EP4250996A1 - Système de raccordement modulaire d'accessoires de harnais - Google Patents

Système de raccordement modulaire d'accessoires de harnais

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EP4250996A1
EP4250996A1 EP21897345.1A EP21897345A EP4250996A1 EP 4250996 A1 EP4250996 A1 EP 4250996A1 EP 21897345 A EP21897345 A EP 21897345A EP 4250996 A1 EP4250996 A1 EP 4250996A1
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band
headgear
ballistic
shroud
frontal
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Manish Khandelwal
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MKU Ltd
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MKU Ltd
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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

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  • the present disclosure generally relates to protective headgear used by service personnel. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a modular accessory connecting system for a headgear.
  • Headgear used hereinafter in the disclosure refers to any covering or protective device worn by a person on the head including, but not limited to, a helmet, a hat, a cloth and a skull cap.
  • Protective headgears are commonly utilized to protect a wearer’s head from injury.
  • protective headgears are designed specific to their application.
  • protective headgears worn by service personnel such as firefighters, health workers, rescue personnel, etc. may need various accessories like Night Vision Devices (NVD), lamps, face visors, ballistic mandible, oxygen masks and cameras to be installed thereon.
  • NBD Night Vision Devices
  • These accessories are attached to the headgear to allow handsfree movement of the service personnel, thereby allowing them to use their hands to perform their tasks or to hold other objects.
  • the currently available helmet shells are drilled with holes and provided with fastening means such as bolted joints and rivets. Such installations need to be made separately for each distinct helmet/ headgear.
  • the conventional helmets/ headgears do not facilitate modular installation of the accessories thereon. This creates difficulty in the process of assembling as well as disassembling of the accessories, which is not desired.
  • An object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular accessory connecting system for a headgear.
  • Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular accessory connecting system for a headgear that is simple to assemble and disassemble.
  • Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular accessory connecting system that can be mounted on headgears/helmets without making any holes on the helmet shell.
  • Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that facilitates mounting of advanced military gadgets onto a headgear to make the wearer safe and efficient.
  • Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide an accessory connecting system for a headgear that is modular in construction.
  • Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular accessory connecting system for a headgear that can be installed on helmet shells of different sizes.
  • Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide an accessory connecting system for a headgear that facilitates mounting of one or more counterweights thereon to compensate for the weight of mounted accessories and gadgets.
  • the present disclosure envisages a modular accessory connecting system for a headgear.
  • the headgear may be selected from the group consisting of a ballistic helmet of Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT), an Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), and a Mid-cut or Hi-cut ACH Ballistic helmet.
  • PASGT Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops
  • ACH Advanced combat Helmet
  • Mid-cut or Hi-cut ACH Ballistic helmet a ballistic helmet of Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops
  • ACH Advanced combat Helmet
  • the system comprises a band a frontal shroud, a pair of rails, counterweights, and a toggle ratchet.
  • the band is detachably mounted on the headgear and encircles the headgear.
  • the frontal shroud is detachably mounted on an operative front portion of the band.
  • the rails comprise a left-side rail detachably connected to an operative left surface of the band and a right-side rail detachably connected to an operative right surface of the band.
  • Each of the frontal shroud and the rails comprises a modular fixation mechanism to allow one or more accessories to be removably attached to the headgear.
  • the counterweights are removably mounted on an operative back portion of the band.
  • the toggle ratchet is configured to be mounted on an operative rear surface of the headgear for facilitating fastening and adjustable locking of the band on the headgear.
  • the band is configured with at least one first slot, at least one projection, and at least one molded threaded insert.
  • the modular fixation mechanism comprises at least one hook and at least one second slot.
  • the hook is configured to fit into and slide on the at least one first slot of the band.
  • the second slot is configured to allow the at least one projection of the band to pass therethrough for facilitating modular fixation of accessories onto the band.
  • the counterweights have threaded projections which facilitate mounting on or removing of the counterweights from the band by screwing into or unscrewing from the molded threaded insert configured on the band.
  • each of the counterweights is configured with a threaded hole at a top surface thereof for facilitating fitment of one or more other counter weights for increasing or decreasing the weight, as and when required.
  • the system includes a pocket fastened to the rear end of the headgear.
  • the pocket may be used for accommodating additional counterweights to compensate for the weight of night vision devices and other front-mounted devices.
