Apparatus for dispersing impact forces
US10251440B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J1/006
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for mitigating an impact force is provided. The system a helmet having a face mask attached thereto, and the face mask includes a first portion; and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are separated by a gap and held together via a biasing member. A force received by the first portion is at least partially transferred to the second portion via the biasing member, wherein a fraction of the transferred force is returned to the first portion, the fraction being less than the force received.
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