WO2013055743A1 - Système de calotin amortisseur pour casque - Google Patents

Système de calotin amortisseur pour casque Download PDF

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WO2013055743A1
WO2013055743A1 PCT/US2012/059474 US2012059474W WO2013055743A1 WO 2013055743 A1 WO2013055743 A1 WO 2013055743A1 US 2012059474 W US2012059474 W US 2012059474W WO 2013055743 A1 WO2013055743 A1 WO 2013055743A1
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Ron Szalkowski
Dan Moore
Morgan MCLENNAN
Shawn Thomas
Joshua Schmidt
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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
    • A42B3/10—Linings
    • A42B3/12—Cushioning devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/10—Linings
    • A42B3/12—Cushioning devices
    • A42B3/125—Cushioning devices with a padded structure, e.g. foam
    • A42B3/127—Cushioning devices with a padded structure, e.g. foam with removable or adjustable pads
    • 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
    • A42B3/125—Cushioning devices with a padded structure, e.g. foam
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H1/00—Personal protection gear
    • F41H1/04—Protection helmets
    • F41H1/08—Protection helmets of plastics; Plastic head-shields

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  • Helmets generally include a shell and a liner.
  • the helmet shell provides protection from protruding objects and is often configured to spread the impact load across the footprint of the helmet.
  • the helmet liner is generally made of a softer and lower density material than the helmet shell.
  • the helmet liner is often configured such that, upon impact, the helmet liner at least partially absorbs the impact energy from the force of an impact.
  • the present application discloses a helmet, an impact liner system for a helmet, and energy management structures for a helmet.
  • the helmet comprises a helmet shell and an impact liner system removably attached to the helmet shell.
  • the impact liner system comprises a plurality of compressible energy management structures and one or more carriers for supporting the energy management structures within the helmet shell.
  • the plurality of compressible energy management structures are positioned between an interior surface of the helmet shell and the head of a user when the impact liner system is attached to the helmet shell.
  • Each energy management structure comprises an outer wall configured to bend when an exterior of the helmet shell is impacted by an object.
  • the one or more carriers comprise a plurality of openings. Each opening is configured to receive an energy management structure.
  • the outer wall of the energy management structures extend between the interior of the helmet shell and the carrier of the impact liner system.
  • the impact liner system may comprise one or more pads positioned between the energy management structures and the head of the user.
  • the impact liner system comprises a plurality of compressible energy management structures and one or more carriers for supporting the plurality of energy management structures within a helmet shell.
  • the energy management structures are positioned between an interior surface of the helmet shell and the head of a user when the impact liner system is attached to the helmet shell.
  • Each energy management structure comprises an outer wall configured to bend when an exterior of the helmet shell is impacted by an object.
  • the carrier comprises a plurality of openings. Each opening is configured to receive an energy management structure.
  • the outer wall of the energy management structures extend between the interior of the helmet shell and the carrier of the impact liner system. In some embodiments, the outer wall of the energy management structures is cylindrical.
  • the impact liner system may also comprise one or more pads positioned between the energy management structures and the head of the user.
  • the energy management structure comprises a top wall, an outer wall extending from the top wall and about a centerline of the energy management structure, and a radial flange extending outward from the outer wall and about the centerline of the energy management structure.
  • the energy management structure is configured to be positioned between the head of user and an interior surface of a helmet shell such that the top wall is adjacent the head of the user and a bottom of the outer wall is adjacent the interior surface.
  • the outer wall is configured to bend when an exterior of the helmet shell is impacted by an object.
  • one or more pads are attached to the top wall.
  • the energy management structure may comprise one or more protrusions extending outward from the outer wall.
  • the outer wall of the energy management structures is cylindrical.
  • Figures 1A-1 C illustrate perspective and bottom views of an impact liner system installed in a helmet and according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figures 2A-2C illustrate perspective and bottom views of energy management structures installed in a helmet and according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figures 3A-3C are perspective, bottom, and top views of the energy management structures shown in Figures 2A-2C.
