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EP3957203A1
EP3957203A1 EP21154559.5A EP21154559A EP3957203A1 EP 3957203 A1 EP3957203 A1 EP 3957203A1 EP 21154559 A EP21154559 A EP 21154559A EP 3957203 A1 EP3957203 A1 EP 3957203A1
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  • the present application relates to a helmet, for example a bicycle helmet, with a device for accommodating electronic components, said device preferably being arranged in the front of the helmet.
  • Bicycle helmets today not only protect against injuries in the event of falls or the head of the wearer hitting the ground, but also have a variety of electronic functions, such as providing lighting, turn signals, a radio with speakers and impact sensors.
  • the document DE 20 2008 011 289 U1 which discloses a bicycle helmet with a lighting device arranged thereon, which is arranged at the rear part of the helmet and serves to increase the safety of the helmet wearer.
  • the lighting device has a pot-like housing and a cover, which are firmly integrated into the helmet, with a circuit board for controlling LEDs being arranged on the aforementioned cover.
  • a lighting system for a helmet, where a lighting system can be arranged on or in the bicycle helmet to improve the visibility of the wearer of the helmet and to emit luminous signals.
  • the lighting system may include a flexible material and light emitting diodes.
  • helmets today In addition to lighting components such as taillights and turn signals, many helmets today also have other electronic components or functions, such as radios, various sensors and communication devices in the form of a microphone, loudspeakers and corresponding communication devices.
  • a helmet according to the invention comprises a recess in the area which can be positioned over the face of a wearer and a device for receiving electronic components, the recess being adapted to receive the device.
  • the device can accommodate all electronic components in a compact manner. The fact that the device can be inserted into the recess at any time and can also be removed again means that the electronic components can be easily replaced, and the electronic components can be replaced at any time both in the event of a defect and when upgrading to a more modern system.
  • the recess is positioned in the area provided over a wearer's face because here speech signals from a wearer's mouth can be easily received by the microphone without the speech signals being attenuated or distorted (e.g. by wind, ambient noise. ..). Furthermore, in the case of bicycle helmets, there is usually thicker padding in front of the forehead area, and therefore there is also corresponding space for the cut-out.
  • the opening of the recess is provided in the downwardly facing edge of the front portion of the helmet (i.e. near the forehead of a wearer of the helmet).
  • This has the further advantage that the distance between the mouth, which emits speech signals, and the corresponding microphone, which can be provided in the device, is minimized.
  • the device for receiving Electronic components easily accessible for a wearer of the helmet even when wearing the helmet - if he has to press a button.
  • a switch is preferably provided on the device for accommodating electronic components, in which switch the electronics box can be switched on and off.
  • the device for accommodating electronic components preferably comprises a switch, a socket (for accommodating a plug of a charging cable), at least one microphone and at least one loudspeaker and a transmitting and receiving device, the device for accommodating electronic components being either with a App of a smartphone so as to communicate with other people, or the transceiver can couple with other transceivers, the users can then communicate directly with each other.
  • the transmitting and receiving device is preferably set up to transmit and receive Bluetooth signals. This is for easy connectivity with multiple other electronic devices.
  • the transmitting and receiving device is set up to communicate with a smartphone app.
  • This has the advantage that no separate processor has to be provided in the device for accommodating electronic components, but that the entire control of the communication can be carried out by a smartphone, and only the microphone and the loudspeakers are controlled with the transmitting and receiving device be able. In addition, you no longer have to take your hands off the handlebars to make incoming and outgoing calls on your smartphone.
  • the helmet preferably has a fixing device in the vicinity of the recess, in which the device for accommodating electronic components can be detachably fixed on the helmet.
  • This causes the electronics box to be securely anchored in the helmet and in typical use as For example, cycling with corresponding potholes, stones, bumps or an impact cannot fall out, but it can still be easily removed from the helmet if you want to replace it.
  • At least one hole preferably with a thread, is provided as the fixing device, into which a screw can be inserted, with which the device, which also has a hole, can be fastened in the helmet.
  • a screw is a simple and space-saving fixing device, and not much space is required in the area of the recess to provide this fixing device.
