EP3457879A1 - Système de fixation d'un dispositif à un casque - Google Patents
Système de fixation d'un dispositif à un casqueInfo
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- EP3457879A1 EP3457879A1 EP17730859.0A EP17730859A EP3457879A1 EP 3457879 A1 EP3457879 A1 EP 3457879A1 EP 17730859 A EP17730859 A EP 17730859A EP 3457879 A1 EP3457879 A1 EP 3457879A1
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- Prior art keywords
- strap
- listening
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- animal
- acoustic
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- A42B3/30—Mounting radio sets or communication systems
Definitions
- the present invention relates to the field of fixations of devices, especially listening and communication devices, and more particularly those mounted on the helmets called “half-bowl", that is to say that cover only the top of the skull and leave the ears clear. This is the case of many motorcycle helmets, bicycle, ski, horse riding, construction sites ...
- the latter describes systems attaching to the straps with a first clasp and a second clasp that slide along the two straps and are each pivotally mounted to one of the straps.
- this system does not allow attachment of the device robust enough for use such as riding, motocross, where the user suffered many sudden and repeated movements.
- the strap attachment device is always independent of the communication device.
- the risk of rupture or recess, in extreme and frequent uses is particularly important.
- the document US2013 / 185905 discloses an accessory to attach to the straps of a helmet. This accessory comprising two modules having a structure in which the strips will come to engage. This accessory does not tighten the straps and therefore the risk of rupture or recess, in extreme and frequent uses, is particularly important.
- One of the objects of the present invention is therefore to provide a fastening system on strap straps that is both robust, simple to manufacture, compatible with any helmet called “half-bowl” and that completely encloses the listening device or Communication.
- the invention relates to a system for attaching a device, in particular of the type of listening and communication device, to a helmet of the type having, on either side of the helmet, a first strap extending in front of the ear of the user and a second strap extending behind the user's ear; said fastening system comprising:
- the first part comprises at least one chamber adapted to accommodate the device, including listening or communication;
- the first part is threadedly connected to the second part so that the second part can be moved vis-à-vis the first part reversibly by screwing a first position, in which the second part allows the passage of all or part of the first strap and all or part of the second strap in the first portion, to a second position, wherein the second portion retains all or part of the first strap and all or part of the second strap by clamping between the strap first part and the second part.
- the second part is a ring comprising a thread on its inner surface.
- the first portion comprises at least one groove adapted to receive all or part of the first strap and all or part of the second strap.
- the thread of the first part is located on the outer face of the first part, near a first side of the groove.
- the first part comprises a second chamber located in the center of the groove.
- the outer diameter of the ring corresponds to the outer diameter of the first portion at the second side of the groove, so as to form a stop for the ring.
- the invention also relates to a listening and communication system comprising the fixing system according to the invention, a reception module, preferably a Bluetooth reception module, capable of converting electromagnetic signals into electrical signals and at least one transducer. electro-acoustic connected to said receiving module, adapted to convert the electrical signals into acoustic signals.
- a reception module preferably a Bluetooth reception module, capable of converting electromagnetic signals into electrical signals and at least one transducer.
- electro-acoustic connected to said receiving module, adapted to convert the electrical signals into acoustic signals.
- the receiving module is located in the first chamber.
- the electro-acoustic transducer is located in the second chamber.
- the invention also relates to a kit comprising a listening and communication system according to the invention, and a cap for a head of an animal, in which:
- the cap for the head of an animal includes:
- each of the ears comprising an outer pocket adapted to accommodate a transducer
- an auditory device comprising a reception module, preferably a Bluetooth reception module, capable of converting electromagnetic signals into electrical signals, and a pair of electro-acoustic transducers connected to said reception module and able to convert the electrical signals into signals acoustic; a transducer being housed in each outer pocket; and
- the listening and communication system further comprises a transmission module connected to the reception module of the listening and communication system, preferably a Bluetooth transmission module, able to convert electrical signals into electromagnetic signals and to transmit them to the receiving module of the cap for the head of an animal.