  • Figures 4A-4E are perspective, bottom, front, top, and side views of a first energy management structure array according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figures 5A-5E are perspective, bottom, top, front, and side views of a second energy management structure array according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figures 6A-6E are perspective, bottom, top, front, and side views of a third energy management structure array according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figures 7A-7D are perspective, bottom, side, and top views of an energy management structure of the third energy management structure array shown in Figures 6A-6E.
  • Figures 8A-8B are perspective and top views of a carrier of the third energy management structure array shown in Figures 6A-6E.
  • Figures 9A and 9B are perspective and top views of pads of the impact liner system according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figures 10A and 10B are side views of energy management structures according to embodiments of the present application.
  • the present application discloses a helmet, an impact liner system for a helmet, and energy management structures for a helmet.
  • the impact liner system is described for use with a military helmet shell.
  • military helmet shells include a US Army Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), a US Marine Corp Lightweight Helmet (MLH), an Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH), a Personal Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) helmet, or other typical ballistic helmet shells.
  • the impact liner system may also be used with a variety of other helmets, including, but not limited to, sporting helmets, such as football, lacrosse, hockey, multi-sport, cycling, Whitewater, climbing, Softball, or baseball helmets, or safety helmets, such as industrial or construction helmets.
  • sporting helmets such as football, lacrosse, hockey, multi-sport, cycling, Whitewater, climbing, Softball, or baseball helmets
  • safety helmets such as industrial or construction helmets.
  • the current ACH and MLH helmets utilize pad suspension systems that have the advantage of being both comfortable and effective at absorbing and deflecting projectiles and are better at absorbing blunt impacts than the sling suspension helmets that preceded them.
  • the shell of the helmet is made from laminations of ballistic fibers such as aramids, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and carbon fibers.
  • the impact absorbing system within these helmets is approximately 3 ⁇ 4 inch thick in most configurations and is made with ZorbiumTM foam, produced by Team Wendy in Cleveland, OH.
  • the ACH and MLH helmets having these foam pads perform to specification, but when stopping a projectile such as a high speed 9 mm bullet, the major challenge to helmet designers is to reduce the deflection of the helmet or the impression made in the helmet upon stopping the bullet.
  • the present application discloses an improved helmet impact liner system for a military helmet that decreases the deflection of the outside of the helmet while at the same time improves the high speed blunt impact absorbing characteristics of the helmet.
  • the impact liner system may be used with both ACH and MLH military helmets.
  • the impact liner system generally comprises a plurality of energy management structures (described in greater detail below) in place of the current foam pads.
  • the impact liner system also generally comprises one or more pads positioned between the energy management structures and the head of the user.
  • the energy management structures absorb more energy at high speed than the current foam pads as well as reduce the deflection of the helmet when absorbing a high-speed projectile.
  • the impact liner system of the present invention performs better than the current foam pads is that the energy management structures reduce the deflection stress placed upon the outside of the helmet because the support structure between the skull and exterior of the helmet is closer to the point of bullet impact. With the current foam pads, the impact energy is spread over a larger area and thus provides greater stress on the ballistic fiber shell. Further, the energy management structures require greater force to deflect earlier in the compression cycle than the current foam pads, further reducing the bending force on the ballistic shell.
  • the impact liner system of the present invention also provides more consistent impact performance (e.g., lower standard deviation between impact test results) over the current pad systems due in part to the controllable and repeatable manufacturing processes used to make the energy management structures of the system. Further, the use of energy management structures provides for a better second impact performance than the current pad systems.
  • the layout of the energy management structures and the material by which they are made will vary with the level of threat and the composition of the ballistic shell.
  • the energy management structures are generally cylindrical in shape and have a diameter between about .5 inch and about 1.5 inch.
  • the height of the cylinders will also depend upon the threat and may range between about 3/8 inch and about 1 inch.
  • the height of the impact liner system (combined height of the energy management structures and pads) is generally about 3 ⁇ 4 inch. In one embodiment, the height of the impact liner system is held as close to 3 ⁇ 4 inch as possible to provide optimal performance during ballistic and blunt impacts.
