JP2008231620A - Subvisor for helmet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inexpensive subvisor for a helmet, capable of keeping the field of view good, preventing muddy water splashed when traveling on a bad road from diving into the eye, and facilitating the recovery of the field of the view even if being made dirty. <P>SOLUTION: The subvisor 5 for the helmet to be attached to a visor protruded from a forehead part and having a goggle function is equipped with a subvisor body 21 to be attached so as to be extended from the tip of the visor and enabling sight to be seen through, and attaching arm parts 22 and 23 for attaching the subvisor body 21 to the visor. A laminated film 6 to be stripped, enabling each one sheet to be stripped and enabling the sight to be seen through is pasted on the body 21. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a sub-visor that is attached to a visor (Visor) of a helmet to be worn when riding a motorcycle.

  A visor is attached to the forehead portion of the helmet to be worn when riding the motorcycle so as to protrude toward the front lower side. This visor functions as an awning to prevent the western sun from entering the eyes. In addition to this awning, the visor may be lengthened in order to sufficiently perform functions such as rain protection and mud protection. However, if this length is increased, rain protection and mud protection will be effective, but the upper half of the field of view will be blocked by extending the visor, and it will be difficult to see the signal on ordinary roads. It was quite difficult to determine how long the visor was.

  In view of this, a helmet visor has been proposed that includes an auxiliary visor in which a shielding member is continuously provided on the back side of the front end of the visor body so as to be able to swing up and down (Patent Document 1). This auxiliary visor is provided with a flat plate-like mounting portion, and a shielding member having a hinge structure is provided at both rear edges thereof, and the shielding member can be turned up and down.

  By using the helmet visor disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is possible to awn, rain and mudguard with one hand, widen the field of view, and to draw out and store the shielding member as necessary. Since the visor itself is not lengthened, it has a wider field of view and can travel with peace of mind except when sunshade, rain protection and mud protection are required.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-123215

  The helmet visor disclosed in Patent Document 1 is effective when traveling conditions are not so severe, such as traveling on a general road at a low speed for a relatively short time. However, it was not effective when traveling under harsh conditions such as off-road racing that traveled on rough terrain at high speeds for a long time.

  Unlike regular roads that have been leveled, it is necessary to travel at a high speed in the wet weather and in the dust when off-road, and muddy water and dust splashed from vehicles traveling in front of the road, Continue to attack without mercy. In this state, the rider needs to decelerate and operate the steering wheel while seeing irregular ups and downs and curves in front of the course, surrounding conditions, road surface, etc., and must have good visibility in front and above. You will be forced to drive extremely difficult.

  Therefore, goggles should be indispensable for off-road in rainy weather. However, wearing goggles while wearing a helmet requires wearing something that is sensibly annoying on the face.

  Therefore, easy-to-wear goggles with no sensation to be worn on the face that can prevent the sun from directly entering the eyes without blocking the field of view more than necessary and prevent the muddy water splashed from the road surface from jumping into the eyes In other words, a new helmet with a goggle function is required. And this helmet must not only protect the eyes, but also keep the field of view good even when the lidar wipes the attached mud with a hand.

  Therefore, the present invention can maintain a good field of view, prevent the muddy water splashed when traveling on a rough road from jumping into the eyes, and at the same time, is inexpensive and can easily restore the field of view even if it gets dirty. The purpose is to provide a visor.

  The present invention relates to a helmet sub-visor attached to a visor protruding from a forehead portion, a transparent body extending from the tip of the visor, and a mounting portion for attaching the body to the visor The main feature is that a see-through laminated film that can be peeled off one by one is attached to the main body.

  According to the helmet sub-visor of the present invention, it is possible to keep the field of view favorable, prevent the muddy water splashed up when traveling on a rough road from jumping into the eyes, and at the same time, easily recover the field of view even if it is dirty. be able to. It can contribute to safe driving.

  A first aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems is a sub-visor of a helmet that is attached to a visor protruding from a forehead portion, and a transparent body that extends from the tip of the visor, and a main body The helmet subvisor is provided with a mounting portion for attaching the visor to the visor, and a transparent laminated film that can be peeled off one by one is attached to the main body. With this configuration, it is possible to maintain a good field of view, prevent the muddy water splashed when traveling on a rough road from jumping into the eyes, and at the same time, can easily recover the field of view even if it is dirty. It can contribute to safe driving.

