EP3733007B1 - Aerodynamic element for a garment - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an element for a garment, preferably one for sports, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, a cyclist, a skier or the like, to be applied in correspondence with the aerodynamic hump provided in said garment.
- the aerodynamic element 1 for a garment 3, preferably sporty, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, a cyclist, a skier or the like, comprises a body 6, which can be associated in a removable and repositionable way to an aerodynamic hump 2 provided in said garment 3 and which is configured to optimize the aerodynamic profile at a zone 19 defined between said hump 2 and the rear area 9 of the helmet 8 (worn on the head by the person wearing the garment 3), preferably between the hump 2 and the rear wing 7 of the helmet 8.
- the garment 3 comprises a portion 10 with a substantially laminar development which is positioned externally and covers the upper hump 2.
- the portion 10 of the garment 3 can be made entirely or in part of elastic material.
- the front portion 25 of the body 6 can be configured so that - during the performance of the sports gesture, or in any case during a moving/running activity, by the subject wearing said garment (for example during the driving position assumed by a motorcyclist - interacts from the aerodynamic point of view with the rear area 9 and/or with the possible wing of the helmet 8.
- the body 6 of the element 1 is positioned above and externally with respect to the portion 10 with a substantially laminar development of the garment 3.
- the body 6 of the element 1 can be associated with the hump 2 by means of fixing means which cross the portion 10 with a substantially laminar development.
- corresponding through holes can be obtained to allow the passage of the fixing means to thus allow the body 6 to be constrained to the hump 2.
- the portion 10 with a substantially laminar development can be devoid of predefined through openings, which are instead obtained from the same fixing means as they pass through said portion 10 in front of their application in order to constrain the body 6 to the hump 2.
- the fact that the body 6 can be translated and/or inclined with respect to the hump 2 allows to quickly and easily adapt the configuration and positioning of the element 1 to the specific characteristics of each helmet 8 (and in particular of its rear wing 7) and the specific needs of each driver, which depend for example on his driving position, stature and build and other aspects.
- the body 6 of the element 1 has air inlet passages 20 and air outlet passages 22.
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Description
- The present invention relates to an element for a garment, preferably one for sports, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, a cyclist, a skier or the like, to be applied in correspondence with the aerodynamic hump provided in said garment.
- The idea of positioning a hump in the rear area of a motorcyclist garment, in particular of a motorcyclist suit, is known in order to allow the pilot, when assuming the "egg" shape, to obtain a more effective aerodynamic penetration in the area of the pilot's shoulders and back.
- The use of the hump in a motorcyclist suit was born essentially for aerodynamic needs in order to connect the helmet with the suit in the area of the shoulder of the motorcyclist, even if over time other functions have been added to this function such as the containment function of components of the airbag (electronics, sensors, cylinder) and possibly moisturizing liquid for the pilot as well as the aesthetic function and/or advertising.
- The fact that the main function of the hump is the aerodynamic one requires that, especially in the competitive field, each hump is tailored and/or mounted/positioned on the suit in a personalized way for each rider based on the needs and characteristics of both the rider (such as for example the size of the helmet, the driving position, etc.), that of the vehicle, as well as the corresponding aerodynamic tests made. This need for customization requires to modify/adapt the mold of each hump and/or to mount the hump on the suit in various positions, with a consequent increase in costs and above all in times which, in particular in a competitive context, are a critical factor.
- Furthermore, from an aerodynamic point of view there is the need to reduce the distance between the back of the helmet D and the hump A as much as possible so as to ideally create a substantial continuity between them (see
fig. 1 ). To this end, the idea of positioning in the rear area of the helmet an spoiler E having essentially aerodynamic function is already known and this in order to connect the profile of the helmet with that of the hump provided at the area of the shoulder of the motorcyclist. For example,DE29617135 describes an accessory to be mounted at the rear of a helmet, in particular a motorcycle helmet, which is defined by a concave-shaped body having a decreasing thickness from the center to the edge and ending at the edge of the helmet. Furthermore,DE102012214061 describes a helmet which has a tapered area at the rear with an aerodynamic function and an aerodynamic adjustment unit which is mounted on the helmet itself is also provided. - Currently, especially in the competitive field, to create a substantial continuity between the helmet D and the hump A, the latter is generally tailored and/or mounted/positioned on the suit in a personalized way for each pilot based on the needs and characteristics of both of the pilot himself - such as for example the size of the helmet D and of the possible conformation of the spoiler E of the latter (see
fig. 2a and 2b ), or the driving position assumed by the pilot himself while driving (cf.fig. 1 ) - and the vehicle, as well as of the corresponding aerodynamic tests made. - In particular, each hump A is tailored in a single piece which is inserted inside a special pocket obtained and positioned, always made to measure, in the garment. However, this solution is not fully satisfactory as it is particularly laborious to adapt and modify the molds of the standard shape and size humps so as to customize them according to the pilot and the vehicle. Furthermore, it is also particularly laborious to modify the mounting position of the hump on the garment, requiring for example to obtain a new pocket or to use a new garment.
