JP3037891U - Helmet - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Problems] Conventionally, a helmet is flat because it is colored or patterned by painting or the like.
As a result, it lacked in texture and was difficult to differentiate from other products. SOLUTION: A leather outer skin portion 5 is attached to the outside of a helmet body 4. In addition, the outer skin portion 5 is provided with a concavo-convex pattern 6 expressing a figure by forming a concave portion by pressing. Therefore, the three-dimensional effect and texture can be emphasized,
It is possible to create a high-class feeling and it is easy to handle.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a helmet.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 FIG. 10 shows a conventional helmet 70 used when riding on a motorcycle, etc. The helmet 70 has a shell 71 having a shell 71 and a liner 72 inside thereof, and a helmet main body 73 on the rear side thereof. A rear sag 75 formed of a flexible material such as leather or synthetic leather is provided.

Generally, in the shell 71, the color applied to the resin or the like as the forming material is used as it is, or after being formed into a predetermined shape and then painted, or in addition to these methods, a partial seal is applied. After being attached, it was colored or patterned in appearance.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 As described above, the conventional helmet 70 has a flat appearance even though there is a difference in whether it is glossy or matte in appearance due to coloring or patterning. Therefore, it was said that it was difficult to create a sense of luxury and a sense of discrimination from other products.

Further, when the helmet 70 is started to be used, the surface of the shell 71 is marked with various scratches of various sizes, which gradually become more noticeable, and a painted type or sticker is applied. In the case of the helmet 70 of the type, the colored portion may be peeled off by rubbing against a hand, etc., and in any case, the appearance of the helmet 70 usually deteriorates in a relatively short period of time.

On the other hand, as described above, since the conventional helmet 70 has a flat outer surface, it may be cold to the touch. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and emphasizes the appearance texture to give a high-class feeling and a feeling of discrimination from other products, and at the same time, can maintain the same appearance for a long time. Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a helmet that can be easily handled.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In the present invention, the following technical measures were taken to achieve the above object. That is, in the helmet according to the present invention, an outer skin portion made of a flexible material such as leather or synthetic leather is provided on the outer side of the shell, and the outer skin portion is provided with a pattern expressed by unevenness. I am trying to provide it.

[0008] Here, a pattern is any graphic or schematic figure, geometric figure, character, line drawing, or a combination thereof that is effective for making the viewer interested. Including things. In this way, the pattern has an uneven three-dimensional effect, so that the texture can be emphasized. Of course, the fact that the surface of the helmet is covered with the outer skin also enhances the effect as a backbone for obtaining the above-mentioned action. Therefore, the Helmet according to the present invention can give a high-class feeling and a feeling of discrimination from other products.

Further, since the pattern has irregularities, it may be said that it is inconspicuous even if it is slightly scratched, and the pattern does not disappear due to friction with the hands, etc., so that the pattern is in a beautiful state. As it is, there is an advantage that it will last longer. If a colored portion is provided on the bottom of the concave portion of the uneven pattern, the probability of scratching the colored portion is reduced, and there is no concern that the colored portion may peel off due to friction with the hands or the like. Adopting this structure is a preferred example because it is rare.

The colored portion is not limited to one that is painted, but includes a state in which the bottom of the concave portion is heated to change its color, or a state in which it is scorched. Providing uneven patterns on the left and right sides of the helmet has the advantage of facilitating handling, especially removing and putting on the helmet. In addition, since the pattern has unevenness in this way, it is possible to obtain the effect of enriching the elasticity in the thickness direction of the convex portion sandwiched by the concave portions in the pattern, so that the pattern formation region It is possible to enhance the shock absorbing effect of the helmet as a whole by devising the uneven density and the uneven density.

Further, in the step of covering the helmet body with the outer skin portion, the unevenness due to the pattern, in particular, the concave portion becomes a factor that gives the material for forming the outer skin portion abundant flexibility. Therefore, in the work of providing the outer skin portion on the main body of the helmet, it is possible to easily and neatly add a curved shape and there is an advantage that the work can be facilitated. The concavo-convex pattern may be one in which each of the concave portions has a dimple shape so that the concave portions are aggregated, that is, the concave-convex pattern is similar to the surface of a golf ball.