  • the helmet has an upper shell and a lower shell, and the recess is mostly arranged in the lower shell.
  • the lower shell is preferably made of EPS, ie a hard foam, and it is very easy to provide a recess in this, since this does not involve a great deal of additional effort in terms of production technology.
  • the upper shell is preferably made of polycarbonate and forms a hard shell.
  • the device for accommodating electronic components has an upper section and a lower section, the upper section being designed flat and following the curvature of the helmet, and the lower section having a greater depth than the upper section.
  • the lower section also preferably follows the curvature of the helmet.
  • a system according to the invention comprises a helmet, wherein a recess is provided in a part of the helmet which is positioned directly above the face of a wearer, which recess is adapted to accommodate the device for accommodating electronic components as already described above , record.
  • This sending and receiving device is set up to communicate with a smartphone app, which in turn can communicate with other users via their smartphones. This is suitable, for example, for racing trips or for cycling excursions in which several participants who have the same helmet or the same communication system take part. This allows virtual rooms to be created in which several participants can communicate with each other. So here a group intercom function is provided.
  • the helmet is basically made up of an upper shell 2 (not shown here) and a lower shell 3 (the lower shell 3 is also shown in 1 not visible).
  • a visor V and a chin guard K are also arranged on the helmet. It can be seen that in the part of the helmet 1 which is above the forehead, in this case a device 5 for accommodating electronic components is inserted in a recess 4 (not shown here) and is flush with the lower edge of the helmet 1.
  • FIG. 1 a perspective view from below is shown. Here you look practically into the depression of the helmet 1, in which the head of the wearer is accommodated.
  • the device 5 for accommodating electronic components is shown in the installed state.
  • the device 5 for accommodating electronic components has a microphone 52 in the middle, next to it a socket 51 and a switch 54.
  • a loudspeaker 53 is arranged on the respective outer sections of the device 5 for accommodating electronic components.
  • a screw 6b is shown here, which fixes the device 5 for accommodating electronic components on the helmet 1.
  • the associated hole 6a and the hole 59 in the device 5 for accommodating electronic components are not shown in the present figure.
  • the shape of the surface of the device 5 for receiving electronic components in which the socket 51, the microphone 52, the loudspeaker 53 and the switch 54 are provided, follows the curvature of the helmet 1, and thus a slightly curved shape.
  • FIG 12 shows an exploded view of a helmet 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the division of the helmet into upper shell 2 and lower shell 3 is also shown here.
  • the visor V is in turn attached to the helmet and in this exploded view the recess 4 is clearly shown.
  • the device 5 for accommodating electronic components preferably has a plastic housing and is composed of an upper section 5o and a lower section 5u.
  • Two loudspeakers 53, a microphone 52, a socket 51 and a switch 54 are arranged in the upper section 5o.
  • the hole 59 is also shown here, through which the device 5 for accommodating electronic components can be fastened to the helmet 1 with a screw (not shown here).
  • the upper portion 5o of the device 5 follows the curvature of the helmet 1, this upper portion 5o is designed flat.
  • the upper section 5o of the device 5 for accommodating electronic components is adjoined in the central area by a lower section 5u, which has a significantly greater depth than the upper section 5o. For example, there is enough space for a circuit board or the battery 50 (not shown here).
  • the lower section 5u of the device 5 also follows the curvature of the helmet 1.
  • the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments.
  • Clips, Velcro strips, flaps, snap fasteners or other fixing devices could also function as a fixing device.
  • the shape of the device 5 is also variable, so it could also have shapes other than those described above.
  • a system would also be conceivable in which an electronics box is provided, and otherwise a dummy is provided which can be inserted into the recess, which, for example, has increased damping properties and can be used when the user of the helmet does not want to communicate with his head but want to protect even better.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Helm (1), welcher in dem Abschnitt, welcher über dem Gesicht eines Trägers positionierbar ist, eine Aussparung (4) aufweist, und umfasst ferner Vorrichtung (5) zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten, wie beispielsweise einem Mikrofon oder einem Lautsprecher oder Chips.The present invention relates to a helmet (1) which has a recess (4) in the portion which can be positioned over the face of a wearer, and further comprises a device (5) for accommodating electronic components such as a microphone or a speakers or chips.

