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Helmet having a guiding mechanism for a compatible visor

US8286270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 9, 2010
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0156
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A helmet for receiving a compatible visor comprises a shell and two guiding mechanisms. Each guiding mechanisms is located on a different side of the shell and is adapted to receive the compatible visor. The guiding mechanisms guide the compatible visor along a confined path extending from a retracted position, where the compatible visor is proximate a frontal portion of the shell and substantially outside a field of view of the wearer, to a deployed position where the compatible visor is substantially below a frontal lower edge and within the field of view of the wearer. The guiding mechanisms guide at least a lower portion of the compatible visor substantially towards a rear portion of the shell when the compatible visor is in the deployed position. The compatible visor has a lens, a face seal and one mounting interface on each side of the lens.

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