Latch for mounting a goggle system to a face mask
US4592096A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B23/125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved latch to mount a night vision goggle system to a face mask is disclosed. The latch comprises a part secured to the face mask and parts secured to the goggle system. Specifically, it includes a tongue, which angularly adjustably is secured to the face mask. In one embodiment, the goggle system is provided with a receiver, a switch to render the system operational mounted adjacent the receiver and means mounted in operative association with the receiver both releasably to secure the goggle system to the face mask via the tongue and also to actuate the switch. In a second embodiment, the goggle system is provided with a receiver and a leaf spring releasably to secure the goggle system to the face mask via the tongue.
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