JP2009191439A - Helmet with multifunctional unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a helmet that solves the problems caused by externally mounting various devices, permits a worker to safely behave without being restricted from the environment, can be used by any user requiring the helmet without being restricted to a specific person, in addition, can accurately capture a subject by a camera, can easily communicate with a supervisor, and can safely, efficiently and properly retain the behavior of a worker. <P>SOLUTION: The helmet has a window part through which the front and back side of the helmet can be viewed, on at least a part of a front head portion of a helmet body. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a multifunctional unit capable of photographing, a helmet suitable for this, and the helmet equipped with the multifunctional unit.

  Conventionally, various functions are required for helmets that workers must wear, due to the complexity, precision, and sophistication of each activity at construction sites and other work sites such as disaster recovery activities. There is a growing demand. In addition, for the purpose of safety work, a helmet that allows field workers to work more safely is desired.

  For example, as described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, etc., by attaching a camera to a helmet and monitoring the video by a plurality of people, depending on the state of the work site, an appropriate action or worker Or, an attempt is made to take appropriate measures and actions by monitoring and judging with a plurality of eyes so that a safe measure can be taken for the rescue target person.

  Or, the operator and supervisor are in close contact with each other wirelessly and take appropriate actions. Furthermore, while shooting with a camera using video and sound, While supervisors monitor videos, they communicate with workers and take appropriate actions.

JP 2003-73910 A JP 2004-244745 A JP 2006-216137 A

  However, in the conventional helmet with various functions added, a satisfactory environment is not obtained. For example, the method of mounting a camera (photographing device) on a helmet has problems such as the camera protruding from the helmet coming into contact with the surroundings during the operator's activities, damaging the surroundings, and damaging the camera. In addition, there is a problem that the safety of workers is not sufficient. In addition, the electrical wiring outside the helmet is complicated, increasing contact with the surroundings and causing an accident.

    Furthermore, it is difficult to accurately capture the object due to the mounting position of the camera, and as a result, the environment surrounding the worker cannot be accurately captured, so that more appropriate activities cannot be performed or the operator's danger There was a problem that avoidance was not enough.

  Alternatively, various functions can be installed in individual helmets to suppress the protrusion of the device attached to the helmet and to be considered safer, but it is expensive and difficult to attach to all helmets When it is attached to a specific helmet, it is limited to the use of a limited number of people because of the personal suitability of the helmet.

  It solves the problems caused by mounting various devices on the helmet, and the behavior of the worker can be operated safely without being constrained by the surroundings, and the necessary user can be used without being limited to a specific user. At the same time, there is a need for a helmet that can accurately capture an object even when shooting with a camera, can easily communicate with a supervisor, and can perform a worker's actions safely, efficiently, and appropriately.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a helmet having a window portion through which at least part of the frontal portion of the helmet body can see through the front and back of the helmet. It has been found that there is. The helmet is U-shaped when viewed from above at a specific distance from the peripheral end of the helmet body from the front of the helmet body to the two lateral parts as in the example of claim 2. Preferably, the helmet has a transparent window that can be seen through the back side of the helmet at least below the groove on the frontal head, and the helmet extends from the frontal head as in claim 3. 5. The helmet according to claim 2, further comprising a flange portion provided, wherein the transparent window extends also to the flange portion, and in claim 4, the plane U that engages with the groove portion of the helmet body. The helmet according to claim 3, wherein engagement means for ensuring engagement with the letter-shaped unit is provided at least on the lateral portion of the helmet body and the corresponding portion that engages with the lateral portion of the unit. The That.

  Further, in claim 5, the unit has an attachment / detachment opening for making the memory means detachable at the bottom of the part of the unit that engages the lateral part of the helmet, and at least two at the bottom of the part. It has two external terminals, and the helmet body has a space that allows attachment and detachment of electrical components in the external terminal and the attachment / detachment opening, and the helmet body corresponding to the bottom surface has a sealing part. It is disclosed that it is desirable to use the helmet according to claim 4.

  In Claim 6, it has a mounting part which attaches | detaches a sports finder removably to the said front-end | tip part vicinity, The said sports finder has a camera in the said frontal corresponding position, and can image | photograph the front. The helmet according to claim 5, which sometimes indicates a shooting range. The helmet according to claim 6, wherein the sports finder is foldable.

  A helmet with a multi-function unit that uses such a helmet and is equipped with a multi-function unit that engages with the groove is preferably used. The helmet main body according to claim 8, extending from the front of the helmet main body to two lateral portions. A groove portion that is U-shaped when viewed from above at a specific distance from the peripheral edge of the helmet is provided, and a transparent window portion that can be seen through the back side of the helmet is provided at least below the groove portion of the frontal head. When the helmet has a collar extending from the frontal head and the transparent window is engaged with the groove of the helmet also extending from the collar, the helmet A flat U-shaped unit that engages with the groove without protruding greatly from the outer surface of the main body, and at least an engagement means that ensures engagement between the groove and the unit The lateral portions and a multifunction unit having on the corresponding part to be engaged with said transverse portion of said unit, discloses a multifunction unit equipped helmet engaged in the groove.