- a transmission module connected to the reception module of the listening and communication system, preferably a Bluetooth transmission module, able to convert electrical signals into electromagnetic signals and to transmit them to the receiving module of the cap for the head of an animal.
- the listening and communication system further comprises at least a second electro-acoustic transducer connected to the transmission module and able to convert acoustic signals into electrical signals.
- listening and communication device refers to a device that allows the user to both receive and listen to audio signals from another device; and transmit and communicate audio signals to another device.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of the fastening system according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 2 is a side view of the first part of the fastening system according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 3 is a sectional view of the first part of the fastening system according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 4 is a sectional view of the attachment system of a listening device according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 5 is an exploded view of the attachment system of a listening device according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 6 is a side view of a strap headset equipped with a fastening system according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Electroacoustic transducer capable of converting acoustic signals into electrical signals
- the present invention relates to a system for attaching a device, in particular of the type of listening and communication device, to a helmet of the type having, on either side of the helmet, a first strap extending in front of the ear of the user and a second strap extending behind the ear of the user.
- the fastening system 1 shown in Figure 1 comprises at least a first portion 11, adapted to receive all or part of the first strap and all or part of the second strap and a second portion 12 movable relative to the first part 11.
- the first part comprises at least one chamber 111 adapted to accommodate the device, including the listening device or communication.
- the device may be, without limitation, a listening and communication device, comprising in particular a microphone and / or a loudspeaker; an image recording device, such as a camera; or a device designed to collect solar energy, such as a photovoltaic solar collector.
- the first part 11 is threadedly connected 112, 121 to the second part 12 so that the second part 12 can be moved vis-a-vis the first part reversibly by screwing 11 of a first position, in which the second part 12 allows the passage of all or part of the first strap and all or part of the second strap in the first portion 11, to a second position, wherein the second portion 12 retains all or part of the first strap and all or part of the second strap by clamping between the first part 11 and the second part 12.
- the first part is connected to the second part by a bayonet type fixing system, in particular bayonet "quarter turn" or bayonet notch.
- the first part shown in Figures 2 and 3, comprises at least one groove 113 adapted to receive all or part of the first strap and all or part of the second strap.
- the first portion is cylindrical.
- the groove 113 is circular around the first portion.
- the first part comprises two groove portions, diametrically opposed, each being adapted to receive all or part of a strap of the helmet. The groove (s) 113 thus form a central column thus separating the first portion into three portions.
- the first portion 117 comprises the external thread 112, and defines a volume: the first chamber 111. It is on this portion that the second portion 12 will slide.
- the outer surface of the first portion 117 is threaded in whole or in part. According to one embodiment, only a portion of the outer surface of the first portion 11 is threaded so as to prevent inadvertent detachment of the second portion 12 of the first portion 11. According to one embodiment, less than half of the surface of the first portion 117 is threaded, preferably is threaded the portion in contact with the second portion 116.
- the second portion 116 is formed by the groove or grooves 113. This portion therefore has a diameter smaller than that of the first and the third portion. The volume of this second portion 116 is able to accommodate a second chamber 114.
- the groove 113 or grooves 113 have a depth less than the width of the first and second strap, so that all or part of the first strap and all or part of the second strap can be clamped between the first portion 11 and the second portion 12, in particular between the third portion 115 of the first portion 11 and the second portion 12.
- the groove 113 or grooves have a depth ranging from 0.5 cm to 8 cm, preferably from 3 cm to Scm.
- the groove or grooves 113 have a height, measured along the axis of revolution of the first portion 11, ranging from 0.2 cm to 3 cm, preferably from 0.5 cm to 1.5 cm.
- the third portion 115 includes a tray. This plate forms a stop on which the second part 12 will come to crush the strap.
- the third portion 115 has an outer diameter greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the second portion 12; preferably, the third portion 115 has an outer diameter equal to the outer diameter of the second portion 12. In one embodiment the third portion 115 has an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the second portion 12.
- the third portion 115 also has a diameter greater than the diameter of the first portion 112 at the first portion 117.
- This third portion 115 has a structure allowing it to have sufficient rigidity to withstand the pressure exerted by the second portion 12 during the continuous crushing and repeated thong. The third portion must be able to not be deformed during use. This characteristic is obtained by the choice of the material and the adequate structure.