In this way, the air flow flowing along the surface of the outer skin part forms a small curve in the centripetal direction along each concave-convex part, and at the exit of this curve, individual small separation flows are generated. Will occur. Therefore, by combining these actions, the helmet as a whole will be able to obtain various effects such as prevention of swaying due to wind pressure from the front, reduction of air resistance, and suppression of noise.

[0013]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 show a first embodiment of a helmet 1 according to the present invention. The helmet 1 has a shell body 5 having a shell 2 and a liner 3 inside thereof, an outer skin portion 5 provided on the outer side of the shell 2, and a pattern 6 provided on the outer skin portion 5. The pattern 6 is expressed by forming irregularities on the surface of the outer skin 5 as shown in FIG.

The helmet 1 shown in the present embodiment is of the same type as that described in the related art, and a rear sag 7 is provided on the rear portion of the helmet body 4. The outer skin 5 is made of a flexible material such as leather or synthetic leather, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, is cut into a predetermined shape that is long along the front-back direction of the helmet body 4. The four pieces 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d are applied to the surface of the shell 2 and the adjacent pieces are sewn together to form a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the helmet body 4.

At this point, since the fragments 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d are already provided with the unevenness that becomes the pattern 6, when these are applied to the helmet body 4, in order to impart a predetermined curve shape, Since the flexibility of the concave portion is abundant, a simple and beautiful finish can be obtained. Also, the work becomes easier. After the pieces 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d are sewn, the hem band 5e is wrapped around the lower side of the helmet body 4 and sewn all around to reinforce and finish the ends. doing.

The outer skin portion 5 has a three-dimensional shape conforming to the helmet body 4 by the above-mentioned method, so that the state of being adhered to the helmet body 4 is maintained, and the purpose is to adhere to the helmet body 4 or the like. Is not fixed. The unevenness forming the pattern 6 can be formed by a press (not shown).

When the outer skin 5 is made of leather or the like, it is possible to give a scorched color to the concave portion of the pattern 6 by heating the pressing die used for pressing. That is, in the pattern 6, the concave portion is the colored portion 9 of a charred color, and the details are clarified. The illustrated pattern 6 is an arabesque pattern, and the front and rear and the left and right of the helmet body 4 are arranged in a symmetrical manner so as to be symmetrically arranged. And, in particular, in the regions that become the left and right sides of the helmet 1 (the front and rear central portions of the fragments 5a and 5d), the pattern 6 is intentionally designed to have a high unevenness density.

By the way, the rear sagging portion 7 is made of a skin material formed of a flexible material such as leather or synthetic leather, an insertion portion formed of an elastic material such as urethane, and a soft material such as velvet. It has a three-layer structure having a lining portion formed by. As shown in the developed view of FIG. 5, it has a centrally arranged sag body portion 10 and left and right ear pad portions 11 connected to the left and right sides by sewing.

Since the sewn body 10 and the ear pad 11 are sewn together at the stage of attaching the rear sag 3 to the helmet body 4, the degree of overlap between them is appropriately adjusted according to the actual product. it can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unsightly wrinkles from being formed between the sag body 10 and the earpiece 11. The sagging body 10 is quilted so that it easily fits into the back of the head of the helmet wearer M.

The rear sag 7 is extended downward as compared with the conventional one. However, the lower side of the sag body 10 does not exceed the bent portion in the lower part of the back of the head of the helmet wearer M, and the thickness is thicker than in the conventional case (FIG. 10). No. 77) is not provided. Therefore, the operation of bending the head of the helmet wearer M up and down is ensured.

Since the rear sag 7 is extended downward in this way, the helmet wearer M is covered in a wide range from around the back of the head to under the ears, and the cold protection is improved. In addition, since the amount of hair protruding from the rear sagging 7 is reduced, there is an advantage that the wind resistance can be suppressed to be small. Further, since the rear sag 7 reaches a considerably deep position with respect to the occipital region of the helmet wearer M, even if the front part of the helmet 1 is lifted with a great force, the helmet 1 is difficult to be displaced. It will be in a stable state.