  A second aspect of the present invention is a helmet sub-visor according to the first aspect, wherein each film of the laminated film is provided with a stripping tab. With this configuration, if the subvisor becomes dirty, the field of view can be easily restored by grasping and peeling the tab.

  The third form of the present invention is a form dependent on the first or second form, wherein the attachment part is a pair of arms extended to the temple part of the helmet, and is detachably fixed to the temple part. It is the subvisor of the helmet characterized by being made. With this configuration, since the locking position is the temple, it is easy to mount and difficult to come off.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a helmet subvisor characterized by being dependent on the third aspect, wherein the attachment portion is adjustably fixed to increase or decrease the amount of protrusion of the subvisor. . With this configuration, the width of the sub visor protruding from the visor can be freely adjusted depending on the weather during traveling.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a helmet subvisor characterized by being dependent on the first or second aspect, wherein the helmet is an off-road motorcycle helmet. With this configuration, it is possible to eliminate the influence of the traveling road in the off-road race and to eliminate wasted time such as stopping.

  The sixth aspect of the present invention is a form dependent on the first to fifth aspects, and two or more cuts can be made on the visor side of the main body. It is a subvisor of a helmet characterized by sandwiching and fixing the tip of a visor between them. With this configuration, even a helmet that is difficult to screw on can be easily attached to the visor.

  The seventh form of the present invention is a form subordinate to the first to sixth forms, in which the laminated film is previously stuck to the film sticking sheet, and is peeled off and stuck to the film sticking sheet before use. This is a helmet sub-visor. With this configuration, a necessary number of sheets can be attached when necessary.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, a helmet sub-visor according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view of a helmet according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the helmet according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a sub-visor of the helmet according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a partially broken perspective view of the laminated film portion for peeling off the subvisor according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is the laminated film for peeling off of the subvisor according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is sectional drawing of a part.

  1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a helmet that protects a rider's head of a two-wheeled vehicle such as an off-road motorcycle, and 2 denotes a helmet 1 that has a coating layer of foamed resin or the like inside and can absorb external impacts. A cap body 3 is a visor attached to the cap body 2.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes a visor body constituting the visor 3, 5 denotes a transparent subvisor that extends from the tip of the visor body 4 and attaches to the visor body 4, and performs a goggle function, and 6 is attached to the tip of the subvisor 5. It is the laminated film for peeling made. 7 is a chin covering covering the lider's mouth and chin area. The goggle function mentioned here is a function that protects the eyes of the rider as a windshield, mudguard, rain guard or the like.

  Further, 8 is a support portion for attaching the visor body 4 to the cap body 2 at the center of the forehead, and 9 is a screw for fixing the support portion 8 so as to be adjustable in the vertical position. Similarly, reference numerals 10 and 11 denote screws capable of fixing the visor body 4 by adjusting the position of the temple 1 of the helmet 1. Reference numeral 12 denotes a pin-like locking claw provided on the visor body 3.

  The visor body 4 is an integrally molded product that is attached to the cap body 2 with a synthetic resin such as ABS (Acrylonitrile acrylate styrene) resin or PA (Polyamide) resin and protrudes in a hook shape from the forehead portion of the helmet 1. The visor body 4 can be fixed in the center of the forehead with the screw 9 so that it can be adjusted, and the left and right sides of the visor body 4 can be adjusted with the screws 10 and 11 so that it can be adjusted up and down at the position of the forehead of the helmet 1. Can do.

  Next, details of the sub-visor 5 will be described. The sub visor 5 is attached to the tip of the visor body 4 and is configured as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 denotes a plate-like subvisor body (body of the present invention) made of a synthetic resin such as a transparent PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) resin, and 22 and 23 denote left and right sides of the helmet 1 from the subvisor body 21. It is two attachment arm parts (attachment part of the present invention) extended toward the temple. The subvisor main body 21 and the attachment arm portions 22 and 23 are preferably formed by integral molding. The attachment arms 22 and 23 do not have to be transparent, but when integrally molded, the entire subvisor 5 becomes transparent, and when the subvisor 5 is attached, the design of the helmet 1 is not affected, and the overall impression of the helmet You don't have to change

  Next, 24 is a locking hole which is provided at the tip of the mounting arm portions 22 and 23, and detachably fixes the mounting arm portions 22 and 23 to the visor body 3. The locking holes 24 are opened in two places in the attachment arm portion 22 and two places in the attachment arm portion 23, and are attached to the engagement claws 12 provided in the visor body 3.