  In Claim 9, The said unit is hollow, The helmet with a multifunctional unit of Claim 8 which has an electrical wiring at least in the said hollow part, Claim 10 is engaged with the said frontal part of the said unit. A portion has a camera for photographing the front of the frontal region, and a signal from the camera is supplied to an output terminal provided in at least one of the portions of the unit that engages the lateral portion with the electric wiring. The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 9, configured as described above, wherein a receiving circuit for receiving radio waves from the outside is housed in the hollow portion, and an output from the receiving circuit is stored in the unit. The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 9 or 10, wherein an output terminal that can be taken out is provided on at least one of the unit portions that engage with the lateral portion. There.

  In Claim 12, the said output is an audio | voice output, The helmet with a multifunctional unit of Claim 11 and Claim 13, In Claim 13, The transmission circuit was arrange | positioned in the said hollow part. A helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 14, wherein a microphone is provided in the vicinity of the camera of the unit.

  The power source for driving the camera, the reception circuit, and / or the transmission circuit in the hollow portion according to claim 15, and electrically connected to each by the electrical wiring. The helmet with a multifunction unit according to claim 16, wherein the hollow portion has a recording circuit for recording an output from the camera and / or the microphone. And, in claim 17, the image information photographed by the camera and the voice input picked up by the microphone are output to at least one of the lateral parts of the helmet body and output to an external recording device. A helmet with a multi-function unit according to any one of claims 14 to 16 is disclosed.

  The helmet with a multi-function unit according to any one of claims 14 to 17, further comprising an attachment / detachment opening for detachably attaching a memory for recording output from the camera and / or the microphone. The power source is a rechargeable power source, and has a charging terminal for charging electrically connected to the power source in a portion of the unit engaged with the lateral portion having the power source. The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 15, and the laser beam pointer according to claim 20, wherein the unit has a laser beam pointer that indicates an object to be photographed on a front front surface in the vicinity of the camera. The helmet with a multi-function unit according to any one of claims 9 to 18 having an LED lamp for displaying a photographing state on a front surface and / or a bottom surface. That.

  21. The helmet with a multi-function unit according to any one of claims 8 to 20, wherein the unit is configured so that the weight balance between the left and right sides is substantially balanced. The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 21, wherein the portion that engages with the forehead is configured to be lighter than any of the lateral portions.

  In Claim 23, at least a bottom surface of a portion of the unit that engages with the forehead, an LED that displays power on / off in the vicinity of the camera, and the same or different from the LED, The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 7, wherein the helmet is equipped with an LED for displaying the display so that a wearer of the helmet can see the display through the transparent window. 26. The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 9, wherein the sports finder has a mounting portion for detachably mounting the sports finder, and the sports finder indicates a shooting range of the camera of the unit. And the said sports finder is disclosing the helmet with a multifunctional unit of Claim 24 which can be folded.

  Moreover, as a multifunctional unit used for the helmet according to each of the above claims or the helmet with these multifunctional units, in Claim 26, from the front end of the helmet body to two lateral portions, from the peripheral end of the helmet body The groove portion of the helmet provided with a groove portion that is U-shaped when viewed from above at a specific distance, and has a transparent window portion that can be seen through the back side of the helmet at least below the groove portion of the frontal head. A U-shaped unit that engages with the groove without protruding greatly from the outer surface of the helmet body, and has at least engagement means for ensuring engagement between the groove and the unit. It described about the multifunctional unit for helmets which has in the side part of a helmet body, and the corresponding part of the unit.

  28. The unit according to claim 27, wherein the unit is hollow, has at least electrical wiring in the hollow part, and has a camera for photographing the front of the frontal portion at a portion engaging with the frontal part of the unit. The helmet multifunctional unit according to claim 25, wherein the signal from the camera is connected to a transmission circuit and / or a recording circuit by the electrical wiring, and the hollow portion according to claim 28. 28. The helmet multifunctional unit according to claim 27, further comprising: a power source for driving the camera, the transmission circuit, and / or the recording circuit, and being electrically connected to each of the electrical wirings.

  30. The power source according to claim 29, wherein the power source is removable and can be replaced from outside the unit, and a power supply terminal that enables power supply from an external power source is used instead of the power source. 30. The multifunction unit for helmets according to claim 28, provided in a portion of the unit that engages with a lateral part, wherein the power source is a rechargeable power source and is associated with the lateral part of the helmet body. The helmet multifunctional unit according to claim 28, wherein a charging terminal electrically connected to the power source is provided in a portion of the unit to be combined.

  The laser pointer for pointing an object to be photographed is disposed on the surface of the camera on the photographing window side near the camera of the unit, and an LED lamp for displaying a photographing state is provided on the surface and / or bottom. Item 31. The multifunction unit for helmets according to any one of Items 28 to 30, wherein the multifunction unit for helmets has a microphone in the vicinity of the camera, and an audio output is electrically connected to the transmission circuit and / or the recording circuit. A multifunction unit for a helmet according to claim 31, and an attachment / detachment opening for receiving the external memory for connecting to the external memory from the transmission circuit and / or the recording circuit according to claim 33, The multifunctional unit for helmets according to claim 32 provided in a portion of the unit to be combined is disclosed.

