WO2005120265A1 - Casques de protection - Google Patents

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WO2005120265A1
WO2005120265A1 PCT/NZ2005/000108 NZ2005000108W WO2005120265A1 WO 2005120265 A1 WO2005120265 A1 WO 2005120265A1 NZ 2005000108 W NZ2005000108 W NZ 2005000108W WO 2005120265 A1 WO2005120265 A1 WO 2005120265A1
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helmet
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PCT/NZ2005/000108
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David Winstone Aitken Bennett
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Pacific Helmets (Nz) Limited
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Priority claimed from NZ533492A external-priority patent/NZ533492A/en
Application filed by Pacific Helmets (Nz) Limited filed Critical Pacific Helmets (Nz) Limited
Priority to EP05757589A priority Critical patent/EP1765103B1/fr
Priority to AU2005251658A priority patent/AU2005251658B2/en
Priority to AT05757589T priority patent/ATE509538T1/de
Publication of WO2005120265A1 publication Critical patent/WO2005120265A1/fr
Priority to GBGB0700355.1A priority patent/GB0700355D0/en
Priority to HR20110372T priority patent/HRP20110372T1/hr

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/18—Face protection devices
    • A42B3/22—Visors
    • A42B3/225—Visors with full face protection, e.g. for industrial safety applications
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/06—Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/10—Linings
    • A42B3/12—Cushioning devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/32—Collapsible helmets; Helmets made of separable parts ; Helmets with movable parts, e.g. adjustable