- the first part 11 is made of plastic, preferably thermoplastic polymer, preferably polycarbonate or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
- the first part 11 is made in one piece by injection molding. This method of manufacture makes it possible to shape parts that are robust and easy to produce.
- the second part 12 is a means comprising an internal thread 121, able to connect it to the first part 11.
- the second part 12 is thus able to move reversibly by screwing along the first part 11. It has an amplitude moving from a first position in which it allows the passage of all or part of the first strap and all or part of the second strap in the groove 113 of the first portion 11, and a second position, wherein, the second part 12 will come, by clamping, crushing the strap or straps against the first part 11, and thus allow the device to be fixed against the straps, as shown in FIG. 6.
- the second part 12 In the first position, the second part 12 is spaced at least 4mm from the plate 115 of the first part 11, measured along the axis of revolution of the first part 11. In the second position, in the absence of a strap, the second part 12 will come into abutment with the third portion of part one 11.
- the second part 12 is screwed by the user to allow clamping, and thus fixing.
- second portion 12 is a ring comprising a thread on its inner surface.
- the ring has a height, measured along the axis of revolution of the ring, ranging from 0.4 cm to 3.2 cm, preferably from 0.7 cm to 1.7 cm.
- the second portion 12 comprises means allowing the user's hand or gloves sufficient adhesion allowing the user to have sufficient force to clamp the second portion 12 and allow the device to be secured. on the thongs. These means may be grooves, pins, or other modifications of the relief of the outer surface of the ring to increase the adhesion.
- the outer surface of the second portion is made of adherent material, such as a silicone-based plastic material.
- the second portion 12 comprises, on its surface in contact with the strap during tightening, means for increasing the attachment. These means may be, by way of example, peaks, teeth, or any means for penetrating totally or partially into the mesh of a woven strap to create a second force to be added with the clamping force.
- the present invention also relates to a listening and communication system comprising the fixing system described above.
- the listening and communication system is the fixing system according to the present invention comprising a listening and communication device.
- the listening and communication system comprises means in the first chamber 111 for receiving and transforming the audio signals. This reception can be done by any means known to date in the state of the art, both wired and wireless (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, radio waves ).
- the device comprises means for transmitting the signals representative of the audio signals of the source to a transmission plate 19.
- the device comprises means for receiving non-audio data and storing them.
- Figure 4 is a 3D sectional view of the attachment system of a listening and communication device (i.e. of the listening and communication system) of an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 an exploded view of the attachment system of a listening device and communication (ie the listening system and communication) according to one embodiment of the invention.
- the system includes ear cushions 14, which will be in contact with the ear of the user. These cushions are fixed to the first part 11 by screws 15.
- a transmission plate 19 of the signal is housed in the first chamber 111.
- At least one electro-acoustic transducer 13 is connected to said transmission plate, able to convert the electrical signals. in acoustic signals. In one embodiment, this electro-acoustic transducer 13 is located in the second 114.
- the system is powered by a standard battery 17, recharged using a USB socket 18. According to one embodiment, the USB socket 18 can be used for updating the system, including the transmission plate 19.
- the user controls the system using side buttons 20 and a central central button 21.
- the system is closed by an upper shell 22 and a cover 23.
- a seal 16 seals between the shell and the first part so as to protect the elements inside the first part 11 when used
- Figure 6 is a side view of a helmet 3 equipped with a listening and communication system comprising a fastening system 1 attached to the first strap 31 extending in front of the user's ear and to the second strap 32 extending behind the ear of the user.
- the listening and communication system also comprises an electro-acoustic transducer 24 adapted to convert the acoustic signals into electrical signals (commonly called microphone) and / or a camera.
- the invention does not include an inner pocket for passing the straps of the helmet.
- the invention does not include a module comprising an engagement structure for each strap.
- the invention does not include a spring.
- the invention is not intended to be mounted on a jet or half jet type helmet (helmets comprising a structure extending so as to cover the ears of the user).