  In Claim 34, the space has a receiving circuit for receiving radio waves from the outside, and has a sound terminal for transmitting sound output from the receiving circuit and / or the transmitting circuit or the recording circuit to the outside. The multifunction unit for helmets according to claim 35, wherein the helmet unit according to claim 35 has at least the attachment / detachment port, the charging terminal, and the audio terminal on a bottom surface of a portion of the unit engaged with the lateral portion. The multifunctional unit for use according to claim 36, further comprising a control switch electrically connected to a control circuit for controlling start and stop of the camera in at least one portion of the unit engaged with the lateral portion. 36. The helmet according to any one of claims 31 to 35, wherein an on-off switch for the laser beam pointer is provided in the vicinity of the laser beam pointer. A multi-function unit described.

  37. The helmet according to claim 36, wherein the camera is operated as a still camera when the control switch is not longer than a certain time, and the camera is operated as a movie camera when not longer than the certain time. The functional unit for a helmet according to claim 37, wherein the operation state of the camera including the on / off of the power supply is displayed by lighting, blinking and / or color of the LED lamp. Is disclosed as preferred.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, a necessary amount of the multi-function unit is prepared, and if each person has the helmet, a necessary person can engage the multi-function unit with the groove. Since each helmet body can be used as it is without having to be replaced, personal compatibility with the helmet body is maintained, which is preferable from the viewpoint of security and health, and is welcomed by workers. Is. Furthermore, the multifunctional unit is not shaped to cover the entire helmet, but is U-shaped and has a notch, so that it can be slightly deformed, so it can be replaced without being limited to the size of the helmet. is doing.

  In addition, since the multifunctional unit can be easily attached and detached and the engagement is reliable, the purpose of use can be reliably achieved without being detached during use. Workers wearing the multi-function unit can transmit on-site images to necessary locations such as supervisors by the camera, and can also communicate with supervisors reliably. Since it can be eliminated, there is an advantage that the activity can be performed safely and freely.

  In addition, it has a feature that the multifunctional unit can be exchanged with another worker at the site, or the multifunctional unit being used can be easily attached to and detached from an unowned worker. Therefore, in addition to the conventional, the functionality of its use is improved. Furthermore, the operator can easily grasp the information on the usage status (for example, power status, shooting, recording, etc.) of the multi-function unit through the transparent window.

  Furthermore, the helmet according to the present invention has excellent adaptability to various safety standards and is not only extremely safe, but also can be configured so that the multifunctional unit can be balanced. Has the advantage of being able to perform various activities.

  The combination of the sport finder and the laser beam pointer used in the present invention is not limited to the present invention, and when shooting an object with a helmet to which a camera is attached, both the position and range of the object to be shot can be easily determined. Therefore, the present invention has an advantage that the activity can be activated without impairing the freedom of the photographer, and when used in the present invention, it is possible to perform an accurate activity in combination with the above effect. Even if the sports finder is used in combination with other helmets, it is not necessary to focus the eyes on the frame of the eyes, and it is possible to focus on the object while feeling the general frame. This is advantageous. As the method of use and the method of combination, the method and means described in the present invention are used.

It is a left perspective view conceptual diagram of the helmet concerning one example of the present invention. It is a right perspective view conceptual diagram of the helmet of FIG. It is a perspective conceptual diagram of the multifunctional unit concerning one example of the present invention. It is the conceptual diagram which looked at the multifunctional unit of Drawing 3 from the bottom. It is a front conceptual diagram when the multifunctional unit of FIG. 3 is mounted | worn with the helmet of FIG. It is a left view of the helmet with a multifunctional unit of FIG.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more specifically. First, in the helmet of the present invention, the main body is made of a normal helmet material, and the window part is a space, or preferably, it can be partially made of a transparent body. For example, the entire helmet body may be configured to include the heel portion except for the window portion, and may be configured to be fitted with a transparent resin later. For example, when a helmet is molded with a generally used polycarbonate resin, the transparent body portion can be formed by insert molding with an acrylic resin. Of course, when the helmet body is formed, a mold in which the groove is formed is used. It is important for electrical safety that the groove portion is configured to be separated from the peripheral end of the helmet body by a certain distance or more.

  The groove portion or the U shape used in the present invention is configured to have a planar shape and at least a part of the U shape, and the basic side surface shape has a wide end portion to incorporate various functions. It is preferable that the forehead is shallow and the lateral portion is deep. In the case of the type in which the multi-function unit is fitted from above, the multi-function unit and the helmet body can be configured as a helmet, so that the upper part of the groove portion has a depth over the entire U-shape. Otherwise, the upper part of the multi-function unit can be configured to form a helmet surface. However, it is preferable in terms of strength that the bottom portion of the groove is at a level of 5 millimeters or more at a shallow portion from the overall configuration of the helmet. The shape may be slightly changed depending on the purpose. The groove can be placed on the ear or before and after the ear position when the helmet is worn, but is preferably just above the ear or slightly behind it for a stable wearing feeling.

