening 38 is circular.
  • the second opening 38 is located centrally above the first opening 36.
  • a gap is left open, through which the visor 12 along the longitudinal axis L of the adapter 10 can be inserted into the recess 20 and fixed there, as described below in connection with the FIGS. 3 and 4 is described in more detail.
  • the adapter 10 has a storage area 50 directed away from the recess 20 along the longitudinal axis L and protruding from the rear wall 26. This serves, together with a lateral attachment means of the snow sports helmet 14 (not shown here; FIGS. 3 to 6 ) form a pivotable and latchable connection mechanism.
  • the storage area 50 is flat and substantially annular. On the outside, the storage area 50 is circular arc-shaped and on the inside it has a substantially oval hole 52, which serves as a concave element for forming the pivotable and latchable connection mechanism '.
  • the storage area 50 also has a wider, executed to the rear wall 26 recess 56.
  • the recess 56 serves to prevent pivoting beyond the open position or driving position, as described below in connection with the FIGS. 3 to 5 is described.
  • FIG. 3 shows the adapter 10 from the Figures 1 and 2 together with a separate connecting element 60 and a separate fixing element 62 as well as a part of a sight 12, of which an end region 70 is inserted into the recess 20 of the adapter 10.
  • FIG. 4 shows the same elements as FIG. 3 , but with the end area 70 of the visor 12 is fixed by means of the fixing element 62 in the recess 20 of the adapter 10.
  • the visor 12 is preferably made of tinted and mirrored polycarbonate and has a rounded, elongated shape, of which in the present case, however, only a portion 70 having an end portion is shown.
  • the visor 12 may also optionally have a frame and / or a face seal, which are presently also not shown.
  • the visor 12 In its end region 70, the visor 12 has two lateral openings 72 and a central opening 74 arranged therebetween. In the two lateral openings 72 each one of the two knobs 32 of the adapter 10 is inserted.
  • the one-piece fixing element 62 is used for further attachment of the visor 12 on the adapter 10. It has a flat area 80 and an integral pin 82 protruding therefrom.
  • the areal area 80 corresponds in size and shape to the first opening 36 in the bottom 22 of the recess 20 of the adapter 10, so that the areal area 80 can be inserted into the first opening 36. In the present case, both are essentially D-shaped.
  • the pin 82 is arranged centrally on the area 80 and faces from this at least approximately at right angles. At its free end, the substantially cylindrical pin 82 has an extension 84 which forms an undercut together with the pin 82.
  • the pin 82 with the extension 84 first in succession through the first opening 36 of the adapter 10, the central opening 74 of the visor 12 and the second opening 38 of the adapter 10 is passed and fixed by means of the undercut , In this case, the extension 84 engages behind the retaining tab 34 of the adapter 10th
  • the area 80 lies in the first opening 36.
  • the side of the area 80 from which the pin 82 protrudes lies against the end area of the visor 12, while the side facing away from the pin is flush with that of the sight 12 remote outer surface of the floor 20.
  • the one-piece connecting element 60 is essentially circular and preferably also consists of a thermoplastic, in particular nylon-nylon PA 66. It comprises a lower layer 90 and an integral upper layer 92 protruding from the lower layer 90.
  • the upper layer 92 extends substantially parallel to the lower layer 90 and has a smaller diameter than the latter.
  • the two layers 90, 92 are connected to one another in the region of the longitudinal axis L.
  • the underside of the lower layer 90 facing away from the upper layer 92 rests against the snow sports helmet 14, while its upper side rests against the underside of the storage area 50 (not shown here).
  • the upper layer 92 lies in the oval hole 52 of the storage area 50.
  • the upper layer 92 has a web 94 extending along the longitudinal axis L with a central bore 96.
  • the bore 96 is intended to be penetrated by the shaft of a screw for releasably securing the adapter 10 and connector 60 on the snow sports helmet 14.
  • the upper layer 92 has two projecting from the web 94, rounded spring clip 104, wherein between the web 94 and the spring clips 104 each have a banana-like opening 106 is present.
  • the spring clip 104 act as a corresponding oval hole 52 of the adapter 10, convex element and have on its outer side each three Rasteinbuchtitch 110 and a further indentation 112.
  • two diametrically opposite Rasteinbuchtonne 110 serve to define one of the locking positions, while the two also diametrically opposite, terminal further indentations 112 improve the spring characteristics of the spring clip 104.
  • the upper layer 92 is inserted into the oval hole 52 of the storage area 50 and brought into abutment with the inside thereof.
  • the latching projections 54 of the adapter 10 engage in the latching indentations 110 of the connecting element 60 and thus form one of the latching positions.
  • the two parts are pivoted relative to each other about the axis of the central bore 96.
  • the spring clips 104 yield and thus enable the displacement of the latching projections 54 into the respective latching indentations 110 adjacent in the pivoting direction, where the next latching position is formed.
  • three detent positions are defined by the locking projections 54 and Rasteinbuchteptept, of which the two outer correspond to an open position or a driving position of the visor 12 and the middle defines an intermediate position with partially open visor 12.
  • an abutment anchor 118 that protrudes from the web 94 in the upper layer 92 along the longitudinal axis L and engages in the recess 56 of the bearing area 50 in the connected state prevents it from being pivoted beyond the open position or driving position.
  • the upper layer 92 in the present case has a round positioning recess 120, which enables automatic assembly.
  • the adapter 10 according to the invention according to the presently described embodiment seen in side view, as he interacts with the visor 12, the fixing member 62, the connecting member 60 and a snow sports helmet 14.
  • the bottom 22 of the adapter 10 is the outer environment and the holding portion 30 facing the snow sports helmet 14.
  • the end portion 70 of the visor 12 is inserted into the recess 20 of the adapter 10 and fastened there by means of the fixing element 62.
  • the visor 12 is self-supporting. At its upper edge it is provided with an L-shaped, elastic sealing lip 126, while at its lower edge an only partially elastic skirt 128 is present. Sealing lip 126 and skirt 128 each connect with a slight distance to the holding portion 30 of the adapter 10.
  • the upper layer 92 of the connecting element 60 is arranged in the oval hole 52 of the adapter 10, wherein the latching projections 54 engage in two of the Rasteinbuchtungen 110 and the stopper armature 118 engages in the recess 56.
  • the outer surface of the upper layer 92 is at least substantially flush with the outer surface of the storage area 50 of the adapter 10.
  • FIG. 6 shows a snow sports helmet 14 in side view, to which the visor 12, 12 'by means of the inventive adapter 10, 10' is attached.
  • the visor 12 for illustration both in the open position (visor 12' folded upwards and substantially outside the field of view of a user), as well as in the driving position (visor 12 folded down) shown.
  • the visor 12, 12 but of course only one of these positions - or in the presence of more than two locking positions and a predefined position in between - occupy.
  • the sealing lip 126 on the outside of the helmet 14 is located (not visible here), thus preventing the penetration of snow, rain or other foreign bodies and excessive draft.
  • the visor 12, 12 ' also on the inside at its lower edge on a face seal (not visible here).
  • a face seal is preferably made of foam and is in driving position on the face of the wearer.
  • the helmet 14 according to the invention is particularly suitable for spectacle wearers.
  • an additional intermediate position between the open position and the driving position additionally engageable.
  • the visor 12, 12 In this intermediate position, the visor 12, 12 'lies largely outside the field of vision of the wearer and forms a forward-facing "roof" which protects the eyes of the wearer from sunlight, rain or snow.
  • a screw 134 is present, which is passed through the oval hole 52 of the adapter 10, 10 'and the central bore 96 of the connecting element 60 and is screwed to the helmet 14. This ensures a detachable connection.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Schneesporthelm mit einem schwenk- und rastbaren Visier.The present invention relates to a snow sports helmet with a swivel and lockable visor.

Schneesporthelme werden heutzutage von vielen Wintersportlern als Kopfschutz getragen, insbesondere von Ski- und Snowboardfahrern. Typischerweise wird der Schneesporthelm mit einer separaten Ski- oder Sonnenbrille kombiniert, um die Augen vor Schnee, Regen, Sonnenstrahlung, Wind und anderen Umwelteinflüssen zu schützen.Winter sports helmets are worn today by many winter sports enthusiasts as head protection, especially by skiers and snowboarders. Typically, the snow sports helmet is combined with a separate pair of skis or sunglasses to protect the eyes from snow, rain, sunlight, wind and other environmental conditions.

