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EP4179908A1
EP4179908A1 EP21020568.8A EP21020568A EP4179908A1 EP 4179908 A1 EP4179908 A1 EP 4179908A1 EP 21020568 A EP21020568 A EP 21020568A EP 4179908 A1 EP4179908 A1 EP 4179908A1
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Piers Christian Storey
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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
    • A42B3/10—Linings
    • A42B3/12—Cushioning devices
    • A42B3/125—Cushioning devices with a padded structure, e.g. foam
    • 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
    • A42B3/10—Linings
    • A42B3/12—Cushioning devices
    • A42B3/125—Cushioning devices with a padded structure, e.g. foam
    • A42B3/128—Cushioning devices with a padded structure, e.g. foam with zones of different density

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  • the present invention relates to the field of helmets with cellular energy-absorbing structures.
  • the present invention relates to helmets using layered structures.
  • the patent EP3473122 relates to a solution wherein a foam liner configured to support a cellular insert and, during an impact, the foam liner acts as a stop that helps to prevent the insert from sliding out of the cycling helmet.
  • this solution uses an insert cover which helps prevent the insert removal.
  • This insert cover is arranged on the foam liner to traverse the entire interior perimeter of the helmet for protecting the user's head from the abrasive surface of the insert.
  • cellular energy absorbing structures can have interior edges that are somewhat abrasive and uncomfortable if in direct contact with skin. For this reason, the insert cover of this document is arranged only over the interface between the insert and the foam liner, to avoid this kind of problem.
  • the insert cover is not a fastener used to lock the insert to the foam liner, but a system for improving the comfort of the helmet and preventing a manipulation of the helmet.
  • this solution limits the problem of the previously mentioned document US108349872 , but it does not avoid an insert leakage, because during an impact the insert pad in-plane compresses and deforms, reducing its size. Consequently, the peripheral containment is not enough to avoid the release of the cellular insert from the foam liner during an oblique impact, exposing the wearer to risks.
  • None of the available solutions provides helmets comprising cellular energy-absorbing inserts that are fastened to the shell of the helmet, guaranteeing a firm connection between shell and cellular inserts during an impact regardless of the shell shape. This firm connection is required in particular during an oblique impact and presently known solutions do not guarantee that the cellular energy-absorbing insert does not come disconnected from the shell, nullifying its advantages and exposing the wearer to serious risks.
  • a helmet comprising: a shell having at least one vent; one or more inserts of a cellular energy-absorbing material having a curved shape; and one or more retainers crossing the one or more inserts from side to side and fixed to the shell at opposing sides of the insert for constraining it to the shell.
  • the one or more retainers are shaped so as to laterally and inwardly trap the one or more inserts.
  • a helmet so conceived allows to connect the insert/s in a stable manner to the shell, avoiding any release of the insert/s during an impact event, in particular during an oblique impact to the helmet. Moreover, this helmet allows simplification of assembly and allows smaller cellular inserts with a consequent reduction in costs.
  • the one or more inserts can be arranged inside the shell so as to leave the at least one vent free. This kind of solution maximizes the ventilation of the wearer's head, without detriment to the level of protection provided by the helmet.
  • one or more retainers can be fixed to the shell so as to not span across said at least one vent. In this way, the vents are completely free and no obstacles are present in the vents.
  • the one or more retainers can comprise a plurality of first connectors, preferably snap-pins, configured to reversibly engage respective second connectors, preferably snap-baskets, attached to the shell.
  • first connectors preferably snap-pins
  • second connectors preferably snap-baskets
  • the cellular energy absorbing material of the one or more inserts can comprise a plurality of interconnected open cells configured to absorb energy by plastic deformation in response to a longitudinal compressive load applied to said cells.
  • This kind of cellular material provides excellent results in terms of energy-absorption and is very light weight.
  • each cell can comprise a tube having a sidewall and a longitudinal axis, and the cells are connected to each other through their sidewalls. This feature enables the production of a sheet of interconnected side-by-side cells.