Die Aussparung (4) im Helm (1) ist dazu eingerichtet ist, die Vorrichtung (5) zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten aufzunehmen. Die Vorrichtung (5) ist also jederzeit leicht herausnehmbar und auch austauschbar.

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The recess (4) in the helmet (1) is designed to accommodate the device (5) for accommodating electronic components. The device (5) can therefore be easily removed and replaced at any time.
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Die vorliegende Anmeldung beschäftigt sich mit einem Helm, beispielsweise Fahrradhelm, mit einer Vorrichtung zur Unterbringung elektronischer Komponenten, wobei besagte Vorrichtung vorzugsweise in der Vorderseite des Helms angeordnet ist.The present application relates to a helmet, for example a bicycle helmet, with a device for accommodating electronic components, said device preferably being arranged in the front of the helmet.

Fahrradhelme weisen heutzutage nicht nur einen Schutz vor Verletzungen bei Stürzen oder dem Aufprall des Kopfes des Trägers auf den Boden auf, sondern haben auch vielfältige elektronische Funktionen, wie beispielsweise das Bereitstellen einer Beleuchtung, von Blinkern, einem Radio mit Lautsprechern sowie Aufprallsensoren.Bicycle helmets today not only protect against injuries in the event of falls or the head of the wearer hitting the ground, but also have a variety of electronic functions, such as providing lighting, turn signals, a radio with speakers and impact sensors.

Im Stand der Technik ist beispielsweise das Dokument DE 20 2008 011 289 U1 bekannt, welches einen Fahrradhelm mit einem daran angeordneten Beleuchtungsvorrichtung offenbart, welche am hinteren Teil des Helms angeordnet ist und dazu dient, die Sicherheit des Helmträgers zu erhöhen.
Die Beleuchtungseinrichtung weist ein topfartiges Gehäuse und einen Deckel auf, welche fest in den Helm integriert sind, wobei am vorher genannten Deckel eine Platine zur Steuerung von LEDs angeordnet ist.In the prior art, for example, the document DE 20 2008 011 289 U1 known, which discloses a bicycle helmet with a lighting device arranged thereon, which is arranged at the rear part of the helmet and serves to increase the safety of the helmet wearer.
The lighting device has a pot-like housing and a cover, which are firmly integrated into the helmet, with a circuit board for controlling LEDs being arranged on the aforementioned cover.

Ferner ist im Dokument US 2011/0069476 A1 eine Beleuchtung für einen Helm offenbart, wo ein Beleuchtungssystem an oder in dem Fahrradhelm angeordnet werden kann um die Sichtbarkeit des Trägers des Helms zu verbessern und Leuchtsignale auszusenden. Das Beleuchtungssystem kann ein flexibles Material und Leuchtdioden umfassen.Also in the document US 2011/0069476 A1 discloses a lighting for a helmet, where a lighting system can be arranged on or in the bicycle helmet to improve the visibility of the wearer of the helmet and to emit luminous signals. The lighting system may include a flexible material and light emitting diodes.

Außer Beleuchtungskomponenten wie beispielsweise Rücklicht und Blinker weisen viele Helme heutzutage auch weitere elektronische Komponenten bzw. Funktionen auf, wie beispielsweise Radios, verschiedene Sensoren und Kommunikationsvorrichtungen in Form eines Mikrofons, Lautsprechern und entsprechenden Kommunikationsgeräten.In addition to lighting components such as taillights and turn signals, many helmets today also have other electronic components or functions, such as radios, various sensors and communication devices in the form of a microphone, loudspeakers and corresponding communication devices.

Hier ist im Dokument DE 10 2015 006 111 A1 ein Fahrradhelm offenbart, in welchem die Elektronik in einem Tragkorb angeordnet ist und das Mikrofon oben am Kopf angeordnet ist, also am Schnittpunkt der Linie Stirnbein/Scheitelbein.Here is in the document DE 10 2015 006 111 A1 discloses a bicycle helmet in which the electronics are arranged in a carrying basket and the microphone is arranged at the top of the head, i.e. at the intersection of the line forehead bone/parietal bone.

Auch die Dokumente DE 10 2015 207 294 A1 und EP 1 642 511 A1 offenbaren Kommunikationssysteme an einem Helm.Also the documents DE 10 2015 207 294 A1 and EP 1 642 511 A1 disclose communication systems on a helmet.

Der Wert von modernen Helmen, beispielsweise Fahrradhelmen, ermittelt sich zum einen anhand der Schutzfunktionen und entsprechenden Vorrichtungen des Fahrradhelms, andererseits aber auch anhand der mittlerweile immer komplizierter werdenden Elektronik.The value of modern helmets, such as bicycle helmets, is determined on the one hand by the protective functions and corresponding devices of the bicycle helmet, but on the other hand also by the electronics, which are now becoming more and more complicated.

Bei einem Aufprall kann es passieren, dass der eigentliche Helm nicht zerstört wird, allerdings elektronische Komponenten in Mitleidenschaft gezogen werden und nicht mehr richtig funktionieren.In the event of an impact, it can happen that the actual helmet is not destroyed, but electronic components are affected and no longer function properly.

In diesem Fall ist es also bei Helmen gemäß dem Stand der Technik möglich, dass ein Helm seine volle Schutzfunktion noch ausüben könnte, allerdings die elektronischen Einrichtungen nicht mehr funktionieren, weswegen der Helm dann entweder aufwändig repariert werden müsste oder einfacherweise gleich komplett ausgetauscht werden müsste.In this case, it is possible with helmets according to the prior art that a helmet could still exercise its full protective function, but the electronic devices no longer work, which is why the helmet would then either have to be repaired at great expense or simply replaced completely.

