JP3104262U - Motorcycle helmets and see-through visors - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a helmet and a transparent visor which can be easily attached to and detached from a helmet and a transparent visor, and do not hinder various operations and operations of a driver even when the transparent visor is attached to the helmet.
The helmet includes a helmet body that covers part or all of the head, and a visor that is detachable from the helmet body, and a connecting means that connects to the visor is provided on a side surface of the helmet body. The see-through visor includes a visor main body and a frame member connected to the visor main body. The frame member has a shape closely contacting the side surface of the helmet main body. Can be rotated in parallel, and the frame member is provided with connecting means for connecting to the connecting means of the helmet body. Further, the connecting portion has a stopper mechanism capable of holding the rotated state.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a helmet and a see-through visor used by a driver such as a motorcycle or a motorbike.

  The Road Traffic Act was revised in 1996, and large motorcycle licenses can now be obtained at driving schools. As a result, the opportunity and probability of obtaining a large motorcycle license have increased, and the number of people acquiring a large motorcycle license has increased sharply.

  In addition, due to the efforts of motorcycle manufacturers, low-priced scooters (motorized bicycles) have been released, and the number of women who purchase scooters and the number of middle-aged and elderly people are increasing.

  Among the motorcycle and scooter drivers described above, many have a status of owning and driving a motorcycle or scooter or are fashionable. Many drivers of such motorcycles and scooters demand functionality and fashion from motorcycles, motorcycle parts and accessories.

  Among them, fashionability such as design and color has become more important for motorcycle helmets, and helmets of various designs and colors have come to be sold.

  Here, the type of a general motorcycle helmet will be briefly described. Motorcycle helmets are broadly classified into three types: full-face type, jet type, and half type.

  The full face type is designed to protect the entire driver's head (including the jaw) and is considered the safest helmet on the market. However, since the helmet covers from the head to the entire face, the helmet has a characteristic that it has a feeling of pressure and weight. In addition, since the inside of the helmet has poor air permeability, the inside of the helmet is easily stuffy.

  The jet type has a shape that lacks the jaw part of the full face type, and most of the face is exposed. Therefore, there is no feeling of pressure or weight compared to the full face type. In addition, since there are many exposed portions, the air permeability is appropriate, and those who feel that the full face type is heavy often select this type.

  The half type has a shape like a hemisphere, and is made so that only the head can be protected. In terms of safety, it is much inferior to the full-face type and jet type helmets, but has the characteristic that there is almost no feeling of pressure or weight. The half type is only permitted for scooters (motor bikes) and cannot be used by motorcycle drivers, but scooter drivers often choose the half type due to the ease of the helmet.

  By the way, since a motorcycle driver has more exposed parts than a car driver, it is easy to directly lead to an accident even if it is a little. In particular, when the wind, flying pebbles, insects, and garbage are seen, it is highly likely that the driver will mistakenly drive and cause a catastrophe. The perspective visor solves this problem. By providing the see-through visor on the helmet, the driver's view can be secured, and the driver can concentrate on driving without worrying about flying pebbles and insects. However, the see-through visor is generally provided on a full-face type helmet and is not provided on a jet type and a half type.

  Therefore, those who use jet-type helmets use goggles and sunglasses as substitutes for see-through visors. However, goggles and sunglasses can only protect around the eyes and cannot protect the entire face. In addition, some drivers are required to wear glasses when driving a motorcycle, but it is difficult to use goggles and sunglasses while wearing glasses, so I would like to be able to use a transparent visor even with a jet type helmet There was a request.

  In response to such a demand, conventionally, a plurality of holes have been made in the helmet and the see-through visor, and they have been fixed to each other using pins, screws, bolts and the like. However, it is very difficult to remove the perspective visor with this method. In particular, since the see-through visor is constantly exposed to rain, wind, pebbles, insects, dust, etc., its surface is apt to be finely scratched. If these scratches are left unchecked, they may cause poor visibility due to irregular reflection during nighttime or daytime driving, so it is preferable to replace them in a timely manner. Another problem was that it was very troublesome.

  Further, with the spread of mobile phones and the spread of fast food in recent years, the number of people who want to talk and eat and drink while wearing a helmet is increasing. However, if the transparent visor is fixed to the helmet, there has been a problem that the transparent visor is very obstructive during operations such as telephone conversation and eating and drinking.

  From the above, the perspective visor can be easily attached without impairing the function of the helmet at all, especially in a jet type helmet, and even if the perspective visor is attached to the helmet, various operations and operations of the driver can be performed. There has been a demand for the development of a helmet and a transparent visor that do not hinder.

