ES2569547B1 - Fastening systems of elements for helmets through magnets or magnetized elements - Google Patents

Abstract

Clamping system for external elements in helmets. This application allows to adhere any external element or object to the helmet through magnetization forces. The method consists in taking advantage of the magnetic forces between the magnets implanted in the helmet and those that are present in the external object. The applications are diverse: screens and viewfinders, spotlights or lights, ornamental sheets, etc. This development can be applied in any helmet regardless of sector, nature and function.

Description

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention, as expressed in the description of the specification, refers to the magnetization of helmets for various fastening purposes.

It would be a question of integrating in the helmet a fastening or anchoring system through medium magnets which can be attached to any element also with magnetic properties. The elements that could adhere to this type of helmet, whatever its nature and object, would be of a very diverse nature, as an example could be: visors, screens, protective elements, ornamental or decorative elements, devices such as: lights, audiovisual systems, batteries, cameras, etc. The magnet-like elements, applicable both in the helmet and in the object you want to hold, could be of any type: magnets, magnetized, magnetized elements, metal parts, electro-magnetized ... (all of them from now on generically named as magnets).

Although the object of the invention shown in the examples is centered on a motorcycle or car helmet, it does not offer limits in its application for other tubs and uses of the helmet to which the system is applied: sports (nautical, skiing, cycling, horse riding, ..) different work tasks (mining, construction, security services.) etc.

SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE

The scope of the present invention is part of the technical sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of motorcycle helmets and the like.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

At present, and as a reference to the search carried out by the different databases and other sources of information, it should be noted that, on the part of the applicant, the existence of some other helmet that has similar technical, structural and constitutive characteristics is unknown. to those presented in this report.

No record has been detected that shows a similar application in the databases and search systems offered by the ministry.

In Internet search engines you can find a helmet that can be considered similar, it is a bicycle helmet of the company that has the trademark GIRO as its trademark, its product offers the possibility of attaching a small visor to the bicycle helmet through magnets There are many problems that this system offers with respect to what is stated in this report because among others it weakens the consistency or stiffness of the helmet in the event of a fall or impact when the magnets are integrated in the calm structure itself, causing the weakening of the same in the crash, adding to this security problem should be added that the user could get hooked with any object of the road in case of dragging in an alleged mishap or fall when the magnet system is not flush with its own calm or helmet. On the other hand, the GIRO system affects the design of the helmet since it is clearly visible from the outside disturbing its own line, aesthetics and design as well as its aerodynamics.

The system set out in this application extends the possibility of actions to adhere to all types of objects without affecting the user's safety or aesthetics and design at any time. Add also that to

through the magnets It is possible not only to give Fig. 4.2, but also movement and rotation to the elements that adhere Fig. 2.2

Currently the systems used for the grip or anchoring of visors or other objects mentioned, whether in jet (open), full face helmets

(integral), modular or others, are based on both very basic systems and

outdated, such as the classic glasses with elastic rubber band

that embrace the helmet in all its longirudinal perimeter as well as the use of skirts, normally three or four in the frontal part of the helmet where the visor or protector is seized.

Other systems used today much more sophisticated are

those that are articulated through various anchoring mechanisms formed in different ways by: ratchets, mechanisms and parts of matrix (specific molded parts of fiber, plastic, resins, combinations of different composites, springs, etc.) that contribute to the hull much more functionality when adapting to different positions including the one that offers security for

vision, the frontal. Commonly, these mechanisms are assembled

parallel to the sides of the helmet.

For the anchoring of audiovisual systems and cameras they are usually used

tapes attached to the helmet, screwed plastic parts, suction cups, glue

different nature, but in no case magnets. In the case of spotlights or emergency lights and decorative elements the conclusions would be similar to those described above.

No references have been obtained with solutions similar to the proposed technique.

Although many of these systems have meant great advances in safety, aerodynamics. soundproofing and comfort; The initiative we propose provides an innovative and practical solution as an alternative system to the existing ones.

The system of integration of external objects in helmets through magnetization provides greater comfort when adhering and removing them, at the same time you can leave free of any mechanism or anchorage, both the exterior and the interior of the helmet, assuming an advance in the aesthetic

10 magnets would be integrated in the shell without being able to appreciate) and comfort for the user due to the simplicity in the application and extraction of the subject elements.