Auch stehen dank vielseitiger technischer Möglichkeiten heutzutage mehrere Kommunikationssysteme für einen Helm zur Verfügung - da die Lebensdauer von Kommunikationsvorrichtungen immer kleiner wird bzw. immer modernere Kommunikationsvorrichtungen entwickelt werden und daher Kommunikationssysteme schnell durch andere ersetzt werden, wäre es daher wünschenswert dass - wenn die Lebenszeit eines Helms noch nicht überschritten ist - man diesen trotzdem mit dem modernsten Kommunikationssystem nachrüsten könnte.Thanks to a wide range of technical possibilities, several communication systems are now available for a helmet - since the service life of communication devices is becoming shorter and more modern communication devices are being developed and communication systems are therefore quickly replaced by others, it would therefore be desirable that - if the service life of a helmet has not yet been exceeded - it could still be retrofitted with the most modern communication system.

Es ist die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, einen verbesserten Helm mit vereinfachter Austauschbarkeit der elektronischen Komponenten bereit zu stellen, bei welchem gleichzeitig die Kommunikationsmöglichkeiten durch eine Sprachaufnahme mit hoher Qualität verbessert werden sollen.It is the object of the present invention to provide an improved helmet with simplified interchangeability of the electronic components which at the same time the communication possibilities are to be improved by means of a high-quality voice recording.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch einen Helm gemäß Anspruch 1.This object is achieved by a helmet according to claim 1.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der vorliegenden Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Further advantageous refinements of the present invention are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

Ein erfindungsgemäßer Helm umfasst eine Aussparung in dem Bereich, welcher über dem Gesicht eines Trägers positionierbar ist, sowie eine Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten, wobei die Aussparung dazu eingerichtet ist, die Vorrichtung aufzunehmen. Die Vorrichtung kann sämtliche Elektronikbauteile in kompakter Art und Weise aufnehmen.
Dadurch, dass die Vorrichtung jederzeit in die Aussparung eingesetzt werden kann und auch wieder entnommen werden kann, ist die einfache Austauschbarkeit der Elektronikkomponenten gegeben, und die Elektronikkomponenten können sowohl bei einem Defekt als auch beim Aufrüsten auf ein moderneres System jederzeit ausgetauscht werden.A helmet according to the invention comprises a recess in the area which can be positioned over the face of a wearer and a device for receiving electronic components, the recess being adapted to receive the device. The device can accommodate all electronic components in a compact manner.
The fact that the device can be inserted into the recess at any time and can also be removed again means that the electronic components can be easily replaced, and the electronic components can be replaced at any time both in the event of a defect and when upgrading to a more modern system.

Die Aussparung ist in dem Bereich, welcher über dem Gesicht eines Trägers vorgesehen ist, positioniert, da hier Sprachsignale vom Mund eines Trägers durch das Mikrofon leicht empfangen werden können, ohne dass hier die Sprachsignale gedämpft oder verzerrt werden würden (beispielsweise durch Wind, Umgebungsgeräusche...). Ferner ist bei Fahrradhelmen in der Regel vor dem Stirnbereich eine dickere Polsterung vorhanden, und daher ist hier auch entsprechend Platz für die Aussparung.The recess is positioned in the area provided over a wearer's face because here speech signals from a wearer's mouth can be easily received by the microphone without the speech signals being attenuated or distorted (e.g. by wind, ambient noise. ..). Furthermore, in the case of bicycle helmets, there is usually thicker padding in front of the forehead area, and therefore there is also corresponding space for the cut-out.

Vorzugsweise ist die Öffnung der Aussparung in der nach unten zeigenden Kante des vorderen Bereich des Helms vorgesehen (also in der Nähe der Stirn eines Trägers des Helms). Dies hat den weiteren Vorteil, dass der Abstand zwischen Mund, welcher Sprachsignale ausgibt, und dem entsprechenden Mikrofon, welches in der Vorrichtung vorgesehen sein kann, minimiert wird. Ferner ist die Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten für einen Träger des Helms selbst beim Tragen des Helms leicht erreichbar - falls dieser einmal einen Knopf betätigen muss.Preferably, the opening of the recess is provided in the downwardly facing edge of the front portion of the helmet (i.e. near the forehead of a wearer of the helmet). This has the further advantage that the distance between the mouth, which emits speech signals, and the corresponding microphone, which can be provided in the device, is minimized. Furthermore, the device for receiving Electronic components easily accessible for a wearer of the helmet even when wearing the helmet - if he has to press a button.