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  • TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to protective helmets such as those used by firemen.
  • This invention relates to a safety helmet system (in a preferred instance but not limited to a fire fighting/rescue helmet design) which incorporates multiple layers of key components and structures into one helmet in such a manner that from a basic level of head protection, other higher levels of protection can be added without first removing the basic level.
  • a modular head protection system of the present invention has been designed in such a way that layers of protection can be added in single, or multiple configurations to provide levels of protection appropriate to changing environments.
  • This design adds new features, technologies and designs for some sub-components, and, by using a series of laminated semi-rigid materials, a lower specification safety helmets can be metamorphosised into a higher-level helmet with obsolescing any the basic components.
  • the present invention consists in a protective helmet assembly having a protective shell (1) with a head cradle system as wearable head support therefor (2, 7), the assembly being characterised in that said protective shell (1) as a Level 1 shell is enhanced by at least one additional shell (8, 9) carried directly or indirectly thereby.
  • a Level 2 shell (8) as a said additional shell is at least in nests or detachably nests the Level 1 shell.
  • said Level 2 shell (8) is more expansive than that of the Level 1 shell (1).
  • the Level 2 shell is more expansive in skirting (11) down alongside and/or behind the head of a wearer.
  • the Level 2 shall (8) at least in part nests or detachably nests a Level 3 shell (9).
  • the present invention consists in a multi-purpose fire/rescue/or other protective helmet incorporating a single shell to which can be added at least one additional shell or additional shells for higher level or higher levels of protection.
  • This first shell is referred to hereafter as the basic Level 1 shell.
  • the present invention consists in, in combination or as a kit, (a) a helmet ("Level 1 helmet”) securable to the head of an intended user thereby to provide with its shell or equivalent at least some measure of impact protection to such user, and at least: (b) a helmet component ("Level 2 component") to be associated with the Level 1 helmet thereby to provide (i) enhanced impact protection to said intended user beyond that of the Level 1 helmet alone, and/or (ii) a more downwardly depending skirt than any of the Level 1 helmet, and/or (iii) a visor for said intended user.
  • a helmet (“Level 1 helmet”) securable to the head of an intended user thereby to provide with its shell or equivalent at least some measure of impact protection to such user
  • a helmet component (“Level 2 component") to be associated with the Level 1 helmet thereby to provide (i) enhanced impact protection to said intended user beyond that of the Level 1 helmet alone, and/or (ii) a more downwardly depending skirt than any of the Level 1 helmet, and/or (iii)
  • the present invention consists in, in combination or as a kit, (a) a helmet ("Level 1 helmet”) securable to the head of an intended user thereby to provide with its shell or equivalent at least some measure of impact protection to such user, and at least: (b) a helmet component ("Level 2 component”) to be associated with the Level 1 helmet thereby to provide (i) enhanced impact protection to said intended user beyond that of the Level 1 helmet alone, and/or (ii) a more downwardly depending skirt than any of the Level 1 helmet, and/or (iii) the said skirt will extend downwards at least on both sides of the helmet, or perhaps cover the entire Level 1 shell, and/or (iv) a skirt or skirts that extend down both sides of the Level 1 shell, connected from one side to the other by a section of the Level 2 shell (e.g.
  • skirt or skirts of the Level 2 helmet will normally extend downwards at least on both sides of the helmet, or perhaps cover the entire Level 1 shell.
  • the said skirt or skirts may extend down both sides of the Level 1 shell, and be connected from one side to the other by a section of the Level 2 shell just extending around the lower extremities (and below if necessary).
  • the Level 2 helmet has a face shield/visor/eye protector for said intended user that attach to the Level 2 shell rather than to a Level 1 helmet.
  • Level 2 shell either internally (between the Level 1 and 2 shells) or externally on the outside of the Level 2 shell (Refer Fig. 10).
  • a Level 3 component to be associated with the Level 1 helmet and the Level 2 component.
  • the traditional design shapes and wearing position (on the head) of fire and other helmets for emergency services have, over the last century, exhibited great changes, but two primary distinctive characteristics have remained. These are the traditional comb line across and down the centre of the upper shell, and the fact that helmets have generally only covered the area of the wearers head above the reference plane line (i.e. approximately the ear opening) but also excluding the face.
  • This new design need not be limited to one particular shape of helmet or its styling or the area of head protected.
  • Incorporated in the basic Level 1 shell is that component or are those components that permit the basic helmet to be retained on the wearer's head (i.e. chin strap, cradle system, headband, size adjustment system, etc.). These features can be all considered as "wearable head support" for the Level 1 shell or helmet.
  • fitted to this shell is or can be a special energy absorbing liner that provides impact, penetration, thermal and radiation protection greater and over a wider area than impact cradles or ribbon systems. This impact protection is especially valuable in vehicle accidents and falling from heights.
  • the Level 1 helmet is preferably designed to provide protection for those types of rescue and fire fighting commonly known as bushfire, RTA (road transport accident), USAR (urban search and rescue/ civilian rescue operations) MEDIVAC (medical rescue and evacuations) etc, where the risk of serious impacts or high risk fire and/or thermal threats are relatively low.
  • the helmet preferably specifically adds protection from head injuries in the event of accidents involving emergency services vehicles. Because this Level 1 helmet is designed to fit with at least one other and preferably a multiplicity of additional protective levels, it is possible that some of the optional components that might normally be attached to this type of helmet, will become absorbed within the higher levels or impediments to the attachment of higher levels of protection.
