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WO2014179507A1 - Appareil de renforcement pour chocs corporels - Google Patents

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WO2014179507A1
WO2014179507A1 PCT/US2014/036261 US2014036261W WO2014179507A1 WO 2014179507 A1 WO2014179507 A1 WO 2014179507A1 US 2014036261 W US2014036261 W US 2014036261W WO 2014179507 A1 WO2014179507 A1 WO 2014179507A1
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  • the invention presented herein relates generally to requirements for wearable protective gear against bodily injury as would be needed in the fields of often hazardous vehicle (motorcar/motorcycle) racing competitions, bicycle riding, etc. More specifically, it is relevant to a component apparatus which affords a wearer relative optimal protection against injurious impacts to the head, relevant to the vulnerabilities of the neck, and the torso thus inhibiting and delimiting these often traumatic impacts in the fields of both athletic tackle sports such as hockey, rugby, lacrosse, and American football; this is in addition to motor vehicle racing competitions.
  • This novel idea is a radical change from the traditional practice of "protection by padding," as with protective helmets, in that it is a unique apparatus which would effectively offset the constant incidences of field injuries and subsequent reports of failure of existing equipment to protect players against injury.
  • the notion of inferior, or obsolete, protective equipment, as is now being discovered, is possibly foretelling a projected demise of, in one instance, the sport of American football.
  • This new apparatus addresses this dilemma for the players as well as for the sport itself with a solution for safety of the players and a welcome amenity for the sport itself. Due to its unique design, this invention has no known competing prior art that could be found during preliminary search.
  • a unique design apparatus as body protective gear is herein provided. Its essential benefit may be thought of as that of an "exo-skeletal firewall" structure designed to interrupt and immobilize any movement of the torso and neck, (head) from forward & backward, twisting, side-to-side, and bending motions upon onset of an exterior impact to either the protective helmet or the vest segment, (torso) of the structure.
  • the concern is not with the flexible movement of the torso, per se, but with the split-second capability of the apparatus to prevent a twisting or bending movement between the waist and shoulders, and the neck, (by a locking motion of helmet) with respect to an “anchoring capacity" of the shoulders and waist, and further, protection of the head within the helmet.
  • the impact bracing apparatus of the present invention overcomes the problems associated with prior art proposing to accomplish bodily impact protection while in hazardous environments of tackle and impact sports and, as well, (with design modifications) in those of competitive vehicular motor racing competitions and, still further, in such environments as industrial new product testing.
  • the protective capability of this component product is for mechanical and electronic coordinated bracing, in addition to the dynamic physical laws of inertia, as detailed further below in the Description and Operation of Alternative Embodiments section.
  • CSF cerebrospinal fluid
  • the locking mechanism would immediately brace the neck segment, (collar-shoulder bracing segment) thus the head and torso of the wearer, delimiting usual neck injuries and those connected with TBI since, in fact, the spinal cord, the protective encasement of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is still involved in such instances as it extends from the brain;
  • CSF cerebrospinal fluid
  • the helmet once struck externally, will cause the system to brace itself, from head to waist, with both the collar- shoulder and waist serving as substantial anchoring structures against any movement consequent to an impact, 2.