The materials that can be used as magnets, whether those of the helmet itself, such as those of the external object that adheres, are characterized by

15 can be magnetized elements: magnets, natural or artificial, permanent or not, magnetized, magnetic materials, alloys, metals, electromagnets, neodymium magnets or any other material whatever its nature or nature with magnetization properties for assembly or fastening of any object that lends itself to any part of the helmet.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The installation proposed by the invention consists in the assembly of magnets or materials with magnetic properties in a helmet in order to adhere also magnetized or susceptible elements due to their properties of

adhere to it. These materials that can be used as magnets, whether those of the helmet itself or those of the external object that adheres, are characterized by

can be: magnets, natural or artificial, permanent or not, magnetized materials, magnetic, metals, alloys, electromagnets, neodymium magnets or any other material regardless of its nature or nature with

magnetization properties for the assembly or fastening of any object that is provided in any part of the helmet: visors, screens or protectors, spotlights, lights, video / photo cameras, decorative elements of any type as well as or the support that fixes them or any other object likely to use this

technology in a helmet, whatever its form or destination (Engine, safety,

play, sports, ..).

These magnets named above will be placed in an integrated way in the helmet, both in the inner part of the helmet, in the EPS, among them

or in any other safety material or element that is used inside the helmet. As for the magnets of the corresponding object that wants to be integrated into the helmet they can be placed in the place that is considered most appropriate or through a magnetized support to which the element adheres. Among them is

it will exert the fixation through the attraction of the magnetic power allowing both the fixation of the object to the helmet and the movements programmed by the

different layout, size, shape, capacity or other qualities that

provide the selected magnets, that is, the object can be fixed Fig. 1.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 or 5.2 and can also move or move according to the arrangement

of the magnets and the trajectory or displacement that you want to program Fig.

2. 1. They may be used with different numbers, forms, properties and in any of the possible provisions.

For your best understanding you can see in the examples

attachments:

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In Fig. 1.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 it can be seen how it adheres

an element of fixed form.

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In Fig. 2.1 it can be seen how a viewer could be programmed to be foldable in its different positions, although in the example four elements are visualized, one could suffice.

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In Figs. 5.1 and 5.2 it can be seen how through different

magnetized sheets could be changed to suit the consumer the appearance of their

helmet.

These examples cite only some of the possibilities offered by the

system referred to in this patent application.

The magnets will be arranged in the helmet as well as in any other accessory that you want to add to it, see also the possibility of fastening the belt of a motorcycle glasses through this system. Fig. 3. 1

On the one hand. the magnet or combination of them in their different forms,

qualities or number arranged in the helmet, may be placed interchangeably anywhere in the inner part of the helmet both in the inner pane of the helmet

or shell, in the EPS, between them or in any other security material or

element used inside the helmet (1) (5), either in the inner pane of

the shell, in the middle, on the outside or inside of the safety materials inside the helmet or on any other type of coating used. That is to say,

the magnets, according to the needs presented, can be arranged in any

point inside the helmet or shell.

On the other hand, the magnet or combination of them in their different forms, qualities or number arranged in the object may be placed interchangeably anywhere in the object (2) (4), either inside or outside, in the middle of she (inside the object's own material) outside

or interior of the object's safety materials or in any other type of coating used. That is, the magnets, according to the needs

presented, may be available at any point of the desired object

Fix to the helmet.

The magnets used, whether those belonging to the helmet or those of the

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object that you want to adhere. they may or may not be covered with any material necessary for use and anchored under pressure, with screws, glues or others if necessary or convenient. All these magnets may or may not be covered with some precise material to avoid friction friction on the different surfaces of the helmet during operation.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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For the best understanding of what is described herein, some illustrations are attached in which, by way of example only, practical cases of applications that can be used in a magnetized helmet are represented.

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In Fig. 1.1 shows the possibility of implementing the proposed system on a fixed screen. The arrangement of the magnets is considered by way of example since the possibilities of use in number, placement, shape or other qualities are very diverse. Although the positions of the magnets in the illustrations are marked, they will not be visible or visible in the final product. In the same way it happens in the other examples that are explained below. Point (l) marks the possibility of integrating it into the shell, the (2) reflects the possibility of doing so in safety or other internal materials.

