JPH10212616A - Helmet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a helmet capable of moderating an uncomfortable feeling and a distraction of an attentive power, and also preventing a shield and goggles from clouding. SOLUTION: This helmet is installed with a solar cell 7 capable of generating an electricity for charging a battery 9. A wearer of the helmet e.g. under a hot climate in summer, can operate an operating unit not shown in the figure to switch on a controller 10 for applying a direct current electricity to a Peltier module 8 from the battery 9 to cool the inside of the helmet. Also, in the case that the temperature at the inside of the helmet becomes a suitable or a low temperature, the direct current electricity to the Peltier module 8 is cut by switching off the controller by operating the operating part. In this way, it is possible to set the temperature at the inside of the helmet as a suitable temperature to moderate an uncomfortable feeling and a distraction of an attentive power.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a helmet for protecting a head.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when driving a motorcycle, it is recommended or mandatory to wear a helmet to protect the driver's head in order to ensure the safety of the driver in the event of a fall. I have. Furthermore, at construction sites and the like, workers are required to wear helmets in order to ensure the safety of workers from falling from high places and falling of materials from high places.

[0003]

By the way, in the conventional helmet, for example, when worn under the scorching sun in summer, the inside of the helmet becomes close to 50 ° C. or more.
There were problems of discomfort and distraction. Also, in winter or cold regions, when a shield is installed on the helmet to prevent wind, or when goggles are worn on the face, the temperature difference between the outside temperature and the temperature inside the helmet (or goggles) There has been a problem that shields and goggles are fogged due to condensation of water droplets on the surface, and visibility is deteriorated.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a helmet that can alleviate discomfort and distraction and prevent fogging of shields and goggles.

[0005]

To achieve the above object, a helmet according to the first aspect of the present invention is mounted on a head,
In a helmet that protects the head, a power generation unit that generates power by sunlight, a power storage unit that stores power generated by the power generation unit, and a cooling unit that cools the inside of the helmet with a current supplied from the power storage unit Means.

In a preferred embodiment, when a current is supplied from the power storage means to the cooling means, a control means for controlling the magnitude of the current is provided. Good.

In a preferred embodiment, the control means may be switch means for turning on / off a current supplied from the power storage means to the cooling means.

In a preferred embodiment, the control means may be a variable means for continuously varying a current supplied from the power storage means to the cooling means.

In a preferred embodiment, a temperature detecting means for detecting a temperature inside the helmet and a display means for displaying at least the temperature inside the helmet detected by the temperature detecting means are provided. May be provided.

In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a setting means for setting a target temperature inside the helmet, and a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature inside the helmet. The target temperature set by the setting means may be compared with the temperature inside the helmet detected by the temperature detecting means, and the current to the cooling means may be controlled according to the difference.

In a preferred embodiment, a display means for displaying at least a target temperature set by the setting means and a temperature inside the helmet detected by the temperature detecting means is provided. It may be provided.

To achieve the above object, a helmet according to the invention of claim 8 is a helmet that is mounted on a head and protects the head.
It is characterized by comprising a power storage means for storing the electric power generated by the power generation means, and a heating means for heating the inside of the helmet by a current supplied from the power storage means.

In a preferred embodiment, the heating means may be installed below the windshield of the helmet, for example.

In a preferred embodiment, the heating means may be provided below the windshield, for example.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the heating means may be installed in a portion of the helmet which is in contact with the ear, for example.

In a preferred embodiment, when a current is supplied from the power storage means to the heating means, a control means for controlling the magnitude of the current may be provided. .

In a preferred embodiment, the cooling means or the heating means is formed by joining an N-type semiconductor and a P-type semiconductor with a metal piece and changing the direction of the supplied current. , A Peltier module for cooling or heating.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the power generation means may be installed in a sun visor portion which is detachable from a helmet and has a size corresponding to a visor area, which is detachable from a helmet. .

In order to achieve the above object, a helmet according to the present invention is mounted on a head and protects the head. The helmet is cooled by an electric current supplied from an external power storage means. And cooling means.

In a preferred embodiment, the external power storage means may be mounted on a user, for example.

In a preferred embodiment, the external power storage means may be mounted on a vehicle, for example.

In a preferred embodiment, the cooling means may have a function of heating the helmet in addition to a function of cooling the inside of the helmet.

