US4641382A
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Helmet fastening device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-08-20
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Granted: 1987-02-10
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Expires: 2004-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A fastening device for protective helmets for motorcyclists and other helmet wearers includes a journalled front chin strap which is integrated with a rear arch. The chin strap pivots on two fixed points located inside of the helmet. The arch also pivots around fixed points inside of the helmet so that the chin strap and arch move synchronously. The means for synchronization includes two fingers located inside the chin strap which engage the rear arch.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Gessalin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:12
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/32; A42B3/326; A42B3/04; A42B3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A fastening device for a protective helmet for motorcyclists and other helmet wearers wherein said fastening device prevents said helmet from being pulled off a wearer in the event of a shock and ensures that said helmet will be stable when worn by a wearer, said device comprising: (a) a front chin strap journalled on a first pair of elongate pins extending through the shell of the helmet to project to the inside of said helmet, said chin strap positioned to fit under the chin of a wearer; (b) a rear arch pivoted on a second, distinct pair of fixed pins located inside said helmet, said arch positioned to rest against a nape of the neck of a wearer; and (c) two fingers located inside said chin strap that engage oblong slots located in said rear arch whereby movement between said chin strap and said rear arch is synchronized.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A fastening device for a protective helmet for motorcyclists and other helmet wearers wherein said fastening device prevents said helmet from being pulled off a wearer in the event of a shock and ensures that said helmet will be stable when worn by a wearer, said device comprising: (a) a front chin strap journalled on a first pair of elongate pins extending through the shell of the helmet to project to the inside of said helmet, said chin strap positioned to fit under the chin of a wearer; (b) a rear arch pivoted on a second, distinct pair of fixed pins located inside said helmet, said arch positioned to rest against a nape of the neck of a wearer; and (c) two fingers located inside said chin strap that engage oblong slots located in said rear arch whereby movement between said chin strap and said rear arch is synchronized.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A device defined by claim 1 wherein said chin strap comprises a shock absorbing lining and said rear arch comprises a shock absorbing cushion, said lining and cushion being respectively positioned between the chin of a wearer and said chin strap and the nape of a wearer and said arch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
108 words
A device defined by claim 1 wherein said fastening device further comprises a plurality of locking mechanisms for preventing movement between said strap and arch and said helmet, each of said mechanisms comprising a toothed sector plate having a centering hole for receiving one of said elongate pins, each of said elongate pins having one end with a screw head exposed on the exterior surface of the said helmet and another end adjustably fitted within a lug attached to said pin strap, so that as said screw head is turned said pin penetrates within said lug to tighten said sector plate between said helmet and said chin strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device defined by claim 3 wherein said sector plate further comprises a toothed rack opposite said centering hole and positioned upwardly, wherein said rack has a radius corresponding to the arc described by said sector plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
A device defined by claim 3 wherein said chin strap further comprises two grooves of rectangular cross-section, two openings, and two catches, wherein said two grooves are located along the axis formed by said two openings, and each of said catches comprises two surfaces wherein one of said surfaces comprises teeth and the other of said surfaces comprises an inclined surface inclined at an arc having a radius slightly greater than said radius corresponding to the arc described by said sector plate, wherein said catches are adapted to slide within said grooves and engage said teeth of said racks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A device defined by claim 5 wherein said chin strap further comprises two springs, each spring comprising means for biasing one of said catches into a respective groove and thus comprising means for requiring the exertion of force against said springs to disengage said teeth of said catches from said teeth of said racks and pivot said chin strap about said first pair of fixed points.
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