  • the impact liner system of the present invention is configured to fit all ACH and MLH military helmet shell sizes. Further, the impact liner system may be used to replace existing foam pad systems for ACH and MLH military helmets. The impact liner system may also be used along with existing foam pad system for ACH and MLH military helmets (i.e., mixed liner systems, partial replacement for an existing system, etc.). In this regard, the impact liner system of the present invention is divisible and configurable in a variety ways to suit a particular application.
  • FIGS 1A-1 C illustrate an impact liner system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the impact liner system 100 is configured to attach to the interior or backface of the helmet shell 110 and may be positioned between the user's head and the helmet shell.
  • the impact liner system 100 comprises a plurality of compressible energy management structures 102 configured to bend, buckle, crush, or deform upon impact to absorb and/or dissipate the impact energy from the force of the impact.
  • the impact liner system 100 comprises one or more pads 104 positioned between the energy management structures 102 and the head of the user.
  • the pads 104 are generally soft and conform to the shape of the user's head to provide comfort to the user and prohibit movement of the helmet on the user's head.
  • the pads 104 also deform or crush upon impact to consume a portion of the impact energy and bring the user's head to rest in a controlled manner.
  • FIGs 2A-2C illustrate the impact liner system 100 without the pads
  • the energy management structures 102 of the impact liner system 100 are configured to line the interior of a helmet 110, including the front, rear, crown, and side portions of the helmet.
  • the impact liner system 100 may also include the pads 104 removably attached to the energy management structures 102.
  • the pads 104 are attached to the energy management structures 102 and are configured to be positioned at the front, rear, and crown portions of the user's head.
  • the energy management structures 102 of the present application may be configured in a variety of ways. For example, as shown in Figures 2C and 3A-3C, three different arrays (a first array 302, second array 304, and third array 306) of energy management structures 102 are used to line the interior of the military helmet (ACH) 110 shown in Figures 1A-2C.
  • the energy management structures 102 may be configured and arranged in a variety of other ways, such as, for example in different patterns or arrays or as individual structures, to line the interior of the helmet shell 110.
  • the energy management structures 102 each comprise a cylindrical outer wall extending between the helmet shell 10 and a base or carrier. The outer wall of the energy management structures 102 is configured to bend, buckle, crush, or otherwise deform upon impact to absorb and/or dissipate the impact energy from the force of the impact.
  • the first array 302 comprises two (2) energy management structures 412 integrally formed with and extending from a common base 414 in a 1 X 2 pattern.
  • the energy management structures 412 comprise a cylindrical outer wall 450 configured to extend between the helmet shell and the base 414.
  • the first array 302 is sized and configured to line the portions of the helmet 110 corresponding to the temple, sides, and behind the ears of the user's head. However, in certain embodiments, the first array 302 may be configured to line other portions of the helmet.
  • the second array 304 comprises six (6) energy management structures 412 integrally formed with and extending from a common base 514 in a 2 X 3 pattern.
  • the energy management structures 412 comprise a cylindrical outer wall 450 configured to extend between the helmet shell and the base 514.
  • the second array 304 is sized and configured to line the portions of the helmet 110 corresponding to the front and rear of the user's head. However, in certain embodiments, the second array 304 may be configured to line other portions of the helmet.
  • the third array 306 comprises sixteen (16) energy management structures 602 removably attached to and extending from a carrier or base member 604.
  • the energy management structures 602 comprise a cylindrical outer wall 650 configured to extend between the helmet shell and the carrier 604.
  • the third array 306 is sized and configured to line the portion of the helmet 110 corresponding to the crown of the user's head.
  • the third array may be configured in a variety of ways with more or less energy management structures 602 to line various portions of the interior of any helmet, including the crown, front, rear, and side portions of the helmet.
  • the energy management structures of the impact liner system of the present application may comprise only energy management structures that are removably attached in the openings of one or more carriers to line the interior of the helmet.
  • the one or more carriers may have a variety of opening configurations, such as, for example, openings in a 1 X 2, 2 X 2, 2 X 3, 2 X 4, 3 X 3, 4 X 4, or any other pattern.
  • impact liner system may comprise a carrier system for supporting and positioning the compressible energy management structures within the helmet shell.