  The body of the multi-function unit engaged with the groove has a shape (shape, thickness, etc.) that engages with the groove, and is preferably hollow in order to reduce weight and incorporate various functions. Yes, it does not form a portion that protrudes greatly from the helmet body. Preferably, when it has a protrusion, it is comprised so that it may restrain to protrusion of 5 millimeters or less. The material of the multi-function unit can be the same material as the helmet body or a different material, but the same material is desirable from the viewpoint of strength. For example, it is molded with polycarbonate. The same material is preferably used for the lid portion of the outlet of the power supply or the like disposed inside the multi-function unit.

  Various engaging means can be used as the engaging means for ensuring the engagement between the groove and the multi-function unit. For example, an elastic member such as a spring is used so that a convex portion biased outward is engaged with a concave portion formed in the groove portion, and the notch is formed when the multifunctional unit is fitted into the groove portion. It can also be configured to engage with the recess after being pushed into the multi-function unit. The multifunctional unit can be removed by a known means by pushing the convex part into the multifunctional unit so as to be detached from the concave part from the outside. If the convex portion is a spherical surface, the concave portion can be engaged with and removed from the concave portion with a certain force with a simple configuration.

  Also, for example, the distance between the U-shaped ends of the multifunction unit is shorter than the distance between the ends of the groove, and the multifunction unit is inserted into the groove from the frontal side with a certain force. By adopting a method of inserting the multi-function unit, the both ends of the groove portion can be firmly sandwiched between the both ends of the multi-function unit by utilizing the deformation of the multi-function unit. At this time, the multifunctional unit is taken out from the helmet by applying a certain force and pulling the multifunctional unit to the frontal side. The engaging means is configured with a simple structure. In this case, it is preferable that the multi-function unit and the groove are more securely engaged when inclined slightly so that the U-shape is narrowed on the lower side. It is preferable that any of the engaging means is provided at least in the lateral portion in order to ensure the engagement.

  The multi-function unit can incorporate various functions therein. For example, the multi-function unit can incorporate a receiving circuit and / or a transmitting circuit, and can further incorporate a power source. Preferably, a power source is built in one end, and each circuit is built in the other end so as to maintain a left-right balance. With the receiving circuit and / or the transmitting circuit, it is possible to communicate with a supervisor or a fellow worker at a remote location. For example, it is possible to use a mobile phone circuit that is currently used as it is.

  When listening to a signal or sound received by the receiving circuit, a small speaker can be built in the multi-function unit, but preferably has an output terminal for sound so that it can be heard with an earphone. It is preferable that the audio external terminal is located near the receiving circuit, that is, at the end of the multi-function unit. In the case of transmission, it is preferable to arrange a microphone in the vicinity of the forehead as will be described later.

  As the power source, a primary battery, a secondary battery, or the like is used. A power cover may be provided in the multi-function unit so that the batteries can be replaced to serve as the power outlet. Furthermore, it is preferable that a power supply terminal electrically connected to the power supply is provided near the power supply of the multi-function unit so that power can be supplied from an external power supply or charged.

  Power is supplied from the power source to the receiving circuit, the transmitting circuit, and the like through wiring in the multi-function unit. Further, electrical connection to each terminal is also made by wiring in the multi-function unit.

  The multi-function unit preferably further incorporates a camera. A photographing lens can be arranged at the center of the portion corresponding to the frontal head, a photosensitive element such as a CCD or C-MOS can be arranged inside, and a driver for each function can be arranged nearby. It is preferable that the power supply also supplies power to the driver. The photographing lens is preferably used for standard photographing or, depending on the purpose, a wide-angle lens, or a fish-eye lens, or a wide-angle photographing, or a zoom lens. As the camera, a fixed focus type or an auto focus type is used according to the purpose, but an auto focus type and an automatic exposure control type are preferably used.

  The video from the camera is supplied to the transmission circuit by wiring in the multi-function unit, for example, and transmitted to a supervisor at a remote distance. The supervisor or the like observes the transmitted video together with the actor, and uses the reception circuit and the transmission circuit to communicate with the actor so that the actor can perform an accurate action. To.

  The microphone is preferably placed close to the camera in order to convey the sound of the scene and the voice of the actor. For example, a small microphone is disposed in the vicinity of the photographing lens, and is coupled to the transmission circuit by electrical wiring in the multi-function unit. Alternatively, the microphone may be configured as a separate body so that it can be installed in the unit or the helmet so that it can be installed near the user's mouth with an auxiliary tool used for broadcasting. In this case, there is an effect that the voice of the actor can be clearly heard while being distinguished from the surroundings, which is advantageous in an environment with a lot of ambient noise.