  • These optional components could include helmet mounted hands- free torches, face shields, reflective markings and other accessories. Where necessary, provision needs to be made to attach some of these optional components either internally in the Level 1 helmets, or to replicate their function in the Level 2 or higher Level components. Because the Level 1 helmet provides only a basic level protection, the addition of a second shell with further energy and penetration resistance is necessary for most types of structural fire fighting, military fire and rescue and other high risk rescue operations. Normally safety helmets designed for these operations are separate helmets. The specific feature of this design is the fact that the Level 1 helmet can be upgraded momentarily by the addition of the Level 2 shell.
  • the Level 2 shell and impact system is specifically designed to be used and fitted to the Level 1 helmet, and cannot normally provide designed levels of protection to the wearer without combination with the Level 1 helmet.
  • a structural fire helmet or similar helmets used by other emergency services have required that the design of the helmet be specifically intended for this purpose.
  • This claim specifically relates to a design of helmet with a plurality of both shell and impact/thermal protection system, designed in a modular fashion where the addition of levels of protection are built upon each other with the need to discard or remove the first level of helmets before wearing the second or subsequent levels.
  • Such additional items of protection may be described as additional Levels or clipped-on components that supplement the original base helmet.
  • attachments and other components can be provided including the Level 2 shell to provide face protection (face shields etc.) lighting, (hands-free torch or flash-light), rank markings, reflective trims etc.
  • face protection face shields etc.
  • rank markings face markings
  • reflective trims etc.
  • additional protection can be added to the basic helmet without the requirement to discard earlier protective components. Not only is the wearer able to retain the lower levels of helmet on their head at all times, but the additional levels of protection can be selected or even discarded as the scene changes or evolves.
  • third and subsequent levels of protection principally come about by the need for extremely high temperature fire fighting, or chemical or biological threats.
  • the present invention therefore consists in a Level 1 shell helmet suitable for use in a combination or a kit of the present invention.
  • the invention is a Level 2 component for association with a Level 1 shell helmet, said Level 2 component and/or Level 1 shell helmet being substantially as herein described with or without reference to any one or more of the accompanying drawings.
  • the present invention consists in a Level 3 component for association with both a Level 1 shell helmet and Level 2 component of the present invention, any aspect being substantially as herein described with reference to any one or more of the accompanying drawings.
  • the present invention consists in a helmet system enabling tuning, by choice of component association (directly or indirectly) with a base helmet, the level of protection to be afforded.
  • at least one component is a Level 1 shell helmet in accordance with the present invention.
  • a further component is a Level 2 component in accordance with the present invention.
  • a further component is a Level 3 component in accordance with the present invention.
  • the present invention consists in the use of a helmet assembly, a helmet system or helmet components or a combination or kit of the present invention so as to provide for different levels of protection.
  • the term “and/or” means “and” or “or”, or both.
  • the term “(s)" following a noun includes, as might be appropriate, the singular or plural forms of that noun.
  • the term “shield/visor/eye protector” includes any form of protection preferably still allowing vision.
  • Figure 1 shows as an exploded view a user wearing a Level 1 shell component helmet of an Australian/New Zealand/North American-USA type in accordance with the present invention and having (in exploded view) sequentially thereover a Level 2 shell component and thereover a Level 3 shell component, the Level 2 component being shown with a visor whilst the Level 3 component is shown with expansive shroud
  • Figure 2 shows the Level 1 shell helmet in use
  • Figure 3 shows the combination of the assembly of the Level 1 shell helmet of Figure 2 in use with the Level 2 component
  • Figure 4 shows the use of all of the components as an assembly as shown in Figure 1, Level 3 component nesting on the Level 2 component in turn which nests on the Level 1 shell helmet
  • Figures 5 through 8 correspond to those of Figures 1 through 4 but in respect of European style helmet assembly as opposed to that depicted in Figures 1 through 4 more appropriate for use in New Zealand, Australia, and North American-USA
  • Figure 9 correspond to those of Figures 1 through 4 but in respect of European style helmet assembly as opposed to that depicted in Figures 1
  • Level 1 shell in this instance rearwards, (but not exclusively) wherein the ring could extend either forward or backwards, or both
  • Figure 10 shows the affixing of a face shield/eye protector/visor accessories in such a way that the means of securing and hinging/rotating these components is by way of attachment to the Level 2 shell
  • Figure 11 shows Level 2 shell of Figures 9 and 10 from below showing the visor engaged thereto so as to guidably be pivoted therefrom and able to assume a number of pull down positions.
  • a first shell 1 e.g. of a composite reinforced with fibreglass or Aramid materials or alternatively plastic injected external materials
  • a head cradle system as a wearable support for the shell 1
  • the shell 1 carries a unitary or fabricated skirt extension 11.
  • Figure 3 shows a Level 2 shell 8 with visor 10 preferably detachably nesting over part of the Level 1 shell 1.
  • Figure 4 shows a Level 3 shell 9 with still more expansive skirts 12 nesting over the Level 2 shell 8.
  • Figures 9 to 11 show a level 2 shell 3 with a visor 4 pivoted at 5 and guided by the friction slide arrangement 6.
  • Any appropriate engagement preferably not requiring tools
  • any desired nested arrangement e.g. spring loaded clipping
  • any appropriate retention interengagement can be used to provide detachable nesting. This includes one or more of toggle, VELCRO, clip fit and other interengagements.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un système de casque (par ex., pour pompiers) caractérisé en ce qu'un casque de base comprenant une coque protectrice de niveau 1 peut recevoir par emboîtement une ou plusieurs coques (de niveau 2 et plus) en vue d'une protection et/ou d'une fonctionnalité améliorée. La ou les coques additionnelles peuvent présenter des jupes plus longues et comporter une visière et/ou d'autres accessoires.
PCT/NZ2005/000108 2004-06-09 2005-06-01 Casques de protection WO2005120265A1 (fr)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP05757589A EP1765103B1 (fr) 2004-06-09 2005-06-01 Casques de protection
AU2005251658A AU2005251658B2 (en) 2004-06-09 2005-06-01 Protective helmets
AT05757589T ATE509538T1 (de) 2004-06-09 2005-06-01 Schutzhelme
GBGB0700355.1A GB0700355D0 (en) 2004-06-09 2007-01-09 Protective helmets
HR20110372T HRP20110372T1 (hr) 2004-06-09 2011-05-19 Zaštitni šljemovi