Bekannte Skibrillen sind aber insbesondere für Brillenträger unpraktisch. Zudem besteht bei einer separaten Brille immer das Risiko des Verlierens. Aus diesem Grund wurden Schneesporthelme mit "integrierter" Ski- oder Sonnenbrille entwickelt.However, known ski goggles are impractical, especially for spectacle wearers. In addition, there is always the risk of losing with a separate glasses. For this reason, snow sports helmets with "integrated" ski or sunglasses were developed.

So offenbart beispielsweise FR 2 965 152 einen Skihelm mit einem Visier als Sonnenschutz. Das Visier kann mithilfe eines Hebels am Stirnbereich des Skihelms kontinuierlich von einer Offenstellung in eine Fahrstellung bewegt werden, wobei es in der Offenstellung zwischen einer äusseren und einer inneren Helmschicht liegt.For example, disclosed FR 2 965 152 a ski helmet with a visor as a sunscreen. The visor can be moved by means of a lever at the front of the ski helmet continuously from an open position to a driving position, wherein it lies in the open position between an outer and an inner helmet layer.

Aus EP 2 229 829 , US 7,716,754 und US 2014/0157474 sind Schneesporthelme mit beidseitig befestigtem Visier bekannt. In allen drei Fällen ist das Visier kontinuierlich von einer Offenstellung in eine Fahrstellung schwenkbar. Diese Schneesporthelme haben den Nachteil, dass sich hier das Visier aufgrund der Schwerkraft - allenfalls gegen den Willen des Trägers - schliessen kann.Out EP 2 229 829 . US 7,716,754 and US 2014/0157474 are snow sports helmets with visors fastened on both sides. In all three cases, the visor is continuous from one open position to another Driving position swiveling. These snow sports helmets have the disadvantage that here the visor due to gravity - at best against the will of the wearer - close.

Dies wird bei den Schneesporthelmen gemäss den internationalen Designregistrierungen DM 085 993 und DM 086 037 dadurch verhindert, dass der Befestigungs- und Schwenkmechanismus Rastpositionen aufweist, bei denen das Visier einrastet und sich daher nicht ohne Einwirkung des Trägers bewegen kann. Dazu weist das Visier an seinen Endbereichen jeweils ein Loch mit Rastvorsprüngen auf, die in korrespondierende Rasteinbuchtungen an einem Verbindungselement eingreifen und so die Rastpositionen ausbilden.This is prevented in the snow sports helmets according to the international design registrations DM 085 993 and DM 086 037 in that the fastening and pivoting mechanism has locking positions in which the visor engages and therefore can not move without the influence of the wearer. For this purpose, the visor at its end regions in each case a hole with locking projections, which engage in corresponding Rasteinbuchtungen on a connecting element and thus form the locking positions.

Es hat sich allerdings gezeigt, dass bei längerem Gebrauch und exzessivem Schwenken des Visiers eine Abnutzung auftritt und das Visier beschädigt werden kann.It has been shown, however, that wear and tear and damage to the visor may result from prolonged use and excessive pivoting of the visor.

Es ist daher eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, einen Schneesporthelm mit einem schwenk- und rastbaren Visier zur Verfügung zu stellen, dessen Stabilität und Langlebigkeit verbessert ist.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a snow sports helmet with a pivotable and lockable visor, whose stability and longevity is improved.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch den Schneesporthelm gemäss Anspruch 1. Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.This object is achieved by the snow sports helmet according to claim 1. Preferred embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Schneesporthelm, der seitliche Befestigungsmittel zur beidseitigen Befestigung eines Visiers aufweist. Dabei soll das Visier im befestigten Zustand von einer Offenstellung in eine Fahrstellung schwenkbar sein, wobei mindestens in der Offenstellung und in der Fahrstellung Rastpositionen vorhanden sind.The present invention relates to a snow sports helmet having lateral attachment means for attachment of a visor on both sides. It should the visor in the attached state from an open position to a driving position be pivotable, wherein at least in the open position and in the driving position locking positions are present.

Der Adapter weist ein erstes Mittel zur festen Verbindung des Visiers mit dem Adapter und ein zweites Mittel zur Ausbildung eines schwenk- und rastbaren Verbindungsmechanismus' mit einem der seitlichen Befestigungsmittel des Schneesporthelms auf.The adapter has a first means for fixed connection of the visor with the adapter and a second means for forming a pivotable and latchable connection mechanism with one of the lateral attachment means of the snow sports helmet.

Der Adapter erlaubt eine sichere Befestigung des Visiers am Schneesporthelm. Gleichzeitig gewährleistet er ein einfaches Schwenken des Visiers von der Offenstellung in die Fahrstellung, wobei durch die Rastpositionen ein ungewolltes Schwenken verhindert wird.The adapter allows secure attachment of the visor to the snow sports helmet. At the same time, it ensures a simple pivoting of the visor from the open position to the driving position, wherein an unwanted pivoting is prevented by the locking positions.

Der Hauptvorteil des Adapters besteht aber darin, dass eine Beschädigung des Visiers durch den Schwenkvorgang komplett vermieden werden kann. Durch den Adapter wirkt der Verbindungsmechanismus nicht mehr direkt auf das Visier, so dass eine Abnutzung verhindert werden kann.The main advantage of the adapter, however, is that damage to the visor can be completely avoided by the pivoting process. Through the adapter, the connection mechanism no longer acts directly on the visor, so that wear can be prevented.

Das zweite Mittel umfasst zur Ausbildung des schwenk- und rastbaren Verbindungsmechanismus' ein konvexes Element oder ein konkaves Element. Dies erlaubt eine einfache Ausbildung einer schwenkbaren Verbindung durch Zusammenwirken mit einem korrespondierenden konkaven bzw. konvexen Element des Befestigungsmittels.The second means comprises a convex element or a concave element for forming the pivotable and latchable connection mechanism. This allows a simple formation of a pivotable connection by cooperation with a corresponding concave or convex element of the fastening means.

Besonders weist das konvexe Element oder konkave Element zudem mindestens eine Rasteinbuchtung oder mindestens einen Rastvorsprung zur Festlegung von Rastpositionen auf. Diese sind dazu bestimmt, im verbundenen Zustand mit korrespondierenden Rastvorsprüngen bzw. Rasteinbuchtungen zusammenzuwirken.In particular, the convex element or concave element also has at least one latching indentation or at least one locking projection for fixing locking positions. These are intended to cooperate in the connected state with corresponding latching projections or Rasteinbuchtungen.

Es sind zwei sich zumindest annähernd diametral gegenüberliegende Rasteinbuchtungen oder Rastvorsprünge vorhanden. Dadurch kann eine gewisse Klemmwirkung in radialer Richtung erzielt werden, welche das Einrasten begünstigt und die Befestigung insgesamt verbessert.There are two at least approximately diametrically opposite Rasteinbuchtungen or locking projections available. As a result, a certain clamping effect in the radial direction can be achieved, which promotes engagement and improves the overall fastening.

Die mindestens eine Rasteinbuchtung bzw. der mindestens eine Rastvorsprung ist optional an einem Federbügel ausgebildet. Ein solcher Federbügel erlaubt ein einfacheres Schwenken von einer Rastposition in eine andere. Vorzugsweise weist entweder der Adapter oder das Befestigungselement mindestens einen Federbügel auf. Gemäss einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist das zweite Mittel zusätzlich zur mindestens einen Rasteinbuchtung bzw. zum mindestens einen Rastvorsprung eine Aussparung oder einen vorstehenden Anschlaganker auf. Dadurch kann ein Schwenken über die Offenstellung bzw. Fahrstellung hinaus verhindert werden. Dies ist insbesondere deshalb vorteilhaft, weil bei einem Schwenken über die Offenstellung hinaus das Visier gegen den Schneesporthelm stossen und beschädigt werden kann, und weil bei einem Schwenken über die Fahrstellung hinaus eine gewisse Verletzungsgefahr für den Träger besteht.The at least one latching recess or the at least one latching projection is optionally formed on a spring clip. Such a spring clip allows easier pivoting from one locking position to another. Preferably, either the adapter or the fastening element has at least one spring clip. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the second means in addition to at least one latching indentation or at least one latching projection on a recess or a projecting stopper anchor. As a result, pivoting beyond the open position or driving position can be prevented. This is advantageous in particular because, when pivoting beyond the open position, the visor can strike against the snow sports helmet and can be damaged, and because, when pivoting beyond the driving position, there is a certain risk of injury to the wearer.

