JPH09250021A - Helmet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a helmet having an internally installed radio transceiver capable of being using by a person enjoying riding a water-motorbike besides riding a motorbike, mountain climbing, etc. SOLUTION: This helmet 10 having an integrally installed radio transceiver 40 capable of exchanging voice data. The helmet 10 has a main body 20 for protecting the head of a wearer. Inside of the main body 20, the radio transceiver 40 is integrally installed, and the radio transceiver 40 is imparted with a frequency adjusting function 90 capable of changing the frequencies of radio waves. Further, the radio transceiver 40 is optionally treated for water proofing in some helmet 10. Furthermore, as the radio transceiver 40, a radio transceiver 40 needing no switching from transmitting to receiving is optionally installed in some helmet.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a helmet, and more particularly to a short-distance wireless type which is suitable not only for riding a motorcycle, but also for running a motorcycle. The present invention relates to a helmet structure in which a transceiver is integrally formed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, when riding a motorcycle,
It is compulsory to wear a helmet. Such helmets are needed to ensure the safety of motorcycle riders. On the other hand, motorcycle bikes are sometimes taken individually, but it is also practiced by multiple people to enjoy touring together. In such touring, it is convenient for the riders on each motorcycle to communicate with each other, but since there was no such device in the past, transceivers were used only when necessary. Etc. were used.

However, a call using such a transceiver while riding on a motorcycle is very dangerous, and in some cases, it is necessary to call while releasing one hand. That was especially dangerous. On the other hand, recently, more and more people are enjoying the water motorcycle. People who enjoy this water motorcycle usually wear a helmet and a life jacket in case of a fall and enjoy traveling.

Although people who enjoy a water motorcycle like this do not feel much need when they are enjoying themselves, when a plurality of people enjoy the water motorcycle at the same time, they do not need to know each other. It is known that the communication means can double the fun. For that purpose, a wireless communicator capable of communicating with a plurality of people enjoying the water motorcycle is required. Such a wireless communication device may be attached to the water motorcycle itself or to a player who enjoys the water motorcycle, although not attached to the water motorcycle.

Here, considering that it is attached to the water motorcycle itself, it can be used even if the water motorcycle falls over, if it is waterproofed, but it can be used. Since the vehicle itself emits a considerably loud noise, the transmitter or receiver provided on the water motorcycle has a problem that it is difficult to hear or speak.

On the other hand, it is possible to attach this wireless communication device to a person riding on a water motorcycle, but as in the case of the motorcycle police, etc., a transmitter is installed near the mouth around the neck to receive the signal. Considering that the machine should be installed near the ears, it was difficult to use because the helmet was worn and the waterproofness was not ensured, so it was not only difficult to wear but also prone to failure.

[0007]

Therefore, the invention according to claim 1 focuses on wearing a helmet when enjoying a so-called motorcycle or mountain climbing, and by incorporating a wireless transceiver in the helmet itself. The purpose of the present invention is not only to install it separately, but also to allow the transceiver to be placed near the ear or the mouth so that communication can be performed clearly.

The invention according to claim 2 pays attention to the fact that a person riding a water motorcycle wears a helmet, and by incorporating a wireless transceiver in the helmet itself, there is no inconvenience of separately mounting. Not only that, the transmitter / receiver can be located near the ear or the mouth, so that the communication can be performed clearly. Further, by forming such a wireless transceiver by waterproofing, even if it falls down and is submerged in water, it is possible to prevent the wireless transceiver from breaking down. .

Further, in addition to the problem to be solved by the invention according to claim 1 or 2, the invention according to claim 3 eliminates the need for one-handed operation for operating the wireless communication device. Is to provide.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is to achieve the above object. The invention according to claim 1 is
A helmet (10) integrally provided with a wireless transceiver (40) capable of exchanging voice data inside a main body (20) for protecting a wearer's head, wherein the wireless transceiver ( Ten)
Is a frequency adjustment function that can change the frequency of radio waves
A helmet characterized by being formed with (90).

The "wireless transceiver (40)" is an antenna (70) for enabling reception of radio waves emitted by anyone other than the wearer of the helmet (10) in order to exchange voice data by radio waves. , A receiver that converts received radio waves into electrical signals
(100), a speaker (60) for converting the electric signal into sound, and a microphone for converting the wearer's voice into an electric signal
(50), a transmitter (110) for converting electric signals sent from the microphone (50) into electric waves and transmitting the electric wave, and a battery (80)
Is formed.

"Inside the main body (20)" means the helmet (1
It means the inside of the thickness of 0), and means that various wireless transceivers are installed inside the thickness of this helmet (10). However, here, of the wireless transceiver (40), the transmitter (110) or the receiver (100) is provided inside the main body (20),
The portion of the speaker (60) or the microphone (50) is provided so as to be exposed in a waterproof manner on the side of the helmet (10) that contacts the head of the wearer.