  The shape of the locking hole 24 is a bowl-shaped outer shape in which two holes intersect and overlap, and the locking position of the locking claw 12 can be adjusted by selecting and inserting one of the holes. It has become. Not only the two holes, but also a dumpling shape in which a plurality of holes are continuously stacked and opened, and an insertion position can be selected from the plurality of holes. In the case of this bowl-shaped hole, when the locking claw 12 is inserted into the hole closer to the tip of the mounting arm portion 22, the amount of protrusion of the subvisor 5 becomes longer, and when inserted into the hole closer to the subvisor body 21. The protrusion amount of the sub visor 5 is shortened. The same applies to a plurality of holes. This insertion position may be appropriately selected in view of the weather and the condition of the travel path.

  A laminated film 6 for peeling is attached to the tip of the ridge of the subvisor main body 21 with a predetermined width of about 10 mm to 50 mm. Hereinafter, the detail of this peeling laminated film 6 is demonstrated. FIG. 4 shows the appearance of the partially peeled laminated film 6, and FIG. 5 shows a cross section of the peeled laminated film 6.

  According to FIG. 4, FIG. 5, the laminated film 6 for peeling is stuck in the state which the transparent film 31 mentioned later laminated | stacked in layers. The hook-shaped visor body 3 protruding from the vicinity of the forehead of the helmet 1 does not transmit light and has a sunshade function, but each tear-off film is transparent and can be seen through, and the subvisor body 21 is also transparent and can be seen through. The sub visor main body 21 and the stripped laminated film 6 that extend beyond the visor main body 3 can be seen through as a whole, and the front can be seen through this combination structure.

  Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visor main body 3 from dazzling the eyes when the sun shines, and to prevent the sub visor 5 from jumping directly into the eyes when it is raining or when there is a splash of mud. Due to the goggle function of the subvisor 5, the motorcycle can be easily driven in any environment.

  In Embodiment 1 of the present invention, even if the surface of the subvisor 5 is soiled, the goggles function can be recovered many times by removing the soiling of the subvisor 5.

  In other words, when the mud splashes up and adheres to it, such as when running on an off-road in the rain, the goggles become dirty in proportion to the normal travel distance, and it becomes difficult to see the front through the goggles. In such a case, the rider usually secures the field of view by wiping the dirt attached to the goggles with his / her hand while traveling. However, this method has its limitations. Just wiping with your hands will leave traces of wiping on the surface, and this dirt will accumulate and the visibility will gradually deteriorate. And, it is only temporary that the field of view is recovered by wiping, and mud immediately adheres to deteriorate the field of view again.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the upper surface of the peelable laminated film 6 attached to the sub-visor 5 having the goggles function becomes dirty, only the uppermost one is peeled off, and the surface of the new film below is removed. To expose.

  4 and 5, reference numeral 31 denotes a transparent film that can be seen through and laminated in a plurality of layers. This is made of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) or the like, and one side is made non-tacky to which a sticky substance is difficult to adhere, while the other side is made so that each transparent film can be bonded. If the transparent films 31 are peeled off one by one, even if the transparent film 31 on the upper surface is soiled, the new transparent film 31 is exposed on the surface, and again becomes a laminated film with good visibility, and the visibility through the subvisor 5 is restored. be able to.

  Reference numeral 32 denotes a tab provided on each of the transparent films 31. The tab 32 is provided on the left hand side of the rider, and the rider peels off the peeling laminated film 6 one by one with the left hand while traveling. Therefore, the right hand is used for the accelerator operation and is peeled off with the left hand.

  Reference numerals 33 a and 33 b denote two insertion holes provided in the tab 32, and reference numeral 34 denotes an engaging portion provided in the subvisor 5. The tabs 32 of each transparent film 31 are folded in two at the front end side, and are projected and folded from a plurality of transparent films 31 on which such tabs 32 are laminated, so that two insertions of each tab 32 are inserted. The holes 33a and 33b are all inserted into the single locking portion 34.

  Therefore, when the splashed mud adheres and the field of view deteriorates, the lidar grasps the tip of the tab 32 of the transparent film 32 on the top with one hand, lifts it up and removes it from the locking portion 34, and moves the whole upward. Lift and peel off only the dirty top transparent film 32. As a result, the unclean second transparent film 32 is exposed. If it gets dirty, it can be peeled off and repeated to ensure a good field of view during travel.