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Fig. 1.2 represents the helmet with a magnetized surface on the front (1). It also represents a visor or screen that carries another magnetized surface (2). In Figure 1.1 you can see the coupling of the two parts.

In

the Fig. 2.1, 2.2 Y 2.3 be sample the possibility from

implementation of the proposed system on a mobile or flip screen .EI turn

of the screen will be generated by the attraction or strength of the magnets and the

movement that the user has towards the chosen position. You can give the

case, depending on the model, which can rotate over the helmet itself 360 degrees.

Although in the example four magnets are arranged, it could be arranged with the number of magnets we would like.

Fig. 3.1 shows the application on the tape of some glasses to secure them to the helmet, providing greater fixation and safety to the whole.

As we said in the beginning. the number, composition and layout is

variable.

The possibilities of fixing are shown in Fig. 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4

an audiovisual system, focus or emergency light. The magnets could be included in the object itself or through an external support.

In Fig. 5.1 and 5.2 we can see the capacity of

customization that would offer to adhere magnetized decorative sheets to

Change the appearance of the helmet to suit the consumer. The possibilities of

These designs would be variable in usable materials, form and content.

These are just a few examples since the possibilities that we

The magnetization system offers are unlimited.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The system we propose is based on the use and assembly of

magnets or materials with magnetic properties in a helmet for the purpose of

to be able to adhere also magnetized or susceptible elements for their properties

of adhering to it. These materials or elements are characterized by power

exercise as a magnet, they could be: magnets, natural or artificial, permanent or not, magnetized, magnetic materials, alloys, electromagnets, neodymium magnets or any other material whatever its

nature or nature with magnetizing properties for the assembly or fastening of any object that lends itself to any part of the helmet: visors, screens or protectors, spotlights, lights, video / photo cameras, decorative elements of any kind as well as any other object Liable to use this technology in a helmet whatever its form or object (Motor, safety, work, sports, ..)

For example, this system would allow a helmet to be attached to its respective screen using a magnet system. With fixed visor Fig. 1.1, with visor

folding or mobile Fig. 2.1. What we get with this system is to simplify the whole

helmet-visor, obtaining savings in terms of the number of mechanisms that are

they include in the helmet and above all a great contribution in terms of ease

Viewer extraction with respect to current systems.

As the magnets can be placed anywhere in the helmet and the viewfinder depending on the needs of each project, the possibilities of

Execution are very broad. As we have previously mentioned, the applications of this system are very varied and are not limited to the helmet-visor assembly, they are considered

Possibilities such as fixing an audiovisual recording system or photography to the helmet Fig. 4.3, fixing a spotlight or light to it Fig. 4.2,

emergency lights Fig. 4.4 And others or the support that fixes them. Another option would be

the incorporation of ornamental elements adhered to the helmet, for example magnetized exterior vinyls Fig. 5.1, Fig. 5.2, interior elements of the helmet or others to be considered.

Claims (3)

1a, -System for clamping external elements in helmets, which is characterized by the use of magnetic energy for its adhesion generated between the magnets assembled in the helmet and the external object, the helmet magnets serving in any internal area of the shell (1) EPS or other helmet material (5) being both the helmet magnets and those included in the object external that adheres to the helmet itself: narural magnets, artificial, permanent, magnetized materials, metals, alloys, electromagnets, neodymium magnets or any other material with magnetization properties, arranged in different combinations, shapes, size or number. 28 ._ System for securing external elements in helmets, according to claim 1, characterized in that the magnets used in the system They can be covered by other materials and hidden. 38 ._ System for securing external elements in helmets, according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the magnets used in both the helmet and the external object can be removable. 5 8. _ Clamping system for external elements in helmets, according to claim 1, 2 and 3. characterized by generating movement between the parts according to the arrangement and qualities of the magnets used and their reactions, and be those of the helmet, or those of the object or among all of them (3) (4). 6a._ Use of the fastening system of elements for helmets through of magnets or magnetized elements among others for the fixation of fixed visors, folding visors, personalization of the helmet that would offer to adhere magnetized decorative sheets to change the appearance of the helmet to the taste of the consumer, audiovisual system, focus or emergency light.