Die Verbindung des Adapters mit dem Visier kann grundsätzlich lösbar oder nicht lösbar ausgestaltet werden.The connection of the adapter with the visor can be made basically detachable or non-detachable.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist das erste Mittel zur festen Verbindung des Visiers mit dem Adapter mindestens eine Ausnehmung auf, in welche ein Endbereich des Visiers eingeführt werden kann. Dabei wird der Endbereich vorzugsweise entlang einer Längsachse L des Adapters eingeführt. Durch das Einführen des Visier-Endbereichs in die Ausnehmung wird eine sichere Lagerung des Visiers am Adapter gewährleistet und insbesondere eine Torsion verhindert, wodurch das Visier beschädigt werden könnte.According to a preferred embodiment, the first means for fixed connection of the visor with the adapter at least one recess into which an end portion of the visor can be inserted. In this case, the end region is preferably introduced along a longitudinal axis L of the adapter. By inserting the visor end portion into the recess, a secure mounting of the visor is ensured on the adapter and in particular prevents torsion, whereby the visor could be damaged.

Besonders bevorzugt ist die Ausnehmung durch einen Boden und einen zumindest annähernd parallel zum Boden angeordneten Halteabschnitt begrenzt wobei der Endbereich des Visiers zwischen Boden und Halteabschnitt eingeführt werden kann. Dabei liegen Boden und Halteabschnitt vorzugsweise flächig am Endbereich des Visiers an.Particularly preferably, the recess is bounded by a bottom and an at least approximately parallel to the bottom holding portion wherein the end portion of the visor between the bottom and the holding portion can be inserted. In this case, the bottom and holding section are preferably flat against the end region of the visor.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist das erste Mittel zur festen Verbindung des Visiers mit dem Adapter mindestens eine Öffnung zur Aufnahme eines Stifts und/oder mindestens eine Noppe zum Einführen in einen Durchbruch am Visier auf. Durch diese Öffnung(en) und/oder Noppe(n) wird ein Verschieben des Visiers relativ zum Adapter, insbesondere in der Längsrichtung L, verhindert. Falls zusätzlich die oben beschriebene Ausnehmung vorhanden ist, wird insbesondere das Herausrutschen des Endbereichs aus der Ausnehmung heraus verhindert. Dadurch wird eine feste Verbindung gewährleistet.According to a preferred embodiment, the first means for fixed connection of the visor with the adapter at least one opening for receiving a pin and / or at least one knob for insertion into a breakthrough on the visor. Through this opening (s) and / or knob (s), a displacement of the visor relative to the adapter, in particular in the longitudinal direction L, is prevented. In addition, if the above-described recess is present, in particular slipping out of the end portion of the recess is prevented. This ensures a firm connection.

Gemäss einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist der erfindungsgemässe Adapter sowohl die oben beschriebene Ausnehmung als auch mindestens eine Öffnung und/oder mindestens eine Noppe auf. Dies gewährleistet eine optimale Verbindung zwischen Visier und Adapter.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the adapter according to the invention has both the above-described recess and at least one opening and / or at least one pimple up. This ensures an optimal connection between visor and adapter.

Besonders bevorzugt weist der Adapter im Boden eine erste Öffnung und in einer wenigstens annähernd parallel zum Boden angeordneten Haltelasche eine zur ersten Öffnung fluchtende zweite Öffnung auf. Eine solche Anordnung von zwei übereinanderliegenden Öffnungen erlaubt das Einführen eines Stifts oder sonstigen Fixierelements. Idealerweise weist das Visier ebenfalls einen entsprechenden, im verbundenen Zustand mit den beiden Öffnungen fluchtenden Durchbruch auf, so dass der Stift oder das sonstige Fixierelement durch Boden, Visier und Haltelasche hindurchgeführt werden kann.Particularly preferably, the adapter in the bottom has a first opening and in a at least approximately parallel to the bottom retaining tab on a first opening aligned second opening. Such an arrangement of two superimposed openings allows the insertion of a pin or other fixing element. Ideally, the visor also has a corresponding, aligned in the connected state with the two openings breakthrough, so that the pin or other fixing element can be passed through the bottom, visor and retaining tab.

Das Material des Visiers ist üblicherweise durch seine Funktion vorgegeben: Es sollte durchsichtig, splitterfest, zu einem gewissen Grad biegbar und relativ leicht sein. Es kann daher nicht beliebig gewählt werden.The material of the visor is usually dictated by its function: it should be transparent, shatterproof, bendable to a degree and relatively light. It can therefore not be chosen arbitrarily.

Das Material des Adapters hingegen muss weit weniger Anforderungen erfüllen und beispielsweise nicht durchsichtig sein. Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform besteht der Adapter aus Kunststoff oder einem Verbundstoff, insbesondere aus einem thermoplastischen Kunststoff. Besonders bevorzugt besteht der Adapter aus Polyamid oder Polycarbonat, insbesondere aus Nylon-Polyamid PA 66. Diese Materialien sind ausreichend stabil, um eine Beschädigung zu verhindern, und gleichzeitig ausreichend flexibel, um ein einfaches Schwenken und Rasten zu gewährleisten. Sie sind auch bei grosser Kälte bruchfest und abriebfest und gewährleisten so eine hohe Präzision. Gleichzeitig ist ein Adapter aus diesen Materialen auch relativ leicht, so dass sein Gewicht dem Tragekomfort des Schneesporthelms nicht abträglich ist.The material of the adapter, however, must meet far fewer requirements and, for example, not be transparent. According to a preferred embodiment, the adapter is made of plastic or a composite material, in particular of a thermoplastic material. Particularly preferably, the adapter consists of polyamide or polycarbonate, in particular of nylon-polyamide PA 66. These materials are sufficiently stable to prevent damage, and at the same time sufficiently flexible to ensure easy pivoting and locking. They are unbreakable and abrasion-resistant, even at high temperatures, thus ensuring high precision. At the same time, an adapter made of these materials is also relatively lightweight, so be that Weight is not detrimental to the wearing comfort of the snow sports helmet.

Wie oben beschrieben, wird durch die Verwendung des Adapters eine stabile und abnutzungsresistente Befestigung des Visiers am Schneesporthelm ermöglicht, wobei gleichzeitig auch die Schwenk- und Rastbarkeit gewährleistet sind. Vorzugsweise wird ein Adapter gemäss einer der oben beschriebenen bevorzugten Ausführungsformen verwendet.As described above, a stable and wear-resistant attachment of the visor on the snow sports helmet is made possible by the use of the adapter, at the same time the pivoting and locking are guaranteed. Preferably, an adapter according to one of the preferred embodiments described above is used.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Schneesporthelm mit einem schwenkbaren Visier, wobei das Visier mittels zweier Adapter am Schneesporthelm befestigt ist. Dabei werden die oben in Zusammenhang mit dem Adapter beschriebenen Vorteile erzielt.The present invention relates to a snow sports helmet with a swivel visor, wherein the visor is attached by means of two adapters on the snow sports helmet. The advantages described above in connection with the adapter are achieved.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Visier lösbar am Schneesporthelm befestigt. Dadurch kann das Visier bei Bedarf, beispielsweise wenn es zerkratzt ist oder eine andere Farbe/Schutzfunktion gewünscht ist, von Schneesporthelm gelöst und ersetzt werden.According to a preferred embodiment, the visor is releasably attached to the snow sports helmet. This allows the visor when needed, for example, if it is scratched or another color / protective function is desired, be solved by snow sports helmet and replaced.

Besonders bevorzugt sind die Verbindungsmechanismen zwischen den Adaptern und den seitlichen Befestigungsmitteln des Schneesporthelms lösbar. In diesem Fall wird das Visier samt den Adaptern ausgetauscht.Particularly preferred are the connection mechanisms between the adapters and the lateral ones Fasteners of the snow sports helmet detachable. In this case, the visor and the adapters are replaced.

