JP2001214320A - Head guard - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a light and effective cap-shaped head guard not getting sweaty in ski, snowboard, skate, skateboard, roller skate, etc., or useful for elderly person, child or infant at ordinary times. SOLUTION: This head guard has a sponge plate obtained by independently expanding an elastomer and opening air-permeable holes in a cap.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hat-shaped head protector used for sports such as skiing, snowboarding, skating, skateboarding and roller skating, or for elderly people, children and infants at normal times.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There have been ski hats, helmets and the like as affordable head protectors used in sports such as skiing, snowboarding, skating, skateboarding and roller skating.

[0003] Ski hats are easy and lightly stuffy, but have little expectation of a buffering action when falling.
The helmet was effective, but it was too large, too heavy and not easy to use. Or, head protectors used for elderly people, children, and infants at ordinary times were rather oversized, such as headgear, and lacked smartness.

In view of such circumstances, the present invention is a smart, slimy, light and shock-absorbing cap which is used for sports such as skiing, snowboarding, skating, skateboarding, and roller skating, or for elderly people, children and infants. An object is to obtain an effective hat-shaped head protection.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a head protector according to claim 1 has a sponge plate in which an elastomer is foamed incorporated in a hat.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the cap is obtained by subjecting the hat to a water-repellent treatment.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a head protector wherein a fastener means is provided on the hat so that a sponge plate can be replaced according to the purpose.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a sponge plate formed by foaming an elastomer is incorporated in a hair band.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the head protector is obtained by subjecting the hair band to a water-repellent treatment.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the hair band is provided with a fastener means so that a sponge plate can be replaced according to the purpose.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the foamed state of the sponge plate is a continuous foam.

In the head protection device according to the present invention, the foaming state of the sponge plate is made to be independent foaming.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the sponge plate has a large number of ventilation holes.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, a portion corresponding to the forehead portion when the sponge plate is covered is formed thin.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a partially broken external view for explaining the outline of a hat-shaped head protector according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along section AA. FIG. 3 is a partially broken external view for explaining the outline of the head protector according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows section B
It is sectional drawing by -B. FIG. 5 is a partially broken external view for describing the outline of the head protector according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along section CC.
FIG. 7 is an external view for explaining the outline of the hair band-shaped head protector according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG.
FIG. 8B is an external view of the sponge used in the present invention as viewed from the head side, and FIG.
D is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 8C, a sponge used in the present invention is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE, FIG. 9 is an external view of the head-type headgear with the hat-shaped head protector according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 10 and 11 are external views of the headband with the hairband-type head protection device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

1 to 11, reference numeral 10 denotes a hair 1
A hat body made of a mixture of 00% or 10 to 20% of nylon or a knitted body made of acrylic, polyester or the like for easy ventilation, and 10a is made of, for example, 100% wool or 10 to 20% of nylon.
% Bristles, or a hair band body woven easily with acrylic or polyester, etc., 10b is likewise an ear cover, 20 is a sponge plate in which an elastomer such as polyethylene is independently foamed, and about 5 to 20 mm is targeted. Adjust the degree of foaming and thickness as needed for shock absorption. Two sponge plates 20 having different thicknesses may be combined. 21
Is a large number of ventilation holes formed in the sponge plate 20, 21a is a ventilation groove composed of a large number of grooves extending vertically and horizontally to a surface close to the skin surface of the head when the sponge plate 20 is covered, and 30 is a replacement of the sponge plate 20. The hook-and-loop fastener 31, which is fixed as possible, is a fastener which fixes the sponge plate 20 so that it can be replaced. Since it is wet, it is preferably made of plastic such as nylon rather than metal. , 32 are hook-and-loop fasteners 30, fasteners 31
Is a hook-and-loop fastener for fixing the hair band body 10a to the size of the head.

In FIG. 7, the sponge plate 20 has a
An example in which the sponge plate 20 is not built in is shown in FIG. 11, but in the case of a design in which the sponge plate 20 becomes independent when it is put on the head in the opposite direction as shown in FIG. It can be self-sustaining if it is built in.

FIG. 8 shows an example of reducing the stuffiness on the skin surface of the head. The ventilation grooves 21a are arranged so as to be orthogonal to each other, and the air flows mutually with the ventilation holes 21, so that the stuffiness on the skin surface of the head is reduced. The sponge 20 can be built in the hat body 10 and the hair band 10a and can be replaced. The shape of the ventilation groove 21a is not limited to this, but may be another shape as long as air can flow smoothly. Depending on the compression hardness, bending stiffness and thickness of the sponge used, the shape and arrangement of the ventilation groove 21a, the shape and arrangement of the ventilation hole 21, sports,
It can be designed according to the daily life of the user.

FIG. 9 shows a use state, in which the head body 10 is put on the head. When used on sports such as skiing, snowboarding, skating, skateboarding, and roller skating, the sponge plate 20 protects the head from an impact when the head falls down or hits something. The sponge plate 20 is foamed. If it is independent foaming, it is convenient because it does not contain moisture and has a high air content. In the case of the sponge plate 20 which is made of fine foam such as polyurethane and the like, the air is compressed and receives a flow resistance when receiving an impact, and the impact is reduced, so that a higher shock absorbing effect can be obtained. In this case, since it is necessary to prevent water from being contained, the sponge plate 20 needs to be subjected to a water-repellent treatment.

Normally, independent foaming which does not require troublesome water-repellent treatment is convenient. In this case, the ventilation holes 2
Opening 1 prevents it from getting stuffy, and at the same time makes it easy to bend and to follow the head. Various materials can be used for the sponge according to the purpose, and the foamed state is not limited to the above materials as long as the sponge is formed according to the required buffering action.