- On the other hand, a hump A with standard dimensions and conformation which is permanently mounted on the garment always and only in a single position - although it is potentially usable by several pilots and in combination with multiple types of helmets D and spoilers E (in particular in the face of the fact that, by not hindering the movements of the pilot's helmet from the rear, it can allow different driving positions) - it would not be optimized and personalized on the basis of the needs and characteristics of each pilot and would in particular entail an undesired increase in the distance between the helmet and the hump, thus creating turbulences that reduce the effectiveness of aerodynamic penetration.
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WO2007/116377 describes a motorcycle suit comprising a hump-shaped rear aerodynamic appendage. In particular, this appendix is formed by a first portion which is permanently fixed externally to the suit and, within said first portion, a body which has a convex external surface is then removable. Furthermore, heat exchange means are housed inside said body, for example a Peltier cell, which are then connected with a plurality of peripheral cooling elements which are inserted in special pockets present on the motorcycle suit, and for this purpose to cool specific portions of the body of the motorcyclist wearing the suit. In this solution the entire hump - i.e. both the first portion and the body housing the heat exchange means - are fixed to the outer surface of the suit. Furthermore, the first portion is configured to mate with a single/single body of standard and predefined shape. - The object of the present invention is to propose an aerodynamic element for a garment, preferably sporty and in particular for a motorcycle suit, which eliminates the aforementioned drawbacks present in traditional solutions.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which allows to customize and optimize in a simple, rapid and inexpensive way the aerodynamic profile of connection between the rear area of the helmet and the aerodynamic hump provided in the garment.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element that allows to customize and optimize in a simple, quick and inexpensive way the aerodynamic connection profile which, depending on the driving position and helmet used by each pilot, is created between the rear area of the helmet and the aerodynamic hump provided in the garment.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which, in particular in the context of sports competitions, allows to reduce costs and, above all, the times for the optimal development of the aerodynamic profile that is created in correspondence with the area defined between the helmet and hump provided in the garment.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which allows the length and shape of the aerodynamic hump provided in the garment to be varied and customized in a simple, rapid and inexpensive way.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which, particularly in the context of sports competitions, allows a rapid and immediate development of the aerodynamic profile conferred by a garment equipped with an aerodynamic hump.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element that allows to channel the air flows to thus increase both the aerodynamic efficiency and the ventilation of the garment.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which allows to overcome the drawbacks deriving from the need to customize the aerodynamic hump provided in a sports garment.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which is comfortable and quick to apply.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which can be manufactured easily, quickly and with low costs.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which can be produced, at least in part, in series and quickly and efficiently.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which allows to obtain a pleasant overall aesthetic effect and which gives the observer the sensation of being faced with a high quality solution, both aesthetically and functionally.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which results in high functional standards and at the same time in affordable cost, thus allowing the possibility of its diffusion on a large scale.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which can also be proposed as an accessory of the garment, thus allowing a customization of the characteristics of the garment even in its large-scale distribution and in a non-competitive environment.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element which is improving and/or alternative with respect to traditional solutions.
- Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic element with an alternative characterization, both in functional and implementation terms, with respect to the traditional ones.
- All these purposes, whether considered alone or in any combination thereof, and others which will result from the following description are achieved, according to the invention, with an aerodynamic element for a garment, preferably sporty and in particular for a motorcycle suit, having the characteristics indicated in
claim 1, a garment having the characteristics indicated inclaim 10, and a method having the characteristics indicated inclaims 14 or 15. - The present invention is further clarified below in some of its preferred practical embodiments, shown purely by way of non-limiting example with reference to the attached drawings, in which:
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- shows a side view of a detail of a motorcyclist wearing a helmet equipped with a rear aerodynamic spoiler motorcycle clothing in which it is applied an aerodynamic hump according to the state of the art,
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- show a side view of a detail of the motorcyclist's helmet, provided at the rear with an aerodynamic spoiler, and of the garment in which the aerodynamic hump of
fig. 1 according to the state of the art is applied, - Figure 3
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fig. 1 with the air flows in correspondence of the helmet provided at the rear with an aerodynamic spoiler, and with the aerodynamic hump provided in the state of the art, are highlighted, - Figure 4
- shows a partially exploded side view of a detail of a motorcyclist who wears a motorcycle garment in which an aerodynamic element according to the invention is used,
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- shows a side view of the detail of
fig. 4 with the aerodynamic element according to the invention applied, - Figure 6
- shows a side view of a detail of a motorcyclist wearing a motorcycle clothing in which the aerodynamic element according to the invention is used in one of its alternative embodiments,
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- shows an exploded perspective view of an aerodynamic element according to the invention to be applied to a hump,
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- shows in a perspective view the aerodynamic element applied to the hump,
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- shows in a perspective view, again applied to a hump, a second embodiment of the aerodynamic element according to the invention,
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- shows it in side section,
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- shows in perspective view, again applied to a hump, a third embodiment of the aerodynamic element according to the invention.