Zu diesem Zweck können insbesondere die seitlichen Befestigungsmittel je eine Schraube zur lösbaren Befestigung des jeweiligen Adapters umfassen. Dies erlaubt eine besonders einfache Handhabung.For this purpose, in particular the lateral fastening means may each comprise a screw for releasably securing the respective adapter. This allows a particularly easy handling.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich ist es auch möglich, dass die Verbindung zwischen Visier und Adapter lösbar ausgestaltet ist.Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible that the connection between visor and adapter is designed to be detachable.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weisen die seitlichen Befestigungsmittel des Schneesporthelms je ein zu den konvexen oder konkaven Elementen des Adapters gegengleiches Verbindungselement mit mindestens einem Rastvorsprung bzw. mindestens einer Rasteinbuchtung zur Festlegung von Rastpositionen auf, wobei die Rastvorsprünge bzw. Rasteinbuchtungen der seitlichen Befestigungsmittel zu der mindestens einen Rasteinbuchtung bzw. dem mindestens einen Rastvorsprung des zweiten Mittels des jeweiligen Adapters korrespondieren und im verbundenen Zustand mit dieser/m zusammenwirken. Durch diese korrespondierenden Rastvorsprünge und Rasteinbuchtungen werden die Rastpositionen des Verbindungsmechanismus' festgelegt. Dabei greift jeweils ein Rastvorsprung in eine Rasteinbuchtung ein und verhindert so, dass das Visier von alleine weiterschwenkt.According to a preferred embodiment, the lateral fastening means of the snow sports helmet each have a connecting element which is the same as the convex or concave elements of the adapter and has at least one latching projection or at least one latching recess for fixing latching positions, the latching projections or latching inlets of the lateral fastening means being at least one latching projection Rasteinbuchtung or correspond to the at least one locking projection of the second means of the respective adapter and cooperate in the connected state with this / m. By these corresponding locking projections and Rasteinbuchtungen the locking positions of the connecting mechanism 'are set. In each case, a latching projection engages in a latching indentation and thus prevents the visor from swinging on its own.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist entweder der mindestens eine Rastvorsprung bzw. die mindestens eine Rasteinbuchtung der seitlichen Befestigungsmittel oder die mindestens eine Rasteinbuchtung bzw. der mindestens eine Rastvorsprung des zweiten Mittels des Adapters an einem Federbügel ausgebildet. Durch einen solchen Federbügel wird der jeweilige Rastvorsprünge bzw. die jeweilige Rasteinbuchtung federnd gelagert, so dass zum Schwenken von einer Rastposition in eine nächste die Federkraft des Federbügels überwunden werden muss. Durch eine geeignete Materialwahl und Geometrie kann dabei die benötigte Kraft so abgestimmt werden, dass ein Träger das Visier problemlos schwenken kann, während ein Schwenken rein aufgrund der Schwerkraft (oder allfälliger Fliehkräfte beim Schneesport) vermieden wird.According to a preferred embodiment, either the at least one latching projection or the at least one latching recess of the lateral fastening means or the at least one latching recess or the at least one latching projection of the second means of the adapter is formed on a spring clip. By such a spring clip the respective latching projections or the respective latching indentation is resiliently mounted, so that the spring force of the spring clip must be overcome for pivoting from one latching position to the next. By a suitable choice of material and geometry while the force required can be adjusted so that a wearer can easily swing the visor, while pivoting purely due to gravity (or any centrifugal forces during snow sports) is avoided.

Gemäss einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform weisen die Adapter je ein konkaves Element mit zwei sich zumindest annähernd diametral gegenüberliegenden Rastvorsprüngen zur Festlegung von Rastpositionen und mit einer Aussparung zur Verhinderung eines Schwenkens über die Offenstellung bzw. Fahrstellung hinaus auf, während die seitlichen Befestigungsmittel je einen konvexen Bereich mit mindestens vier, vorzugsweise mindestens sechs, sich jeweils paarweise zumindest annähernd diametral gegenüberliegenden, an zwei Federbügeln angeordneten Rasteinbuchtungen zur Festlegung von Rastpositionen und einen vorstehenden, in Umfangsrichtung zwischen den Federbügeln angeordneten Anschlaganker zur Verhinderung eines Schwenkens über die Offenstellung bzw. Fahrstellung hinaus aufweist. Dabei greifen die zwei Rastvorsprünge des Adapters in zwei sich zumindest annähernd diametral gegenüberliegende Rasteinbuchtungen des seitlichen Befestigungsmittels eingreifen und der Anschlaganker des seitlichen Befestigungsmittels in die Aussparung des Adapters eingreift.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the adapters each have a concave element with two at least approximately diametrically opposed latching projections for fixing detent positions and with a recess for preventing pivoting beyond the open position or driving position, while the lateral fastening means each having a convex portion Has at least four, preferably at least six, in pairs at least approximately diametrically opposite, arranged on two spring clips Rasteinbuchtungen for fixing detent positions and a protruding, arranged in the circumferential direction between the spring clips stop anchor for preventing pivoting over the open position or driving position also has. In this case, the two locking projections of the adapter engage in two at least approximately diametrically opposite Rasteinbuchtungen the lateral fastener engage and the stop armature of the lateral fastener engages in the recess of the adapter.

Durch das Vorsehen von jeweils paarweise zumindest annähernd diametral gegenüberliegenden Rastvorsprüngen bzw. Rasteinbuchtungen wird eine optimale Befestigung erreicht. Insbesondere wird durch die aufeinander zu gerichteten Rastvorsprüngen bzw. Rasteinbuchtungen eine Presswirkung erzielt, die das Einrasten zusätzlich verbessert.By providing pairwise at least approximately diametrically opposed locking projections or Rasteinbuchtungen is an optimal attachment reached. In particular, a pressing action is achieved by the mutually facing locking projections or Rasteinbuchtungen that additionally improves the engagement.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind die Adapter je mittels eines Fixierelements am Visier befestigt. Dazu weisen die Adapter vorzugweise mindestens eine Öffnung und das Visier mindestens einen Durchbruch auf, durch welche ein Stift des Fixierelements eingeführt werden kann. Alternativ könnte aber auch der Adapter eine Noppe aufweisen, die in Durchbrüche am Visier und am Fixierelement eingeführt werden. Besonders bevorzugt weist der Adapter im Boden eine erste Öffnung und in einer wenigstens annähernd parallel zum Boden angeordneten Haltelasche eine zur ersten Öffnung fluchtende zweite Öffnung auf, so dass der Stift durch beide hindurchgeführt werden kann.According to a preferred embodiment, the adapters are each attached to the visor by means of a fixing element. For this purpose, the adapter preferably at least one opening and the visor on at least one opening, through which a pin of the fixing can be introduced. Alternatively, however, the adapter could also have a nub, which are introduced into apertures on the visor and on the fixing element. Particularly preferably, the adapter in the bottom has a first opening and in a at least approximately parallel to the bottom retaining tab on the first opening aligned second opening, so that the pin can be passed through both.

Gemäss einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist das Fixierelement einen flächigen Bereich und einen davon abstehenden Stift mit einem freien Ende aufweist, der durch die mindestens eine Öffnung im Adapter, insbesondere durch die zwei fluchtenden Öffnungen im Adapter, und durch einen Durchbruch im Visier hindurchgeführt ist. Besonders bevorzugt wird der Stift mittels eines Hinterschnitts am freien Ende des Stifts fixiert. Dazu kann der Stift an seinem freien Ende beispielsweise einen Fortsatz aufweisen, der im verbundenen Zustand die Haltelasche des Adapters hintergreift.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the fixing element has a flat area and a protruding therefrom pin having a free end which is passed through the at least one opening in the adapter, in particular by the two aligned openings in the adapter, and by a breakthrough in the visor. Particularly preferably, the pin is fixed by means of an undercut at the free end of the pin. For this purpose, the pin may have at its free end, for example, an extension which engages behind the retaining tab of the adapter in the connected state.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Visier selbsttragend.According to a preferred embodiment, the visor is self-supporting.