  The motorcycle helmet according to the present invention comprises a helmet body provided with a connecting means and a detachable transparent visor, and the transparent visor comprises a visor body and a frame member. Since the connecting means that can be connected is provided, there is no need to directly fix the visor body to the helmet, and there is no risk of damage to the visor body. Further, since the see-through visor is detachable by the connecting means provided on the helmet body and the frame member, replacement is easy.

  In addition, the perspective visor according to the present invention includes a visor body and a frame member provided with a connecting means, and the visor body and the frame member are rotatable around each other's connecting portion, so that the helmet body has a transparent visor. Even if the visor is attached, the visor main body can be moved to an arbitrary position and does not hinder the operation or work of the driver.

  In addition, since the connecting portion between the visor main body and the frame member is provided with a stopper mechanism for maintaining a rotated state, the visor main body can be held at a position suitable for the driver to perform various operations and work. In addition, the operation / work efficiency of the driver is improved.

  Also, the frame member is composed of a pair of frames, one frame is provided with a connecting means for connecting to the helmet main body, and the other frame is connected to the visor main body, so that the helmet main body, the frame member, the visor main body If any one of them is damaged, the member can be used as it was in the original state simply by replacing the damaged member, and it is economical and efficient. In addition, a helmet body, a frame member, and a visor body suitable for various uses and purposes can be used in any combination, and a helmet and a see-through visor having versatility can be provided.

  In order to solve the above problem, the motorcycle helmet according to the present invention includes a helmet body that covers a part or the whole of the head, and a visor body and a detachable transparent visor, and a side surface of the helmet body includes: A connecting means for connecting to the transparent visor is provided, and the transparent visor includes a visor body and a frame member connected to the visor body, and the frame member has a shape closely contacting a side surface of the helmet body, The main body and the frame member are rotatable in parallel with each other about the connecting portion, and the frame member is provided with a connecting means for connecting to the connecting means of the helmet main body.

  Further, the connection means provided on the frame member may be capable of arbitrarily changing the installation position in the frame member.

  Further, the frame member is composed of a pair of frames, the pair of frames are connected so as to be rotatable in parallel with each other about the connecting portion, and one of the frames has a shape that is in close contact with a side portion of the helmet body, The other frame may be connected and fixed to the visor body.

  Further, the connecting portion may have a stopper mechanism capable of holding a rotated state.

  Further, in order to solve the above problem, the visor of the helmet according to the present invention includes a visor main body and a frame member connected to the visor main body, and the visor main body and the frame member are parallel to each other about the connecting portion as an axis. It is characterized by being rotatable.

  Further, the frame member may be composed of a pair of frames, the pair of frames may be connected to each other so as to be rotatable in parallel about the connecting portion, and one of the frames may be connected and fixed to the visor body.

  The motorcycle helmet 2 (hereinafter referred to as the helmet 2) according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a helmet 2 according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a helmet body 4. Note that these drawings are only for explaining the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. Although a jet type helmet 2 is shown in the figure, it may be a full face type, a half type, or another type of helmet.

  The helmet 2 according to the present invention includes a helmet body 4 that covers part or all of the head, and a transparent visor 8 that is detachable from the helmet body 4. The helmet 2 includes an outer shell, a liner for absorbing impact energy, and a jaw string. The helmet 2 is used by motorcycle drivers according to the so-called road traffic law and JIS law. Point. Alternatively, the helmet 2 may not be used by a motorcycle driver according to the Road Traffic Law, the JIS law, or the like. Detailed conditions such as the shape, structure, and material of the outer shell (shell), liner, jaw string, etc. are not particularly limited and may be set as appropriate. Further, the helmet 2 may be provided with an interior, but detailed conditions for the interior are not particularly limited.

  On the side surface of the helmet body 4, there is provided a connecting means 6 for connecting to the see-through visor 8. The installation position of the connecting means 6 may be any location as long as it is the outer surface of the helmet main body 4 and may be appropriately set in consideration of the type, the number of the connecting means 6, and the like. As the connecting means 6, a button, a bolt and a nut, a male and female connecting means and the like can be used. However, a hole may be provided on the side of the helmet 2 and the transparent visor 8 may be connected and fixed with a pin or a screw. . In addition, fitting means, engaging means, and the like may be used. Regarding the connection method, various methods can be used as long as the helmet main body 4 and the see-through visor 8 can be freely attached and detached and the connection cannot be easily removed. What is necessary is just to set suitably considering a condition.