Vorzugsweise ist an der Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten ein Schalter vorgesehen, in welchem die Elektronikbox ein-/und ausgeschaltet werden kann. Wenn der Helm nicht getragen wird besteht keine Veranlassung, dass die Elektronikbox eingeschaltet ist, und so kann Strom gespart werden.
Ferner umfasst die Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten vorzugsweise einen Schalter, eine Buchse (zur Aufnahme eines Steckers eines Ladekabels), mindestens ein Mikrofon sowie mindestens einen Lautsprecher sowie eine Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtung, wobei sich die Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten entweder mit einer App eines Smartphones verbinden kann, um so mit anderen Menschen zu kommunizieren, oder die Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtung kann sich mit anderen Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtungen koppeln, wobei die Benutzer dann direkt miteinander kommunizieren können.A switch is preferably provided on the device for accommodating electronic components, in which switch the electronics box can be switched on and off. When the helmet is not being worn there is no need for the electronics box to be switched on and so power can be saved.
Furthermore, the device for accommodating electronic components preferably comprises a switch, a socket (for accommodating a plug of a charging cable), at least one microphone and at least one loudspeaker and a transmitting and receiving device, the device for accommodating electronic components being either with a App of a smartphone so as to communicate with other people, or the transceiver can couple with other transceivers, the users can then communicate directly with each other.

Vorzugsweise ist die Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtung dazu eingerichtet, Bluetooth-Signale zu senden und empfangen. Dies dient der einfachen Konnektivität mit mehreren anderen elektronischen Vorrichtungen.The transmitting and receiving device is preferably set up to transmit and receive Bluetooth signals. This is for easy connectivity with multiple other electronic devices.

Weiter vorzugsweise ist die Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtung dazu eingerichtet, mit einer Smartphone-App zu kommunizieren. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass in der Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten kein eigener Prozessor vorgesehen werden muss, sondern dass die gesamte Steuerung der Kommunikation durch ein Smartphone vorgenommen werden kann, und mit der Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtung lediglich das Mikrofon sowie die Lautsprecher angesteuert werden können. Ferner müssen für das Tätigen von Anrufen, welche am Smartphone ein- und ausgehen, die Hände nicht länger vom Lenker genommen werden.More preferably, the transmitting and receiving device is set up to communicate with a smartphone app. This has the advantage that no separate processor has to be provided in the device for accommodating electronic components, but that the entire control of the communication can be carried out by a smartphone, and only the microphone and the loudspeakers are controlled with the transmitting and receiving device be able. In addition, you no longer have to take your hands off the handlebars to make incoming and outgoing calls on your smartphone.

Weiter vorzugsweise weist der Helm in der Nähe der Aussparung eine Fixiervorrichtung auf, in welcher die Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten an dem Helm lösbar fixiert werden kann. Dies bewirkt, dass die Elektronikbox im Helm sicher verankert ist und beim typischen Gebrauch wie beispielsweise Radfahren mit entsprechend Schlaglöchern, Steinen, Stößen oder einem Aufprall auch nicht herausfallen kann, sie aber bei gewolltem Austausch aber trotzdem leicht aus dem Helm ausbaubar ist.Furthermore, the helmet preferably has a fixing device in the vicinity of the recess, in which the device for accommodating electronic components can be detachably fixed on the helmet. This causes the electronics box to be securely anchored in the helmet and in typical use as For example, cycling with corresponding potholes, stones, bumps or an impact cannot fall out, but it can still be easily removed from the helmet if you want to replace it.

Noch weiter vorzugsweise ist als Fixiervorrichtung mindestens ein Loch, vorzugsweise mit Gewinde vorgesehen, in welches eine Schraube einführbar ist, mit welcher die Vorrichtung, welche ebenfalls ein Loch aufweist, im Helm befestigbar ist. Solch eine Schraube ist eine einfache und platzsparende Fixiervorrichtung, und im Bereich der Aussparung wird nicht viel Platz benötigt, um diese Fixiervorrichtung vorzusehen.Even more preferably, at least one hole, preferably with a thread, is provided as the fixing device, into which a screw can be inserted, with which the device, which also has a hole, can be fastened in the helmet. Such a screw is a simple and space-saving fixing device, and not much space is required in the area of the recess to provide this fixing device.