- As can be seen from the figures, the
aerodynamic element 1 for agarment 3, preferably sporty, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, a cyclist, a skier or the like, comprises abody 6, which can be associated in a removable and repositionable way to anaerodynamic hump 2 provided in saidgarment 3 and which is configured to optimize the aerodynamic profile at azone 19 defined between saidhump 2 and therear area 9 of the helmet 8 (worn on the head by the person wearing the garment 3), preferably between thehump 2 and therear wing 7 of thehelmet 8. - In particular, the
body 6 is configured and positioned with respect to thehump 2 so that, during the performance of the sports gesture by the subject wearing the garment, it defines an efficient aerodynamic profile at anarea 19 defined between saidhump 2 of said garment and therear area 9 of thehelmet 8 worn on the head by said subject, - More in detail, said
body 6 is configured so that, during the performance of the sports gesture, or in any case during a moving/running activity, by the subject wearing said garment 3 (for example during the driving position assumed by a motorcyclist, preferably when assuming the "egg" shape), optimizes the aerodynamic profile, preferably defining a substantial aerodynamic continuity, in correspondence with thearea 19 defined between saidhump 2 of saidgarment 3 and therear area 9 of thehelmet 8 worn on the head from that subject. - In particular, the
rear area 9 of thehelmet 8 means that area which - once said helmet is worn - covers the occipital portion and, at least partially, the parietal portion of the skull. - Suitably, according to the language of the prior art, "hump" 2 means the swelling or in any case the deformed portion which protrudes with respect to the remaining rear and upper part of a
garment 3, and in particular of a motorcycle suit, and more specifically it is positioned in the rear area of thegarment 3 which - once it is worn - covers the upper part of the back up to the area between the rider's shoulders. In particular, thehump 2 is suitable to be applied in a garment, for example a suit or a jacket, which is worn over any other garments (for example an undergarment) and above which no further garments are worn anyway. In essence, theaerodynamic hump 2 is suitable to be applied to the outermost garment which is intended to be worn by a subject, in particular for carrying out a sporting gesture or in any case a moving/running activity. - Conveniently, the
garment 3 comprises aportion 10 with a substantially laminar development which is positioned externally and covers theupper hump 2. Preferably, theportion 10 of thegarment 3 can be made entirely or in part of elastic material. - Suitably, the
portion 10 has a substantially laminar development and is positioned externally and above with respect to theunderlying hump 2. In particular, theportion 10 with a substantially laminar development comprises a portion of an article, preferably of leather (natural and/or synthetic) and/or fabric (i.e. obtained by weaving threads) and/or non-woven fabric, and/or in similar materials, with an extension of the thickness which is much less than that of the other two dimensions (length and width). In particular, theportion 10 with a substantially laminar development comprises a first surface which faces inwardly and towards theunderlying hump 2, and a second surface which faces outwardly and towards thebody 6. - Preferably, the
hump 2 is a traditional aerodynamic hump provided in traditional motorcycle clothing. Advantageously, thehump 2 can be of the type described in theItalian patent application No. 102019000003315 EP20161637.2 - In particular, the
body 6 of theelement 1 is associated in a repositionable way in correspondence with thefrontal area 17 of thehump 2 which is closest to thehelmet 8 so as to protrude from thehump 2 in the direction of thehelmet 8, so as to reduce at thezone 19 the distance that separates the helmet itself from thebody 6. - Conveniently, the
body 6 of theelement 1 can be removably associated with thehump 2 below or above the layer of thegarment 3. Advantageously, thebody 6 can be constrained mechanically to thehump 2. - Conveniently, in the embodiment of
fig. 6 , thebody 6 is positioned below theportion 10 of thegarment 3 and can be constrained and/or in contact with the body (or bodies) that define thehump 2. Preferably, thebody 6 is inserted into the same pocket, obtained ingarment 3, in which thehump 2 is inserted. Conveniently, in this case, the pocket is provided with non-permanent closing means (for example defined by a zip) to allow, if necessary, access to said pocket to replace thebody 6. Preferably, in this embodiment, the portion of thegarment 3, below which thebody 6 is positioned, is made entirely or in part of elastic material so as to be able to position, below said portion,bodies 6 of different shapes and sizes, thus allowing a prompt and rapid customization of the body itself in order to optimize the aerodynamic profile in correspondence with thezone 19. - Conveniently, the
body 6 of theelement 1 is shaped and applied to thehump 2 so as to make substantially continuous/linear the aerodynamic profile which fromhelmet 8 continues towards the hump itself. Advantageously, this allows to reduce the extent of the turbulences that are generated when the front air flow that follows the profile of thehelmet 8 is inserted within the space of thearea 19 defined between said helmet and thebody 6. - Advantageously, the