Das Visier besteht üblicherweise aus Polycarbonat, welches getönt, verspiegelt, mit einem Fog-Stopp beschichtet und/oder mit einem Polarisationsfilter versehen sein kann. Das Visier kann optional einen umlaufenden oder unterbrochenen Rahmen aufweisen. Vorzugsweise weist es an seinem oberen Rand eine flexible Dichtlippe auf. Solche Rahmen und Dichtlippen sind aus dem Stand der Technik hinreichend bekannt.The visor is usually made of polycarbonate, which may be tinted, mirrored, coated with a fog stop and / or provided with a polarizing filter. The visor may optionally have a circumferential or interrupted frame. Preferably, it has a flexible sealing lip at its upper edge. Such frames and sealing lips are well known in the art.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann das Visier in einem unteren Randbereich eine Gesichtsdichtung aufweisen. Diese kann insbesondere aus Schaumstoff bestehen. Sie dient dazu, das Eindringen von Schnee und anderen Fremdkörpern zu verhindern und den Luftstrom unter das Visier zu regulieren, um insbesondere ein Anlaufen zu vermeiden. Solche Gesichtsdichtungen sind aus dem Stand der Technik hinreichend bekannt.Alternatively or additionally, the visor may have a face seal in a lower edge area. This may consist in particular of foam. It serves to prevent the ingress of snow and other debris and to regulate the flow of air under the visor, in particular to avoid tarnishing. Such face seals are well known in the art.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird anhand eines in der Zeichnung schematisch gezeigten, konkreten Ausführungsbeispiels näher veranschaulicht.The present invention is further illustrated by a concrete embodiment shown schematically in the drawing.

Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Untersicht eines Adapters;
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Draufsicht des Adapters aus Fig. 1;
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Draufsicht des Adapters aus Fig. 1 mit einem Endbereich eines Visiers, einem Verbindungselement und einem Fixierelement;
Fig. 4
eine perspektivische Untersicht des Adapters, Endbereichs eines Visiers, Verbindungselements und Fixierelements aus Figur 3;
Fig. 5
eine perspektivische Detailansicht des mit dem Visier und dem Schneesporthelm verbundenen Adapters aus Figur 1; und
Fig. 6
eine perspektivische Seitenansicht eines Schneesporthelms mit Adapter und Visier.
It shows:
Fig. 1
a perspective bottom view of an adapter;
Fig. 2
a perspective top view of the adapter Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 3
a perspective top view of the adapter Fig. 1 with an end portion of a visor, a connecting element and a fixing element;
Fig. 4
a perspective bottom view of the adapter, end portion of a visor, connecting element and fixing from FIG. 3 ;
Fig. 5
a detailed perspective view of the connected with the visor and the snow helmet adapter FIG. 1 ; and
Fig. 6
a perspective side view of a snow sports helmet with adapter and visor.

Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen eine perspektivische Untersicht bzw. Draufsicht eines Adapters 10. Zur Befestigung eines Visiers 12 (hier nicht gezeigt; siehe Figuren 3 bis 6) an einem Schneesporthelm 14 (hier nicht gezeigt; siehe Figuren 5 und 6) werden üblicherweise zwei solche, gegengleich ausgestaltete Adapter 10 eingesetzt. Der Adapter 10 besteht vorzugsweise aus einem thermoplastischen Kunststoff, insbesondere aus Nylon-Polyamid PA 66.The Figures 1 and 2 show a perspective bottom view and top view, respectively, of an adapter 10. For fastening a sight 12 (not shown here; FIGS. 3 to 6 ) on a snow sports helmet 14 (not shown here; FIGS. 5 and 6 ) are usually two such counterparts configured adapter 10 is used. The adapter 10 is preferably made of a thermoplastic plastic, in particular nylon nylon PA 66.

Der Adapter 10 weist eine im Wesentlichen trapezförmige, flache Ausnehmung 20 auf, die zur festen Verbindung des Visiers 12 (hier nicht gezeigt; siehe Figuren 3 bis 6) mit dem Adapter 10 dient. Die Ausnehmung 20 ist durch einen flächigen Boden 22, und zwei im Wesentlichen rechtwinklig vom Boden 22 abstehende Seitenwände 24, sowie eine die Seitenwände verbindende, ebenfalls im Wesentlichen rechtwinklig vom Boden 22 abstehende Rückwand 26 begrenzt.The adapter 10 has a substantially trapezoidal, flat recess 20 which is used for fixed connection of the visor 12 (not shown here; FIGS. 3 to 6 ) with the adapter 10 is used. The recess 20 is delimited by a flat bottom 22, and two side walls 24 projecting substantially at right angles from the bottom 22, and a rear wall 26 connecting the side walls and likewise projecting substantially at right angles from the bottom 22.

Auf der der Rückwand 26 gegenüberliegenden Seite der Ausnehmung 20 verbindet ein im Wesentlichen parallel zum Boden 22 verlaufender, flächiger Halteabschnitt 30 die beiden Seitenwände 24. Entlang einer Längsachse L des Adapters 10 gesehen, beginnt der Halteabschnitt 30 dort, wo der Boden 22 endet.On the rear wall 26 opposite side of the recess 20 connects a substantially parallel to Floor 22 extending, planar holding portion 30, the two side walls 24. Seen along a longitudinal axis L of the adapter 10, the holding portion 30 begins where the bottom 22 ends.

Der Boden 22 weist zudem zwei kegelstumpfförmige Noppen 32 auf, welche dazu bestimmt sind, in entsprechende Durchbrüche am Visier 12 (hier nicht gezeigt; siehe Figur 4) eingeführt zu werden.The bottom 22 also has two frusto-conical nubs 32, which are intended to be inserted into corresponding apertures on the visor 12 (not shown here; FIG. 4 ) to be introduced.

Von der Rückwand 26 in Richtung zum Halteabschnitt 30 hin steht eine annähernd parallel zum Boden 22 verlaufende Haltelasche 34 ab.From the rear wall 26 in the direction of the holding portion 30 toward an approximately parallel to the bottom 22 extending retaining tab 34 is from.

Im Boden 22 ist eine erste Öffnung 36 vorhanden, welche mit einer zweiten Öffnung 38 in der Haltelasche 34 fluchtet. Vorliegend ist die erste Öffnung 36 deutlich grösser als die zweite Öffnung 38, und die erste Öffnung 36 ist D-förmig, während die zweite Öffnung 38 kreisförmig ist. Die zweite Öffnung 38 liegt mittig über der ersten Öffnung 36.In the bottom 22, a first opening 36 is present, which is aligned with a second opening 38 in the retaining tab 34. In the present case, the first opening 36 is significantly larger than the second opening 38, and the first opening 36 is D-shaped, while the second opening 38 is circular. The second opening 38 is located centrally above the first opening 36.

Zwischen dem Boden 22 und dem Halteabschnitt 30 ist ein Spalt offengelassen, durch welchen das Visier 12 entlang der Längsachse L des Adapters 10 in die Ausnehmung 20 eingeführt und dort befestigt werden kann, wie dies weiter unten in Zusammenhang mit den Figuren 3 und 4 näher beschrieben ist.Between the bottom 22 and the holding portion 30, a gap is left open, through which the visor 12 along the longitudinal axis L of the adapter 10 can be inserted into the recess 20 and fixed there, as described below in connection with the FIGS. 3 and 4 is described in more detail.

Im Bereich der Rückwand 26 sind Haltelaschen-seitig zwei kreis zylindrische Positionsierungsvertiefungen 44 vorhanden. Diese ermöglichen eine automatische Montage.In the area of the rear wall 26 retaining tab-side two circular cylindrical positioning recesses 44 are present. These allow automatic assembly.

Des Weiteren weist der Adapter 10 einen entlang der Längsachse L von der Ausnehmung 20 weggerichteten, von der Rückwand 26 abstehenden Lagerbereich 50 auf. Dieser dient dazu, zusammen mit einem seitlichen Befestigungsmittel des Schneesporthelms 14 (hier nicht gezeigt; siehe Figuren 3 bis 6) einen schwenk- und rastbaren Verbindungsmechanismus auszubilden.Furthermore, the adapter 10 has a storage area 50 directed away from the recess 20 along the longitudinal axis L and protruding from the rear wall 26. This serves, together with a lateral attachment means of the snow sports helmet 14 (not shown here; FIGS. 3 to 6 ) form a pivotable and latchable connection mechanism.

Der Lagerbereich 50 ist flächig und im Wesentlichen ringförmig. Aussenseitig ist der Lagerbereich 50 kreisbogenförmig und innenseitig weist er ein im Wesentlichen ovales Lochs 52 auf, welches als konkaves Element zur Ausbildung des schwenk- und rastbaren Verbindungsmechanismus' dient.The storage area 50 is flat and substantially annular. On the outside, the storage area 50 is circular arc-shaped and on the inside it has a substantially oval hole 52, which serves as a concave element for forming the pivotable and latchable connection mechanism '.

