Patent · US Active

Pivot-arm assembly for a helmet mounted headset

US12290130B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2020
Grant dateMay 6, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2040

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  • 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. An arm has a first end configured to couple to the ear cup and a second end. A hinge is rotatable about a first axis and about a second axis. The hinge is coupled to the 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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