"Incorporating a wireless transceiver (40) capable of exchanging voice data inside the main body (20)" means
It means that the wireless transceiver (40) and the body (20) are integrally formed, not as a separate body.Specifically, the speaker (60), the antenna (70), etc. are inside the body (20). It is achieved by embedding it in. "Frequency adjustment function
`` (90) '' means that the frequency of the radio wave to be received or transmitted can be freely selected within the frequency range in which it is used.For example, the frequency can be changed by adjusting the dial (90). Can be achieved by

Since the wireless transceiver (40) for explaining the operation of the invention of claim 1 is provided integrally with the helmet (10), as long as the helmet (10) is worn, the wireless transceiver ( 40) can also be installed. Therefore, it is possible to save the trouble of separately mounting the wireless transceiver (40). Furthermore, since the wireless transceiver (40) can be positioned near the wearer's head, it becomes easier to hear and speak.

The wireless transceiver (40) has a frequency adjusting function (90). Therefore, when a plurality of people wear the helmet (10) according to the present invention and all of them select the same frequency, the plurality of people who have selected the same frequency can communicate at the same time. As a result, it becomes possible to capture information among these multiple people at the same time, and it is possible to talk even when the voice cannot reach, and in the case of emergency, the helmet (10)
The invention according to claim 2, which makes it possible to notify the danger more quickly than in the case where the wearer is not worn, is capable of exchanging voice data inside the main body portion (20) for protecting the wearer's head. Helmet with integrated wireless transceiver (40)
(10) The wireless transmitter / receiver (40) has a frequency adjusting function (90) capable of changing the frequency of radio waves, and is a helmet characterized by being waterproofed. .

"Waterproofing" means that even if the helmet (10) is used in a place where there is water, the water enters the wireless transceiver (40) and causes an abnormality in the electrical system. Machine
It means that the (40) does not become unusable, for example, the speaker (60) uses a commercially available film type, the microphone (50) is wrapped in a sheet that easily transmits sound waves, and the antenna ( 70) is achieved by covering with a water impermeable sheet.

The operation of the invention according to claim 2 will be described. According to the present invention, by waterproofing the wireless transceiver (40), it becomes possible to use it in a place where there is water. Therefore,
A wireless transceiver (4
Using 0), it is possible to prevent the breakdown even if it falls.
The invention according to claim 3 is a technical limitation of the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the wireless transceiver is formed so that transmission and reception can be performed simultaneously without performing a switching operation between transmission and reception. The helmet according to claim 2.
"Transmitting and receiving can be done at the same time without performing a switching operation between transmitting and receiving" means that the transmitting function and the receiving function are formed by different circuits and the transmitting and receiving can be performed at the same time, for example, a wireless telephone. It is used for etc.

The operation of the invention according to claim 3 will be described. The invention according to claim 3 has the following effect in addition to the effect produced by the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2. That is, the wireless transceiver (40) capable of transmitting and receiving at the same time without performing the switching operation of transmitting and receiving is integrally formed with the helmet (10). Therefore, a switching operation between transmission and reception becomes unnecessary, and it is not necessary to release one hand from the handle for the switching operation. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the need for one-handed operation to operate the wireless transceiver (40).

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to embodiments and drawings. The drawings used here are FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention, showing a positional relationship of components of a wireless transceiver integrally formed with a helmet. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the first embodiment of the present invention, showing an external view of the outer surface. FIG. 3 is an electric circuit diagram showing an embodiment of a wireless transceiver used in the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. FIG. 1 shows a helmet 10 having a wireless transceiver 40 capable of exchanging voice data. The helmet 10 includes a main body portion 20 that protects the wearer's head and a front surface protection portion 30 that protects the wearer's face from an impact applied from the front. Then, the front surface protection portion 30 is the main body portion 20.
It is formed continuously from the right side of the head to the left side of the head, and is formed such that the vicinity of the center of the front face protection portion 30 is located in front of the wearer's chin.

The helmet 10 has a wireless transceiver 40.
Are integrally formed. Here, this wireless transceiver 40
In order to exchange voice data by radio waves, an antenna 70 for receiving radio waves emitted by anyone other than the wearer of the helmet 10, a receiving unit 100 for converting the received radio waves into an electric signal, and its electricity A speaker 60 for converting a signal into a voice, a microphone 50 for converting a wearer's voice into an electric signal, and a transmitting unit 110 for converting an electric signal sent from the microphone 50 into an electric wave and transmitting the electric wave.
And a battery 80 and a frequency adjusting function 90. The components of the wireless transceiver 40 are electrically connected as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the microphone 50 is located near the center of the front surface protecting portion 30 of the helmet 10, that is, near the wearer's mouth. The microphone 50 used here is, for example, a dynamic microphone that changes vibration of sound into an electric signal, and this dynamic microphone is embedded in the side of the front protection portion 30 that is in contact with the wearer's chin and is formed integrally with the helmet 10. To do.

The speaker 60 is the helmet 10
It is located near the wearer's ear and is embedded in the body portion 20 to be formed. The antenna 70 is formed near the top of the head inside the main body 20. For the battery 80, for example, a dry cell is used. Battery 80 is another wireless transceiver 40
It's heavier than its components. Therefore, the helmet 10
It is formed in the lower center of the back of the head to balance the weight of the.