Weiter vorzugsweise weist der Helm eine Oberschale sowie eine Unterschale auf, und die Aussparung ist größtenteils in der Unterschale angeordnet. Die Unterschale besteht vorzugsweise aus EPS, also einem Hartschaum, und in diesen ist es sehr einfach, eine Aussparung vorzusehen, da dies fertigungstechnisch kein großer Mehraufwand ist. Die Oberschalte besteht vorzugsweise aus Polycarbonat, und bildet eine Hartschale aus.More preferably, the helmet has an upper shell and a lower shell, and the recess is mostly arranged in the lower shell. The lower shell is preferably made of EPS, ie a hard foam, and it is very easy to provide a recess in this, since this does not involve a great deal of additional effort in terms of production technology. The upper shell is preferably made of polycarbonate and forms a hard shell.

Weiter vorzugsweise weist die Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten einen oberen Abschnitt sowie einen unteren Abschnitt auf, wobei der obere Abschnitt flach ausgestaltet ist und der Krümmung des Helms folgt, und der untere Abschnitt eine größere Tiefe als der obere Abschnitt aufweist. Der untere Abschnitt folgt vorzugsweise ebenfalls der Krümmung des Helms.More preferably, the device for accommodating electronic components has an upper section and a lower section, the upper section being designed flat and following the curvature of the helmet, and the lower section having a greater depth than the upper section. The lower section also preferably follows the curvature of the helmet.

Ein erfindungsgemäßes System umfasst einen Helm, wobei ein in einem Teil des Helms, welches direkt über dem Gesicht eines Trägers positioniert ist, eine Aussparung vorgesehen ist, welche dazu eingerichtet ist, die Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten, wie sie bereits oben beschrieben worden ist, aufzunehmen. Diese Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtung ist dazu eingerichtet, mit einer App eines Smartphones zu kommunizieren, welche wiederum mit anderen Benutzern über deren Smartphone kommunizieren kann. Dies eignet sich beispielsweise für Rennfahrten oder für Radausflüge, bei welche mehrere Teilnehmer teilnehmen, welche den gleichen Helm bzw. das gleiche Kommunikationssystem besitzen. Hierdurch können virtuelle Räume erstellt werden, in welchen mehrere Teilnehmer miteinander kommunizieren können. Hier wird also eine Gruppen-Interkom-Funktion bereitgestellt.A system according to the invention comprises a helmet, wherein a recess is provided in a part of the helmet which is positioned directly above the face of a wearer, which recess is adapted to accommodate the device for accommodating electronic components as already described above , record. This sending and receiving device is set up to communicate with a smartphone app, which in turn can communicate with other users via their smartphones. This is suitable, for example, for racing trips or for cycling excursions in which several participants who have the same helmet or the same communication system take part. This allows virtual rooms to be created in which several participants can communicate with each other. So here a group intercom function is provided.

Im Folgenden wird die bevorzugte Ausführungsform des Helms der vorliegenden Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegenden Zeichnungen näher beschrieben:

  • Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische Ansicht von der Seite eines erfindungsgemäßen Helms.
  • Fig. 2 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht von unten eines erfindungsgemäßen Helms.
  • Fig. 3 zeigt eine Explosionsansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Helms.
In the following, the preferred embodiment of the helmet of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:
  • 1 Figure 12 shows a schematic side view of a helmet according to the invention.
  • 2 Figure 12 shows a perspective view from below of a helmet according to the invention.
  • 3 shows an exploded view of a helmet according to the invention.

In Fig. 1 wird der grundsätzliche Aufbau des erfindungsgemäßen Helms 1 gezeigt. Der Helm ist grundsätzlich aus einer Oberschale 2 (hier nicht gezeigt)und einer Unterschale 3 aufgebaut (auch die Unterschale 3 ist in Fig. 1 nicht erkennbar).
Am Helm sind in dieser Ausführungsform noch ein Visier V sowie ein Kinnschutz K angeordnet. Es ist ersichtlich, dass im Teil des Helms 1, welches sich oberhalb des Stirn befindet, in diesem Fall eine Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten in einer Aussparung 4 (hier nicht gezeigt) eingesteckt ist und bündig mit die Unterkante des Helms 1 abschließt.In 1 the basic structure of the helmet 1 according to the invention is shown. The helmet is basically made up of an upper shell 2 (not shown here) and a lower shell 3 (the lower shell 3 is also shown in 1 not visible).
In this embodiment, a visor V and a chin guard K are also arranged on the helmet. It can be seen that in the part of the helmet 1 which is above the forehead, in this case a device 5 for accommodating electronic components is inserted in a recess 4 (not shown here) and is flush with the lower edge of the helmet 1.