body 6 of theelement 1 has a conformation suitable for joining and substantially prolonging the profile of the hump 2 (seefig. 8 ). - Preferably, the
body 6 of theelement 1 can have a substantially laminar shape, preferably curved so as to join and substantially prolong the profile of the hump 2 (seefig. 8 ). Conveniently, thebody 6 can have a substantially curved laminar shape at the lateral ends so as to follow the profile of thehump 2. Conveniently, thebody 6 of theelement 1 can have a curved shape with a concavity facing thehump 2. Conveniently, thebody 6 of theelement 1 can have afront portion 25 of substantially rounded shape and profile. - Advantageously, the
body 6 of theelement 1 can have a substantially tapered shape, so as to optimize its aerodynamic profile. - Advantageously, the
front portion 25 of the body 6 (i.e. the portion facing the helmet 8) is shaped to adapt to the profile of the helmet itself. - Preferably, the
front portion 25 of thebody 6 can be configured so that - during the performance of the sports gesture, or in any case during a moving/running activity, by the subject wearing said garment (for example during the driving position assumed by a motorcyclist - interacts from the aerodynamic point of view with therear area 9 and/or with the possible wing of thehelmet 8. - In any case, advantageously, the
body 6 of theelement 1 has an easily customizable shape and size, to be easily and suitably adapted to the different needs of different users (i.e. wearers and, in particular, pilots). In particular, this means thatbodies 6 of different shapes and sizes can be made, which can be associated with thesame hump 2 or different humps. Advantageously, for this purpose, a plurality of molds can be provided and/or various processing methods/techniques can be used (for example cutting out, finishing or smoothing the body 6) and this in order to makebodies 6 of different configurations in terms of shape and/or dimensions. - Advantageously, the
body 6 of theelement 1 can be made by thermoforming, in particular starting from a flat plate, or it can be obtained by injection molding. Preferably, thebody 6 can be made by thermoforming starting from a flat sheet of expanded material, in particular polyurethane. Suitably, thebody 6 can be obtained by injection molding using simplified molds; moreover, in this case, by using foam material (for example polyurethane), the molds can be made of aluminum, thus obtaining an important cost reduction. - Suitably, in particular, the
body 6 of theelement 1 can be customized for each pilot based on the characteristics of the pilot himself, on the basis of the characteristics of the vehicle, of the aerodynamic tests made, as well as on the basis of the characteristics of the track and/or race. In particular, this means thatelements 1 withbodies 6 of different shapes and sizes can be made, which can be associated (at different times and separately to each other) to thesame hump 2, and this in order to modify/adapt the aerodynamic profile in correspondence with thezone 19 defined between thehump 2 and the rear zone of the helmet. Conveniently, for this purpose, a plurality of molds can be provided, each of which is intended to be used to create a corresponding configuration (in terms of shape and/or size) of saidbody 6, and therefore correspondingelements 1. - Suitably, the
body 6 of theelement 1 can be associated with thehump 2 in a removable and repositionable way by means of mechanical fixing means 12. Preferably, said mechanical fixing means 12 comprise mechanical coupling means, preferably by interlocking, by hooking or by using suitable fixing elements/members. - Suitably, the
body 6 comprises: - a plurality of through
openings 14 intended to be crossed by fixingmeans 12 to constrain saidbody 6 to saidhump 2, said throughopenings 14 being shaped and/or arranged so as to allow to adjust and/or modify the position and/or the inclination of saidbody 6 with respect to saidhump 2, and/or - a plurality of fixing means 12 integrated and/or integral with said
body 6 and intended to cooperate with corresponding shapedholes 13 formed in saidhump 2, said shapedholes 13 being shaped and/or arranged so as to allow adjustment and/or modifying the position and/or inclination of saidbody 6 with respect to saidhump 2. - Advantageously, the
body 6 of theelement 1 is positioned above and externally with respect to theportion 10 with a substantially laminar development of thegarment 3. Conveniently, thebody 6 of theelement 1 can be associated with thehump 2 by means of fixing means which cross theportion 10 with a substantially laminar development. Suitably, in theportion 10 with a substantially laminar development, corresponding through holes can be obtained to allow the passage of the fixing means to thus allow thebody 6 to be constrained to thehump 2. Conveniently, theportion 10 with a substantially laminar development can be devoid of predefined through openings, which are instead obtained from the same fixing means as they pass through saidportion 10 in front of their application in order to constrain thebody 6 to thehump 2. - Suitably, the fixing means can be integrated and be part of the