  Further, display means such as an LED for displaying a function of the camera can be disposed in the vicinity of the camera. The display means is preferably provided at the bottom of the multi-function unit and is configured to enter the field of view of the helmet wearer through the transparent portion of the helmet. The wearer can easily grasp the shooting state during work or action. Further, a display means (for example, an LED having a color different from that of the LED for displaying the operation of the camera is preferable, for example, indicating whether the power supply has sufficient power or any function is in operation. ) In the vicinity of the display means for the camera so that it can be seen by the wearer through the transparent window.

  It is preferable that each LED can be easily distinguished from each other by blinking, blinking time, lighting, or a method of changing the color by using a plurality of LEDs, or a combination thereof. .

  The camera preferably operates as a so-called still camera or a movie camera, and is preferably selectable according to a photographer's intention. For example, a shutter button of the camera can be provided near the photographing lens of the multi-function unit at a position that does not interfere with the buttocks of the helmet, or a shutter can be provided on the lateral portion. The operation of the camera is controlled by controlling the time when the shutter is pressed, and when the shutter is pressed for a short time, a still image is shot. When the shutter is pressed for a long time, movie shooting is started. It is preferable to provide a control circuit according to the length of time for which the shutter button is pressed in the circuit.

  In order to reliably perform photographing with the camera, as described above, it is preferable to use a so-called sports finder and a laser beam pointer in combination. Desirably, the sports finder can be removably attached to the buttocks of the helmet, is foldable, is usually placed parallel to the face of the buttocks, and stands at least one eye when used. It is configured to be positioned between the object and the eyes when the object is viewed. On the other hand, the laser beam pointer is disposed in the multi-function unit and is provided in the vicinity of the camera, and is configured such that power is supplied from the power source using wiring in the multi-function unit. It is preferable.

  The switch of the laser beam pointer is provided in the multi-function unit, and is preferably arranged at a position where it is easy to push the helmet in a position where it does not get in the way. In this way, when shooting, the laser beam pointer can be used to know the center of shooting and the shooting range can be determined using the sports painter, so that accurate shooting is possible.

  In the present invention, the sports finder is a simple finder that can understand at least the image frame, for example, a rectangular frame that is proportional to the screen of a photographing device such as a camera, or a rectangle that is proportional to the transparent plate. The image frame is printed, or only the corners of the rectangle are printed, and in some cases, alone or in combination, it can have a cross mark in the center and placed directly in front of you. Thus, the image frame and / or the cross can be seen directly without using optical means. The cross mark and the indication position of the laser beam pointer are matched as much as possible. Preferably, the sports finder is obtained by directly printing the image frame and / or the cross on a rounded and rounded transparent plate, or by attaching a transparent sheet on which these are printed. Used.

  The transparent plate or the frame is, for example, within a few centimeter squares, and is coupled to a base of about several centimeter squares with a hard hinge so that the base can be inserted into the notch of the heel part. It is configured. Alternatively, a base insertion portion is configured in parallel with the surface of the collar portion. Further, it is preferable that the transparent plate is folded so that the transparent plate comes into surface contact with the collar portion during normal operation, and the transparent plate is raised at an appropriate position during use.

  The multi-function unit can further include a storage means. The storage unit may be configured to store the video and / or the audio. The memory means may be a memory electrically connected to the receiving circuit and / or the transmitting circuit, and the memory may be attached to the multifunction unit so as to be built in and / or removable. And / or the memory can be prepared externally and a memory terminal can be provided in the multi-function unit. As the internal or mounting memory, known ones such as a flash card, a memory stick, and a USB memory are used.

  As the externally prepared memory as described above, a known large storage capacity such as a hard disk type or a DVD is preferable. In addition, it is preferable that various types of memory can be used in combination. The storage device including the memory may further include a transmission device that has a larger output than the transmission circuit of the multi-function unit. It is used in some cases, so it is possible to communicate even with a long distance with the supervisor. The storage device may further include a receiving device, and a device stronger than the receiving circuit of the multi-function unit is used, so that the long-distance communication can be made more preferable.

  As described above, the storage device and the multi-function unit may be wired and electrically coupled, but may be a wireless repeater of the reception circuit and / or the transmission circuit. In this case, connection between the storage device and the multi-function unit becomes unnecessary. Further, since the storage device further includes a power supply, it can be used as an external power supply by being coupled to the power supply terminal of the multi-function unit.

  In addition, the storage device may include a display device such as a liquid crystal, and is preferably one that can be used by a wearer of a helmet with a multi-function unit to check a captured image. Since the wearer can communicate with the supervisor who is watching closely with another receiver, transmitter, display device, storage device, etc. become able to.

  The multi-function unit may have various terminals such as the power supply terminal, the audio output terminal and / or the memory terminal, or an attachment / detachment opening for attaching / detaching a memory element. It is preferable to provide at the bottom near the part. In this case, the helmet has a space below the multi-function unit so that a plug or the like can be attached to the various terminals and the memory element can be attached and detached by a vertical motion, and a wall ( It is desirable to provide a sealing portion from the viewpoint of electrical safety.