In Fig. 2 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht von unten gezeigt. Hier blickt man praktisch in die Vertiefung des Helms 1 hinein, in welche der Kopf des Trägers untergebracht ist. In Fig. 2 ist die Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten in eingebautem Zustand gezeigt. In der Mitte weist die Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten ein Mikrofon 52 auf, daneben eine Buchse 51 sowie einen Schalter 54. An den jeweiligen äußeren Abschnitten der Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten ist jeweils ein Lautsprecher 53 angeordnet. Ferner ist hier eine Schraube 6b gezeigt, welche die Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten am Helm 1 fixiert. Das dazugehörige Loch 6a sowie das Loch 59 in der Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten sind in der vorliegenden Figur nicht gezeigt.In 2 a perspective view from below is shown. Here you look practically into the depression of the helmet 1, in which the head of the wearer is accommodated. In 2 the device 5 for accommodating electronic components is shown in the installed state. The device 5 for accommodating electronic components has a microphone 52 in the middle, next to it a socket 51 and a switch 54. A loudspeaker 53 is arranged on the respective outer sections of the device 5 for accommodating electronic components. Furthermore, a screw 6b is shown here, which fixes the device 5 for accommodating electronic components on the helmet 1. The associated hole 6a and the hole 59 in the device 5 for accommodating electronic components are not shown in the present figure.

In Fig. 2 ist außerdem zu sehen, dass sich die Form der Oberfläche der Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten, in der die Buchse 51, das Mikrofon 52, der Lautsprecher 53 sowie der Schalter 54 vorgesehen sind, der Krümmung des Helms 1 anschließt, und somit eine leicht gekrümmte Form aufweist.In 2 it can also be seen that the shape of the surface of the device 5 for receiving electronic components, in which the socket 51, the microphone 52, the loudspeaker 53 and the switch 54 are provided, follows the curvature of the helmet 1, and thus a slightly curved shape.

Fig. 3 zeigt eine Explosionsansicht eines Helms 1 gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung. Hier ist auch die Aufteilung des Helms in Oberschale 2 und Unterschale 3 gezeigt. Am Helm ist wiederum das Visier V befestigt, und in dieser Explosionsansicht ist die Aussparung 4 deutlich gezeigt. Die Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten weist vorzugsweise ein Kunststoffgehäuse auf und ist aus einem oberen Abschnitt 5o sowie einem unteren Abschnitt 5u zusammengesetzt. Im oberen Abschnitt 5o sind zwei Lautsprecher 53, ein Mikrofon 52, eine Buchse 51 und einen Schalter 54 angeordnet. Ferner ist hier auch das Loch 59 gezeigt, durch welches mit einer Schraube (hier nicht gezeigt) die Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten am Helm 1 befestigt werden kann.
Ferner ist gezeigt, dass der obere Abschnitt 5o der Vorrichtung 5 der Krümmung des Helms 1 folgt, dieser obere Abschnitt 5o ist flach gestaltet.
An den oberen Abschnitt 5o der Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten schließt sich im mittleren Bereich ein unterer Abschnitt 5u an, welcher eine deutlich höhere Tiefe aufweist als der obere Abschnitt 5o. Hier ist beispielsweise genügend Platz für eine Platine bzw. den Akku 50 (hier nicht gezeigt) vorhanden. Auch der untere Abschnitt 5u der Vorrichtung 5 folgt der Krümmung des Helms 1. 3 Figure 12 shows an exploded view of a helmet 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The division of the helmet into upper shell 2 and lower shell 3 is also shown here. The visor V is in turn attached to the helmet and in this exploded view the recess 4 is clearly shown. The device 5 for accommodating electronic components preferably has a plastic housing and is composed of an upper section 5o and a lower section 5u. Two loudspeakers 53, a microphone 52, a socket 51 and a switch 54 are arranged in the upper section 5o. Furthermore, the hole 59 is also shown here, through which the device 5 for accommodating electronic components can be fastened to the helmet 1 with a screw (not shown here).
Furthermore, it is shown that the upper portion 5o of the device 5 follows the curvature of the helmet 1, this upper portion 5o is designed flat.
The upper section 5o of the device 5 for accommodating electronic components is adjoined in the central area by a lower section 5u, which has a significantly greater depth than the upper section 5o. For example, there is enough space for a circuit board or the battery 50 (not shown here). The lower section 5u of the device 5 also follows the curvature of the helmet 1.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ist nicht auf die vorliegenden Ausführungsformen beschränkt.The present invention is not limited to the present embodiments.

Als Fixiervorrichtung könnten genauso gut Clips, Klettverschlussbänder, Klappen, Schnappverschlüsse oder sonstige Fixiervorrichtungen fungieren.Clips, Velcro strips, flaps, snap fasteners or other fixing devices could also function as a fixing device.

Auch ist die Form der Vorrichtung 5 variabel, könnte also auch andere Formen als die oben beschriebenen aufweisen.The shape of the device 5 is also variable, so it could also have shapes other than those described above.