body 6 of theelement 1 and/or of thehump 2, and/or comprise separate elements/organs which engage directly within thebody 6 and/or thehump 2, and/or comprise separate elements which engages with corresponding counter-elements fixed/inserted or integral with thebody 6 and/or thehump 2. - Preferably, the
portion 10 with a substantially laminar development is fully between thebody 6 and thehump 2. Basically, the substantiallylaminar portion 10 is sandwiched between thebody 6 of theelement 1 and thehump 2, which are constrained to each other by means of the fixing means. - For example, the
body 6 of theelement 1 can be fixed to thehump 2 by means of suitable members (for example screws) which pass through aportion 10 with a substantially laminar development, comprising for example at least one fabric layer of thegarment 3. Conveniently, this allows a simple and quick release of thebody 6 of theelement 1 from theunderlying hump 2, to then replace it with adifferent body 6 of another element to be then always tied to thesame hump 2, thus avoiding having to replace the entire garment. Preferably, said fixing means 12 can comprise a plurality of screws or rivets (or in general protruding pins or pegs) which pass throughopenings 14 made in thebody 6 to engage in correspondingholes 13 present/made in thehump 2. Advantageously, the throughopenings 14 are shaped and/or arranged so as to allow to adjust and/or modify the position and/or inclination of saidbody 6 with respect to saidhump 2. - Advantageously, for example, the through
openings 14 positioned on the sides of thebody 6 can be inclined with respect to the direction defined by the X axis, so that a translation along the X axis also corresponds to a translation along the Y axis. Conveniently, in this way, thesame body 6 can be associated with thehump 2 in so that it can be repositioned with respect to the latter, that is, so that it can change/adjust its position and/or inclination. - Conveniently, in a further variant not shown, the fixing means (defined for example by protruding pins, screws and/or rivets) are integrated/incorporated and/or integral with the
body 6 and engage within corresponding shapedholes 13 present/obtained in thehump 2. Conveniently, in this case, the shapedholes 13 of thehump 2 are shaped and/or arranged so as to allow to adjust and/or modify the position and/or inclination of saidbody 6 with respect to saidhump 2. - Conveniently, in a further variant not shown, the fixing means (defined for example by protruding pins, screws and/or rivets) are integrated/incorporated and/or integral with the
hump 2 and engage within corresponding openings present/obtained in thebody 6 Conveniently, in this case, the openings of thebody 6 are shaped and/or arranged so as to allow to adjust and/or modify the position and/or inclination of saidbody 6 with respect to saidhump 2. - Advantageously, as said and as is represented for example in
figures 4 and 5 , thebody 6 of theelement 1 can be positioned above theportion 10 of the motorcycle garment 3 (i.e. on the surface of the latter facing outwards), while thehump 2 is positioned below thesame portion 10. In particular, in this case, thebody 6 of theelement 1 is associated with thehump 2 at aportion 10 which covers/coats the latter and can be mechanically fixed to thehump 2 and/or to saidportion 10 of thegarment 3. - Advantageously, in addition to the fixing means that connect the
body 6 to thehump 2, said coveringbody 6 can also be fixed directly to the (only)portion 10 with a substantially laminar development by stitching or by means of traditional quick coupling means, preferably by means of clips, rivets, buttons (for example mushroom), velcro, zip, etc. Conveniently, the quick coupling means can be mounted onportion 10. - Advantageously, the
aforesaid portion 10 of thegarment 3, in correspondence with which theelement 1 is applied, can comprise one or more layers, preferably made of natural or synthetic leather, or in fabric or other suitable coating used to make garments for motorcyclist. Advantageously, thebody 6 of theelement 1 can be moved in translation and/or inclined with respect to thehump 2 along a first direction X (corresponding substantially to the longitudinal development of said hump) and/or along a direction Y (corresponding substantially to a direction perpendicular - i.e. approaching/moving away - with respect to the external surface of said hump) and/or along a Z direction (not shown, corresponding substantially to the transverse/lateral development of said hump itself). - Preferably, if the
body 6 is associated with thehump 2 by means of screws or rivets 12, this movement is made possible thanks to the shape and arrangement of theopenings 14 which, preferably, are defined by elongated slots, for example in the longitudinal direction along the X axis, so as to allow a fine adjustment both of the longitudinal position of thebody 6 with respect to thehump 2, and of the inclination of said body towards/away from the underlying hump. - Suitably, the fact that the
body 6 can be translated and/or inclined with respect to thehump 2 allows to quickly and easily adapt the configuration and positioning of theelement 1 to the specific characteristics of each helmet 8 (and in particular of its rear wing 7) and the specific needs of each driver, which depend for example on his driving position, stature and build and other aspects. In particular, by suitably acting on the fixing means 12 it is possible to make an extremely precise adjustment of the position of thebody 6 and, in this way, regardless of the characteristics of the pilot and hishelmet 8, it is possible to reduce the distance between the latter and thehump 2 and thus obtain the most efficient aerodynamic profile in thearea 19 defined between thehelmet 8 and thehump 2, thus improving the overall aerodynamic effect according to the specific needs (both of the scope of application and of the individual pilot). - Basically, in this way, it is possible to customize the aerodynamic profile in the