  • At least part of the longitudinal axes of the cells can be normal to an inner surface of the shell over which the one or more inserts are arranged. This arrangement of cells maximizes the absorption of the normal component of an impact.
  • the helmet can also comprise a low frictional layer arranged over the shell in correspondence of the one or more inserts.
  • This layer allows a translation of the insert reducing translational and angular accelerations of the brain that can be very dangerous for the wearer's health. This feature contributes to improve the helmet behaviour of absorbing the tangential component of an impact.
  • the one or more retaining elements can support one or more connecting means, like Velcro coins, for connecting a comfort liner to the rest of the helmet.
  • connecting means like Velcro coins
  • the one or more retainers can be deformable and can exhibit a bending stiffness that is comparable or less than the insert/s' compressive stiffness. Due to this behaviour of the retainer/s, during an impact, the retainers do not act as rigid beams but simply follow the deformation of the insert/s without opposing resistance.
  • the shell can comprise a plurality of shoulders defining one or more places wherein respective one or more inserts are accommodated to prevent a global displacement of the respective insert.
  • These shoulders allow to keep the insert in position both during the assembly and during the use of the helmet.
  • the insert in-plane compresses and deforms against the shoulder/s, but it remains coupled to the shell thanks to the retainer/s.
  • the inserts can be three or more and extend in a front-rear direction. At least one insert is arranged on a left-side of the shell, at least one insert is arranged on a right-side of the shell and at least one insert is arranged on a top-side of the shell. Left and right inserts allow to protect temporal lobes of the brain, while the top insert allows to protect frontal, parietal and occipital lobes.
  • the shell is a deformable shell that can be made of a foam material, for having a cheaper helmet.
  • the shell can comprise a lattice structure, preferably a 3D printed lattice structure that allows to achieve better energy-absorbing performances.
  • the shell can comprise longitudinal and transverse ribs arranged so as to form vents.
  • This architecture of the shell maximizes the strength of the deformable shell and allows perspiration and air flow.
  • the helmet can also comprise an upper skin configured to cover at least in part an upper and outer surface of the shell, and/or a lower skin configured to cover at least in part a lower and outer surface of the shell.
  • the upper skin contributes, together with the shell and the inserts, to absorb the energy of an impact.
  • the lower skin allows a customization of the helmet and protects the shell from lateral/lower impacts.
  • the shell can be a hard shell, that is rigid and more suitable for work helmets.
  • Figs. 1-6 depict a first embodiment of the helmet and Figs. 7-12 depict a second embodiment of the helmet, Figs. 13-16 depict a third embodiment of the helmet.
  • the helmets 1 of the present invention comprise a head retention system (not represented). This retention system is configured to maintain the helmet 1 over the head of the wearer.
  • the shell 2 is preferably a body made of a polymeric foam, like EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) or EPP (Expanded Polypropylene), thus a deformable shell 2.
  • the shell 2 is a hard shell like that of the third embodiment.
  • the shell 2 comprises a lattice structure.
  • the shell is deformable, while in the third embodiment the shell is more rigid.
  • This shell 2 has an outer surface that can be subdivided in an upper outer surface 12 and a lower outer surface 11, and an inner surface 17.
  • This shell 2 generally provides the overall size and appearance of the helmet, as shown in Figs. 12 and 14 .
  • Each cell 16 comprises a tube having a sidewall and a longitudinal axis.
  • the cells 16 are interconnected via their sidewalls.
  • the insert 3 is flat and subsequently is curved.
  • the flat insert (not shown) is like a tile/brick of interconnected cells having parallel longitudinal axes.
  • the flat insert is cut to the required dimensions and then is curved.
  • the flat insert normally has a constant thickness.
  • the flat insert can be curved via thermoforming or manually if it has synclastic or monoclastic behaviours.
  • the insert 3 can thus assume a single-curved shape or a double-curved shape.
  • the cells 16 of the insert 3 are preferably tubes.
  • the tubes depicted in the figures have circular cross-sections.
  • the cross-section of the cells/tubes 16 can be a square, a hexagon, a non-uniform hexagon, a re-entrant hexagon, a chiral truss, a diamond, a triangle or an arrowhead.