In a preferred embodiment, the cooling means is formed by joining an N-type semiconductor and a P-type semiconductor with a metal piece and changing a direction of a supplied electric current. Alternatively, it may be a Peltier module for heating.

[0024]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings as an embodiment applied to a motorcycle helmet.

A. Configuration of Example A-1. Helmet Structure FIG. 1 is a side view showing a helmet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a top view of the helmet. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a cap, and an opening 2 for securing a view of the wearer is provided on a front surface of the cap 1, and a chin guard 3 for protecting a chin of the wearer is provided. . A chin strap 4 for fixing the cap body 1 to the head is provided on a side portion of the cap body 1. The cap body 1
Is provided with a shock absorbing liner 5 for absorbing a shock, and further inside thereof is provided a side cushion 6 for bringing the helmet into close contact with the wearer's head. The structure described above is similar to a conventional helmet.

Next, at the top of the cap body 1 and outside thereof,
A ring-shaped solar cell (panel) 7 having a predetermined width is provided. A Peltier module 8 is disposed at the top of the shock absorbing liner 5. Further, a battery 9 is provided at the rear of the shock absorbing liner 5.

A-2. Electric System Basic Wiring Diagram The above-described solar cell 7, Peltier module 8, and battery 9 have an electrical connection relationship shown in FIG.
3, the Peltier module 8 includes N-type and P-type semiconductors 8a and 8b as shown in FIG.
The thermoelectric cooling elements joined by d and 8e. A battery 9 is connected to the metal pieces 8d and 8e of the Peltier module 8, and a solar cell 7 is connected to the battery 9 in parallel. The solar cell 7 generates power by sunlight,
The generated power is stored in the battery 9. The battery 9 is supplied to the Peltier module 8 by the stored electric power.
DC current to

In the Peltier module 8, when a direct current is passed from the N-type semiconductor 8a to the P-type semiconductor 8b, heat is transferred in the direction opposite to the current direction in the N-type and in the forward direction in the P-type. The upper metal piece 8c shown in the figure is cooled and takes heat from the surroundings. When the heat on the high-temperature side (the lower metal pieces 8d, 8e) is efficiently dissipated, the heat is continuously assembled from the low-temperature side to the high-temperature side. Further, the DC current is changed from the P-type semiconductor 8b to the N-type
When it flows through a, the cooling and heat radiation are reversed, and the lower metal pieces 8d and 8e shown in the figure are cooled and heat is taken from the surroundings. In this embodiment, either the upper metal piece 8c or the lower metal piece 8d or 8e shown may be inside the helmet, and the direction of the DC current is determined depending on whether the inside of the helmet is cooled or heated. Has become. In practice, the controller controls the magnitude and direction of the direct current flowing through the Peltier module 8 using a controller described later.

B. First Embodiment Next, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. The first embodiment is to prevent the temperature inside the helmet from becoming high when worn under the hot sun in summer. In the figure, a controller 10 in the first embodiment is a switch means for turning on / off a DC current from a battery 9 and is operated by a helmet wearer. As the switch means, a mechanical switch or a switching element using a semiconductor element which is turned on / off according to the operation of the wearer is used. Also,
An operation unit (not shown) operated by the wearer is disposed on the outer wall of the cap body 1.

In the above configuration, the solar cell 7 generates power by irradiating sunlight and charges the battery 9. The wearer of the helmet wears, for example, in the summer sunshine, and when the inside of the helmet becomes hot, operates an operation unit (not shown),
Turn on the controller 10 and set the Peltier module 8
DC current from the battery 9 is supplied to cool the inside of the helmet. When the temperature inside the helmet becomes appropriate or low, the operation unit is operated, the controller 10 is turned off, and the DC current to the Peltier module 8 is cut off. Thereby, the temperature inside the helmet can be adjusted to an appropriate temperature, and discomfort and distraction are reduced.

C. Second Embodiment Next, FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. The second embodiment is intended to prevent the temperature inside the helmet from becoming high when worn under the scorching sun in summer, so that the helmet wearer can continuously vary the temperature inside the helmet. It was done. In the figure, the second
The controller 11 in the embodiment includes a variable resistor 12 connected in series between the battery 9 and the Peltier module 8, and the magnitude of the DC current flowing through the Peltier module 8 is determined by the resistance value of the variable resistor 12. Is determined. The variable resistor 12 is disposed on the outer wall of the cap 1 or extended to the outside by a cord so that the variable resistor 12 can be operated by the wearer of the helmet, and is fixed to the wearer's clothes or the like.