area 19 between thehelmet 8 or thehump 2 without necessarily having to intervene on theentire hump 2 or on thehelmet 8, also allowing to obtain an important reduction of the cost and the time of personalization. - The solution according to the present invention is particularly advantageous in that the customization of the hump is extremely easy and rapid since it is sufficient to select and apply the most suitable/
appropriate body 6 above thehump 2, without thus having to intervene on thehelmet 8 and/o modify or open the garment in the area, preferably shaped like a pocket, which covers or into which the body defining thehump 2 is inserted. - Conveniently, moreover, by using traditional tools (for example a drill) on a
body 6 having a certain configuration, it is possible to vary the shape, the arrangement and/or the number of theopenings 14 formed therein, thus expanding the possibilities of adjusting the position of thebody 6 with respect to thehump 2. - Advantageously, the configuration of the
body 6 of theelement 1, as well as its positioning with respect tohump 2, also allows modification of the longitudinal development ofhump 2. - Advantageously, the configuration of the
body 6 of theelement 1, as well as its positioning with respect to thehump 2, also allows to modify the configuration - in terms of size and/or shape - of thefront zone 17 of thehump 2. Preferably, thebody 6 of the element 1 - in addition to defining a substantial aerodynamic continuity between saidhump 2 and therear area 9 of the motorcyclist's helmet 8 - is configured (i.e. it is shaped and sized) to cooperate with said hump in order to modify or improve the overall aerodynamic effect of the hump itself. Conveniently, in this case, the aerodynamic effect is defined by the profile, in terms of size and shape, of the outermost surface portion of thebody 6 combined with the part of thehump 2 which is not covered by said body. - Advantageously, for example, in a second embodiment of the element 1 (see
fig. 9a and 9b ), thebody 6 can have a front portion 25 (i.e. the one facing and closer to the helmet 8) which is curved, protruding and which preferably substantially covers, at least partially, the front area 17 (i.e. the one facing the helmet 8) of thehump 2. Advantageously, this allows to improve the continuity of the aerodynamic profile between thehelmet 8 and thehump 2 and it also allows to modify the overall profile of thehump 2. - Advantageously, the
front portion 25 can define ahollow seat 18 inside which - during the performance of the sports gesture (for example during the driving position assumed by a motorcyclist, preferably when it assumes the "egg" shape) or in any case during a moving/running activity - thehelmet 8 worn by said motorcyclist can be housed, at least partially. Preferably, thehollow seat 18 has a conformation which, at least partially, is complementary to therear portion 9 of thehelmet 8. In particular, thehollow seat 18 can have a substantially semicircular development and is connected continuously to thefront area 17 of thehump 2. - Advantageously , in a third embodiment (see
fig. 10 ), thebody 6 of theelement 1 hasair inlet passages 20 andair outlet passages 22. - Advantageously, the
inlet passages 20 are defined in an area of thebody 6 which is upstream with respect to the area of the latter in which theoutlet passages 22 are defined. Preferably, theair inlet passages 20 are defined in correspondence of thefront portion 25 of the body 6 (i.e. the one facing and closest to the helmet 8) so as to allow the air that impacts on the front part 16 of saidbody 6 to penetrate inside and below saidbody 6, and then coming out of theexit passages 22 present on therear portion 26 of thebody 6. - Advantageously, in addition to the
exit openings 22 defined in thebody 6, further passages obtained on thehump 2 can be provided to allow air to enter under thebody 6 through theinlet passages 20, to also penetrate inside thehump 2. Conveniently, in this case, the hump can have corresponding passages for the escape of the air. - Advantageously, this allows to reduce the air pressure at the
front portion 25 of theelement 1 and also allows the extraction of hot air from thehump 2, thus cooling the pilot wearing thegarment 3 provided with said hump. - Advantageously, in particular in said third embodiment (see
fig. 10 ), thebody 6 of theelement 1 can have protrudingtabs 24 which, in particular, protrude with respect to the external surface of therear portion 26 of saidbody 6. Preferably, the protrudingtabs 24 can be defined by sections cut and then folded of thebody 6 which, in doing so, also define theexit passages 22. - The present invention also comprises a
