JPH0630111U - Protector - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a protector that can protect a driver from an impact as much as possible even when an accident or the like is encountered while driving a motorcycle. A protector 4 in which a capsule-shaped head protector portion 1 covering a human head, a shoulder protector portion 2 covering both shoulders, and a chest protector portion 3 covering a chest are integrally formed of a hard material. In the head protector unit 1, an internal space 5 larger than the head is formed so that the head can be moved, and a transparent window 6 is formed on the front side thereof.
The protector 4 is provided with a fixture 7 for fixing the protector 4 to a shoulder, a body or the like.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a protector that is worn by a driver, such as a motorcycle, a bicycle, or an automobile, instead of a helmet to protect the driver's head, chest, and shoulders from an impact when an accident occurs.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, helmets worn by drivers of motorcycles and automobiles have been as shown in Fig. 3. The helmet A is formed of hard plastic or the like in such a shape as to cover the head of a human body, and an elastic material (not shown) is attached to the inside of the helmet A to soften the impact from the outside. In addition, a window B is provided on the front surface of the helmet A, and a transparent plastic panel C that can be opened and closed vertically is attached to the window B. The panel C is lowered to cover the window B. Even from the inside, the inside can be seen through. When this helmet A is worn, its head is brought into close contact with the elastic material inside, and the chin strap D attached under the helmet A can be fastened by tightening it around the chin.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the helmet of FIG. 3 has the following problems. Since the structure covers only the head of the human body and it is in close contact with the head, if a heavy impact is applied to the helmet A worn by the driver in a traffic accident, etc., whiplash may occur, or in the worst case, the neck. The bones of the dog may break or even die. When the helmet A is impacted, a large force is also applied to the chin strap D that fixes the helmet A at the same time, which may damage the chin. When the weight of the helmet A is applied to the neck and the head must be moved together with the helmet A when looking up, down, left, right or backward, wearing the helmet for a long time puts a great burden on the neck and causes fatigue. Also, when traveling at high speeds, the wind pressure that helmet A receives is applied to the neck, which makes the neck painful and difficult. Wearing helmet A causes the hair style to be disturbed because it adheres to the head, and as a result, young people and women tend to avoid wearing it. Also, it is very uncomfortable and cramped in the summer. It was troublesome to tie and remove the chin strap D, and sometimes it came off during an accident.

[0004]

[The purpose of the device]

 An object of the present invention is to provide a protector for protecting a driver from an impact as much as possible even when an accident or the like is encountered while driving a motorcycle, for example.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the protector of the present invention comprises a capsule-shaped head protector part 1 for covering a human head, a shoulder protector part 2 for covering both shoulders, and a chest protector part 3 for covering the chest. Is a protector 4 integrally formed of a hard material, and the head protector part 1 has an internal space 5 larger than the head so that the head can be moved, and a transparent window is provided on the front side thereof. 6 is formed, and the protector 4 is provided with a fixture 7 for fixing the protector 4 to a shoulder, a body or the like.

[0006]

[Action]

 The protector of the present invention can completely cover the person's head, chest and shoulders by wearing it from the head, and since the protector 4 is integrally formed of a hard material, an accident occurs. Even if an impact is applied due to such reasons, damage to the head, chest and both shoulders of the body can be minimized. Moreover, since the protector 4 can be fixed to the shoulder, the body, etc. by the fixing tool 7, there is no burden on the neck. Moreover, even if an impact is applied to the protector 4, the impact is dispersed and transmitted to the shoulder protector portion 2 or the chest protector portion 3 having a large contact area with the body, and the impact is soft, and a serious injury is rarely caused. .

[0007]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the protector of the present invention is shown in FIGS. The protector 4 is made of a high-strength plastic material (for example, the same material as a conventional helmet) so that the head, both shoulders, and even a part of the chest can be covered. The head protector portion 1, the shoulder protector portion 2, and the chest protector portion 3 are integrally molded in a desired shape. An elastic material 8 having a shock absorbing property, such as urethane or sponge, is attached to all or a part of the back surface of the protector 4.

The head protector section 1 not only protects the head of the wearer, but also serves as an internal space 5 having a size in which the head can be freely moved vertically and horizontally. A window 6 is formed on the front surface of the head protection portion 1 so that the outside can be seen through the window 6, and the window 6 is made of a transparent plastic which can be opened and closed or can be removed. A panel 9 is attached.

The shoulder protector portion 2 is a portion that protects the wearer's shoulder and at the same time is a place that supports the protector 4 when worn. Fixtures 7 such as bands are attached to both sides of the shoulder protector portion 2. As shown in FIG. 1, there are two separate fixtures 7 on the front side, but as shown in FIG. Is a single backrest 10 large enough to cover your back. The fixtures 7 are extendable and retractable, and the protector 4 is worn by passing the arms through the respective fixtures 7. The structure of the fixture 7 may be other than this, as long as the protector 4 can be fixed to the shoulder, the body or the like.

The chest protector portion 3 is a portion that protects the chest of the wearer, and is formed to cover the chest from both sides of the shoulder protector portion 2 as shown in FIG. It has a little bulge.

Further, an air passage 11 is provided in the lower portion of the head protector portion 1 and the shoulder protector portion 2 so that air can be introduced into the inside from the outside and air can be discharged from the inside to the outside. , It is designed to prevent stuffiness inside.

[0012]

[Effect of device]

 The protector of the present invention has the following effects. Since this protector 4 has an integrated structure from the head to the shoulders, the impact of an accident is unlikely to be applied to the neck, and it is possible to prevent the neck from being damaged, such as whipping or a fracture of the neck bone. Since the protector 4 is fixed to the shoulder, torso, etc. by the fixing tool 7, the burden of accidental impact is light and the protector 4 does not easily come off. Since the head can be freely moved within the head protector unit 1, it does not put a burden on the neck even when worn for a long time, and there is no burden on the neck due to wind pressure during high-speed traveling. Since the protector 4 does not come into close contact with the head, it is hygienic and prevents hairstyle distortion.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a protector of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the protector shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a helmet.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 head protector 2 shoulder protector 3 chest protector 4 protector 5 internal space 6 window 7 fixture

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A protector 4 formed by integrally molding a capsule-shaped head protector portion 1 for covering a human head, a shoulder protector portion 2 for covering both shoulders, and a chest protector portion 3 for covering the chest with a hard material. And the head protector unit 1
Is formed with an internal space 5 larger than the head so that the head can be moved, a window 6 is formed on the front side thereof, and the protector 4 has a fixture for fixing the protector 4 to a shoulder, a body or the like. A protector characterized by having 7.