  • the energy management structures may be removably attached to the carrier system such that one or more of the energy management structures may be removed from the carrier system and replaced with a similar or different energy management structure.
  • the carrier system may also be removed from the helmet shell and replaced with a similar or different carrier system.
  • the impact liner system may be configured for use in a variety of different applications.
  • the energy management structures of the present application may comprise a top or top wall.
  • the top wall of the energy management structure may be configured to bend, buckle, crush, or otherwise deform upon impact to absorb and/or dissipate the impact energy from the force of the impact.
  • the energy management structures 412 comprise a top wall 416.
  • the energy management structures 602 comprise a top wall 716.
  • each array 302, 304, and 306 is positioned such that the top wall 416 (e.g. Figures 4D, 4E) and 716 (e.g., Figures 7A, 7B) of the energy management structures 412 and 602 are facing the backface of the helmet shell 110 and the base or carrier of the array is facing the user's head.
  • the top wall 416 e.g. Figures 4D, 4E
  • 716 e.g., Figures 7A, 7B
  • one or more of the arrays may be positioned with the top wall of the energy management structures facing the user's head and the base or carrier facing the backface of the helmet.
  • the energy management structures 602 may be configured such that the top wall 716 of the structure is at the same end as a flange 704 used to position the structure within the opening of the carrier.
  • the energy management structures 602 may be attached within the openings of the carrier such that the top wall 716 of the energy management structures and the carrier face the user's head and the open bottom (or end opposite the top wall) of the energy management structures face the backface of the helmet.
  • the arrays 302, 304, and 306, or the energy management structures of the arrays may be installed in the interior of the helmet shell 110 in a variety of ways, such as, for example, with one or more fasteners, adhesive, clips, pins, snaps, tape, buckles, Velcro®, or a hook and loop.
  • the arrays are installed with one or more pieces of Velcro® to the interior of the helmet shell.
  • the top of at least one energy management structure of each array, or the portion of the energy management structure adjacent the interior of the helmet shell may comprise a "loop" fabric capable of attaching to a hook portion of a piece of Velcro® attached to the interior of the helmet shell (or vice versa).
  • the top or portion of at least one energy management structure adjacent the interior of the helmet shell comprises an adhesive for attaching the structure to the interior of the helmet shell.
  • the energy management structures e.g., energy management structures 602
  • the open bottom of at least one energy management structure may be attached to the interior of the helmet shell with one or more pieces of Velcro® and/or an adhesive.
  • the arrays may be attached to the helmet shell by tabs or flanges that are bolted or otherwise attached to the helmet shell.
  • the carrier 604 of the third array 306 may comprise tabs or flanges extending from the carrier that are secured to the helmet shell with one or more fasteners, such as with a bolt, screw, or other fastener.
  • the arrays or carriers may be attached to the helmet shell at a mounting point, such as, for example, with a bolt that goes through the helmet shell to attach a portion of the helmet retention system as well as the impact liner to the helmet shell.
  • the arrays or carriers are attached to the helmet shell with snaps.
  • the energy management structures of the arrays 302, 304, and 306 are generally cylindrical in shape. However, in other embodiments, other shapes and configurations of the energy management structures or the outer walls of the energy management structures may be used, such as, for example, truncated cone, hexagonal, hemispherical, or helical.
  • inserts or other structures such as foam inserts or various polymer structures, may be placed within the energy management structure and may or may not be attached to the energy management structure, base, or carrier.
  • foam or compressible structures such as hemispherical polymer structures, may be attached to the portion of the energy management structure facing the user's head and act as pad to provide comfort to the user's head.
  • the energy management structures of the first array 302 and second array 304 have a first structure 412 and extend from a common base 414 and 514.
  • the energy management structures of the third array 306 have a second structure 602 and are removably attached to and extend from the carrier 604.
  • the energy management structures may be removably secured in the openings of the carrier in a variety of ways, such as, for example, with a friction or interference fit, one or more fasteners, adhesive, clips, pins, snaps, tape, buckles, Velcro®, or a hook and loop.