  By the way, in a motorcycle competition such as an off-road race, if the vehicle body is stopped during the race, a large time loss occurs. Because the visibility has deteriorated, it is not possible to win the race if you are prepared and run. However, the subvisor 5 of the first embodiment can completely eliminate such a problem in the race. When one race is over, the sub visor 5 itself is replaced, and a new sub visor 5 is attached for each race, so that it is possible to run with good visibility in all the races.

  Further, even in daily running other than competition, it is possible to secure a good field of view by wearing the sub visor 5 of the first embodiment. Since the sub visor 5 is transparent, signals and the like can be seen through it, contributing to traffic safety. Moreover, the sub visor 5 is inexpensive and can be easily mounted with one touch before getting on the vehicle. When it gets dirty, the transparent film 32 may be peeled off one by one. When the transparent film 32 runs out, the subvisor 5 itself is replaced.

  As described above, the helmet sub-visor according to the first embodiment can improve the field of view, and the muddy water splashed on the rough road jumps into the eyes while preventing direct sunlight from entering the eyes with the visor. And even if muddy water adheres, the field of view can be easily recovered. It is inexpensive and contributes to safe driving of motorcycles and the like. And, in competitions such as off-road races, it has a tremendous effect.

(Embodiment 2)
Hereinafter, a helmet visor according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 is a front view of the subvisor of the helmet according to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a front view of the film adhesive sheet of the laminated film for peeling off the subvisor according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the laminated film portion for peeling off the subvisor in the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a first mounting method of the subvisor in the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd mounting method of the subvisor in Embodiment 2. FIG. The basic configuration of the sub-visor according to the first embodiment is the same as that of the sub-visor according to the second embodiment, and the same reference numerals indicate the same configuration. Therefore, the detailed description will be given to the first embodiment. Therefore, FIGS. 1, 2, and 4 are referred to also in the second embodiment.

  FIG. 6 shows a detailed configuration of the subvisor according to the second embodiment. Basically, it is the same as in the first embodiment, but is a mechanism for detachably fixing the mounting arm portions 22 and 23 provided on the plate-like subvisor main body 21 such as a see-through PET resin to the visor main body 3. The shape of the stop hole 24a is different. In FIG. 6, reference numeral 24a denotes a locking hole according to the second embodiment.

  The shape of the locking hole 24a is a bent hook shape in which two parallel long holes are connected by a groove hole. By selecting and inserting one of these long holes, the locking claw 12 is engaged. The stop position can be adjusted. When the locking claw 12 is inserted into the long hole closer to the tip of the mounting arm portion 22, the amount of protrusion of the subvisor 5 becomes longer, and when inserted into the long hole closer to the subvisor body 21, the protrusion of the subvisor 5. The amount is shortened. The amount of protrusion can be adjusted by appropriately selecting the position in the long hole.

  In FIG. 6, reference numerals 25 and 26 denote notches that serve as marks for making cuts with scissors or the like, reference numeral 26 denotes a groove for indicating the cut direction and facilitates cutting, and reference numeral 27 denotes a termination hole that indicates the cut limit. In the subvisor 5 of the second embodiment, two cuts from the notches 25 and 26 to the terminal hole 27 are made to raise the A portion of FIG. 6, and the visor body 4 is divided into the A portion and the remaining subvisor 5 portions. It is to be attached to the visor body with a pinch. FIG. 10 shows this mounted state.

  Now, a plurality of transparent films 31a such as PTFE that can be seen through are laminated on the sub visor 5 so as to overlap each other. If the transparent films 31a are peeled off one by one, even if the transparent film 31a on the upper surface is soiled, the new transparent film 31a is exposed on the surface, and a laminated film having a good visibility is obtained again. 32a is a tab provided on the transparent film 31a. In the case of the embodiment, the shape is not limited as long as the tab does not have adhesiveness, but a semicircular shape is easy to handle as illustrated.

  In FIG. 7, reference numeral 35 denotes a film sticking sheet in which a plurality of transparent films 31a are stuck so as not to lose the adhesiveness. About 5 pieces are one set so that it can be used in one off-road race. The tabs 32 a are peeled off from the film sticking sheet 35 one by one and attached to the tip of the subvisor 5. When necessary, you only need to paste the required number.