  • the torso (vest framework area) upon sustaining an impact, will immediately brace itself as well as relay an impact signal to the helmet- neck segment for bracing;
  • the neck not subject to "direct” hits, is designed to "brace by default" of impact to either the helmet segment or to the vest segment since they are both functionally contiguous with the collar- shoulder bracing segment as a corresponding three-component operation;
  • a body impact bracing apparatus whose efficiency involves delimiting of torsion, turning, stretching, and bending movements of the body and neck, (and movement of head) of the wearer at onset of an apparatus discrete-point impact event; such event causes the depression of, at least, a simple, momentary button switch, such as a "leaf switch,” to activate electronic circuits to impede torsion, turning, and bending motions of neck, torso, and head movement of the wearer;
  • a body impact bracing apparatus which can include extension sleeves for the legs, (thighs). These may provide additional anchoring support for both waist, (top-down thrust) and shoulders, (medial torque) against possible turning of the apparatus thus a more effective deterrent against both twisting movement & downward/head-on impact. Also, there may be structured into this novel art a "mini-HVAC" device for those times when the temperature is either very hot or very cold;
  • Points can be scored by a digital monitoring system whereby hits, or punches, (impacts) to head and torso, would register on a monitor screen to be graphically assessed by computer and weighed by judges;
  • CSF cerebrospinal fluid
  • a harnessing and position sensing apparatus which allows free movement of helmet precisely coordinating with wearer's head movement, further providing that any exterior movements, or impacts, (a contrasting movement to the harnessing and position sensing apparatus would cause a bracing, locking, event for the entire device, vest segment and collar-shoulder bracing segment;
  • FIGs. 1 and 2 show two frontal perspective views of representational models of the relationships between a sports protective helmet and a wearer's head, further that one utilizes the novel invention herein; the other does not;
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a frontal representational model of a sports protective helmet utilizing the novel invention herein and the benefit it would afford a wearer;
  • Fig. 4A is an anterior perspective of the collar-shoulder bracing segment
  • Fig. 4B is a posterior perspective view of the collar-shoulder bracing segment
  • Fig. 5A illustrates a frontal / exterior view of the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus
  • Fig. 5B illustrates a rear / interior view of the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus
  • Fig. 6A- 1,2,3, & 4 show frontal exterior views of structural and process sequences for the mechanical operations of the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus and its wiring; additionally;
  • Fig. 6B- 1,2,3, & 4 are side views of various composed and de-coupled structural parts of one of the units of the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus, Figs. 17 and 18;
  • Fig. 7 A is a side view of the switching mechanism unit
  • Fig. 7B is a lateral, side view of the switching mechanism as it may appear in the Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus;
  • Fig. 8 comprises one diagonal and several vertical and lateral depictions of tubular structures that constitute the framework of the invention
  • Fig. 9A is a perspective view of the Bracing Relay and Cord Retraction Module
  • Fig. 9B is a top view of Bracing Relay and Cord Retraction Module
  • Fig. 10 is a top view of a model of the frontal vest framework component of the Body Impact Bracing Apparatus
  • Fig. 11 is a front perspective view of a clench-switch device
  • Fig. 12 is a top view of a model representation of both anterior and posterior vest framework components of the apparatus
  • Figs. 13A and 13B are top views of the anterior and posterior model representations, respectively, of the front and rear framework components;
  • Fig. 14 shows a top view of a model representation of the structural method for the retraction process of bracing the two components of the vest segment of the apparatus
  • Fig. 15 is a side perspective view of a model representation of the two components Fig. 13A and Fig. 13B;
  • Fig. 16 is a top view of a model representation of the Bracing ControlAVire Retraction Module of the apparatus
  • Fig. 17 show top views 114, 118 of an attractive metal and an electromagnet with their respective friction anchoringrods58, and side views of these two attractive metal and electromagnet, in mutually facing aspect;
  • Fig. 18 illustrates elements of major structures of one of the bracing units of the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus Fig. 6B-1;
  • Fig. 19A,B,C, & D are model representative underside views of a protective helmet indicating various positions of the Lateral Flex Mechanism 139;
  • Fig. 20 A is a frontal illustration of the apparatus as it would appear on a wearer minus the relevant jacket, two views of protective helmets as would be seen looking into their interiors;
  • Fig. 20B is a posterior view of the apparatus as it would appear on a wearer minus the relevant jacket; a battery control module is also represented; Fig. 21 A and Fig. 2 IB are frontal views of the undersides of a protective helmet; Fig. 22 is a frontal view of a battery pack module of the apparatus;
  • Fig. 23 is a model representational frontal view graphic of the rear interior side of the jacket that would be worn which encloses the apparatus of the apparatus;
  • Fig. 24 represents side views of at a few of the various layers of the jacket component of the apparatus.
  • Fig. 1 reference 10 is the space taken by the padding and cushioning of typical football helmets.
  • FIG. 2. 14 shows the neck sustaining serious trauma at instant of exterior impact as head itself is forced against inside wall of protective helmet. The cushioning is condensed by the depression causing the impact to have an equally damaging effect due to hitting a hard material.
  • 16 Safety Zone of Body Impact Bracing Apparatus above impact is injurious since it is outside of this Safety Zone, 16).
  • 18 Sustained Injury against compressed, hardened, padding as would be the case with conventional protective helmets.
  • Fig. 2-10 is the space taken by the padding and cushioning of typical football helmets. This space around the head is central to the application of the novel technology, Impact Flexi- Brace product herein presented.
  • the total cushioning area 10 is the integral "safety zone" for the wearer' s head which is traditionally relied upon by manufacturers of such helmets.