In the above configuration, the solar cell 7 generates power by irradiating sunlight and charges the battery 9. The wearer of the helmet wears, for example, in hot summer sun, and when the temperature inside the helmet becomes high, the variable resistor 12 is operated to determine the direct current to the Peltier module 8 according to the sense. A DC current corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 12 flows from the battery 9 to the Peltier module 8. As a result, the temperature inside the helmet decreases according to the magnitude of the DC current. Thereby, the temperature inside the helmet can be set to an appropriate temperature (target temperature), and discomfort and distraction are reduced.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a temperature sensor 13 is provided inside the helmet, and a display unit 14 for displaying the temperature inside the helmet detected by the temperature sensor 13 is provided. It may be provided. The helmet wearer can easily confirm the temperature inside the helmet by looking at the temperature of the display unit 14, and can change the DC current to the Peltier module 8 easily by the variable resistor 12. Note that, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like may be used as the display unit 14. The display unit 14
When the display content is checked outside the helmet, the display content may be arranged on the outer wall of the cap 1, or when the display content is checked even when the helmet is worn, for example, by a code,
It may be extended to the outside of the helmet so that it can be fixed to the wearer's clothes or the like. The display unit 14 is driven by the power of the battery 9.

D. Third Embodiment Next, FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. In the third embodiment, the temperature inside the helmet is prevented from increasing when the camera is worn under hot weather in summer. In the figure, a controller 16 according to the third embodiment includes a target temperature set by a wearer using a variable resistor 17,
Compare the temperature inside the helmet obtained from the temperature sensor 13 disposed in the helmet, and according to the difference,
It controls the direct current to the Peltier module 8. The temperature sensor 13 is provided at an appropriate place inside the helmet, and detects the detected temperature inside the helmet by the controller 1.
6 The variable resistor 17 is disposed on the outer wall of the cap 1 or extended to the outside by a cord so that the variable resistor 17 can be operated by a helmet wearer, and is fixed to the wearer's clothes or the like.

In the above configuration, the solar cell 7 generates power by irradiating sunlight and charges the battery 9. The wearer of the helmet wears, for example, in hot summer sun, and when the inside of the helmet becomes hot, operates the variable resistor 17 to set the target temperature. The controller 16 compares the target temperature set by the wearer with the variable resistor 17 and the temperature inside the helmet obtained from the temperature sensor 13 provided in the helmet, and according to the difference, the battery 9 DC current to the Peltier module 8 is controlled. In the Peltier module 8, the cooling degree of the metal pieces provided inside is controlled by the DC current controlled by the controller 16 so that the target temperature is maintained inside the helmet. Thereby, the temperature inside the helmet can be set to an appropriate temperature (target temperature), and discomfort and distraction are reduced.

In the third embodiment, the target temperature or the actual temperature inside the helmet may be displayed by providing a display unit 14 as shown in FIG. The helmet wearer can easily set the target temperature by watching the temperature of the display unit 14,
You can check the temperature inside the helmet. In addition,
As the display unit 14, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like is used. The display unit 14 may be arranged on the outer wall of the cap 1 when checking the display contents outside the helmet, or when checking the display contents even when the helmet is worn, for example, by using a code. It may be extended to the outside of the helmet so that it can be fixed to the wearer's clothes or the like. The display unit 14
Are driven by the electric power of the battery 9.

E. Fourth Embodiment Next, FIG. 7 is a side view showing the structure of a helmet according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Note that the same reference numerals are given to portions corresponding to FIG. In the fourth embodiment, since the Peltier module can be heated by reversing the DC current, the Peltier module 8 is installed below the shield (windshield) portion 18 (chin guard portion 3) of the full face helmet. It is used to prevent fogging of the shield 18 in use in winter or cold places. The control of the DC current to the Peltier module 8 is performed by the controller 1 of the first to third embodiments.
Any of 0, 11, and 16 may be used.