  • FIG. 10A illustrates a side cross sectional view of an energy management structure 1000 according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • the energy management structure 1000 comprises one or more resilient protrusions 1002 extending outward from the outer wall of the structure.
  • the protrusions 1002 are equally spaced around the outer wall of the energy management structure, e.g., 2 protrusions spaced 180 degrees apart, 3 protrusions spaced 120 degrees apart, or 4 protrusions spaced 90 degrees apart.
  • the edge of the opening slides over the one or more protrusions 1002 and is positioned between the protrusions and a flange 1004 of the energy management structure.
  • the energy management structure 1000 snaps into the openings of the carrier and is removably secured in the opening.
  • the flange 1004 is a radial flange extending outward from the outer wall of the energy management structure 1000 and about a centerline CL of the structure. The flange 1004 facilitates positioning of the energy management structure 1000 within the opening in the carrier.
  • the outer wall of the energy management structures may also have a draft.
  • Figure 10B illustrates a draft angle DA with vertical axis 1052 of the outer wall 1060 of an energy management structure 1050 according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • the draft angle of the outer wall 450 of the first structure 412 is about 0.25 degrees and the draft angle of the outer wall 650 of the second structure 602 is about 3 degrees.
  • the draft angle of the outer wall 450 and 650 of the first and second structures 412 and 602 may range between 0 degrees (i.e., no draft) and about 3 degrees in other embodiments.
  • the first and second structures 412 and 602 may be used interchangeably or may used in any of the arrays.
  • any one or more of the arrays may include energy management structures having a first structure, second structure, or any combination thereof.
  • the diameter of the first and second structures 412 and 602 is generally between about .5 inch and about 1.5 inch. In certain embodiments, the diameter of the first and second structures 412 and 602 is about 1.25 inches. Further, the height of the first and second structures 412 and 602 is generally between about 3/8 inch and about 1 inch. In one embodiment, the height of the first and second structure 412 and 602 is about 1 ⁇ 2 inch. In another embodiment, the height of the first and second structure 412 and 602 is about 3/8 inch. In yet another embodiment, the height of the first and second structure 412 and 602 is about 5/8 inch. As discussed above, the height of the first and second structures 412 and 602 will also depend upon the threat. In certain embodiments, the overall height or thickness of the impact liner system 100 (combined height of the energy management structures 102 and pads 104) is about 3 ⁇ 4 inch.
  • the material for the first and second structures 412 and 602 may range from soft elastomers to stiff thermoplastics and thermosets or even metals.
  • the first and second structures 412 and 602 are made from a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). More specifically, the first and second structures 412 and 602 are made from BASF Elastollan 1 164D and BASF Elastollan S98A53, respectively.
  • the first and second structures 412 and 602 may be made from a variety of other thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), such as olefin based TPE's like Santoprene or Arnitel, silicon based chemistries, or engineering resins such as PEEK or Ultem.
  • thermoset elastomers may be used. Other materials that may be used include Dupont Hytrel, impact modified 6/6 nylon, ETPV, or impact modified PBT.
  • the wall thickness for the first and second structures 412 and 602 may be selected to vary the stiffness of the structure. Further, the wall thickness of the outer walls may be selected to vary the range of travel when the structure buckles upon impact, thus varying the bottom out strain of the structure.
  • the wall thickness of the first and second structure 412 and 602 may be between about .01 and about .05 inch to provide a desired stiffness of the structure.
  • the first and second structures 412 and 602 have an outer wall thickness of about 0.03 inch. This outer wall thickness of the first and second structure 412 and 602 provides a desired stiffness of the structure while maximizing the bottom out strain of the structure.
  • the wall thickness of the top wall 416 of the first structure 412 and base 414 and 514 is about 0.04 inch; the wall thickness of the top wall 716 of the second structure 602 is about 0.03 inch; and the wall thickness of the flange 704 of the second structure 602 is about 0.04 inch.
  • the first and/or second structures 412 and 602 may include one or more openings to permit air to escape unrestricted from within the array during impact. Further, the openings may permit air to circulate through the array to facilitate cooling of the user's head.