  The state of the transparent film 31a attached to the subvisor 5 at this time is as shown in FIG. The tab 32a protrudes freely from the left end of the sub visor 5, and it becomes a cantilever state in which one or a plurality of the tabs 32a overlap. The remainder of the tab 32a (film body) becomes an adhesive surface as shown in FIG. Therefore, if this top is picked and peeled off, it can be replaced with a new transparent film 31a.

  Now, an example of a procedure for mounting the subvisor 5 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 5a denotes a protective sheet for protecting the unused subvisor 5. Accordingly, when the subvisor 5 is used, the protective sheet 5a is peeled off from the subvisor 5 as shown in FIG. Next, a light neutral detergent solution is applied to the position where the transparent film 32a of the transparent film 31a is pasted, and the transparent film 31a is peeled off from the film sticking sheet 35 of FIG. 7 and stuck one by one as shown in FIG. 9 (b). . After pasting, press lightly to extrude air and detergent. After a while, it dries and adheres. In an emergency, the process of applying the cleaning liquid may be skipped. The subvisor 5 thus obtained is attached to the helmet 1 as shown in FIG. 9C, and in this state, the visor 4 is fixed from above the subvisor 5 as shown in FIG. 9D.

  Note that depending on the helmet 1, it may not be appropriate to wear it in the above procedure. In such a case, it is better to use the two cuts described in FIG. That is, two notches are made with scissors or the like using the notches 25 and 26, the groove 26, and the terminal hole 27 to raise the A portion of FIG. 6, and the visor body 4 is divided into the A portion and the remaining sub visor 5 portions. And sandwiched and fixed as shown in FIG. A cut may be made in advance. In this case, it can be mounted with a single touch, but it cannot be denied that the mounting force is reduced as compared with the case of screwing.

  In this way, the helmet subvisor in the second embodiment can also improve the field of view, and muddy water splashed on a rough road jumps into the eyes while preventing direct sunlight from entering the eyes with the visor. And even if muddy water adheres, the field of view can be easily recovered. Since it is simply pasted, it is the cheapest structurally and contributes to safe driving of a motorcycle or the like. And, in competitions such as off-road races, it has a tremendous effect.

  The present invention can be applied to a subvisor attached to a visor of a motorcycle helmet.

The perspective view of the helmet in Embodiment 1 of this invention Sectional drawing of the principal part of the helmet in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view of the subvisor of the helmet in Embodiment 1 of this invention 1 is a partially broken perspective view of a laminated film part for peeling off a subvisor according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Sectional drawing of the laminated film part for peeling of the subvisor in Embodiment 1 of this invention Front view of the subvisor of the helmet according to the second embodiment of the present invention The front view of the film sticking sheet | seat of the laminated | multilayer film for peeling of the subvisor in Embodiment 2 of this invention Sectional drawing of the laminated film part for peeling of the subvisor in Embodiment 2 of this invention FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a first mounting method of the subvisor according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a second mounting method of the subvisor according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Helmet 2 Cap body 3 Visor 4 Visor main body 5 Subvisor 6 Stripping laminated film 7 Jaw cover 8 Support part 9,10,11 Screw 12 Locking claw 21 Subvisor main body 22,23 Mounting arm part 24,24a Locking Hole 31, 31a Transparent film 32, 32a Tab 33a, 33b Insertion hole 34 Locking part 35 Film sticking sheet

Claims (7)

A helmet sub-visor attached to a visor protruding from a forehead portion, comprising: a transparent body extending from a tip of the visor; and a mounting portion for attaching the main body to the visor, A helmet subvisor, characterized in that a transparent laminated film that can be peeled off one by one is attached to the main body. The helmet subvisor according to claim 1, wherein a tab for peeling off is provided on each film of the laminated film. The helmet subvisor according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the attachment portion is a pair of arms extended to the temple portion of the helmet, and is detachably fixed to the temple portion. The helmet subvisor according to claim 3, wherein the attachment portion is fixed to be adjustable to increase or decrease the protrusion amount of the subvisor. The helmet subvisor according to claim 4, wherein the helmet is an off-road motorcycle helmet. The visor side of the main body can be made with two or more cuts, and the tip of the visor is sandwiched and fixed between the cut and the main body for mounting. The helmet visor described in The helmet subvisor according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the laminated film is pasted in advance on a film sticking sheet, and is peeled off from the film sticking sheet before use.

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