Patent · US Active

Pivot-arm assembly for a helmet mounted headset

US10617168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2015
Grant dateApr 14, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/12
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A pivot-arm assembly is provided for attaching an ear cup to a mounting feature on an exterior of a helmet. The pivot-arm assembly comprises a mount configured to releasably couple to the mounting feature. A hinge is rotatable about a first axis and about a second axis. The hinge is coupled to a second end of the arm and disposed between the second end of the arm and the mount such that the first end of the arm is rotatable relative to the mount about the first axis and the first end of the arm is rotatable relative to the mount about the second axis. A biasing member is coupled to the arm and is configured to spring bias the first end of the arm relative to the mount in a rotatable direction about the second axis of the hinge.

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