  • a helmet not featuring the novel bracing technology, as seen here in Fig. 1 would sustain injury 18 since 16 is the maximum movement environment for the head at time of any exterior impact from any direction. 12 further shows, (expanded/magnified view) concentric 360 deg.
  • boundary segments around the head such as 16 itself, for split-second "bracing" points at which the electronic mechanism would cause the helmet, (and the entire protective device - head, neck, & torso) to lock in-place for about a half second.
  • Ref. 12 showing indexes 1-6 are possible "freeze points” for a given impact. Helmet would “e-brace” from movement.
  • Ref. 16 would entail boundary 12 illustration 1- 6.”
  • the neck reference 14 should be compared between those of Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 for effect upon impact, 20 head, 22 helmet 16 an imaginary boundary (safety zone) within which is the containment area referred to in 22.
  • the mechanism for independent movement of head with helmet for the effect of 16 is the clamping means, or harnessing device 24 which buttresses the protective helmet, and other facilities, to the head.
  • Columnar Support/Positioning Component of Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus, including Lateral Flex Mechanism 26 is at its apex. Exterior of Position Sensing Device 28 beneath which is located the Lateral Flex Mechanism 26 and to which is annexed the sensor switching detection device; see Fig. 7B.
  • the bracing signal initiates upon off-center movement of 26 with respect to 28 which is adjacent to it.
  • the reinforcement stabilizing device 30 is the main structural factor of the invention.
  • a Collar-shoulder bracing segment is functionally contiguous with vest segment for coordinated bracing interval of protective helmet (thus substantially impeding movement of neck and head.
  • the neck as indicated, is only slightly bent; this is due to the small degree of movement of the head toward the right consequent to an exterior impact event. Accordingly, this is a scenario showing how the novel product arrests any contact of the wearer' s head with the interior surface of a protective helmet upon sustaining an impact. Compare the appearance of the neck here with that of Fig. 1 wherein the head is not protected by the bracing device.
  • the proposed standard protective device for the head is evident in Fig. 2 and its positive performance effect in Fig. 3.
  • the shoulder protection area 36 features the necessary bracing onset switches (not shown) for the operation of the bracing mechanism.
  • FIG. 3 Shows maximum movement of head before electronic "e-brace.” It is impacted only against the pliable cushioning/padding of the helmet. It does not go outside the comfort zone; also, there is only a minimal bending of the neck, not in danger of any injury.
  • the impacting element may be from any angle around the helmet; the result will be similar - not proceeding to the extent as shown in previous illustration where the head may reach maximum suppression of the cushioning/padding and thus increased likelihood of severe trauma to the head, in addition to the neck and torso, by association.
  • impact angle 32 is the maximum limit, (at any impact point/angle, 360 deg.) to which the player's head can move within area 12 the confines of the soft cushioning sector - area 12 then too, outside of 12 remains still the added layer of condensed cushioning support of segment 10.
  • the star reference 32 shows light touching against soft cushioning; but there is no injurious impact! Compare the point-of-impact illustration of Page 1 Fig. 10 and this illustration; the profound difference is the stopping power indicated by the electronic bracing event and as demonstrated by the basketball & bowling ball illustrations.
  • 34 Shows off-center sensor switch displacement due to force of impact thus initiating a signal for bracing of entire apparatus, head, (helmet) neck, and torso.
  • 16 is the imaginary containment border within the helmet and the maximum degree from central displacement of the head - the 360 Safety Zone barrier at onset of "e-brace.”
  • Fig. 4A is a frontal view of the Collar and Shoulder Bracing Segment showing the protective mechanism for the neck and head, exclusive of the torso protective component. It comprises also the Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus. Shoulder protection area 36 beneath which are arranged necessary onset switches for the operation of the bracing mechanism. Clamps 37are featured for tightening the harness Fig. 2-24 of the Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus. A stability containment band 38 and strapping 40 provide strength and integrity to the Collar-Shoulder Bracing Segment. The main component of the apparatus is the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus 39. Fig.
  • FIG. 4B is the rear view of the Collar and Shoulder Bracing Segment showing the protective mechanism for the neck and head, exclusive of the torso protective component. It comprises also the Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus.
  • Reference 42 is the clamp co-referenced with Fig. 4A-37 from a different perspective.
  • a rear view of the co-referenced stabilizing apparatus is at 44 and rear of straps at 46.