garment 3, preferably a jacket or suit for a motorcyclist, cyclist, skier or the like, which is provided with anaerodynamic element 1, such as the one described above, which is removably applied to thehump 2 integrated in said garment and positioned below alaminar covering portion 10. Preferably, thehump 2 is housed inside a pocket of the garment and, therefore, saidportion 10 which is crossed by the fixing means - which constrain thebody 6 of theelement 1 to the underlying hump 2 - is defined by the outermost part that defines said pocket. - The present invention also includes a method for identifying and/or defining the aerodynamic hump for a sports garment, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, cyclist, skier or the like, which is optimized based on the needs and characteristics of the pilot/subject wearing this garment (such as the size of the helmet, the driving position, etc.) and/or that of the vehicle and/or the corresponding aerodynamic tests made. In particular, this method provides for
- starting from a garment having a standard aerodynamic hump or in any case not optimized/customized, and
- preparing at least one
element 1 as described above or, preferably, preparing a plurality (at least two)elements 1 as described above havingbodies 6 of different configuration (in terms of conformation and/or dimensions). - Suitably, using a
single element 1, the method provides to associate in sequence different configurations of thebody 6 of thesame element 1 to a standard (i.e. not optimized/customized) aerodynamic hump and to adjust the position of saidbody 6 with respect to the latter until the position and configuration of thebody 6 of theelement 1 is identified, which allows to obtain the most efficient aerodynamic profile at thearea 19 defined between thehump 2 and the rear area of the helmet. - In particular, once
element 1 has been prepared and/or made, it is made available and, for each of the different configurations (in terms of conformation and/or dimensions) which - in sequence - are obtained/obtained for thebody 6 of thesame element 1, the following operations are carried out until the position and configuration of thebody 6 of theelement 1 is identified, which allows to obtain the most efficient aerodynamic profile at thezone 19 defined between thehump 2 and the rear area of the helmet: - approaching and/or positioning the
body 6 above thehump 2, - constraining together the covering
body 6, thus positioned and/or approached, and thehump 2, - during the performance or simulation (for example through a wind tunnel) of a sporting gesture or in any case of a moving/running activity by the subject wearing the
garment 3 equipped with saidhump 2 to which the body was tied 6, the characteristics and/or the aerodynamic efficiency and/or the aerodynamic profile are identified/measured and/or assessed in thearea 19 defined between thehump 2 and the rear area of the helmet and/or the hump in general. - Suitably, by using two or
more elements 1, the method provides to associate in sequence thebody 6 of each of saidelements 1 to said standard aerodynamic hump (i.e. not optimized/customized) and to adjust the position of saidbody 6 with respect to the latter until the position and configuration of thebody 6 of theelement 1 is identified, which allows to obtain the most efficient aerodynamic profile in thearea 19 defined between thehump 2 and the rear area of the helmet. - In particular, once two or
more elements 1 have been prepared and/or made, each of which has a different configuration of the body 6 (in terms of conformation and/or dimensions), these elements are made available in sequence and, for eachelement 1, the following operations are carried out until the element 1 (and in particular the corresponding configuration of thebody 6 of said element), and the position of said element are identified, which allow to obtain the most efficient aerodynamic profile atzone 19 defined betweenhump 2 and the rear area of the helmet: - approaching and/or positioning the
body 6 of anelement 1 above thehump 2, - constraining together the covering
body 6 of theelement 1, thus positioned and/or approached, and thehump 2, - during the performance or simulation (for example through a wind tunnel) of a sporting gesture or in any case of a moving/running activity by the subject wearing the
garment 3 equipped with saidhump 2 to which the body was tied 6 of saidelement 1, the characteristics and/or the aerodynamic efficiency and/or the aerodynamic profile are detected/measured and/or assessed in thearea 19 defined between thehump 2 and the rear area of the helmet and/or the hump in general. - The
element 1 has been described mainly in its application in a motorcycle suit or jacket, however it is intended that it can also be applied in a garment usable in any area in which, during the performance of a certain gesture, the wearer moves at high speed in an open position, that is, in contact with the air it is passing through. - From what has been said it is clear that the aerodynamic element according to the invention is particularly advantageous since:
- allows to change quickly and precisely, and at low costs, both the distance between the helmet and the aerodynamic hump, and the size and shape of the hump itself, thus obtaining a high customization of the aerodynamic effect,
- it is of rapid, simple and economic construction,
- it is quick and easy to apply and replace in the garment, especially in the motorcycle suit, and
- allows a high and immediate customization both of its configuration (shape and/or dimensions) and of its position of installation/assembly on the hump of the garment.