  • the frontal shroud comprises a plurality of slots for facilitating mounting of a plurality of standard accessories. Further, each of the rails has a slotted track to facilitate one-hand mounting of standard military gadgets thereon.
  • the accessories that can be mounted include Night Vision Devices (NVD), lamps, ballistic visors, ballistic mandibles, and oxygen masks.
  • NBD Night Vision Devices
  • lamps ballistic visors
  • ballistic mandibles ballistic mandibles
  • oxygen masks oxygen masks
  • the band, the frontal shroud, the rails, the toggle ratchet and the counterweights are made of a material from the group consisting of polymer, elastomer, textile, rubber, metallic alloy, composites, carbon and hybrid composites.
  • the band comprises a plurality of damping elements configured on an operative interior surface thereof.
  • the damping elements are configured to mate with the headgears of different contours.
  • the damping elements can be made of a material selected from the group consisting of rubber, foam, polymers and elastomeric materials.
  • the toggle ratchet facilitates adjustable clamping and tightening of the band on the headgears of different sizes.
  • the system enables the headgear to be equipped with a ballistic visor to protect a wearer from lethal ammunitions.
  • the system enables the headgear to be equipped with a ballistic / non- ballistic mandible protector to ensure the protection of wearer’s face from several ballistic and non-ballistic threats ammunitions.
  • Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a modular accessory connecting system for a headgear, in accordance with the present disclosure
  • Figure 2 shows an isometric view of a band of the system of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 shows a front view of the band of Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 shows a tops view of the band of Figure 2;
  • Figure 5 shows a side view of the band of Figure 2
  • Figure 6 shows an isometric view of the system of Figure 1
  • Figure 7 shows a top view of the system of Figure 1;
  • Figure 8 shows a side view of the system of Figure 1;
  • Figure 9 shows a front view of the system of Figure 1;
  • Figure 10 shows an isometric view of a frontal shroud of the system of Figure 1;
  • Figure 11 shows a top view of the frontal shroud of Figure 10;
  • Figure 12 shows another isometric view of the frontal shroud of Figure 10
  • Figure 13 shows a side view of the frontal shroud of Figure 10
  • Figure 14 shows a rear view of the frontal shroud of Figure 10
  • Figure 15 shows a front view of the frontal shroud of Figure 10.
  • Figure 16 shows a bottom view of the frontal shroud of Figure 10
  • Figure 17 shows a front view of a left side rail of the system Figure 1;
  • Figure 18 shows a rear view of the left side rail of Figure 17;
  • Figure 19 shows a front view of a right side rail of the system Figure 1;
  • Figure 20 shows a rear view of the right side rail of Figure 19
  • Figure 21 shows an isometric view of the headgear with a pocket at the rear end for holding counterweights
  • Figure 22 shows a first isometric view of the band with a threaded insert for receiving a threaded projection of the counterweight
  • Figure 23 shows a second isometric view of the band along with the counterweight having a threaded hole for attaching additional counterweights
  • Figure 24 shows a semi-exploded right-hand side view of the band, rail and the frontal shroud of the system of Figure 1;
  • Figure 25 shows a semi-exploded left-hand side view of the band, rail and the frontal shroud of the system of Figure 1;
  • Figure 26 shows an isometric view of the headgear equipped with a ballistic visor
  • Figure 27 shows an isometric view of the headgear equipped with a ballistic/ non- ballistic mandible protector.
  • Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details, are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
  • the currently available helmets/headgear shells have to be drilled with holes and provided with fastening means such as bolted joints and rivets to facilitate mounting/installation of accessories thereon. Such installations need to be made separately for each distinct helmet. Additionally, the conventional helmets do not facilitate modular installation of the accessories. This creates difficulty in the process of assembling as well as disassembling of the accessories.
  • system 100 for a headgear 5 is now being described with reference to Figures 1 through Figure 27.
  • the modular accessory connecting system 100 for a headgear 5 comprises a band 10 detachably mounted on the headgear 5, a frontal shroud 20, a pair of rails (30, 40), counterweights 60, and a toggle ratchet 50.
  • the headgear 5 may be a ballistic helmet of Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT), an Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), or a Mid-cut or Hi-cut ACH Ballistic helmet. Additionally, the headgear 5 may be an article selected from the group consisting of, but not limited to, a hat, a helmet, a bandana, a skull cap, and a cloth worn by service personnel.