  • the energy management structures 602 of the third array 306 include openings 706 in the top wall 716 of the structure. Further, the top wall 416 and 716 of the first and second structure 412 and 602 may be recessed. A circular piece of "loop" fabric may be placed in and attached to the recess to facilitate attachment of the structures to the backface of the helmet shell.
  • padding material such as foam or a compressible structure
  • the first and second arrays 302 and 304 are generally injected molded from a single piece of material.
  • the arrays 302 and 304 may be molded to form an array having a 2 X 4 pattern and then die cut to form the first array (1 X 2 pattern) and the second array (2 X 3 pattern).
  • the first and second array 302 and 304 are formed to include spaces or recessed portions between the energy management structures and the base. This space may be used to position the array around features on the interior of the helmet shell, such as mounting points for a helmet retention system or chinstrap.
  • the first and second arrays 302 and 304 may be made from a plurality of components.
  • the multiple components may be injection molded and may be RF welded together.
  • Other methods for fabricating and assembling the arrays may also be used, such as, for example, ultrasonic, heat staking, co-molding, insert molding, thermoforming, or rotomolding.
  • the energy management structures 602 of the third array 306 are generally injection molded from a single piece of material.
  • the carrier 604 of the third array 306 is generally die cut from a single piece of material. As illustrated in Figures 6A-6E and 8A-8B, openings 802 in the carrier 604 are sized and configured to hold the energy management structures 602 of the third array 306.
  • the energy management structures 602 and the carrier 604 may then be RF welded together.
  • the carrier 604 is made from an extruded piece of the TPU film, such as Bayer Dureflex PT6200. Other films may also be used that adhere to the energy management structures 602 when the carrier 604 and structures are RF welded together.
  • the third array 306 may be reconfigured by simply using a different carrier 604 layout.
  • the pads 104 of the helmet liner system 100 include a front pad 902, a middle pad 904, and a rear pad 906.
  • the pads 104 are generally made of a soft, viscoelastic foam that stiffens when compressed (e.g., during impact).
  • the pads 104 conform to the shape of the user's head to provide comfort to the user and prohibit movement of the helmet 110 on the user's head.
  • the pads 104 also deform or crush upon impact to consume a portion of the impact energy and bring the user's head to rest in a controlled manner.
  • the pads 104 may be configured in a variety of sizes and dimensions to accommodate a range of head sizes and different helmet configurations.
  • the pads 104 may be connected together to form a unitary component of pads.
  • the helmet liner system comprises a plurality of pads, such as foam or compressible structures, that are sized and shaped to correspond to the individual energy management structures and may be attached to the energy management structures.
  • the pads 104 comprise a flexible and resilient polyurethane foam having an average density between about 3.0 and 12.0 lbs/ft 3 and an average thickness between about 0.1 and 1.0 inch.
  • the pads 104 comprise a polyurethane foam having an average density of 4.0 lbs/ft 3 and an average thickness of about 0.1875 inches.
  • a polyurethane foam is ZorbiumTM Foam from Team Wendy, LLC.
  • the pads 104 may comprise a variety of other types of foam or other materials, such as, for example, expanded polypropylene, expanded polystyrene, vinyl nitrile, and molded polymer structures such as thermoplastic urethane (TPU).
  • any one or more of the pads 104 may comprise a different type of material than another pad.
  • softer and/or thicker pads 104 may be positioned toward the front of the helmet shell 110 and more rigid and/or thinner pads may be positioned toward the top and/or rear of the helmet shell.
  • Each pad 104 may be encased in a liner material.
  • the liner material comprises a top portion and bottom portion. The top portion of the liner material is heat sealed to the bottom portion around the pad.
  • the pad 104 comprises one or more pad structures
  • the liner material holds the pad structures in relative position to one another to form the pad.
  • the pads 104 and the liner material are flexible such that the pads may be formed to the shape of the energy management structures within the interior of a helmet shell.
  • the liner material comprises a nylon loop fabric from Guilford Performance Textiles.
  • the liner material may comprise a variety of other types of materials and fabrics.