Claims (15)
- Aerodynamic element (1) for a garment (3), preferably sporty, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, cyclist, skier or the like, comprising:- a body (6) which is configured to be associated in a removable and repositionable manner with an aerodynamic hump (2), provided in said garment (3), and so that, during the performance of the sports gesture by the subject wearing said garment, defines an efficient aerodynamic profile in correspondence with an area (19) defined between said hump (2) of said garment and the rear area (9) of a helmet (8) worn on the head by said subject,and characterized in that said body (6) comprises:- a plurality of through openings (14) intended to be crossed by fixing means (12) to constrain said body (6) to said hump (2), said through openings (14) being shaped and/or arranged so as to allow to adjust and/or modify the position and/or inclination of said body (6) with respect to said hump (2), and/or- a plurality of fixing means (12) integrated and/or integral with said body (6) and intended to cooperate with corresponding shaped holes (13) formed in said hump (2), said shaped holes (13) being shaped and/or arranged so as to allow adjustment and/or modification of the position and/or inclination of said body (6) with respect to said hump (2).
- Aerodynamic element according to claim 1, characterized in that said body (6) is configured so as to protrude from the hump (2) towards the helmet (8), so as to reduce the distance in correspondence with the zone (19) that separates the helmet itself from said body (6).
- Aerodynamic element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the shape and/or size of said body (6), and/or its positioning with respect to said hump (2), modifies the aerodynamic profile of the hump itself, preferably at its front area (17).
- Aerodynamic element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the shape and/or size of said body (6), and/or its positioning with respect to said hump (2), make the profile substantially continuous/linear aerodynamic that from the helmet (8) continues towards the hump itself.
- Aerodynamic element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said fixing means (12) comprise elements/separate organs which engage directly within the body (6) and/or the hump (2), and/or they comprise separate elements which are engaged with corresponding counter-elements fixed/engaged or integral with the body (6) and/or the hump (2).
- Aerodynamic element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said body (6) of the element (1) is positioned above and externally with respect to the portion (10) with a substantially laminar development of the garment (3) that covers said hump (2).
- Aerodynamic element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said body (6) is configured to be positioned below and internally with respect to the portion (10) with a substantially laminar development of the garment (3) covering said hump (2) and to be bound and/or in contact with said hump (2).
- Aerodynamic element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the body (6) of the element (1) has a substantially laminar and curved conformation to blend with continuity with the profile of said hump (2).
- Aerodynamic element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said body (6) is made by thermoforming, in particular starting from a flat sheet, or is produced by injection molding.
- Aerodynamic element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said body (6) comprises a front portion (25) configured in such a way that - during the sporting gesture by the person wearing said garment, for example when a motorcyclist assumes the driving position - interacts from the aerodynamic point of view with the rear area (9) and/or with the possible wing (7) of the helmet (8).
- Aerodynamic element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said body (6) comprises inlet passages (20) and air outlet passages (22) of the air.
- Aerodynamic element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said at least one body (6) is also fastened removably and directly to said portion (10) with a substantially laminar development that covers externally and superiorly said hump (2), preferably by means of quick coupling and/or stitching.
- Sportswear (3), preferably sportswear, in particular a biker, cyclist, skier or similar suit or jacket, characterized in that it comprises, in correspondence with the rear area of the garment which - when worn - covers the upper part of the back up to the area between the shoulders of the person wearing it, an aerodynamic hump (2) with an element (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims which is removable and repositionable associated with said aerodynamic hump (2) so that, during the performance of the sports gesture by the subject wearing this garment, it defines an efficient aerodynamic profile in correspondence with an area (19) defined between said hump (2) of said garment and the rear area (9) of a helmet (8) worn on the head by said subject.
- Method for identifying and/or defining the aerodynamic hump for a garment (3), preferably sporty, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, cyclist, skier or the like, which is optimized on the basis of the needs and characteristics of the pilot and/or that of the vehicle and/or the corresponding aerodynamic tests made, this method involves- starting from a garment having an aerodynamic hump (2) that is standard and/or not optimized,- preparing an element (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, so that the body (6) of said element (1) assumes, in sequence and distinct moments, at least two different configurations,- associating each configuration of the body (6) of said element (1) in sequence to said standard and/or non-optimized aerodynamic hump (2) and adjusting the position of said body (6) with respect to said hump until the position is identified and the configuration of the body (6) of the element (1) which allows to obtain the most efficient aerodynamic profile in correspondence with the area (19) defined between the hump (2) and the rear area (9) of the helmet (8).
- Method for identifying and/or defining the aerodynamic hump for a garment (3), preferably sporty, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, cyclist, skier or the like, which is optimized on the basis of the needs and characteristics of the pilot and/or that of the vehicle and/or the corresponding aerodynamic tests made, this method involving- starting from a garment having an aerodynamic hump (2) that is standard and/or not optimized,- preparing at least two elements (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, the respective bodies (6) of said at least two elements (1) having different configurations between them,- sequentially associating the body (6) of each of said elements (1) with said standard and/or non-optimized aerodynamic hump (2) and adjusting the position of said body (6) with respect to said hump until the position is identified and the element (1) which allows to obtain the most efficient aerodynamic profile in correspondence with the area (19) defined between the hump (2) and the rear area (9) of the helmet (8).
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