  • Fig. 5A is the frontal perspective of the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus exhibiting the three clenching devices for the neck.
  • each unit Upon bracing event, each unit will effectively lock any movement of the neck, not allowing even the smallest movement of the head in either direction; this is due to the actions of the friction anchoring rods and electromagnet clenching devices. They allow neither up, down, diagonal, right, or left movements.
  • Two wires 48, one leading to the three neck clenching devices and one leading from Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus to the Bracing Relay and Cord Retraction Module which facilitates a centralizing channel for signal transmission to the collar/neck clenching modules and wire retraction bracing action to with respect to the vest segment.
  • One of three electromagnetic clenching devices 50 of the collar-shoulder bracing segment is designed to immobilize movement of the protective helmet and thus the neck and head of the wearer. See page Figs. 6, 17, and 18 on page 7.
  • a wire conduction insulating facility 52 contains lead wires to the clenching modules; see Fig. 5B-56.
  • the wires 54 of 48 lead from vest segment of the apparatus. Fig. 5B. This is the rear, interior, appearance of the segment of the neck stability apparatus exhibiting the three clenching devices for the neck. It is simply the reversal of Fig. 5A.
  • FIG. 6A-1 Shown here is a representative configuration for one of the electromagnetic clenching devices of the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus indicating that the wearer has raised the side of the head vertically upward in the direction shown and, further, that the position may be locked in this position.
  • Fig. 6A-2 Shown here is a representative configuration for one of the Electromagnetic Clenching Device indicating that the wearer has lowered the head vertically downward in the direction shown and, further, that the position may be locked in this position.
  • Fig. 6A-1 Shown here is a representative configuration for one of the electromagnetic clenching devices of the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus indicating that the wearer has raised the side of the head vertically upward in the direction shown and, further, that the position may be locked in this position.
  • Fig. 6A-2 Shown here is a representative configuration for one of the Electromagnetic Clenching Device indicating that the wearer has lowered the head vertically downward in the direction shown and, further, that the position may be locked in
  • FIG. 6A-2 58 This is one of the friction anchoring rods that are essential for directional immobility of the protective helmet upon activation of a bracing event.
  • Fig. 6A-3 Shown here is a representative configuration for one of the electromagnetic clenching devices indicating that the wearer has moved the head diagonally downward in the direction shown and, further, that the position may be locked in this position.
  • Shown here in Fig. 6A-4 is a representative configuration for one of the electromagnetic clenching devices indicating that the wearer has moved the head diagonally upward in the direction shown and, further, that the position may be locked in this position.
  • Fig. 7A Shown here in Fig. 6A-4 is a representative configuration for one of the electromagnetic clenching devices indicating that the wearer has moved the head diagonally upward in the direction shown and, further, that the position may be locked in this position.
  • Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus that is designed to send a signal which would brace movements of both the three elements of the electromagnetic clenching devices and the vest segment/component of the Body Impact Bracing Apparatus.
  • a button type battery 60 is shown here for the sending an impact signal to the circuit controlling bracing event of the neck/head (helmet) component and to the bracing control distributor module.
  • a flexible element 62 is designed to facilitate immediate position-return aspect consequent to either a vertical depression or a lateral shift due to an exterior impact event.
  • a twisted wire pair 64 specifies completion of circuitry.
  • FIG. 8 shows the different phases and perspective views of the Protective Tubing through which is channeled the retraction wire 66 necessary for the bracing action to the vest segment of the apparatus.
  • Retraction Wire leads 66 and 69 connect adjacent tubular framework "rebar" units. These are designed to effectuate a clenching and bracing mode, impeding all movements of vest segment/torso component and neck/head segment.
  • a return spring 68 accommodates a hollow interior for passage of retraction wire which would be pulled to bring upper and lower joints together for a clenching/bracing action.
  • This clenching process is accomplished by way of illustrating the coupling segment 70 between, and among, the protective tubing frame elements in 70 whose ends, as also noted in 66, 68, and 69, are brought together into a locking event consequent to the wire running through them being retracted by the Bracing Relay and Cord Retraction Module which, itself, is actuated by an initial tug on the same structural elements that are, in turn, caused to be clenched/braced by the module.
  • the tubular "rebar" units/elements of are utilized as seen in various configurations Fig.
  • reference 82 illustrates a variable position allowance due to type of connection at 84.
  • Perspective 72 shows the connected appearance for reference 70.