F. Fifth Embodiment Next, FIG. 8 is a side view showing a structure of a helmet according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Note that the same reference numerals are given to portions corresponding to FIG. In the fifth embodiment,
As in the fourth embodiment described above, the Peltier module can be heated by reversing the DC current, so that the Peltier module 8 is installed under the goggles 19 in the goggle type (windshield) jet helmet. For use in winter or cold places, goggles 19
Used to prevent fogging. The Peltier module 8 installed on the goggles 19 is electrically connected to the battery 9 by a glass stopper 20 provided at the rear of the helmet. In addition, a Peltier-like portion is also provided at the portion where the ear of the shock absorbing liner 5 provided inside the cap body 1 hits.
By setting the module 8, it is also used for winter ear protection (ear cover). In addition, Peltier module 8
The control of the direct current to the controller may be performed by using any of the controllers 10, 11, and 16 of the first to third embodiments described above.

G. Sixth Embodiment Next, FIG. 9 is a side view showing a structure of a helmet according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. Note that the same reference numerals are given to portions corresponding to FIG. Peltier
The power consumption of the module 8 naturally changes in accordance with the environment (external temperature), and the generated power amount of the solar cell 7 also changes in accordance with the amount of sunlight (sunny / cloudy).
Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, the area of the solar cell 7 can be changed according to the environment in order to supply sufficient power (DC current) to the Peltier module 8. Therefore, as shown in the figure, solar cells 7a and 7b corresponding to the area of the visor are provided in the visor (shade) portions 21a and 21b of the helmet, and the visors 21a and 21b are provided.
Are made large and small, and the visors 21a and 21b are changed according to the environment (the amount of sunlight). That is, when the power consumption is large due to extremely hot weather, or when the generated power is small due to cloudy weather, a large visor 21a provided with a large-area solar cell 7a is attached. Visor 2
1b is attached. The solar cells 7a and 7b installed on the visors 21a and 21b are operated by a button (not shown) for attaching the visor to the helmet.
It is designed to be electrically connected to. The control of the DC current to the Peltier module 8 is performed by the first control described above.
Alternatively, any one of the controllers 10, 11, and 16 of the third embodiment may be used.

F. Seventh Embodiment FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. Parts corresponding to those in FIG. 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. In the seventh embodiment, a portable mounting battery unit 9a that can be mounted on a belt or the like or a vehicle such as a passenger car or a two-wheeled vehicle, in an environment where power generation of a solar cell cannot be expected, such as at night or in a dark room, is performed. The power is supplied to the Peltier module 8.

Here, FIG. 11A is a side view showing the structure of the helmet according to the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 11B is a portable mounting battery unit 9 that can be mounted on a belt or the like.
FIG. 1C is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle loading battery 9b in a vehicle such as a passenger car or a motorcycle. As shown in FIG. 11A, a connection connector 23 is provided at the rear of the helmet. One end of the cable 24 is connected to the connection connector 23, and the other end of the cable 24 is connected to the mounting battery unit 9a shown in FIG.
1 (c) is connected to the vehicle mounted battery 9b. Electric power (DC current) from the mounted battery unit 9a or the vehicle-mounted battery 9b is supplied to the Peltier module 8 via the controller 16 by the cable 24.

In the seventh embodiment, the solar battery 7 is not provided. However, when the solar battery 7 is provided and a sufficient amount of power generation can be expected, the mounting battery unit 9 is provided.
Needless to say, the configuration may be such that the battery a or the vehicle-mounted battery 9b is charged. Further, the configuration of the control system is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 10 and may use the above-described switches and variable resistors. Furthermore, the Peltier module 8 is not only inside the helmet,
The shield (windshield) of the full face helmet shown in Fig. 7
The lower part of the part 18 (chin guard part 3) or the goggle type (windshield glasses) jet helmet shown in FIG. Further, a display unit 14 may be provided to display the set temperature and the temperature inside the helmet.

[0043]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the power generation means generates power from sunlight, stores the generated power in the power storage means, and supplies the current supplied from the power storage means to the cooling means. Since the inside of the helmet is cooled by flowing, the temperature inside the helmet can be kept at an appropriate temperature even when worn under the hot summer weather, for example, to reduce discomfort and distraction. Is obtained.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the current is controlled from the power storage means to the cooling means by the control means. Therefore, even if the helmet is worn under hot summer weather, the helmet can be used. An advantage is obtained that the internal temperature can be made appropriate and discomfort and distraction can be alleviated.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the control means is a switch means, and the switch means turns on / off a current supplied from the power storage means to the cooling means. For example, even when the helmet is worn under the hot summer sun, the temperature inside the helmet can be easily adjusted to an appropriate temperature, and an advantage that discomfort and distraction can be reduced can be obtained.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the control means is a variable means, and the current supplied from the power storage means to the cooling means is continuously varied by the variable means. Therefore, for example, even when worn under the scorching sun in summer, the temperature inside the helmet can be controlled more easily and more finely, and the advantage that discomfort and distraction can be reduced can be obtained. .