The ear pad 11 is provided with a belt guide 13 downward. The belt guide portions 13 are arranged so that right and left ones can be overlapped with each other under the jaw of the helmet wearer M, and the pair of magic guides which can be engaged with and disengaged from each other near the respective tip portions. Connecting tools 14A and 14B such as tapes (see FIGS. 3 to 5) are provided.

On the other hand, the wearing belts 15 which are provided so as to be connectable / separable between the left and right side portions of the helmet body 4 are arranged outside the respective belt guide portions 13. Therefore, the wearing belt 15, in particular, the fastener 16 thereof does not touch the skin of the helmet wearer M, and the discomfort caused by them can be eliminated. Since the lining portion of the belt guide portion 13 can be made of a flexible material, there is an advantage that the touch can be improved in this portion.

Since the wearing belt 15 is held at a plurality of positions in the longitudinal direction by the belt case 17 and the belt passing wheels 18 and 19 provided in the belt guide portion 13, the wearing belt 15 is in a juxtaposed state with respect to the belt guide portion 13. Is reliably retained. Therefore, the mounting belt 15 is not twisted, and the helmet 1 can be mounted easily, quickly, and reliably. Further, there is an advantage that the life of the mounting belt 15 can be extended.

In addition, in the mounting belt 15, the movable cylinder 20 is fitted in the middle of the belt portion that is inserted into the fastening fitting 16, and the outer surface of the movable cylinder 20 and the outer surface of the belt tip end face each other. A connecting tool 21A, 21B (see FIGS. 3 to 5) such as a velcro tape that is detachable and is detachable is provided. Therefore, after the belt portion on the insertion side is hung over the fastening member 16, the belt tip portion can be fixed to the movable cylinder 20 and the blurring can be prevented.

On the other hand, the left and right ear pads 11 are provided with a windshield cover 22 having a spinning shape at a portion corresponding to the ears of the helmet wearer M. A sound section 23 is provided. Since the windshield cover 22 is opened rearward, the wind does not directly hit the sound-transmitting portion 23, and the harshness caused by the wind can be eliminated. The flow is good and there is an advantage that the sound from the rear of the classification etc. can be collected to drive safely.

It can be used for forming the skin portion of the rear sag 7 (the sag body 10 and the ear pad 11), the belt guide 13, the belt case 17, the belt loops 18 and 19, and the windshield cover 22. The flexible material is of the same quality and color as the outer skin portion 5 provided on the helmet body 2. Therefore, the helmet 1 as a whole creates a sense of unity.

In the helmet 1 having such a configuration, the portion of the helmet body 4 is covered with the outer skin portion 5 made of a flexible material, and the outer skin portion 5 is provided with a pattern 6 having irregularities. Since the three-dimensional effect and texture are emphasized, it is possible to give a high-class feeling and to distinguish it from other products. Further, since the pattern 6 has irregularities, it is not noticeable with some scratches, and the probability that the colored portion 9 provided at the bottom of the concave portion of the pattern 6 is scratched also decreases. Further, the pattern 6 is not lost by friction with a hand or the like, and there is almost no fear that the colored portion 9 is peeled off. Therefore, there is an advantage that the pattern 6 is long-lasting in a beautiful state.

Furthermore, since the patterns 6 are provided on both left and right sides of the helmet 1, there is an advantage that the handleability is excellent when the helmet 1 is taken off or put on. It should be noted that the various advantages as described above are further increased in the present embodiment as the uneven density of the pattern 6 is increased or the uneven depth is increased on the left and right sides of the hermetic 1 as described above. It is effective.