  • a structural assembly element 74 is necessary for the connecting ends of the tubular "rebar" units/elements.
  • Fig. 9A is a top and side view of the Bracing Relay and Cord Retraction Module.
  • An electronic signal causes a motor or actuator within it to cause the connected wires as seen in Fig. 9B-87 and whose retraction process is illustrated in 13B and 14-104.
  • a twisted pair wire 56 is evident for purposes of circuitry contact.
  • Fig. 10 is the rear frame aspect of the apparatus into which the Wire Retraction Module is structured. It may be seen as a major component to the system in Fig. 20B.
  • Fig. 9B is the more visual aspect of this module showing the retraction cords 87 which would be retracted then returned by an opposing retraction process as depicted in Fig. 14-98.
  • Fig. 9A is a top and side view of the Bracing Relay and Cord Retraction Module.
  • An electronic signal causes a motor or actuator within it to cause the connected wires as seen in Fig. 9B-87 and whose retraction process is illustrated in 13B and 14
  • a spool 88 is shown here for partial winding of retraction cord upon depression from top. The elements 90 and 92 facilitate the downward depression and twisting motion.
  • Fig. 12 may represent the six segments of both the anterior and posterior framework segments of the apparatus, with both retracting mechanisms at 95.
  • the eight segments shown here indicate the retraction cable/wires Fig. 8-66/69 but without the tubular reinforcement bar units.
  • the posterior segment of is shown at 104 of Fig. 14; the anterior segment is shown at 98 and further illustrated in Fig. 13A and Fig. 13B as indicated by the central parameter brackets.
  • the frame bracket 102 is one of the segments illustrating the correspondence between posterior component and anterior component as presented in heavy lines in Fig. 13A (anterior) and Fig. 13B (posterior). The perspective relationship may also be understood from the position of the wearer's protective helmet Fig. 14-100 facing forward toward 98.
  • the Bracing Control/Wire Retraction Module is at center of Fig. 13B; the wire/cord counter retractor module Fig. 16 is at center of Fig. 13A. It resets the retracted wire/cord by using at least a non-electronic spring mechanism subsequent to each impact/retraction event. Their opposing retraction process is indicated at each point of contact around each frame relevant to the wire/cord connecting shown at Fig. 13A-96 and Fig. 13B-97.
  • the placement of the Bracing Control/Wire Retraction Module and the Wire/Cord Counter Retractor Module Fig. 9B and Fig. 16, respectively, are indicated on the structurally generalized depiction of the novel framework at 108 and 110 but more precisely in Fig.
  • Fig. 16-112 is co- referenced with Fig. 9B-87 as non-electrical retraction cords, or wires which are retracted and released between these two modules as they are operatively fixed in their places relevant to Fig. 15, Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B.
  • Figs. 17, 18, 6B-1, 2, 3, and 4 comprise the Electromagnetic Clenching Device which is the most important device of the Body Impact Bracing Apparatus since they constitute the singular unit which impedes all movement of the neck and head. Three of these units constitute the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus which are shown in Fig. 5A and 5B.
  • a metallic disc 114 and an electromagnet 118 would face each other as shown in 120 and 122.
  • a friction anchoring rod 58 is slidably attached to each element allowing such rods to, opposingly but freely, pass between them: See illustrations of Fig. 6A. Once a bracing signal reaches the electromagnet, they will pull together impeding movement of the friction anchoring rods 58 which comprise three sets of two such rods; see Fig. 5A, 5B, and Fig. 6A-2 reference 58.
  • Fig. 18 The multiple parts of Fig. 18 comprise the elements which are designed to carry the components of Fig. 17 consequent to the natural head movements of one wearing the collar- shoulder bracing segment and/or the standard novel apparatus.
  • 126 and 124 is the carriage frame which allows freedom of rotatable movement of the elements 120, 122, and 58.
  • 128 and 130 (flexible hollow enclosing mini-spring) are one of the quadrants of 134, itself being a frontal aspect view of 126 and 124.
  • a spring-rod containment element 132 is a vertical aspect view of 128; it is necessary to push back.
  • 136 is a frontal view of the suspension control arm 124 which is rotatably fastened to the lower edge of protective helmet.