- the invention also proposes a control system comprising one or more buttons 20, 21 single or multi-function pushbuttons, located on the outer face of the receiving compartment and transforming the audio signals. These push buttons allow action on the functions:
- the listening and communication system of the present invention comprises a reception module, preferably a Bluetooth reception module, capable of converting electromagnetic signals into electrical signals and at least one electroacoustic transducer 13 connected to said reception module, suitable for convert electrical signals into acoustic signals.
- a reception module preferably a Bluetooth reception module, capable of converting electromagnetic signals into electrical signals and at least one electroacoustic transducer 13 connected to said reception module, suitable for convert electrical signals into acoustic signals.
- the receiving module is placed in the first chamber 111, preferably at the plate 19, and the electroacoustic transducer 13 is placed in the second chamber 114.
- said receiving module is connected to an external audio source such as a smartphone.
- the audio signals from the audio source are transmitted directly to the input of the user's ear.
- the transmission of signals between the transmission module and the reception module is preferably a wireless transmission and any suitable protocol can be envisaged, for example, Bluetooth, Wifi, radio waves or other ... It is also It is conceivable that the transmission is a wired transmission.
- the transmission plate 19 also comprises a transmission module connected to the receiving module of the plate 19, preferably a Bluetooth transmission module, capable of transmitting the electromagnetic signals received by the receiving module to a third device also equipped with a receiving module, preferably the receiving module of the third device is a Bluetooth receiver module, capable of converting electromagnetic signals into electrical signals.
- a transmission module connected to the receiving module of the plate 19, preferably a Bluetooth transmission module, capable of transmitting the electromagnetic signals received by the receiving module to a third device also equipped with a receiving module, preferably the receiving module of the third device is a Bluetooth receiver module, capable of converting electromagnetic signals into electrical signals.
- the listening and communication system further comprises at least a second electro-acoustic transducer connected to the transmission module and adapted to convert acoustic signals into electrical signals.
- the transmission plate comprises, in this embodiment, an emitter capable of transmitting the electrical signals of the second transducer into electromagnetic signals and transmitting them to the audio source and / or to the third connected device.
- the listening and communication system is provided with means for recording and storing these signals.
- the different modules of the listening and communication system and the transmission platform comprise electronic elements and appropriate software.
- the listening and communication system and the transmission plate are electrically powered by a storage battery 17.
- the listening system comprises means for recharging the battery, for example for example, photovoltaic cells.
- the present invention further relates to a kit comprising a listening and communication system according to the present invention and a cap for a head of an animal equipped with a hearing device.
- a cap for a head of an animal comprising:
- each of the ears comprising an outer pocket adapted to accommodate a transducer
- an auditory device comprising a reception module, preferably a Bluetooth reception module, capable of converting electromagnetic signals into electrical signals, and a pair of electro-acoustic transducers connected to said reception module and able to convert the electrical signals into signals acoustic; a transducer being housed in each outer pocket.
- the animal is a mammal, preferably a farm animal or a pet, even more preferably a horse, a dog, a cat or a cow.
- the listening system is attached to a user's headset, such as a jumper.
- the listening and communication system further comprises a transmission module connected to the reception module of the listening and communication system.
- communication preferably a Bluetooth transmitter module, adapted to convert electrical signals into electromagnetic signals and transmit them to the receiving module of the cap for the head of an animal.
- the transmission module comprises means for receiving the physiological values of ranimai and means for storing them.
- the listening and communication system of the present invention comprises modulation means for varying the frequency of the audio signals received from the audio source.
- the transmission housing comprises an auditory adjustment means for adjusting the sound volume of the bonnet transducers for the head of an animal.
- the cup has pockets at the ears for revising one or more transducers.
- these pockets comprise means of closures such as a zipper or a scratch.
- the cap comprises an anti-wave fabric capable of protecting the head of the animal from the waves.
- the cap receiving module for the head of an animal is placed in an outer pouch on the top of the cap.
- the receiving module is visible to the user and includes a visual communication means for the user.
- the housing may include an LED whose color gives the user the state of operation of the housing (call in progress, the animal hears the music, the animal hears the voice of the user).
- the pocket can be closed with a zipper or a scratch.
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