  Next, the perspective visor 8 according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of the see-through visor 8 according to the present invention. In the drawings and in the following description, the perspective visor 8 used in the jet type helmet 2 is described. However, in the case where the visor 8 is used in the full face type, half type, or other types, Various conditions and settings such as the shape and structure of the see-through visor 8 may be changed without departing from the purpose of the invention, so as to be adapted to each type of helmet 2.

  The transparent visor 8 according to the present invention is characterized by comprising a visor main body 10 and a frame member 12 connected to the visor main body 10.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing an embodiment of the visor body 10 according to the present invention. As long as the visor body 10 can protect the driver's face and eyes from wind, pebbles, insects, and garbage flying from the front, and can secure the visibility, conditions such as materials, shapes, colors, and structures can be used. Is not particularly limited. In addition, some paint may be applied to the surface of the visor main body 10 or the like for the purpose of preventing ultraviolet rays and preventing the visor main body 10 from being damaged, or a film may be attached.

  Next, FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing one embodiment of the frame member 12 according to the present invention. The frame member 12 is a member that plays an auxiliary role in connecting the visor main body 10 and the helmet main body 4. The shape of the frame member 12 is preferably substantially plate-shaped and curved, but may be appropriately set in consideration of conditions such as the shape of the helmet body 4, the shape of the visor body 10, and the material of the frame member 12. good.

  Further, the frame member 12 preferably has a shape that is in close contact with the side surface of the helmet body 4. Further, it is more preferable that the connecting means 6 of the helmet main body 4 has a shape that is in close contact with the vicinity of the installation location. The material of the frame member 12 is preferably a material having appropriate strength and easy to process, and specific examples include resin, iron, and aluminum, but other materials may be used. Further, a combination of a plurality of materials may be used, for example, the entire frame member 12 is formed of resin, and a part of the frame member 12 is reinforced with aluminum.

  The frame member 12 is provided with a connecting means 16 for connecting to the connecting means of the helmet body 4. Since the connecting means 16 is determined by the same means as the connecting means 6 of the helmet main body 4 described above, or by a combination with the connecting means 6, detailed description is omitted. Further, the location of the connecting means 16 may be arbitrarily changeable in the frame member 12. For example, as shown, if a wide hole is provided in the frame member 12 and the connecting means 6 is provided so as not to come off the hole, the installation location of the connecting means 16 can be changed. In addition, if a plurality of holes in which the connecting means 16 is appropriately fitted are provided in the frame member 12, the position of the connecting means can be changed arbitrarily. What is necessary is just to set suitably according to a kind, shape, a structure, the number of installation, etc. As a method of arbitrarily changing the installation position of the connection means, when a hole is provided in the frame member 12, the size, the installation position, the number of installation, etc. are appropriately set so as not to impair the strength of the entire frame member 12. Need to be adjusted.

  Further, when the visor main body 10 and the frame member 12 are connected, it is preferable that the visor main body 10 and the frame member 12 be located substantially parallel to each other and have an appropriate gap. At this time, the visor main body 10 and the entire frame member 12 do not need to be positioned in parallel, and only a part may be positioned in parallel. The degree of the gap may be appropriately set in consideration of conditions such as the shapes of the helmet body 4, the frame member 12, and the visor body 10.

  Further, the frame member 12 may have a structure including a pair of frames 14. The frame members 12 are rotatably connected to each other about a connection portion 18 of the pair of frames 14 so as to be parallel to each other. One frame 14 has a shape that is in close contact with a side portion of the helmet main body 4 and the other frame 14 has another shape. The frame 14 is connected and fixed to the visor body 10. In this structure, while the frame member 12 and the visor main body 10 are directly connected to each other, an auxiliary member is provided for connecting the visor main body 10 and the frame member 12, so that the visor main body 10 may be damaged. It is reduced. Further, even if any member of the see-through visor 8 is damaged, it can be returned to the original state simply by replacing the member.

  It is preferable that the material of the pair of frames 14 has appropriate strength and is easy to process. Specific examples thereof include resin, iron, and aluminum, but other materials may be used. Both frames 14 may be formed of the same material, or each material may be purchased, for example, one frame 14 is formed of resin and the other frame 14 is formed of aluminum. Further, the materials may be combined such that only a part of the frame 14 is formed of another material, and may be appropriately set.

  The size, shape, material, and the like of each of the pair of frames 14 are not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set. The frame 14 connected to the visor main body 10 may have a shape that is in close contact with the visor main body 10. Further, the pair of frames 14 are preferably positioned substantially parallel to each other and have an appropriate gap. At this time, the entire pair of frames 14 does not need to be positioned in parallel, and only a part may be positioned in parallel. The degree of the gap may be appropriately set in consideration of conditions such as the shapes of the helmet body 4, the frame member 12, and the visor body 10.