  • the cross-section of the cells/tubes 16 can be shaped so that the insert 3 exhibits a monoclastic or synclastic behaviour.
  • the cells 16 can be the cells of a lattice structure.
  • the outer diameter of the circular cross-section can range between 2,5 and 8 mm, and the wall thickness of said cells 16 can range between 0,05 and 0,3 mm. According to these dimensional values, the energy absorption of insert 3 is optimized. Furthermore, these values allow you to have a very light helmet 1.
  • the insert 3 has a thickness between 15 and 40 mm.
  • the insert 3 can comprise an upper and/or lower sheet layer.
  • Said sheet layer can be a polymeric fabric, or a film, firmly attached to the front edges of said open cells 16 through a heat-activated adhesive. When a load is applied, the fabric spreads the energy on a plurality of cells 16, even if the load is applied punctually.
  • the heat-activated adhesive can be a thermoset polyester web film adhesive.
  • the inserts 3 are connected to the shell 2 by means of retainers 4.
  • retainers 4 cross the inserts 3 where they are flatter, thus in a direction that is perpendicular to direction in which the insert 3 curves. Where the insert 3 is flatter, the retainers 4 can easily overlap and cross the inserts 3 from side to side for tying it to the shell 2. Moreover, the surface of contact between the portion of the retainer 4 crossing the insert 3 and the insert 3 itself is maximized.
  • the inserts 3 are curved in a front-back direction and almost flat in a left-right direction, therefore the retainers 4 cross the inserts 3 in a left-right direction.
  • the retainer 4 can also run in all directions. In the third embodiment of Figs. 13-16 , the retainer 4 crosses the insert 3 in the direction wherein the insert 3 is flatter, thus the left-right direction of the helmet 1 and in the direction wherein the insert 3 has a bigger curvature, thus the front-back direction of the helmet 1.
  • Each retainer 4 comprises means to connect it to the shell 2 in a reversible or irreversible manner.
  • Each retainer 4 is coupled to the shell 2 so that, for each insert 3, one coupling point lies on one side of the insert 3 and another coupling point lies on the other side of the insert 3.
  • Each insert 3 is thus constrained to the shell 2 at two opposing sides via the retainer 4 that crosses it.
  • the retainers 4 are configured to not oppose resistance in case of an impact. For this reason, the retainers 4 are deformable and exhibit a stiffness in bending that is comparable to or inferior to the compressive stiffness of the inserts 3. In this way, in case of a compression of the helmet due to an impact, the retainers 4 do not act as rigid beams, and they follow the compressive deformation of the insert 3.
  • the retainers 4 are preferably made of a polymer like nylon or polyethylene. Alternatively, the retainers 4 are made of an elastomeric material, so to exert a clamping force that pushes the insert/s 3 against the inner surface 17 of the shell 2.
  • the shell 2 comprises a plurality of ribs 15 that are arranged longitudinally and transversally.
  • the longitudinal ribs 15L cross the transverse ribs 15T.
  • said longitudinal and transverse ribs 15L,15T form a sort of mesh, and the empty spaces of this mesh define the vents 5 of the helmet 1, as shown in Figs. 2,3 and 6 .
  • the same architecture is present in the second embodiment, as shown in Figs. 7,8,9 and 12 .
  • the shape of the shell 2 can vary, indeed the overall shapes of the helmets of the two embodiments are different, as shown in Figs. 3 and 9 .
  • the inner side of the shell 2 is shaped so as to form shoulders 7, as shown in Figs. 4, 5, 6 , 11 .
  • the shoulders 7 are arranged so as to define at least a place 6, thus a zone/portion, wherein respective insert 3 can be arranged.
  • the shoulders 7 can be niches or protrusions of the shell 2, as shown in Fig. 6 .
  • a place 6 is defined by neighbour shoulders 7.
  • the shell 2 is thinner with respect to the rest of the helmet 1.
  • the inserts 3 are arranged.