FIGS. 10 and 11 show a use state, in which the hair band body 10a is attached to the head by its own contracting force. The sponge plate 20 is built in the hair band main body 10a, and has a resilience and is hard to come off. Alternatively, by fixing with the hook-and-loop fastener 33 in accordance with the head size, it is possible to cope with a case where a free size is desired for manufacturing and sales reasons. At this time, if it is cold, cover the earpiece 10b over the ear as shown in FIG. 10, and if it is not cold, put the earpiece 10b upward and it will not interfere. When used on sports such as skiing, snowboarding, skating, skateboarding, and roller skating, the sponge plate 20 protects the head from impact when falling down or hitting something. It is. When falling down, if you fall forward, you can protect your head with your hands and arms even slightly, but if you fall backwards or sideways, it is difficult to get passive, and you often hit the back of your head and your head. Therefore, if the sponge plate 20 corresponding to the occipital region and the temporal region, which needs to absorb shock, is made thicker than the sponge plate 20 corresponding to the forehead, the frontal region becomes thinner and smarter, and the front view is expanded. By using the invention, the possibility of these accidents is reduced, and since the upper part is opened in the hairband main body 10a, the degree of stuffiness can be reduced more than the configuration of the hat main body 10. The shape of the hairband main body 10a is sufficiently useful because there is little possibility of the headband being pulled from the top of the head when falling.

The material of the hat main body 10 and the hair band main body 10a, but those made of 100% wool or 10 to 20% nylon do not become wet even when wet, so that they are good for sports where sweat is easy to sweat. If it is made of only chemical fibers such as acrylic, polyester, nylon, etc., when used by the elderly, children, and infants on a daily basis, it is easy to clean and wash when dirty and is not eaten by insects. Nylon 10
A suitable rubbery elasticity is obtained by blending of up to 20%, and it is difficult to be blown off by wind or the like when the head is covered. In addition, if waterproofing is required for combined use in rainy weather, special notice 56-1721
No. 6, Japanese Patent No. 60-39014, and a porous material of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) made by Nippon Gore-Tex “Gore-Tex” registered trademark is used for the outer surface. Since it can pass, a waterproof effect of 2000 mm or more of water column can be obtained without stuffiness.

Although several embodiments have been described in the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these, and various combinations can be considered as necessary, and effects can be expected.

[0025]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
Since the sponge board made by foaming the elastomer is built into the cap, a smart head protector with good cushioning performance can be obtained.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the cap is subjected to the water-repellent treatment, a head protector which is hard to get wet can be obtained.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a fastener means is provided on the cap so that the sponge plate according to the purpose can be replaced, so that a head protector capable of replacing the sponge plate according to the purpose can be obtained.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the sponge plate in which the elastomer is foamed is incorporated in the hair band,
A smart head protector with good cushioning performance can be obtained.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the hair band is subjected to the water-repellent treatment, a head protector which is hard to wet can be obtained.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the hair band is provided with fastener means so that the sponge plate according to the purpose can be replaced, a head protector capable of replacing the sponge plate according to the purpose can be obtained. .

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the sponge plate is formed in a continuous foaming state, a head protector which has good air permeability and is hardly stuffy can be obtained.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the foamed state of the sponge plate is independent foaming, a sufficient cushioning performance can be obtained and a head protector which does not contain moisture inside the sponge plate can be obtained.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since a large number of ventilation holes are formed in the sponge plate, a head protector having good air permeability and being resistant to stuffiness can be obtained.

According to the tenth aspect, when the sponge plate is covered, the portion corresponding to the forehead is formed thin, so that a smart head protector having a thin front portion can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially broken external view of a head protector according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along a cross section AA of the head protection device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a partially broken external view of the head protection device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the head protector according to the first embodiment of the present invention, taken along cross section BB.

FIG. 5 is a partially broken external view of the head protector according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the head protector according to the first embodiment of the present invention, taken along section CC.

FIG. 7 is a partially broken external view of the head protector according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an external view of a sponge of the head protector according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an external view in which the hat-shaped head protector according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is mounted on the head.

FIG. 10 is an external view in which a hairband-type head protection device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is mounted on the head.

FIG. 11 is an external view in which a hairband-type head protector according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is mounted on the head.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Hat main body 10a Hair band 20 Sponge board 21 Ventilation hole 21a Ventilation groove 30, 33 Surface fastener 31 Fastener

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A head protector, wherein a sponge plate foamed with an elastomer is incorporated in a hat. 2. The head protection device according to claim 1, wherein the hat is subjected to a water-repellent treatment. 3. The head protector according to claim 1, wherein a fastener means is provided on the hat so that a sponge plate can be replaced according to the purpose. 4. A head protector wherein a sponge plate in which an elastomer is foamed is incorporated in a hair band. 5. The head protection according to claim 4, wherein the hair band is subjected to a water-repellent treatment. 6. The head protector according to claim 4, wherein a fastener means is provided on the hair band so that a sponge plate can be replaced according to the purpose. 7. The head protector according to claim 1, wherein the foamed state of the sponge plate is a continuous foam. 8. The head protection device according to claim 1, wherein the foamed state of the sponge plate is independent foaming. 9. The head protector according to claim 8, wherein a large number of ventilation holes are formed in the sponge plate. 10. The head protection device according to claim 1, wherein a portion corresponding to the forehead portion when the sponge plate is covered is formed thin.