FIG. 7 shows a second embodiment of the helmet 1 according to the present invention. In the second embodiment, the outer skin portion 5 is uneven only in the portions corresponding to the left and right side portions of the helmet 1. The pattern 6 accompanied by is provided. The pattern 6 is a skull mark, and the structure thereof is such that the colored portion 9 (see FIG. 6) is provided in the concave portion as in the first embodiment. 8 and 9 show a third embodiment of the helmet 1 according to the present invention. In the third embodiment, the concave portions of the pattern 6 provided over the entire surface of the outer skin portion 5 are all hemispherical. It is shaped like a dimple. Further, the mutual intervals of the respective concave portions are close to or adjacent to each other, and as a whole, the uneven density is extremely high. Therefore, the helmet 1 as a whole looks like a golf ball.

With such a configuration, the airflow flowing along the surface of the outer skin portion 5 flows along each concave portion of the pattern 6 in a small curve that drops into the inside thereof, whereby the helmet The whole 1 exerts a restraining action toward the centripetal direction. Further, when the air flow goes out from the recessed portion, separation occurs from the outer skin portion 5, but the separation flow generated in this way becomes extremely small along the above-mentioned individual curve flows.

Therefore, by integrating these actions on the entire surface of the outer skin portion 5, it is possible to prevent the whole Helmet 1 from swinging due to wind pressure from the front, reduce air resistance, suppress noise, and the like. Each effect will be obtained. By the way, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the outer skin portion 5 can be formed as a single layer structure or a layered structure in which various flexible materials including a resin sheet, a rubber sheet, a woven fabric, a non-woven fabric, etc. are used alone or in another combination.

The outer skin 5 is not limited to covering the entire surface of the helmet body 4, and may be partially attached. The pattern 6 is not limited in its content, formation area, or the like. Further, the forming method is not limited to pressing, and the concave portion is formed by engraving or notching, the convex portion is formed by attaching other members, and the like, and is appropriately changed in consideration of compatibility with the material of the outer skin portion 5. It is possible.

The application of the helmet 1 is not limited in any way, and is suitable for general motorcycles including not only two-wheeled vehicles but also four-wheeled vehicles, general sports including paragliders, bicycles, mountaineering, etc. It can be used. Further, the present invention is not limited to the outer shape (type) of the helmet 1, and for example, the type of helmet that does not have the rear sag 7 used in a construction site, the helmet main body 4 has a rear sag. Z-type helmet with 7 also integrated, full-face helmet with front jaw guard integrated, and other helmets of various shapes used in sports such as American football and cycling. Can also be applied to.

[0035]

[Effect of the invention]

 As is clear from the above description, in the helmet according to the present invention, the helmet body is provided with the outer skin portion, and the outer skin portion is provided with the pattern having the unevenness. It is possible to create a feeling of discrimination from other products, maintain the same appearance over a long period of time, and facilitate handling.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a helmet according to a first embodiment of the present invention in a mounted state.

2 is a plan view of the helmet of FIG. 1. FIG.

3 is a front view of the helmet of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing the wearing belt connected from the state of FIG. 3 and a part thereof crushed.

FIG. 5 is a development view of a rear sag.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view of an essential part showing a part of the helmet of FIG. 1 in the thickness direction.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a helmet according to a second embodiment of the present invention with a part thereof omitted.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the helmet according to the present invention with a part thereof omitted.

9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an essential part showing a part of the helmet of FIG. 8 in the thickness direction.

FIG. 10 is a side view showing a state in which a conventional helmet is worn.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Helmet 2 Shell 3 Liner 5 Outer skin 6 Pattern 9 Colored part

Claims (4)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A helmet having a shell (2) and a liner (3) inside the shell, wherein an outer skin portion (5) made of a flexible material is provided outside the shell (2), and the outer skin portion (5) is provided. A helmet characterized in that a pattern (6) expressed by unevenness is provided on the. 2. The helmet according to claim 1, wherein the concave-convex pattern (6) provided on the outer skin portion (5) has a colored portion (9) at the bottom of the concave portion. 3. The helmet according to claim 1, wherein the uneven pattern (6) provided on the outer skin (5) is provided on both left and right sides of the helmet. 4. The concavo-convex pattern (6) provided on the outer skin portion (5) is characterized in that each concave portion has a dimple shape and is in an assembled state. The helmet described in Crab.