Am Lagerbereich 50 sind zwei sich diametral gegenüberliegende, in das ovale Loch 52 hineinragende und aufeinander zu gerichtete Rastvorsprünge 54 vorhanden, welche zur Festlegung von Rastpositionen dienen.At the bearing area 50 are two diametrically opposite, projecting into the oval hole 52 and facing each other locking projections 54 are provided, which serve to define locking positions.

Daneben weist der Lagerbereich 50 auch eine breitere, zur Rückwand 26 hingerichtete Aussparung 56 auf. Im verbundenen Zustand dient die Aussparung 56 dazu, ein Schwenken über die Offenstellung bzw. Fahrstellung hinaus zu verhindern, wie dies weiter unten in Zusammenhang mit den Figuren 3 bis 5 beschrieben ist.In addition, the storage area 50 also has a wider, executed to the rear wall 26 recess 56. In the connected state, the recess 56 serves to prevent pivoting beyond the open position or driving position, as described below in connection with the FIGS. 3 to 5 is described.

Figur 3 zeigt den Adapter 10 aus den Figuren 1 und 2 zusammen mit einem separaten Verbindungselement 60 und einem separaten Fixierelement 62 sowie einem Teil eines Visiers 12, wovon ein Endbereich 70 in die Ausnehmung 20 des Adapters 10 eingeführt ist. Analog dazu zeigt Figur 4 dieselben Elemente wie Figur 3, wobei aber der Endbereich 70 des Visiers 12 mithilfe des Fixierelements 62 in der Ausnehmung 20 des Adapters 10 befestigt ist. FIG. 3 shows the adapter 10 from the Figures 1 and 2 together with a separate connecting element 60 and a separate fixing element 62 as well as a part of a sight 12, of which an end region 70 is inserted into the recess 20 of the adapter 10. Analogously shows FIG. 4 the same elements as FIG. 3 , but with the end area 70 of the visor 12 is fixed by means of the fixing element 62 in the recess 20 of the adapter 10.

Das Visier 12 besteht vorzugsweise aus getöntem und verspiegeltem Polycarbonat und hat eine gerundete, längliche Form, wovon vorliegend aber nur ein einen Endbereich 70 aufweisender Teil gezeigt ist. Das Visier 12 kann zudem optional einen Rahmen und/oder eine Gesichtsdichtung aufweisen, welche vorliegend aber ebenfalls nicht gezeigt sind.The visor 12 is preferably made of tinted and mirrored polycarbonate and has a rounded, elongated shape, of which in the present case, however, only a portion 70 having an end portion is shown. The visor 12 may also optionally have a frame and / or a face seal, which are presently also not shown.

In seinem Endbereich 70 weist das Visier 12 zwei seitliche Durchbrüche 72 und einen dazwischen angeordneten mittleren Durchbruch 74 auf. In die beiden seitlichen Durchbrüche 72 ist jeweils eine der beiden Noppen 32 des Adapters 10 eingeführt.In its end region 70, the visor 12 has two lateral openings 72 and a central opening 74 arranged therebetween. In the two lateral openings 72 each one of the two knobs 32 of the adapter 10 is inserted.

Zur weiteren Befestigung des Visiers 12 am Adapter 10 dient das einstückige Fixierelement 62. Es weist einen flächigen Bereich 80 und einen davon abstehenden, integralen Stift 82 auf. Der flächige Bereich 80 entspricht in Grösse und Form der ersten Öffnung 36 im Boden 22 der Ausnehmung 20 des Adapters 10, so dass der flächige Bereich 80 in die erste Öffnung 36 eingesetzt werden kann. Vorliegend sind beide im Wesentlichen D-förmig.For further attachment of the visor 12 on the adapter 10, the one-piece fixing element 62 is used. It has a flat area 80 and an integral pin 82 protruding therefrom. The areal area 80 corresponds in size and shape to the first opening 36 in the bottom 22 of the recess 20 of the adapter 10, so that the areal area 80 can be inserted into the first opening 36. In the present case, both are essentially D-shaped.

Der Stift 82 ist mittig am flächigen Bereich 80 angeordnet und steht von diesem zumindest annähernd rechtwinklig ab. An seinem freien Ende weist der im Wesentlichen zylinderförmige Stift 82 einen Fortsatz 84 auf, der zusammen mit dem Stift 82 einen Hinterschnitt bildet.The pin 82 is arranged centrally on the area 80 and faces from this at least approximately at right angles. At its free end, the substantially cylindrical pin 82 has an extension 84 which forms an undercut together with the pin 82.

Zur Befestigung des Visiers 12 am Adapter 10 wird der Stift 82 mit dem Fortsatz 84 voran der Reihe nach durch die erste Öffnung 36 des Adapters 10, den mittleren Durchbruch 74 des Visiers 12 und die zweite Öffnung 38 des Adapters 10 hindurchgeführt und mithilfe des Hinterschnitts fixiert. Dabei hintergreift der Fortsatz 84 die Haltelasche 34 des Adapters 10.For attachment of the visor 12 on the adapter 10, the pin 82 with the extension 84 first in succession through the first opening 36 of the adapter 10, the central opening 74 of the visor 12 and the second opening 38 of the adapter 10 is passed and fixed by means of the undercut , In this case, the extension 84 engages behind the retaining tab 34 of the adapter 10th

Im verbundenen Zustand liegt der flächige Bereich 80 in der ersten Öffnung 36. Dabei liegt diejenige Seite des flächigen Bereichs 80, von welcher der Stift 82 absteht, am Endbereich des Visiers 12 an, während die vom Stift abgewandte Seite bündig ist mit der vom Visier 12 abgewandten Aussenoberfläche des Bodens 20.In the connected state, the area 80 lies in the first opening 36. The side of the area 80 from which the pin 82 protrudes lies against the end area of the visor 12, while the side facing away from the pin is flush with that of the sight 12 remote outer surface of the floor 20.

Das einstückige Verbindungselement 60 ist im Wesentlichen kreisförmig und besteht vorzugsweise ebenfalls aus einem thermoplastischen Kunststoff, insbesondere aus Nylon-Polyamid PA 66. Es umfasst eine untere Schicht 90 und eine integrale, gegenüber der unteren Schicht 90 vorstehende obere Schicht 92. Die obere Schicht 92 verläuft im Wesentlichen parallel zur unteren Schicht 90 und hat einen geringeren Durchmesser als letztere. Die beiden Schichten 90, 92 sind im Bereich der Längsachse L miteinander verbunden.The one-piece connecting element 60 is essentially circular and preferably also consists of a thermoplastic, in particular nylon-nylon PA 66. It comprises a lower layer 90 and an integral upper layer 92 protruding from the lower layer 90. The upper layer 92 extends substantially parallel to the lower layer 90 and has a smaller diameter than the latter. The two layers 90, 92 are connected to one another in the region of the longitudinal axis L.

Im verbundenen Zustand liegt die von der oberen Schicht 92 abgewandte Unterseite der unteren Schicht 90 am Schneesporthelm 14 an, während ihre Oberseite an der Unterseite des Lagerbereichs 50 anliegt (hier nicht gezeigt). Die obere Schicht 92 liegt im ovalen Loch 52 des Lagerbereichs 50.In the connected state, the underside of the lower layer 90 facing away from the upper layer 92 rests against the snow sports helmet 14, while its upper side rests against the underside of the storage area 50 (not shown here). The upper layer 92 lies in the oval hole 52 of the storage area 50.

Die obere Schicht 92 weist einen entlang der Längsachse L verlaufenden Steg 94 mit einer zentralen Bohrung 96 auf. Die Bohrung 96 ist dazu bestimmt, zur lösbaren Befestigung von Adapter 10 und Verbindungselement 60 am Schneesporthelm 14 vom Schaft einer Schraube durchgriffen zu werden.The upper layer 92 has a web 94 extending along the longitudinal axis L with a central bore 96. The bore 96 is intended to be penetrated by the shaft of a screw for releasably securing the adapter 10 and connector 60 on the snow sports helmet 14.

Von der Unterseite der unteren Schicht 90 stehen zwei Zapfen 98 ab, welche dazu bestimmt sind, in korrespondierende Vertiefungen am Schneesporthelm 14 eingeführt zu werden (nicht gezeigt).From the bottom of the lower layer 90 are two pins 98, which are intended to be inserted into corresponding recesses on the snow sports helmet 14 (not shown).