  Further, the visor body 10 and the frame 14 may be connected and fixed so as not to be detachable, or may be connected detachably. Regarding the method of connecting the visor main body 10 and the frame member 12, a connecting means may be used, the member may be fixed using a member such as a pin or a screw, or an adhesive may be used. Not limited.

  The connecting portion 18 between the visor body 10 and the frame member 12 and the connecting portion 18 between the pair of frames 14 may be rotatable around the connecting portion 18 as an axis. Thus, when the visor 8 is connected and fixed to the helmet main body 4, the visor main body 10 can be moved around the connecting portion 18 even if the frame member 12 and the helmet main body 4 are connected and fixed. The connection structure of the connecting portion 18 may be rotatable by fitting a male member and a female member, for example, or a rotatable connecting member may be provided in the connecting portion 18 and may be set as appropriate. .

  Further, the connecting portion 18 may have a stopper mechanism capable of holding the rotated state. Examples of the stopper mechanism include a cam system, a system incorporating a click mechanism, and a system using a one-way clutch.However, as long as the rotating state can be maintained, any method, structure, mechanism, or means can be used. There may be. Further, any stopper mechanism that can easily return the original state from the rotated state is more preferable. Further, a control function that can rotate only in a predetermined direction and distance may be provided.

  In addition, as for the installation location of the connecting portion 18, when the transparent visor 8 and the helmet main body 4 are connected, the position and the like are adjusted so that the visor main body 10 can be favorably moved from the front surface of the helmet main body 4 to a predetermined position. It is preferable to set. It is more preferable that not only the installation location of the connecting portion 18 but also the shape and size of the frame member 12 and the pair of frames 14 be appropriately adjusted and set.

  The above is the description of the motorcycle helmet 2 and the see-through visor 8 according to the present invention. However, various conditions and settings can be changed without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

  The technology of the motorcycle helmet and the see-through visor according to the present invention can be applied to various helmets other than motorcycles and helmet accessories.For example, the see-through type visor is made a visor having heat-resistant hardened glass, and is used for welding. It can also be used for helmets and the like. In addition, if helmets used by architectural helmets and security guards are provided with detachable visors that can prevent rain and wind, helmets according to the weather can be used, and helmets used for various purposes Thus, an efficient and versatile helmet and helmet accessories can be provided.

Explanation of reference numerals

2 Motorcycle helmet 4 Helmet body 6 Connecting means 8 Perspective visor 10 Visor body 12 Frame member 14 Frame 16 Connecting means 18 Connecting part

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the motorcycle helmet according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the helmet body according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing an embodiment of the see-through visor according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an embodiment of the visor body according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing an embodiment of the frame member according to the present invention.

Claims (7)

A helmet body that covers a part or all of the head, and a visor that is detachable from the helmet body, and a visor that is detachable is provided on a side surface of the helmet body, and a connecting unit that connects to the visor is provided; The see-through visor includes a visor body and a frame member connected to the visor body, and the frame member has a shape closely contacting a side surface of the helmet body, and the visor body and the frame member are connected to each other. A motorcycle helmet characterized in that the frame member is provided with connecting means for connecting with the connecting means of the helmet body, the connecting means being rotatable substantially parallel to each other about the portion as an axis. The motorcycle helmet according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion provided on the frame member is capable of arbitrarily changing an installation position in the frame member. The frame member is composed of a pair of frames, the pair of frames being connected so as to be rotatable in parallel with each other about a connecting portion, and one of the frames has a shape closely contacting a side portion of the helmet body. 3. The motorcycle helmet according to claim 1, wherein the other frame is fixedly connected to the visor body. The visor for a motorcycle helmet according to claim 3, wherein the connecting portion has a stopper mechanism that can hold a state where the connecting portion is rotated. A helmet for motorcycles, comprising a visor body and a frame member connected to the visor body, wherein the visor body and the frame member are rotatable in parallel with each other about a connection portion. visor The frame member includes a pair of frames, the pair of frames being rotatably connected to each other in parallel with a connecting portion as an axis, and one frame being connected and fixed to a visor body. A perspective visor for a motorcycle helmet according to claim 5. 7. The see-through visor for a motorcycle helmet according to claim 6, wherein the connecting portion has a stopper mechanism capable of holding a state in which the connecting portion is rotated.

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