  Further, from the same safety viewpoint, it is desirable that the groove is provided at a distance of several centimeters or more (preferably 3 centimeters or more) from the end of the helmet body.

  Various functions are incorporated in the multi-function unit. However, it is important to arrange the various functions so that the balance between the right and left weights is not greatly lost. If it is lighter as much as possible and lighter than any one of the lateral parts, a safe action can be performed with a stable wearing feeling.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. However, this is an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and various applications can be made with the above-described contents. .

  FIG. 1 is a left perspective conceptual view of a helmet according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a right perspective view of the helmet of FIG. Reference numeral 1 denotes a helmet molded with a polycarbonate resin, in which a groove 2 is formed. The groove is formed so as not to have a depth in the upper part and to have a depth in the lower part. The lower part of the groove is configured to be separated from the peripheral end of the helmet by 3 centimeters or more. A helmet 3 is provided on the front of the helmet, and a transparent window 4 is formed on the bottom surface of the groove 2 of the front. The transparent portion extends from the groove portion 2 to the flange portion 3.

  Reference numeral 5 denotes an engagement means between a multifunctional unit (described later) and the groove portion 2, and a recess is formed. It is comprised so that it may engage with the convex part (after-mentioned) provided in the said multifunctional unit. 6, 7 and 8 are spaces for attachment / detachment / insertion provided under various terminals and memory attachment / detachment openings provided in the multi-function unit, and walls (blocking portions) 9, 10 and 11 are provided respectively. It has a space that is isolated from the inside or back side.

  Reference numeral 12 denotes a belt for ensuring the wearing of the helmet 1. The wearer can see the top through the transparent window 4 when the helmet 1 is securely worn by the belt 12. The helmet 1 can be used as a helmet as it is, but has an advantage that a multifunctional unit to be described later can be attached. Preferably, although not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a concave portion similar to the concave portion 5 is provided at the bottom of the groove portion 2, and a convex portion that engages with the multifunctional unit is engaged with the concave portion 5. When provided in the same relationship as the recess, the multi-function unit is more securely and firmly fixed to the helmet. The position where the same recess is provided is, for example, provided in the middle between the recess 5 and the forehead.

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of a right perspective view of one embodiment of the multi-function unit that engages with the groove 2 of the helmet 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2, and FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram viewed from the bottom of the embodiment. 21 is a multifunctional unit main body molded with the polycarbonate resin, and is provided with a convex portion 22 as the engaging means, and engages with the concave portion in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the unit main body is shown in FIGS. The shape is such that the groove portion 2 is firmly engaged.

  Reference numeral 23 denotes an objective lens of a camera housed in the multi-function unit. The shutter button 24 functions as both a still camera and a movie camera. For example, a still camera is photographed with a normal press of the shutter button 24, and functions as a movie camera with a long continuous press such as 5 seconds. This control circuit is not shown in the figure. Are disposed inside the multi-function unit.

  A power switch 25 turns on / off a switch of an internal power source such as a battery built nearby. When it is on, the LED 26 is lit. Further, when the voltage of the power source is lowered, the LED 26 blinks to prompt the user to replace or charge the battery. The urgency can be displayed by the length of this blinking. Reference numeral 27 denotes an external power supply terminal of the power supply, which can be charged or supplied with electric power from an external power supply. A plug or the like is attached to the external power supply terminal 27 in the space 6 of FIG. Although the internal power supply outlet is not shown, the internal power supply can be exchanged by opening a cover on the side surface near the external power supply terminal.

  Further, the internal power supply is electrically connected to each circuit, the camera, and the like through wiring in the multi-function unit. Similarly, the camera, the control circuit, and the shutter button are also connected by internal wiring, and this connection is also made to the LED 28, so that it blinks when shooting a movie. In the case of still photography, it is notified by instant lighting. When an error occurs, it is lit and displayed.

  Reference numeral 29 denotes an output terminal or an output terminal, which is an output terminal to the outside of a built-in receiving circuit (not shown) arranged nearby. For example, when an earphone jack is inserted, the earphone can be used to know the contents wirelessly transmitted to the receiving circuit. A transmitter circuit is also built in the vicinity of the receiver circuit and is not shown. The video information of the camera and the audio information of the microphone 30 can be recorded by the transmission circuit when the wireless circuit is transmitted or a flash memory or the like is inserted into the memory device slot 3 1. It is configured as follows.

  The power switch 25 turns the power switch on and off with normal pressing, but can be configured to operate the receiving circuit and the transmitting circuit when pressed for a long time, for example, for several seconds. The output terminal 29 and the slot 31 correspond to the spaces 11 and 10 in FIG. 2, respectively, so that terminals and the like can be mounted in the spaces.

  Reference numeral 32 denotes a laser beam pointer, which can be turned on / off by a switch 33, and is arranged so that the photographing object of the camera is a point when turned on. 34 indicates the operating state of the receiving circuit and the transmitting circuit, and blinking indicates a transmitting state, lighting indicates a receiving state, and it is understood that the operating state is present. It has become.