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NZ533492A NZ533492A (en) 2004-06-09 2004-06-09 A protective helmet system having multiple protective shells able to be worn in combination
NZ533492 2004-06-09
NZ53958705 2005-04-20
NZ539587 2005-04-20

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EP1945051A1 (fr) * 2005-11-07 2008-07-23 Pacific Helmets (NZ) Limited Casques de protection
ITTO20110039A1 (it) * 2011-01-20 2012-07-21 Osbe S R L Casco rigido con visore
ITCO20130049A1 (it) * 2013-10-15 2015-04-16 Ld Project S R L "casco di protezione modulare"
US9578916B2 (en) 2014-02-11 2017-02-28 3M Innovative Properties Company Appliance mounting device and system for head gear

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FR2750299A1 (fr) * 1996-06-26 1998-01-02 Suif Fernand Albert Casque de protection comportant un ecran facial escamotable a l'interieur du casque
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GB2387102A (en) * 2002-04-04 2003-10-08 Tunnard Mitchell Modular helmet
FR2860400A1 (fr) * 2003-10-07 2005-04-08 Interactive Safety Products In Casque de protection

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US5517691A (en) * 1993-04-02 1996-05-21 Lion Apparel, Inc. Protective helmet
FR2750299A1 (fr) * 1996-06-26 1998-01-02 Suif Fernand Albert Casque de protection comportant un ecran facial escamotable a l'interieur du casque
US6032297A (en) * 1997-07-01 2000-03-07 Cairns & Brother Inc. Head-protective helmet and assemblies thereof
DE10028849A1 (de) * 1999-12-17 2001-12-20 Schuberth Werk Kg Schutzhelm
GB2387102A (en) * 2002-04-04 2003-10-08 Tunnard Mitchell Modular helmet
FR2860400A1 (fr) * 2003-10-07 2005-04-08 Interactive Safety Products In Casque de protection

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EP1945051A1 (fr) * 2005-11-07 2008-07-23 Pacific Helmets (NZ) Limited Casques de protection
EP1945051A4 (fr) * 2005-11-07 2011-03-09 Pacific Helmets Nz Ltd Casques de protection
ITTO20110039A1 (it) * 2011-01-20 2012-07-21 Osbe S R L Casco rigido con visore
ITCO20130049A1 (it) * 2013-10-15 2015-04-16 Ld Project S R L "casco di protezione modulare"
WO2015056076A1 (fr) * 2013-10-15 2015-04-23 Ld Project S.R.L. Casque de protection modulaire
US9480294B2 (en) 2013-10-15 2016-11-01 Ld Project S.R.L. Modular protection helmet
US9578916B2 (en) 2014-02-11 2017-02-28 3M Innovative Properties Company Appliance mounting device and system for head gear

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GB0700355D0 (en) 2007-02-14
EP1765103A4 (fr) 2009-01-07

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