Auch wäre ein System denkbar, in welchem eine Elektronikbox vorgesehen ist, und ansonsten eine Attrappe vorgesehen ist, welche in die Aussparung eingefügt werden kann, welche beispielsweise erhöhte Dämpfungseigenschaften aufweist und dann verwendet werden kann, wenn der Benutzer des Helms keine Kommunikation wünscht, seinen Kopf aber noch besser schützen möchte.A system would also be conceivable in which an electronics box is provided, and otherwise a dummy is provided which can be inserted into the recess, which, for example, has increased damping properties and can be used when the user of the helmet does not want to communicate with his head but want to protect even better.

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Helm (1),
welcher in dem Abschnitt, welcher über dem Gesicht eines Trägers positionierbar ist, eine Aussparung (4) aufweist,
ferner umfassend eine Vorrichtung (5) zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten,
wobei die Aussparung (4) im Helm (1) dazu eingerichtet ist, die Vorrichtung (5) zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten aufzunehmen.helmet (1),
which has a recess (4) in the portion which can be positioned over the face of a wearer,
further comprising a device (5) for receiving electronic components,
wherein the recess (4) in the helmet (1) is designed to accommodate the device (5) for accommodating electronic components. Helm (1) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei die Aussparung (4) in der nach unten zeigenden Kante des Helms (1) vorgesehen ist.A helmet (1) according to claim 1, wherein the recess (4) is provided in the downwardly facing edge of the helmet (1). Helm (1) gemäß einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Vorrichtung (5) zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten eine kompakte Box ist.Helmet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device (5) for housing electronic components is a compact box. Helm (1) gemäß Anspruch 3, wobei in der Elektronikbox einen Akku (50) und/oder eine Buchse (51) und/oder ein Mikrofon (52) und/oder ein Lautsprecher (53) und/oder ein Schalter (54) und/oder eine Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtung (55) vorgesehen sind.Helmet (1) according to claim 3, wherein in the electronics box a battery (50) and/or a socket (51) and/or a microphone (52) and/or a loudspeaker (53) and/or a switch (54) and / or a transmitting and receiving device (55) are provided. Helm (1) gemäß Anspruch 4, wobei die Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtung (55) dazu eingerichtet ist, Bluetooth-Signale zu senden und zu empfangen.Helmet (1) according to claim 4, wherein the transmitting and receiving device (55) is set up to transmit and receive Bluetooth signals. Helm (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 4 oder 5, wobei die Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtung (55) dazu eingerichtet ist, mit einer Smartphone-App zu kommunizieren.Helmet (1) according to one of claims 4 or 5, wherein the transmitting and receiving device (55) is set up to communicate with a smartphone app. Helm (1) gemäß einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, weiterhin eine Fixiervorrichtung (6) an oder in der Nähe der Aussparung (5) aufweisend, mit welcher die Vorrichtung (5) an den Helm (1) lösbar fixierbar ist.Helmet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a fixing device (6) at or in the vicinity of the recess (5), with which the device (5) can be detachably fixed to the helmet (1). Helm (1) gemäß Anspruch 7, wobei als Fixiervorrichtung (6) mindestens ein Loch (6a), vorzugsweise mit Gewinde (6b), vorgesehen ist, in welches eine Schraube (6b) einführbar ist, mit welcher die Vorrichtung (5), welche ebenfalls ein Loch (59) aufweist, am Helm (1) befestigbar ist.Helmet (1) according to claim 7, wherein at least one hole (6a), preferably with a thread (6b), is provided as the fixing device (6), into which a screw (6b) can be inserted, with which the device (5) which also has a hole (59) on the helmet (1) can be fastened. Helm (1) gemäß einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Helm (1) eine Oberschale (2) sowie eine Unterschale (3) aufweist, und sich die Aussparung (4) größtenteils in der Unterschale (3) befindet.Helmet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the helmet (1) has an upper shell (2) and a lower shell (3), and the recess (4) is mostly in the lower shell (3). Helm (1) gemäß einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Vorrichtung (5) zur Aufnahme von elektronischen Komponenten einen oberen Abschnitt (5o) sowie einen unteren Abschnitt (5u) aufweist, wobei der obere Abschnitt (5o) flach ausgestaltet ist und der Krümmung des Helms (1) folgt, und der untere Abschnitt (5u) eine größere Tiefe als der obere Abschnitt (5o) aufweist.Helmet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device (5) for accommodating electronic components has an upper section (5o) and a lower section (5u), the upper section (5o) being designed flat and the curvature of the Helms (1) follows, and the lower section (5u) has a greater depth than the upper section (5o).
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