  The LEDs 26, 28 and 34 are arranged so that when the multi-function unit is mounted on the helmet 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2, the light enters the helmet wearer's eyes through the transparent window 4 of FIGS. It has become. Each LED emits light in different colors such as red, green, and white.

  FIGS. 5 and 6 are conceptual diagrams when the multi-function unit of FIGS. 3 and 4 is mounted on the helmet of FIGS. 1 and 2, and the multi-function unit 21 is mounted on the helmet body 1. FIGS. FIG. 5 is a front conceptual diagram, and FIG. 6 is a side conceptual diagram. The numbers in the figure correspond to the numbers in each figure. 23 is a target lens of the camera, 32 is a laser beam pointer, 30 is a microphone, 24 is a shutter button, 7 and 8 are spaces, 3 is a buttock, and 12 is a belt.

  In FIGS. 5 and 6, a sports painter is further attached to the buttocks of the helmet. A transparent plate 41 has an image frame mark 42 and a center mark 43, and is arranged by the support portion 44 so as to be positioned between one eye and the object. The support portion 44 is detachably attached to the collar portion 3, and the support portion 44, the transparent plate 41, and the collar portion 3 are foldable, and are normally stored along the bottom surface of the collar portion 3. The Further, the indication of the center mark 43 and the indication of the laser beam pointer 32 are adjusted so as to coincide.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, one multifunctional unit can be easily attached to a plurality of the helmets, so that each individual can own a personal helmet, and the minimum A limited number of multifunctional units can be used, which is economical and at the same time has various effects such as improved safety.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Helmet body 2 Groove part 3 Gutter part 4 Transparent window 5 Engagement part 6 Space 9 Wall (blocking part)
21 Multi-function unit body 22 Engaging part 23 Camera target lens 24 Shutter button 25 Power switch 26 LED
27 External power supply terminal 29 Output terminal 30 Microphone 31 Memory element slot 32 Laser beam pointer 41 Transparent plate 42 Frame mark 43 Center mark

Claims (38)