  • PASGT Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops
  • ACH Advanced combat Helmet
  • ACH Mid-cut or Hi-cut ACH Ballistic helmet.
  • the headgear 5 may be an article selected from the group consisting of, but not limited to, a hat, a helmet, a bandana, a skull cap, and a cloth worn by service personnel.
  • the band 10 includes at least one first J-type hook 18 for facilitating smooth fitment of band 10 on the headgear 5.
  • Figures 2-5 illustrate various views of the band 10 of the system 100.
  • the toggle ratchet 50 is configured to be mounted on an operative rear surface of the headgear 5 for facilitating adjustable locking of the band 10 on the headgear 5.
  • the frontal shroud 20 is detachably mounted on an operative front portion of the band 10.
  • the band 10 mounted with the frontal shroud 20 is shown in Figure 9.
  • the rails (30, 40) comprise a left-side rail 30 detachably connected to an operative left surface of the band 10 and a right-side rail 40 detachably connected to an operative right surface of the band 10.
  • Figure 8 shows the band 10 with the left-side rail 30 mounted thereon.
  • Each of the frontal shroud 20 and the rails (30, 40) comprises a modular fixation mechanism to allow one or more accessories to be removably attached to the headgear 5.
  • the accessories may include, but are not limited to, Night Vision Devices (NVD), lamps, ballistic visors, ballistic mandibles, and oxygen masks.
  • NBD Night Vision Devices
  • the counterweights 60 are removably mounted on an operative back portion of the band 10.
  • the band 10 of the system 100 allows the frontal shroud 20, the left-side rail 30, the rail 40, and the counterweights 60 to be quickly mounted thereon without using any metallic/ polymer screws and bolts or any external fastening methods like hook and loop, textile, fabric, adhesive, and the like.
  • the band 10 is configured with at least one first slot 11, at least one projection 13, and at least one molded threaded insert 14.
  • the modular fixation mechanism comprises at least one hook (22, 42) and at least one second slot (24, 44).
  • the hook (22, 42) is configured to fit into and slide on the at least one first slot 11 of the band 10.
  • the second slot (24, 44) is configured to allow the at least one projection 13 of the band 10 to pass therethrough for facilitating modular fixation of accessories onto the band 10.
  • the counterweights 60 have threaded projections 62 which facilitate mounting on or removing of the counterweights 60 from the band 10 by screwing into or unscrewing from the molded threaded insert 14 configured on the band 10.
  • the counterweights 60 have projections 62 which can be used to quickly mount them on or remove them from the band 10 by pushing them into or pulling them out of the molded insert 14 provided in band 10.
  • the counterweights 60 can be quickly mounted or removed from the system 100 without using any tool.
  • the system 100 may include a back J hook 15 for providing support from the back edge of helmet 5.
  • each of the counterweights 60 is configured with a threaded hole 64 at a top surface thereof for facilitating fitment of one or more other counter weights 60 for increasing or decreasing the weight, as and when required.
  • the system 100 includes a pocket 70 fastened to the rear end of the headgear 5.
  • the pocket 70 may be used for accommodating additional counterweights 60 to compensate for the weight of night vision devices and other front-mounted devices.
  • the pocket 70 may be fitted at the rear end of the headgear 5 with the help of a hock- loop.
  • the pocket 70 may be configured with one or more projections.
  • the band 10 may be configured with one or more threaded holes for receiving the projections of the pocket 70 therein.
  • a wearer may first wear the headgear 5. Then the wearer may, using the toggle ratchet 50, clamp and tighten the band 10 on to the headgear 5. After adjusting the band 10 on the headgear 5, the wearer may attach/ affix the frontal shroud 20 and the rails (30, 40) on the band 10.
  • the band 10 is provided with the first slots 11 and the projection 13.
  • the frontal shroud has hooks 22 which fit into and slide on the first slots 11 of the band 10.
  • the frontal shroud 20 further has the second slot 24 which allows the projections 13 of the band 10 to pass therethrough.
  • the left and right rails (30, 40) have the hooks 42 which fit into and slide on the first slots 11 of the band 10.
  • the rails (30, 40) further have the second slot 44 which allow the projections 13 of the band 10 to pass therethrough.
  • the frontal shroud 20 and the rails (30, 40) may be snap-fitted to the band 10, which is in turn affixed on the headgear 5.