  • the insert 3 is overlaid to one of these thin portions of the shell 2 and faces inwardly.
  • the thin portions can have a thickness of 5-6 mm.
  • the inserts 3 are arranged in respective places 6 of the shell 2 and the shoulders 7 also facilitate the positioning of the inserts 3 during the helmet assembly.
  • the shoulders 7 even provide geometrical constraints to lateral movements of the inserts 3.
  • the shell 2 so conceived has a less complex shape, in particular on its inner side. Therefore, if shell 2 is made of foam like that of first and second embodiments, the mould used for achieving this shape requires less pieces and consequently the manufacturing of this kind of shell 2 is quicker and cheaper.
  • the retainers 4 of first and second embodiments comprise snap-pins 13 that are configured to reversibly engage with corresponding snap-baskets 14. These snap-baskets 14 are preferably embedded in the foam of the shell 2, as shown in Fig. 5 and 11 . When the snap-pins 13 enter in respective snap-baskets 14, the retainer 4 remains firmly connected to the shell 2. Vice versa, the snap-pins 13 can be extracted from the snap-baskets 14 for detaching the retainer 4. Alternatively, the first connectors and the second connectors are designed to provide a permanent and irreversible connection.
  • Each retainer 4 has more snap-pins 13 and consequently the shell 2 has more snap-baskets 14.
  • Each snap-pin 13 corresponds to a snap-basket 14.
  • the retainers 4 run in a transverse direction, while the inserts 3 develop in a longitudinal direction.
  • the inserts 3,3' are five. Three inserts 3 are connected through retainers 4 while two additional inserts 3' are accommodated in respective recesses 19 in the shell 2, as shown in Figs. 4 and 6 . These additional inserts 3' are shaped so to be flush with the inner surface 17 of the shell 2, when they are accommodated in said recesses 19.
  • the inserts 3 of the first embodiment are arc-shaped slices that are bonded to the shell 2 through two retainers 4.
  • One retainer 4 is arranged in the front portion of the helmet 1, while the second one is arranged in the central-rear portion of the helmet 1.
  • Each retainer 4 crosses more inserts 3, alternating portions connected to the shell 2 to portions overlapping and crossing the inserts 3.
  • Each retainer 4 is shaped to block the lateral and inward movements of the insert 3. Substantially, the retainer 4 overlaps in part the insert 3 both over the inner side and over the lateral sides. In a particular embodiment, the retainer/s 4 only prevent/s inward movements.
  • the retainer 4 can be shaped like a squared-curve, as shown in Fig. 4 .
  • the retainer 4 is flat so as to prevent only inward movements.
  • the height of the shoulders 7 are substantially equal to the thickness of the insert 3.
  • the thickness of the inserts 3 is higher than the height of shoulders 7, because they are elements that come into play before the shoulders 7 during an impact. Therefore, the retainers 4 have said zig-zag shape. Vice versa, if the shoulders 7 are flush with the inserts 3, the retainers 4 are flat elements. In this case, the retainer 4 only traps inwardly the one or more inserts 3.
  • the helmet 1 also comprises an upper skin 9 which lies on an upper and outer surface 11 of the shell 2 and a lower skin 10 which lies on a lower and outer surface 12 of the shell 2.
  • the inserts 3 are arranged in the shell 2 so as to leave the vents 5 free, as shown in Figs. 7, 8, 10 .
  • the vents 5 are free if observed frontally, as the top vents of Fig. 7 .
  • the retainers 4 are arranged so as to not span across the vents 5. In this way, since both the inserts 3 and the retainers 4 fall outside the vents 5, the ventilation is maximized.
  • the second embodiment of Figs. 8-12 is substantially equal to the first embodiment of Figs. 1-7 with the exception that first embodiment has five inserts 3,3' of which two encased in the shell 2 and three retained through retainers 4, while the second embodiment has four inserts 3 all retained through retainers 4. So, all features of the first embodiment are valid also for the second embodiment.