  • FIG. 6B-1 illustrates the containment unit comprising structured elements of Figs. 17 and 18. It is a representative side perspective view of the Electromagnetic Clenching Device shown in Fig. 6A-1,2,3 & 4. A partially exploded view is shown here in Fig. 6B-2, a de-coupled view of the electromagnet and wiring plan in Fig. 6B-3, and simply the wiring encasement cap Fig. 6B-4 showing its wiring extension and wiring access aperture 138.
  • a protective helmet such as with football, hockey, and motor vehicle/water craft sports
  • the helmet 140 comprises within itself a switching mechanism Fig. 7A and 7B which is contiguous with a Lateral Movement/Flex Mechanism 139 which is functionally connected at the apex of the Columnar Support Component Fig. 2-26 as it is buttressed by the adjustable Harnessing Device 24.
  • This mechanism 139 functions to dampen by degree, or gradation, any movement of one's head toward any side of the interior of the protective helmet.
  • This is an additional impact cushioning facility which, in fact would take the place of any conventional cushioning/padding material lining the protective helmet thus allowing more room for an electronically initiated easing of lateral movement of the head due to an impact event.
  • the mechanism is designed to gradually increase resistance to lateral movement, (displacement from center) of apex/circumference of Columnar Support/Positioning Component Fig. 19B-148 by increasing degree from the slightest to the more resistant.
  • columnar apex of Fig. 19C-150 has less movement resistance than that of Fig. 19D-152 since 19D-152 is closer to the edge of Position Sensing Device 28 than is 19D-150.
  • the sensitive Switching Mechanism Fig. 19B-146, Fig. 7A, and 7B correspond with Lateral Movement/Flex Mechanism 139 for a dual electronic safety bracing procedure that is instantaneous.
  • the Harnessing and position sensing apparatus entail the involvements of an onset switch Fig. 7B, Position Sensing Device 28, circuit wiring 142, and 144, (twisted-pair wires leading to both the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus and the Bracing Relay and Cord Retraction Module.
  • Fig. 20A represents the frontal protective structures of the Body Impact Bracing Apparatus minus the layers of various types of fabrics of the jacket Fig. 22 and Fig. 23.
  • the essential component is the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus Fig. 20A-39 which inhibits head concussion impacts.
  • the framework herein illustrates an overall three-part body safety feature for: head, neck, and torso. Also, that the framework component operates in conjunction with, and corresponds with, the Collar-Shoulder Bracing Segment; see Fig. 4A and Fig. 4B.
  • the frontal, anterior, perspective of the apparatus shows the position of the Wire/Cord Counter Retractor Module Fig.
  • FIG. 16 indicating its design to retract/restore wire/cord at its eight points such as at 154; see Figs. 13A, 13B, and Fig. 14.
  • a leg insertion sleeve 158a is secured by a Velcro- like flap 160.
  • the sleeve is partially for thigh impact protection but is also for "cranking" the ventilation (HVAC) facility mechanism during coordinated walking and running.
  • Fig. 20A-156 is flexible transmission tubing connected to the HVAC system which conducts cool or warm air to torso and upper sections of the apparatus.
  • the illustrations Fig. 21A and Fig. 21B show the helmet component of the Body Impact Bracing Apparatus as cutaway segments as viewed from the top.
  • One shows the interior top of the Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus Fig. 21A- 162 in the open position ready to be donned by a user.
  • the head of a wearer 164 the space to be covered by the Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus 166, open position of Lever Clasp 168 indicating an as yet unsecured fitting to the head of wearer, a lever clasp Expansion Module 170 indicating open position of harnessing and position sensing apparatus ready for helmet to be positioned and then closed for secure fit; ventilation apertures 172 through which are effused external air from HVAC mechanism. Such ventilation would reach the head, neck, torso, and (with continued design) sleeved arms and gloved hands.
  • the ventilation system will be modulated manually for on/off and low, medium, and high; it is powered by the walking and running activity of the wearer of the apparatus. See Figs. 20B-194, Fig. 22-198, 200, 201, 202, & 204.
  • the padding 174 around the interior of helmet may be optionally replaced by Lateral Movement/Flex Mechanism Fig. 19A-139.
  • Lever Clasp Mechanism 184 in closed/secured position shows that Harnessing Device 182 is in closed position a further indication of helmet being secured on head of wearer.
  • the Bracing Initiation Switching Mechanism is beneath Apex of helmet 178.
  • Fig. 20B represents the posterior protective structures of the Body Impact Bracing Apparatus minus the layers of various types of fabrics of the jacket Fig. 23 and Fig. 24.