  • the wearer may attach accessories or gadgets onto the frontal shroud 20 and the rails (30, 40) as per the requirement.
  • the wearer may attach counterweights 60 to the band 10.
  • the counterweights 60 may be attached by screwing them into the molded threaded inserts 14 on the rear side of the band 10 or by accommodating the counterweights 60 into the pocket 70 fitted on the rear end of the headgear 5.
  • the entire assembly including the band 10, the left-side and right-side rails (30, 40), the frontal shroud 20 and the counterweights 60 can be attached or removed from helmet 5 without using any tolls. Thus, there is no requirement of drilling holes into the helmet 5. Due to this, the ballistic property of the helmet 5 is enhanced considerably. Also, the system 100 gives the liberty to a wearer to be mission ready by attaching accessories to the headgear 5 or to reduce the weight of headgear 5 instantly in order to increase the capability of wearer, whenever required.
  • the frontal shroud 20 comprises a plurality of slots for facilitating mounting of a plurality of standard accessories.
  • each of the rails (30, 40) has a slotted track, as shown in Figures 17-20, to facilitate one- hand mounting of standard military gadgets thereon.
  • the band 10, the frontal shroud 20, the rails (30, 40), the toggle ratchet 50 and the counterweights 60 can be made of a material from the group consisting of polymer, elastomer, textile, rubber, metallic alloy, composites, carbon and hybrid composites.
  • the toggle ratchet 50 facilitates adjustable clamping and tightening of the band 10 on headgears 5 of different sizes.
  • the band 10 comprises a plurality of damping elements 12 configured on an operative interior surface thereof.
  • the damping elements 12 are configured to mate with the headgears 5 of different contours.
  • the damping elements 12 may be made of a material selected from the group consisting of rubber, foam, polymers and elastomeric materials.
  • the system 100 enables the headgear 5 to be equipped with a ballistic visor 25 to protect a wearer from lethal ammunitions such as .44 magnum, 9x19 mm Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and various other fragments and projectiles. Further, the system 100 enables the headgear 5 to be equipped with a ballistic/ non- ballistic mandible protector 35 to ensure the protection of wearer’s face from several ballistic and non-ballistic threats such as 7.62 caliber, .44 magnum, 9x19 mm FMJ, pelting stones, sticks, and grenades. Both visor and mandible have multiple open positions to fulfill the requirements of user as shown in Figure 27.
  • the technical advancement of the system 100 lies in its modular construction which enables users to easily attach or remove accessories/ gadgets from a headgear.
  • the system 100 provides the advantage of ease of assembly as well as disassembly of the components without requiring an external fastening arrangement.
  • the system 100 allows weight of the headgear 5 to be adjusted instantly based on the requirement of the wearer by removing or demounting unwanted accessories from the headgear 5.
  • the system 100 is versatile/ flexible and can be mounted on various helmet shells of different sizes/contours and meant for different applications.
  • the system 100 is simple in construction and robust and caters to several environmental, demographical and situational challenges such as temperature extremes hot and cold both, humidity, ultraviolet exposures, impact, shock, vibration, ageing/deterioration and degradation caused by various fungal and microbiological microorganisms, and low intensity fires in order to provide efficient and uncompromised protection.

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Abstract

La présente invention divulgue un système de raccordement modulaire d'accessoires (100) de harnais (5). Le système (100) comprend une bande (10) montée amovible sur le harnais (5) et une protection frontale (20), une paire de rails (30, 40), et des contrepoids (60) montés amovibles sur des surfaces fonctionnelles respectivement avant, gauche et droite, et arrière de la bande (10). Le système (100) comprend un cliquet à bascule (50) monté sur une surface fonctionnelle arrière du harnais (5). Le cliquet à bascule (50) facilite un verrouillage réglable de la bande (10) sur le harnais (5). L'ensemble complet comprenant la bande (10), les rails (30, 40), la protection frontale (20) et les contrepoids (60) peut être fixé au harnais (5), ou retiré de ce dernier, sans utiliser d'outils. La protection frontale (20) et les rails (30, 40) comprennent un mécanisme de fixation modulaire pour permettre de fixer facilement les accessoires au harnais (5) et de les retirer de ce dernier.
EP21897345.1A 2020-11-27 2021-11-26 Système de raccordement modulaire d'accessoires de harnais Pending EP4250996A1 (fr)

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