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the temperature inside the helmet is detected by the temperature detecting means, and the temperature inside the helmet detected by the temperature detecting means is displayed on the display means. The advantage is that the temperature inside the helmet can be easily adjusted to an appropriate temperature, and discomfort and distraction can be alleviated.

According to the present invention, the control means compares the target temperature set by the setting means with the temperature inside the helmet detected by the temperature detecting means, and responds to the difference. Therefore, since the current to the cooling means is controlled, for example, even when worn under hot summer weather, the temperature inside the helmet can be controlled more easily and with higher accuracy, The advantage is that discomfort and distraction can be alleviated.

According to the present invention, at least the target temperature set by the setting means and the temperature inside the helmet detected by the temperature detecting means are displayed on the display means. Therefore, it is possible to set the target temperature more easily, and it is also possible to obtain the advantage that the temperature inside the helmet can be adjusted to an appropriate temperature with high accuracy, and that discomfort and distraction can be alleviated.

According to the invention of claim 8, power is generated by the solar power by the power generation means, the generated power is stored in the power storage means, and the current supplied from the power storage means flows to the heating means. By heating the inside of the helmet, for example, in winter or cold regions, when installing a shield on the helmet to prevent wind or wearing goggles on the face, the outside temperature and the inside of the helmet or goggles Due to the temperature difference from the temperature, the shield and goggles can be prevented from fogging due to the condensation of water droplets on the inner surface, and the advantage that the visibility can be kept good can be obtained.

According to the ninth aspect, the heating means is installed below the windshield of the helmet. For example, when a shield for preventing wind is attached to the helmet in winter or a cold region, Advantageously, it is possible to prevent the fogging of the shield due to the temperature difference between the outside air temperature and the temperature inside the helmet, and to maintain good visibility.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the heating means is installed below the windshield glasses. For example, when goggles for preventing wind are installed in winter or cold regions, the outside air temperature and The goggles can be prevented from fogging due to a temperature difference from the temperature inside the goggles, and the advantage that the visibility can be kept good can be obtained.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, since the heating means is installed in a portion where the ears are hit inside the helmet, there is an advantage that the ears in winter can be kept cold.

According to the twelfth aspect, the control means controls the magnitude of the current when the current is supplied from the power storage means to the heating means. When installing a shield on the helmet to prevent wind or wearing goggles on the face, the shield and goggles are prevented from fogging properly according to the temperature difference between the outside temperature and the temperature inside the helmet or goggles The advantage is that the visibility can be kept good.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the cooling means or the heating means is formed by joining an N-type semiconductor and a P-type semiconductor with a metal piece and changing the direction of the supplied electric current to cool or cool. Since the Peltier module is heated, the temperature inside the helmet can be easily adjusted to an appropriate temperature, discomfort and distraction can be alleviated, and shields and goggles can be prevented from fogging, and visibility can be reduced. Can be favorably maintained.

According to the fourteenth aspect, since the power generating means is installed in the sun visor portion which is detachable from the helmet and has a size corresponding to the visor area, the environment (external temperature, sunlight) can be reduced. Accordingly, if the sun visor provided with the power generation means having a different power generation amount is replaced, the power consumption of the cooling means or the heating means changes depending on the environment (external temperature), or the amount of sunshine (sunny / cloudy) ) Has an advantage that sufficient power (direct current) can be supplied to the cooling means or the heating means even if the amount of generated power of the power generation means changes.

According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the inside of the helmet is cooled by the cooling means by the current supplied from the external power storage means. Even in an environment where power generation cannot be expected, for example, even when worn under the scorching sun in summer, the temperature inside the helmet can be kept at an appropriate temperature, and the advantage that discomfort and distraction can be reduced can be obtained. .