The receiving section 100, the transmitting section 110, and the frequency adjusting function 90 are formed by being housed in one box 120 and embedded in the main body section 20. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the speaker 60 is formed on the side of the side of the head where the speaker is not formed. A dial 90 is attached to the outer surface of the main body 20, and the frequency of the radio wave can be adjusted by turning the dial 90. Since the dial 90 is attached to the outside of the main body 20, the frequency can be adjusted while wearing the helmet 40.
In the illustrated example, the dial is used as the frequency adjusting function. However, instead of using such a dial that protrudes to the outside, a numeric keypad is arranged and the numeric keypad is used as a push switch or a touch panel. By connecting to the switch, it is possible to provide a frequency adjusting function without a protruding portion.

Further, in the wireless transceiver 40, the transmitting function and the receiving function are formed by separate circuits. Therefore, transmission and reception can be performed at the same time without performing a switching operation between transmission and reception. Wireless transceiver 40 according to the present embodiment
According to this, by applying waterproofing to the wireless transceiver 40, it becomes possible to use it in a place where there is water. Therefore, even if the motorcycle falls while the motorcycle is running, the wireless transceiver 40 can be prevented from breaking down.

Further, since the wireless transceiver 40 is formed integrally with the helmet 10, if the helmet 10 is worn, the wireless transceiver 40 can be installed at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to save the labor for mounting the wireless transceiver 40. Furthermore, the wireless transceiver 40
Has a frequency adjusting function. Therefore, when a plurality of people wear the helmet 10 according to the present embodiment and all of them select the same frequency, the plurality of people who have selected the same frequency can communicate at the same time. As a result, it becomes possible to simultaneously capture information among the plurality of people, and it is possible to have a conversation even when the voice cannot reach, and in the unlikely event that it is more dangerous than in the case where the helmet 10 is not worn. In addition, in the present embodiment, the wireless transceiver 40 can simultaneously perform transmission and reception without performing a transmission and reception switching operation. Therefore, it is not necessary to release one hand from the handle for switching operation between transmission and reception. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the need for one-handed operation for operating the wireless transceiver 40.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is due to the difference in the design of the helmet 10 in which the wireless transceiver 40 is formed on the body. In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the front face protection portion 30 is formed so as to cover the entire chin of the wearer of the helmet 10, whereas in the second embodiment, a superior arc shape is formed. The two rod-shaped members having the above-mentioned shape are formed side by side in parallel with each other, and are formed so that the exposed area of the wearer's face is larger than that in the first embodiment.

Further, in the vicinity of the front of the chin, four rod-shaped members are passed in the longitudinal direction between the two rod-shaped members so that the two rod-shaped members are kept in parallel with each other. The microphone 50, which is a component of the wireless transceiver 40, is formed between the rod-shaped members extending in the vertical direction. Other configurations and actions are similar to those of the first embodiment.

In the above-described embodiments, the helmet 10 according to the present invention is explained as a waterproof helmet 10. By using such a helmet 10 at the time of, for example, motorcycle or mountain climbing, it becomes convenient because mutual communication with the accompanying companions can be performed with both hands free.

On the other hand, in the helmet used for motorcycle or mountain climbing as described above, it is possible to use the wireless transceiver 40 without waterproofing. Even in such a case, since the wireless transceiver 40 is mainly provided inside the helmet, water will not enter the inside of the helmet even if it is rained, so that no failure occurs. . As described above, when the helmet according to the present invention is used as a helmet used for motorcycles or mountaineering, the wireless transceiver 4
It can be used sufficiently even if 0 is not waterproofed.

[0032]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a person who enjoys motorcycle riding or mountain climbing does not have the inconvenience of separately mounting the radio transceiver on the helmet itself, and not only the ear or mouth. Since the transceiver can be located nearby, it was possible to provide a helmet that enabled clear communication.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a person riding a water motorcycle is equipped with a radio transceiver in the helmet itself so that not only is there no inconvenience of separately mounting but also clear communication is possible. It was possible to provide a helmet that can prevent the wireless transceiver from being damaged even if it falls down and is immersed in water. Also,
According to the invention of claim 3, claim 1 or claim 2
Further, it was possible to provide the helmet described above, in which a wireless communication device having a built-in wireless communication device which eliminates the need for one-handed driving to operate the wireless communication device.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an electric circuit diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Helmet 20 Main Body 30 Front Protection 40 Wireless Transceiver 50 Microphone 60 Speaker 70 Antenna 80 Battery 90 Frequency Adjustment Function 100 Receiver 110 Transmitter 120 Box

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. Inside the main body that protects the wearer's head,
A helmet integrally provided with a wireless transceiver capable of exchanging voice data, wherein the wireless transceiver is formed with a frequency adjusting function capable of changing the frequency of radio waves. . 2. Inside the body for protecting the wearer's head,
A helmet integrally provided with a wireless transceiver capable of exchanging voice data, wherein the wireless transceiver has a frequency adjusting function capable of changing the frequency of a radio wave and is formed by being waterproofed. A helmet characterized by that. 3. The helmet according to claim 1, wherein the wireless transceiver is formed so that transmission and reception can be performed at the same time without performing a switching operation between transmission and reception. .