Die obere Schicht 92 weist zwei vom Steg 94 abstehende, gerundete Federbügel 104 auf, wobei zwischen dem Steg 94 und den Federbügeln 104 jeweils eine bananenartige Öffnung 106 vorhanden ist. Die Federbügel 104 fungieren als zum ovalen Loch 52 des Adapters 10 korrespondierendes, konvexes Element und weisen an ihrer Aussenseite je drei Rasteinbuchtungen 110 sowie je eine weitere Einbuchtung 112 auf. Dabei dienen jeweils zwei sich diametral gegenüberliegende Rasteinbuchtungen 110 dazu, eine der Rastpositionen zu definieren, während die zwei sich ebenfalls diametral gegenüberliegenden, endständigen weiteren Einbuchtungen 112 die Federeigenschaften der Federbügel 104 verbessern.The upper layer 92 has two projecting from the web 94, rounded spring clip 104, wherein between the web 94 and the spring clips 104 each have a banana-like opening 106 is present. The spring clip 104 act as a corresponding oval hole 52 of the adapter 10, convex element and have on its outer side each three Rasteinbuchtungen 110 and a further indentation 112. In each case, two diametrically opposite Rasteinbuchtungen 110 serve to define one of the locking positions, while the two also diametrically opposite, terminal further indentations 112 improve the spring characteristics of the spring clip 104.

Zur Verbindung des Adapters 10 mit dem Verbindungselement 60 wird die obere Schicht 92 in das ovale Loch 52 des Lagerbereichs 50 eingelegt und mit dessen Innenseite in Anlage gebracht. Dabei greifen die Rastvorsprünge 54 des Adapters 10 in die Rasteinbuchtungen 110 des Verbindungselements 60 ein und bilden so eine der Rastpositionen aus.To connect the adapter 10 with the connecting element 60, the upper layer 92 is inserted into the oval hole 52 of the storage area 50 and brought into abutment with the inside thereof. In this case, the latching projections 54 of the adapter 10 engage in the latching indentations 110 of the connecting element 60 and thus form one of the latching positions.

Zum Schwenken des Adapters 10 relativ zum Verbindungselement 60 werden die beiden Teile relativ zueinander um die Achse der zentralen Bohrung 96 geschwenkt. Dabei geben die Federbügel 104 nach und ermöglichen so das Verschieben der Rastvorsprünge 54 in die jeweils in Schwenkrichtung benachbarten Rasteinbuchtungen 110, wo die nächste Rastposition ausgebildet wird.For pivoting the adapter 10 relative to the connecting element 60, the two parts are pivoted relative to each other about the axis of the central bore 96. In the process, the spring clips 104 yield and thus enable the displacement of the latching projections 54 into the respective latching indentations 110 adjacent in the pivoting direction, where the next latching position is formed.

Vorliegend sind durch die Rastvorsprünge 54 und Rasteinbuchtungen 110 drei Rastpositionen definiert, wovon die beiden äusseren einer Offenstellung bzw. einer Fahrstellung des Visiers 12 entsprechen und die mittlere eine Zwischenstellung mit teilgeöffnetem Visier 12 festlegt. Dabei verhindert ein in der oberen Schicht 92 entlang der Längsachse L vom Steg 94 abstehender Anschlaganker 118, der im verbundenen Zustand in die Aussparung 56 des Lagerbereichs 50 eingreift, dass über die Offenstellung bzw. Fahrstellung hinaus geschwenkt wird.In the present case 110 three detent positions are defined by the locking projections 54 and Rasteinbuchtungen, of which the two outer correspond to an open position or a driving position of the visor 12 and the middle defines an intermediate position with partially open visor 12. In this case, an abutment anchor 118 that protrudes from the web 94 in the upper layer 92 along the longitudinal axis L and engages in the recess 56 of the bearing area 50 in the connected state prevents it from being pivoted beyond the open position or driving position.

Am vom Anschlaganker 118 entfernten Ende des Stegs 94 weist die obere Schicht 92 vorliegend eine runde Positionierungsvertiefung 120 auf, die eine automatische Montage ermöglicht.At the end of the web 94 remote from the stop anchor 118, the upper layer 92 in the present case has a round positioning recess 120, which enables automatic assembly.

Auf dem in Figur 5 gezeigten Ausschnitt ist der erfindungsgemässe Adapter 10 gemäss dem vorliegend beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel in Seitenansicht zu sehen, wie er mit dem Visier 12, dem Fixierelement 62, dem Verbindungselement 60 und einen Schneesporthelm 14 zusammenwirkt. Dabei ist der Boden 22 des Adapters 10 der äusseren Umgebung und der Halteabschnitt 30 dem Schneesporthelm 14 zugewandt.On the in FIG. 5 The detail shown is the adapter 10 according to the invention according to the presently described embodiment seen in side view, as he interacts with the visor 12, the fixing member 62, the connecting member 60 and a snow sports helmet 14. In this case, the bottom 22 of the adapter 10 is the outer environment and the holding portion 30 facing the snow sports helmet 14.

Der Endbereich 70 des Visiers 12 ist in die Ausnehmung 20 des Adapters 10 eingeführt und dort mithilfe des Fixierelements 62 befestigt.The end portion 70 of the visor 12 is inserted into the recess 20 of the adapter 10 and fastened there by means of the fixing element 62.

Das Visier 12 ist selbsttragend ausgebildet. An seinem oberen Rand ist es mit einer L-förmigen, elastischen Dichtlippe 126 versehen, während an seinem unteren Rand eine nur bedingt elastische Einfassung 128 vorhanden ist. Dichtlippe 126 und Einfassung 128 schliessen jeweils mit einem leichten Abstand an den Halteabschnitt 30 des Adapters 10 an.The visor 12 is self-supporting. At its upper edge it is provided with an L-shaped, elastic sealing lip 126, while at its lower edge an only partially elastic skirt 128 is present. Sealing lip 126 and skirt 128 each connect with a slight distance to the holding portion 30 of the adapter 10.

Die obere Schicht 92 des Verbindungselements 60 ist im ovalen Loch 52 des Adapters 10 angeordnet, wobei die Rastvorsprünge 54 in zwei der Rasteinbuchtungen 110 eingreifen und der Anschlaganker 118 in die Aussparung 56 eingreift. Die Aussenoberfläche der oberen Schicht 92 ist zumindest im Wesentlichen bündig mit der Aussenoberfläche des Lagerbereichs 50 des Adapters 10.The upper layer 92 of the connecting element 60 is arranged in the oval hole 52 of the adapter 10, wherein the latching projections 54 engage in two of the Rasteinbuchtungen 110 and the stopper armature 118 engages in the recess 56. The outer surface of the upper layer 92 is at least substantially flush with the outer surface of the storage area 50 of the adapter 10.

Figur 6 zeigt einen Schneesporthelm 14 in Seitenansicht, an welchem das Visier 12, 12' mithilfe des erfindungsgemässen Adapters 10, 10' befestigt ist. FIG. 6 shows a snow sports helmet 14 in side view, to which the visor 12, 12 'by means of the inventive adapter 10, 10' is attached.

Vorliegend ist das Visier 12' zur Veranschaulichung sowohl in der Offenstellung (Visier 12' nach oben geklappt und im Wesentlichen ausserhalb des Sichtfelds eines Benutzers), als auch in der Fahrstellung (Visier 12 heruntergeklappt) dargestellt. In der Praxis kann das Visier 12, 12' aber natürlich nur jeweils eine dieser Stellungen - bzw. beim Vorliegen von mehr als zwei Rastpositionen auch eine vordefinierte Stellung dazwischen - einnehmen.In the present case, the visor 12 'for illustration both in the open position (visor 12' folded upwards and substantially outside the field of view of a user), as well as in the driving position (visor 12 folded down) shown. In practice, the visor 12, 12 'but of course only one of these positions - or in the presence of more than two locking positions and a predefined position in between - occupy.