According to the present invention, the external power storage means is attached to the user.
As compared with the case where the helmet is built in the helmet, the battery capacity can be increased, and an advantage that it can be used for a long time can be obtained.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the external power storage means is mounted on the vehicle, so that the existing power storage means can be used, and the battery capacity is large. The advantage is that the use of time can be made possible.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the cooling means has a function of cooling the inside of the helmet,
Since the helmet has a heating function, the temperature inside the helmet can be more easily adjusted to an appropriate temperature, and discomfort and distraction can be alleviated. If you wear a shield to prevent
The advantage is obtained that the shield and goggles can be prevented from fogging, and the visibility can be kept good.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the cooling means is cooled or heated by joining an N-type semiconductor and a P-type semiconductor with a metal piece and changing the direction of the supplied current. Since the Peltier module was used, the temperature inside the helmet could be easily adjusted to an appropriate level,
It can alleviate discomfort and distraction,
The advantage is obtained that the shield and goggles can be prevented from fogging, and the visibility can be kept good.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a structure of a helmet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the helmet.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an electrical connection relationship between a solar cell, a Peltier module, and a battery.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control system according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control system according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a side view showing the structure of the helmet of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing the structure of the helmet of the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a side view showing the structure of the helmet of the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control system according to a seventh embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a helmet according to a seventh embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 7 solar cell (power generation means) 9 battery (power storage means) 9a attached battery unit (power storage means) 9b vehicle mounted battery (power storage means) 8 Peltier module (cooling means, heating means) 10 controller (control means, switch means) Reference Signs List 11 controller (control means, variable means) 16 controller (control means) 13 temperature sensor (temperature detecting means) 14 display section (display means) 17 variable resistor (setting means) 18 shield (windshield) 19 goggle (windshield glasses) 21a , 21b Visor (sun visor part) 23 Connector for connection 24 Cable

Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. A helmet mounted on a head and protecting the head, wherein the power is supplied from the power storage means, and a power storage means for storing power generated by the power generation means. A cooling means for cooling the inside of the helmet with an electric current. 2. The helmet according to claim 1, further comprising control means for controlling the magnitude of the current when supplying current from the power storage means to the cooling means. 3. The helmet according to claim 3, wherein said control means is switch means for turning on / off a current supplied from said power storage means to said cooling means. 4. The helmet according to claim 3, wherein said control means is a variable means for continuously changing a current supplied from said power storage means to said cooling means. 5. The helmet according to claim 4, further comprising: temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature inside the helmet; and display means for displaying at least the temperature inside the helmet detected by the temperature detecting means. Helmet. 6. A setting means for setting a target temperature inside the helmet, and a temperature detecting means for detecting a temperature inside the helmet, wherein the control means includes the target temperature set by the setting means and the temperature detection. 4. The helmet according to claim 3, wherein a temperature of the inside of the helmet detected by the means is compared, and a current to the cooling means is controlled according to the difference. 7. The helmet according to claim 6, further comprising display means for displaying at least a target temperature set by said setting means and a temperature inside the helmet detected by said temperature detecting means. . 8. A helmet that is worn on the head and protects the head, wherein the power is supplied from the power storage means for generating power by sunlight, the power storage means for storing the power generated by the power generation means, and the power storage means. A helmet comprising: heating means for heating the inside of the helmet with an electric current. 9. The helmet according to claim 8, wherein the heating means is installed below a windshield of the helmet. 10. The helmet according to claim 8, wherein the heating means is provided below the windshield. 11. The helmet according to claim 8, wherein the heating means is provided inside the helmet at a portion where the ear hits. 12. The helmet according to claim 8, further comprising a control unit that controls a magnitude of the current when supplying a current from the power storage unit to the heating unit. 13. The cooling means or the heating means,
The Peltier module according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the N-type semiconductor and the P-type semiconductor are joined by a metal piece, and the direction of the supplied current is changed to cool or heat the Peltier module. Helmet. 14. The power generation means according to claim 1, wherein the power generation means is installed in a sun visor portion which is detachable from a helmet and has a size corresponding to a visor area. The helmet described. 15. A helmet mounted on the head and protecting the head, comprising: cooling means for cooling the inside of the helmet by a current supplied from an external power storage means. 16. The helmet according to claim 15, wherein said external power storage means is worn by a user. 17. The helmet according to claim 15, wherein said external power storage means is mounted on a vehicle. 18. The helmet according to claim 15, wherein said cooling means has a function of heating in addition to a function of cooling the inside of the helmet. 19. The cooling means is a Peltier module in which an N-type semiconductor and a P-type semiconductor are joined by a metal piece, and the direction of a supplied current is changed to cool or heat. A helmet according to any one of claims 15 to 18.