  • the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus Fig. 20A-44 is shown here as the opposite perspective to that of Fig. 20A-39.
  • the electronic circuitry includes involvement of electrical wiring 186, 187, 188, 192, & 193 for efferent current to the Electronic Clenching Devices of the Neck Stabilizing Apparatus as well as afferent current coming from the Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus.
  • An option is available for a hi-tech mini-HVAC device 194 to be a component of the apparatus.
  • a battery-operated control module Fig. 22 which is, additionally, the power source for operations of the Bracing Relay and Cord Retraction Module Fig. 9A.
  • the HVAC system operates from the motion of the legs while walking and running. Air is effused throughout the apparatus. It has a control knob for climate- specific modulation control, and off/on. There's a Ventilation Tube Fig. 23-202 leading to the helmet. The ventilation would reach the head, neck, and torso areas of the body as indicated in Fig. 23-196, 198, 200, 201, 202, and Fig. 20A-156.
  • the ventilation system will be modulated manually for on/off and low, medium, and high. It is powered by the walking and running activity of the wearer of the apparatus. This system, also, will be adaptable for both cooling and warming.
  • Fig. 23 and Fig. 24 represent the necessary covering and further padding/cushioning for the Body Impact Bracing Apparatus.
  • the structural/mechanical processes will be custom- designed into the apparel fabric with no measure of any limitation to natural movement and no indication as to additional weight to be carried.
  • Seen here in Fig. 23, is the posterior cut-away section of the interior rear face of the jacket. Within this article are layers of synthetic fabrics designed for the predetermined rigors of often brutal sports activities.
  • the mini-HVAC device is optionally structured into the jacket for all weather conditions.
  • the protective framework 206 Figs. 13A & 13B, is the default component throughout the apparatus, including the Collar-Shoulder Bracing Segment Figs. 4A & 4B.
  • An impact padding sheath 210 shown here in minimized coverage adds protection to the apparatus; secondly, an HVAC device Fig. 20B-194 provides air conditioning ingress through device 204, and egress to sleeves and gloves 201, and egress to neck and head 202; the HVAC distributive conduit frame 196, and the air current transmission nodes 198 & 200 facilitate an even current flow throughout the unique system.
  • the specific fabrics for the jacket layers are approximated in Fig. 23A-E and are representative for both anterior and posterior components:
  • An outer surface of jacket A / 208 is the first point of contact of an impact; a second layer B is necessary for free movement of structural elements of the apparatus.
  • the reinforcement rebar matrix framework C / 206 protects the wearer from exterior impacts; it moves with the natural contour movements of the wearer's torso; layer D / 210 provides cushioning against impacts.
  • Layer E encloses the heating and cooling frame 196.
  • Conventional protective helmet may be modified by subordinating the inner containment area to allow more space for measured "leeway of movement" of the inner wall as measured from the wearer's head since it is the helmet wall that "moves toward/against" the wearer's head.
  • the helmet component will integrally correspond to the torso framework system by a collar- shoulder bracing segment, the essential technological device which is indispensable to this new invention for head and torso protective gear.
  • Helmet movements will correspond to the movements of the wearer's head precisely; helmet movements not consistent with those of the head will cause a bracing event of both helmet and torso vest segment of apparatus.
  • the apparatus may be thought of as "an impact counter-shock/deflection- distribution apparatus” or a type of protective "exo-skeletal firewall" that, upon onset of an external impact, to either helmet or torso would immediately receive the kinetic mass weight of the impact and distribute it as divided by the "inertial mass” of the recipient object, (mass of body/apparatus complex).
  • Such recipient body, (inertial mass) receiving the "remaining" force of impact sustains it by distributing it throughout the apparatus - neither the body nor the head respectively would sustain an injurious force of impact.
  • the protective helmet is secured to the head of the wearer using two lever clasps outside the helmet at left and right sides.
  • Such lever clasps operate to close an internal head-band type support structure, (Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus) fitted around, and on, the head of the wearer. That is, ample space will be provided for the head inside the helmet so as to allow impact movement of the inner wall of helmet prior to impact "e-brace" before it touches the wearer' s head. Such ample space would also feature a new configuration of cushioning material as well as a unique method for heating and ventilation.
  • the lever clasps, as they close will position the helmet for support as well as for coordinated, movement, corresponding with movements of the head of the wearer.