In der Fahrstellung liegt die Dichtlippe 126 an der Aussenseite des Helms 14 an (hier nicht sichtbar) und verhindert so ein Eindringen von Schnee, Regen oder sonstigen Fremdkörpern sowie einen übermässigen Luftzug. Vorzugsweise weist das Visier 12, 12' zudem innenseitig an seinem unteren Rand eine Gesichtsdichtung auf (hier nicht sichtbar). Eine solche Gesichtsdichtung besteht vorzugsweise aus Schaumstoff und liegt in Fahrstellung am Gesicht des Trägers an.In the driving position, the sealing lip 126 on the outside of the helmet 14 is located (not visible here), thus preventing the penetration of snow, rain or other foreign bodies and excessive draft. Preferably, the visor 12, 12 'also on the inside at its lower edge on a face seal (not visible here). Such a face seal is preferably made of foam and is in driving position on the face of the wearer.

In der Offenstellung wird das Visier 12, 12' vom Helm 14 abgehoben. Dadurch eignet sich der erfindungsgemässe Helm 14 insbesondere für Brillenträger.In the open position, the visor 12, 12 'lifted off the helmet 14. As a result, the helmet 14 according to the invention is particularly suitable for spectacle wearers.

Beim in der Zeichnung gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist zwischen der Offenstellung und der Fahrstellung zusätzlich eine weitere Zwischenstellung einrastbar. In dieser Zwischenstellung liegt das Visier 12, 12' grossteils ausserhalb des Gesichtsfelds des Trägers und bildet ein nach vorne gerichtetes "Dach", das die Augen des Trägers vor Sonnenlicht, Regen oder Schnee schützt.In the embodiment shown in the drawing, an additional intermediate position between the open position and the driving position additionally engageable. In this intermediate position, the visor 12, 12 'lies largely outside the field of vision of the wearer and forms a forward-facing "roof" which protects the eyes of the wearer from sunlight, rain or snow.

Vorliegend ist eine Schraube 134 vorhanden, welche durch das ovale Loch 52 des Adapters 10, 10' und die zentrale Bohrung 96 des Verbindungselements 60 hindurchgeführt ist und am Helm 14 verschraubt ist. Dadurch wird eine lösbare Verbindung gewährleistet.In the present case, a screw 134 is present, which is passed through the oval hole 52 of the adapter 10, 10 'and the central bore 96 of the connecting element 60 and is screwed to the helmet 14. This ensures a detachable connection.

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  1. Snow sports helmet (14) having a pivotable visor (12), the snow sports helmet (14) having lateral fixing means for fixing the visor (12) on both sides, and the visor (12) being pivotable from an open position to a travelling position when fixed, there being a locking position in the open position,
    characterized in that
    the visor (12) is fixed to the snow sports helmet (14) by means of two adapters (10), wherein each adapter (10) has a first means for the firm connection of the visor (12) to the adapter (10) and a second means for forming a pivotable and lockable connecting mechanism with one of the lateral fixing means of the snow sports helmet (14), wherein there is also a locking position in the travelling position, and in that the second means comprises a convex or a concave element, which has two at least approximately diametrically opposite locking indentations or locking projections (54) for defining locking positions.
  2. Snow sports helmet (14) according to Claim 1, characterized in that these locking indentations or these locking projections (54) are formed on a spring clip (104).
  3. Snow sports helmet (14) according to one of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the second means, in addition to the locking indentations or to the locking projections (54), has a cut-out (56) or a projecting stop anchor for preventing pivoting beyond the open position or travelling position.
  4. Snow sports helmet (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the first means for the firm connection of the visor (12) to the adapter (10) has at least one recess (20), into which an end region (70) of the visor (12) can be inserted, wherein the recess (20) is preferably delimited by a base (22) and a retaining section (30) arranged at least approximately parallel to the base (22), and the end region (70) of the visor (12) can be inserted between the base (22) and retaining section (30).
  5. Snow sports helmet (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first means for the firm connection of the visor (12) to the adapter (10) has at least one opening (36, 38) to receive a pin (82) and/or at least one stud (32) for insertion into an aperture (74) on the visor (12) .
  6. Snow sports helmet (14) according to Claim 5 having a recess (20) according to Claim 4, characterized in that the adapter (10) has a first opening (36) in the base (22) and, in a retaining lug (34) arranged at least approximately parallel to the base (22), has a second opening (38) that is aligned with the first opening (36).
  7. Snow sports helmet (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the adapter (10) consists of a thermoplastic, preferably of polyamide or polycarbonate, in particular of nylon polyamide PA 66.
  8. Snow sports helmet (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the adapter has a bearing region (50) extending along a longitudinal axis L of the adapter, directed away from the recess (20) and projecting from a rear wall (26), which is intended to form a pivotable and lockable connecting mechanism together with a lateral fixing means of the snow sports helmet.
  9. Snow sports helmet (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the visor (12) is detachably fixed to the snow sports helmet (14), wherein the connecting mechanisms between the adapters (10) and the lateral fixing means of the snow sports helmet (14) are preferably detachable, and wherein, particularly preferably, the lateral fixing means each comprise a screw (134) for the detachable fixing of the respective adapter (10).
  10. Snow sports helmet (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the lateral fixing means of the snow sports helmet (14) each have a connecting element complementary to the convex or concave elements of the adapter (10) and having at least one locking projection or at least one locking indentation (110) for defining locking positions, wherein the locking projections or locking indentations (110) of the lateral fixing means correspond to the locking indentations or the locking projections (54) of the second means of the respective adapter (10) and, when connected, interact with the latter.
  11. Snow sports helmet (14) according to Claim 10, characterized in that either the at least one locking projection or the at least one locking indentation (110) of the lateral fixing means or the locking indentations or the locking projections (54) of the second means of the adapter (10) are formed on a spring clip (104).
  12. Snow sports helmet (14) according to Claim 11, characterized in that the adapters (10) each have a concave element with two at least approximately diametrically opposite locking projections (54) for defining locking positions and with a cut-out (56) for preventing pivoting beyond the open position or travelling position, and the lateral fixing means each have a concave region with at least four, preferably at least six, locking indentations (110), respectively located at least approximately diametrically opposite in pairs and arranged on two spring clips (104), for defining locking positions, and a projecting stop anchor (118), arranged between the spring clips (104) in the circumferential direction, for preventing pivoting beyond the open position or travelling position, wherein the two locking projections (54) of the adapter (10) engage in two at least approximately diametrically opposite locking indentations (110) of the lateral fixing means, and the stop anchor (118) of the lateral fixing means engages in the cut-out (56) of the adapter (10) .
  13. Snow sports helmet (14) according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the adapters (10) are each fixed to the visor (12) by means of the fixing element (62), wherein the fixing element (62) preferably has a flat region (80) and the pin (82) projecting therefrom and having a free end, the aforesaid pin is led through at least the opening (36, 38) in the adapter (10), in particular through two aligned openings (36, 38) in the adapter (10), and through the aperture (74) in the visor (12), and is particularly preferably fixed by means of an undercut on the free end of the pin (82) .
  14. Snow sports helmet (14) according to one of Claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the connecting element is substantially circular and comprises a lower layer (90) and an integral upper layer (92) projecting with respect to the lower layer (90), wherein the upper layer (92) extends substantially parallel to the lower layer (90) and has a smaller diameter than the latter, and the two layers (90, 92) are connected to each other in the region of the longitudinal axis L of the adapter, in that an underside of the lower layer (90), facing away from the upper layer (92), rests on the snow sports helmet (14) in the connected state, and the upper side rests on the underside of the bearing region (50), and the upper layer (92) is located in an oval hole (52) in the bearing region (50), in that the upper layer (92) has a web (94) extending along the longitudinal axis L and having a central bore (96), wherein the shaft of a screw is intended to engage through the bore for the detachable fixing of adapter (10) and connecting element (60) to the snow sports helmet (14), and in that two pegs (98) project from the underside of the lower layer (90), being intended to be inserted into corresponding depressions in the snow sports helmet (14).
  15. Snow sports helmet (14) according to Claim 14, characterized in that the upper layer (92) has two rounded spring clips (104) projecting from the web (94), wherein there is a banana-like opening (106) in each case between the web (94) and the spring clips (104), the spring clips (104) function as a convex element corresponding with the oval hole (52) of the adapter (10) and, on their outer side, each have three locking indentations (110) and each have a further indentation (112), wherein two diametrically opposite locking indentations (110) each serve to define one of the locking positions, while the two likewise diametrically opposite further indentations (112) at the end improve the spring properties of the spring clips (104).
  16. Snow sports helmet (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the visor (12) is self-supporting, wherein it can optionally have a frame, and/or in that the visor (12) has a face seal in a lower edge region.
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