  • one insert 3 is arranged on a left-side of the shell 2 together with an additional insert 3', and, in a symmetrical manner, one insert 3 is arranged on a right-side of the shell 2 together with an additional insert 3'. Finally, an insert 3 is arranged on a top-side of the shell 2 along a centerline.
  • two inserts 3 are arranged on the left side of the shell 2 and two inserts 3 are arranged on the right side of the shell 2.
  • Two of said couples face the top portion of the helmet 1, while the other one faces the side portion of the helmet 1.
  • the cells 16 of the inserts 3 plastically buckle absorbing a great quantity of the impact energy.
  • the rest of the impact is absorbed by the shell 2 and by the skins 9,10.
  • the insert 3 slides over the shell 2, in particular when the shell 2 comprises a low frictional layer 8, and presses against one or more shoulders 7 of the shell 2. Therefore, the insert 3 in-plane compresses and deforms absorbing the tangential component of the oblique impact. Despite this deformation, the insert 3 remains in place thanks to the retainer/s 4.
  • the retainers 4 tie the inserts 3 to the shell 2 independently from their deformations. Therefore, the present solution is safer and more reliable than those known in the art.
  • the inserts 3 can slide over the shell 2 without becoming disconnected from it.
  • the shell 2 can comprise a thin low frictional layer 8, for example a coating of a semi-rigid polymer.
  • This low frictional layer 8 creates a barrier over which the insert 3 can slide.
  • the low frictional layer is arranged directly over the inner surface 17 of the shell 2, in correspondence with the inserts 3, as shown in Fig. 11 .
  • the helmet 1 comprises a comfort liner 20, that is represented through a transparent grey portion that covers the area wherein the shell 2 and the inserts 3 are arranged, except those portions having vents 5.
  • the comfort liner 20 is connected to the rest of the helmet 1 through connecting means.
  • each retainer 4 comprises more Velcro coins 18 arranged on the portions crossing the inserts 3.
  • the hooks of Velcro coins 18 inwardly protrude from these portions of the retainers 4 and easily connect to the synthetic/natural fabric of the comfort liner 20.
  • the Velcro coins 18 are attached through an adhesive layer to the retainers 4. In this way, the comfort liner 20 can be easily attached to the shell 2 and simultaneously under the inserts 3.
  • Figs. 13-16 The third embodiment of Figs. 13-16 is a work helmet 1, while the helmets depicted in Figs. 1-12 are bike helmets 1.
  • the work helmet 1 of the third embodiment has an outer hard shell, made of a rigid plastic, like ABS, HDPE or polypropylene, and an inner insert 3 arranged in the top area of the helmet 1.
  • the insert 3 is caged by a retainer 4 that crosses the insert 3 along perpendicular directions.
  • the retainer 4 crosses the insert 3 in the front-back direction and in the left-right direction, but other directions are possible.
  • the retainer 4 is connected to the shell 2 at its ends. At each end, the retainer 4 has a first connector, that is a slot 13', as shown in Fig. 16 .
  • the shell 2 comprises second connectors, that in this case are pins 14' protruding from the shell 2.
  • the retainer 4 is shaped so as to cross the insert from side to side and it's shaped like a cage. In this way, the lateral and inward movements of the insert 3 are prevented.
  • the retainer 4 can comprise Velcro coins (not shown) for connecting a comfort liner (not shown).
  • the helmet 1 comprises a suspension harness system.
  • the helmet 1 of the third embodiment has an insert 3 arranged outside the vents 5, therefore the vents 5 are not obstructed by the insert 3.
  • the retainers 4 are softer than the insert 3, in order to not oppose resistance in case of a compression due to an impact.
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EP3473122A1 (de) 2017-10-19 2019-04-24 Trek Bicycle Corporation Fahrradhelm
US10834987B1 (en) 2012-07-11 2020-11-17 Apex Biomedical Company, Llc Protective liner for helmets and other articles
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CN108349872A (zh) 2015-09-22 2018-07-31 维克图斯生物系统有限公司 三联苯化合物的合成
EP3473122A1 (de) 2017-10-19 2019-04-24 Trek Bicycle Corporation Fahrradhelm
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