  • the liner material may comprise an Ultrasuede® fabric material.
  • the liner material may be water resistant.
  • the liner material may comprise a wicking fabric, such as, for example, polyester, nylon, or spandex.
  • the wicking fabric is GameTime Antimicrobial Wicking Fabric.
  • the pads 104 are moisture absorbent to absorb perspiration from the user's head. Further, in one embodiment, the pads 104 comprise a fabric material only and do not include a foam portion.
  • the front pad 902 comprises a central portion, a left portion, and a right portion.
  • the middle pad 904 is rectangular in shape.
  • the rear pad 906 comprises a central portion, a left portion, and a right portion.
  • each pad 104 is substantially disposed about a centerline C
  • Figures 1A-1 C illustrate the pads 104 in a folded configuration and attached to one or more energy management structure arrays 102 in a helmet shell 110.
  • the front pad 902 is positioned on the front and sides of the helmet 1 10; the middle pad 904 is positioned on the top of the helmet; and the rear pad 906 is positioned on the rear and sides of the helmet.
  • the central portion of the front pad 902 is configured to protect/comfort the forehead of the user and the left and right portions are configured to protect/comfort the front left and front right portions of the user's head.
  • the middle pad 904 is configured to protect comfort the top or crown of the user's head.
  • the central portion of the rear pad 906 is configured to protect/comfort the rear of the user's head and the left and right portions are configured to protect/comfort the rear left and rear right portions of the user's head.
  • the pads 104 may be installed on one or more energy management structure arrays in a variety of ways, such as, for example, with one or more fasteners, adhesive, clips, pins, snaps, tape, buckles, Velcro®, or a hook and loop.
  • the liner material comprises a "loop" fabric capable of attaching to the hook portion of a piece of Velcro® on one or more energy management structure arrays, such as, for example on the base or carrier of the array.
  • the liner material is attached to one or more arrays by tabs that are bolted or otherwise attached to the array.
  • the liner material is attached to one or more arrays with snaps.
  • the stiffness response of the impact liner system 100 may be modified or tuned in a variety of ways.
  • the energy management structures or arrays may be tuned to have a desired stiffness response. These structures may be tuned without regard to the comfort or wearability of the helmet when the pads are used.
  • the stiffness response of the energy management structures may be tuned in a variety of ways, such as by altering the size, shape, diameter, wall thickness, angle, type of material, or radius between the outer wall and base of the energy management structure.
  • an energy management structure and/or an array may be removed and replaced with a similar or different structure or array to modify the stiffness response of the impact liner system.
  • ribs may be added to the walls of the energy management structure to increase the stiffness of the structure.
  • the energy management structures may also be spaced or arranged to provide a desired stiffness response, e.g., rectangular, staggered, or circular arrangements.
  • a desired stiffness response e.g., rectangular, staggered, or circular arrangements.
  • the pads may be tuned to provide a desired stiffness while still maintaining a degree of softness or comfort.
  • the type of material, density, thickness, shape, size, and configuration of the pads may be altered to provide more or less stiffness or comfort.

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La présente invention concerne un casque et un système de calotin amortisseur et des structures d'absorption/de dissipation d'énergie pour un casque. Dans un mode de réalisation cité à titre d'exemple, ce système de calotin amortisseur comprend une pluralité de structures d'absorption/dissipation d'énergie compressibles, et un ou plusieurs supports destinés au maintien de la pluralité de structures d'absorption/dissipation d'énergie dans la coque d'un casque. Les structures d'absorption/dissipation d'énergie sont positionnées entre une surface intérieure de la coque du casque et la tête d'un utilisateur, le système de calotin amortisseur étant fixé à la coque du casque. Chaque structure d'absorption/dissipation d'énergie comprend une paroi externe conçue pour fléchir lors de l'impact d'un objet sur l'extérieur de la coque du casque. Le support comprend une pluralité d'ouvertures conçues pour recevoir les structures d'absorption/dissipation d'énergie. La paroi extérieure des structures d'absorption/dissipation d'énergie s'étend entre l'intérieur de la coque du casque et le support du système de calotin amortisseur.
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