    A helmet having a window portion through which at least part of the frontal portion of the helmet body can see through the front and back of the helmet.     From the front of the helmet body to the two lateral parts, at a specific distance from the peripheral edge of the helmet body, provided with a groove that is U-shaped when viewed from above, at least the front of the head A helmet having a transparent window portion through which the back side of the helmet can be seen through below the groove portion.     The helmet according to claim 2, wherein the helmet has a collar portion extending from the frontal head, and the transparent window extends to the collar portion.     Engaging means for ensuring engagement with a flat U-shaped unit that engages with the groove of the helmet body, at least a corresponding portion that engages with the lateral part of the helmet body and the lateral part of the unit; The helmet according to claim 3, wherein     The unit has an attachment / detachment opening for making the memory means detachable at the bottom of the part of the unit that engages the lateral part of the helmet, and also has at least two external terminals on the bottom of the part, 5. The helmet according to claim 4, wherein a space that allows electrical parts to be attached to and detached from the external terminal and the attachment / detachment opening is provided in the helmet body, and the helmet body corresponding to the bottom surface has a sealing portion. .     The sports finder has a mounting portion for detachably mounting a sports finder near the front end of the buttock, and the sports finder shows a shooting range when the unit has a camera at the frontal head corresponding position and can shoot forward. The helmet according to claim 5, wherein the helmet is a thing.     The helmet according to claim 6, wherein the sports finder is foldable.     From the front of the helmet body to the two lateral parts, at a specific distance from the peripheral edge of the helmet body, provided with a groove that is U-shaped when viewed from above, at least the front of the head A transparent window portion through which the back side of the helmet can be seen is provided below the groove portion, the helmet has a collar portion extending from the front head, and the transparent window is also extended to the collar portion. A flat U-shaped unit that engages with the groove without protruding greatly from the outer surface of the helmet body when engaged with the groove of the helmet that is securely engaged with the groove. A multi-function unit comprising: a multi-function unit having at least the horizontal portion of the helmet body and a corresponding portion engaging with the horizontal portion of the unit engaged with the groove portion. With Hell Tsu door.     The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 8, wherein the unit is hollow and has at least electrical wiring in the hollow portion.     A portion of the unit that engages with the frontal portion of the unit has a camera for photographing the front of the frontal portion, and a signal from the camera is engaged with the lateral portion with the electric wiring. The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 9, wherein the helmet is supplied to an output terminal provided on at least one side.     A receiving circuit for receiving radio waves from the outside is housed in the hollow portion, and an output terminal capable of extracting the output from the receiving circuit to the outside of the unit is attached to at least one of the unit portions engaged with the lateral portion. The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 9 or 10, characterized by being provided.     The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 11, wherein the output is an audio output.     The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 10, wherein a transmission circuit is disposed in the hollow portion.     The helmet with a multi-function unit according to any one of claims 10 to 13, further comprising a microphone in the vicinity of the camera of the unit.     15. The power source for driving the camera, the receiving circuit, and / or the transmitting circuit is provided in the hollow portion and electrically connected to each other by the electrical wiring. A helmet with a multi-functional unit as described in Crab.     The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 14, wherein a recording circuit for recording an output from the camera and / or the microphone is provided in the hollow portion.     At least one of the lateral parts of the helmet body has a recording / recording terminal for outputting to the external recording device for recording the image information photographed by the camera and the sound input picked up by the microphone. The multi-function unit-equipped helmet according to any one of claims 14 to 16.     The helmet with a multi-function unit according to any one of claims 14 to 17, further comprising an attachment / detachment port for making a memory for recording output from the camera and / or the microphone detachable.     The power source is a rechargeable power source, and has a charging terminal for charging electrically connected to the power source in a portion of the unit engaged with the lateral portion having the power source. The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 15.     A laser beam pointer indicating an object to be photographed is provided on a front surface in the frontal front direction of the unit in the vicinity of the camera, and an LED lamp for displaying a photographing state is provided on the surface and / or bottom surface. Item 19. A helmet with a multi-function unit according to any one of Items 9 to 18.     The helmet with a multi-function unit according to any one of claims 8 to 20, wherein the unit is configured so that a weight balance between the left and right sides is substantially balanced.     The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 21, wherein a portion of the unit that engages with the forehead is configured to be lighter than any of the lateral portions.     At least on the bottom surface of the part engaging the frontal portion of the unit, an LED for displaying on / off of the power supply in the vicinity of the camera, and an LED for displaying the photographing state of the camera which is the same as or different from the LED The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 8, wherein the helmet is provided so that a wearer of the helmet can see the display through the transparent window.     The multi-purpose apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising a mounting portion for detachably mounting a sports finder in the vicinity of the tip of the buttock, wherein the sports finder indicates a shooting range of the camera of the unit. Helmet with functional unit.     The helmet with a multi-function unit according to claim 24, wherein the sports finder is foldable.     From the front of the helmet body to the two lateral parts, at a specific distance from the peripheral edge of the helmet body, provided with a groove that is U-shaped when viewed from above, at least the front of the head It is a U-shaped unit that engages with the groove without projecting greatly from the outer surface of the helmet body when engaged with the groove of the helmet having a transparent window that can be seen through the back of the helmet under the groove. The multifunctional unit for helmets has an engaging means for ensuring the engagement between the groove and the unit at least in the lateral portion of the helmet body and the corresponding portion of the unit.     The unit is hollow, has at least electrical wiring in the hollow portion, and has a camera for photographing the front of the frontal portion at a portion engaging with the frontal portion of the unit, from the camera 27. The helmet multifunctional unit according to claim 26, wherein the signal is connected to a transmission circuit and / or a recording circuit through the electrical wiring.     28. The helmet according to claim 27, wherein the hollow portion includes a power source that drives the camera, the transmission circuit, and / or the recording circuit, and is electrically connected to each of the electrical wirings. Multifunctional unit.     The power source is detachable and replaceable from outside the unit. Instead of the power source, a power terminal that enables power supply from an external power source is engaged with the lateral portion of the helmet body. The multi-function unit for helmets according to claim 28, wherein the multi-function unit for helmets is provided in a portion of the unit to be operated.     The power source is a rechargeable power source, and has a charging terminal electrically connected to the power source at a portion of the unit that engages with the lateral portion of the helmet body. Multifunctional unit for helmets described.     A laser pointer for pointing an object to be photographed is disposed on the surface of the camera on the photographing window side near the camera of the unit, and an LED lamp for displaying a photographing state is provided on the surface and / or bottom. Item 31. The multifunction unit for helmets according to any one of Items 28 to 30.     32. The multifunction unit for helmet according to claim 31, wherein a microphone is provided in the vicinity of the camera, and an audio output is electrically connected to the transmission circuit and / or the recording circuit.     33. The attachment / detachment opening for receiving the external memory for connecting to the external memory from the transmission circuit and / or the recording circuit is provided in a portion of the unit engaged with the lateral portion. Multifunctional unit for helmets.     34. A receiving circuit for receiving radio waves from the outside in the space, and an audio terminal for transmitting an audio output from the receiving circuit and / or the transmitting circuit or the recording circuit to the outside. Multifunctional unit for helmets as described in     The multifunctional unit for helmets according to claim 34, wherein at least the attachment / detachment port, the charging terminal, and the audio terminal are provided on a bottom surface of a portion of the unit that engages with the lateral portion.     At least one part of the unit engaged with the lateral part has a control switch electrically connected to a control circuit for controlling start and stop of the camera, and the laser beam pointer is located in the vicinity of the laser beam pointer. 36. The multifunctional unit for helmets according to any one of claims 31 to 35, comprising an on-off switch.     37. The helmet for multi-use according to claim 36, wherein the camera is operated as a still camera when the control switch is not longer than a certain time, and the camera is operated as a movie camera when not longer than the certain time. Functional unit.     38. The multi-function unit for helmets according to claim 37, wherein the multi-function unit for helmets is configured to display the operating status of the camera including turning on and off of the power supply by lighting, blinking and / or color of the LED lamp.

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