Unit composed of helmet and protective eye mask

Abstract

Unit composed of helmet and goggles, comprising a helmet cap and an eye protection element that is configured so as to be placed in front of the wearer's face. The upper edge of the eye protection element is adapted to the profile of the lower front edge of the helmet cap. A magnetic device is arranged on the two edges and has a first series of permanent magnets which are rigidly connected to one of the two edges and interact, by magnetic attraction, with complementary elements that are provided on the opposite edge. This front magnetic connection area between the two edges furthermore comprises tilt orientation means of the goggles for adjusting the contact with the face.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the priority of Patent Application Serial No. FR 11 / 02481, filed on 8 Aug. 2011, pursuant to 35 U.S.C 119(a)-(d), the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth herein.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to a unit composed of helmet and protective eye mask, the unit comprising[0003]a shell-shaped helmet cap comprising a fastening system, and[0004]an eye protection element which, in a position of use, is placed in front of the wearer's face so as to form the (eye protection) mask.PRIOR ART[0005]A unit of the generic type composed of helmet and protective eye mask is known from WO 2005 / 070359 A1. The protective eye mask is securable to the helmet in front of the wearer's face. To this end, the shape of the protective eye mask is adapted to a corresponding opening of the helmet. The protective eye mask is often quite difficult to operate.[0006]A ...

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Benefits of technology

The invention provides a protective helmet and mask that can easily attach an eye protection element without applying too much pressure. This ensures a good surface-to-surface contact with the face, making the eye protection element easy to remove for storing or cleaning.

Problems solved by technology

The protective eye mask is often quite difficult to operate.

If the visor is visible on the front side of the helmet even in the inactive position, the visor is exposed to influences and scratches that result in premature wear and, consequently, reduced vision.

Furthermore, if provided with a visible visor, the helmet cannot be equipped with an additional shield.

The structure of a helmet of this type is however complicated and the production thereof is very expensive.

An elastic band of this type has the following disadvantages:a high contact pressure is exerted on the face as a result of the elastic force, resulting in excess sweating and reduced comfort;when the wearer tries to move the eye protection element to the inactive position on the upper rounded part of the helmet cap, the eye protection element may slide back and fall to the ground, causing the eye protection element to be damaged;when the eye protection element is reattached in the position of use, it is not always possible to find one's preferred position that was used before, thus requiring additional adjustment;the field of vision is limited and insufficient;a fastening device must be provided on the back of the helmet.

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