  • the bracing, locking, apparatus of the helmet will be activated if any exterior impact were to be sustained by the helmet, (head) from any angle. An impact would be detected by the movement-sensitive coordination between the helmet Harnessing and Position Sensing Apparatus element and the helmet itself. The triggering event is initiated by this "tandem-dependent" relationship. The free movement of the wearer's head would not trigger a locking event since such movement does not disrupt the tandem relationship. [032] Once movement, from external impact(s) not corresponding with that of the head itself, this device will send a signal causing: 1. a bracing action (from bending) of neck, 2. a "leeway- of-movement" bracing of head, (against inside helmet wall) 3.
  • bracing action (physical fortification) of vest segment immobilizing all twisting, bending, stretching, and thus inhibiting injurious impact impinging of torso, (neck/spinal cord).
  • Such effect processes would entail as also initiated, alternatively, by singular or multiple discrete-point impact(s) against the vest segment of the apparatus thus inhibiting injurious impact impinging against the wearer's torso - as well as the head.
  • Bracing lasts about 0.5 second, (or until release of onset switch) engaging both segments (collar-shoulder and vest) simultaneously.
  • the impetus for this signal is, at least, an electrical and/or mechanical switch mechanism within the helmet, involving, also, a battery in correspondence with the main circuit which reacts by initiating an alternative but corresponding bracing act for the entire system, head to waist, for as long as the switch, or switches, of impacting event(s) are sustained as impinging objects.
  • the mechanical alternative mechanism would operate by purely mechanical, non-electrical, means, without use of a battery.
  • the switching and position sensing device responds to impacts to the helmet from all directions.
  • the protective helmet aspect of the apparatus involves exterior clasping levers which operate for the secure harnessing of the helmet after positioning it to the head: While placing the helmet onto the head, the levers are extended outward. The levers are then closed inward against the surface of the helmet after it is securely placed onto the head. This process tightens an internal harnessing device around the head of the wearer for a secure fit; and it causes the wearer's head to be centered within the hollow of the helmet with adequate space all around within thus allowing ample room for movement, (leeway-of-movement) of the wearer's head allowing onset of an expected impact.
  • the neck is not abruptly forced to bend downwards from the shock, (itself often a traumatic event); it is supported, or "braced,” at the neck segment thus keeping the neck straight and, so, preventing the helmet from striking the ground or, just as injurious, preventing adverse bending of the neck.
  • spinal cord injuries extend from the base of the spine to the neck and brain, so occasions for whiplash, adding to trauma to the head, neck, and torso are diminished.
  • a bracing process may also be carried out utilizing either the attractive and/or repulsive forces of at least electromagnets and actuators interacting with, at least, a predetermined locking mechanism specified for interconnecting or adjacent parts of the apparatus.
  • the locking action of the entire apparatus begins with an exterior depression or forceful impact to the apparatus.
  • a circuit switching scheme is designed to trigger a locking action initiating from an impact area from any one singular of the multiple switch locations of the apparatus.
  • An electronic process would, at least, retract cords leading to specified segments of the apparatus; or an electronic current would cause a device such as an actuator to clench movement of specified nodes in the framework.
  • Such retracting action, or clenching would cause all moving parts of the apparatus, including the helmet segment, to lock in place, ("Bracing" the wearer against injury) for about 0.5 sec, (half sec.) no matter what the position the wearer is in at that moment. It would lock in place for longer if there is a hold at one of the segment switches and/or if there are multiple, overlapping, or compounding of "hits" causing a hold for maintaining retraction and/or clenching.
  • the unique impact flexi-brace apparatus hereby protects head, neck, and torso of athletic sports tackle players in such field sports as hockey, American football, rugby, lacrosse, and even, (as modified) bicycle riding, auto vehicle racing, etc. It does not address any involvement with the extremities of the human body.
  • This technology would be modified for competitions such as motorcycle, motor vehicle water course and motor vehicle road course car racing, in addition to other hazardous competitions.
  • the Body Impact Bracing Apparatus protects head, neck, and torso against all impact angles, singularly, consecutively, or simultaneously by a bracing interval lasting about one half second, unless bracing impingement is sustained due to consecutive or "unreleased," (as in a pile up tackle) whereby bracing event would be lengthened.
  • the collar- shoulder bracing segment per se, may be more readily be applicable for athletic sports activities such as rugby and lacrosse; and as well, a design, as modified for young children, juniors, teens, and adult bicycle riders; accordingly, a variety of materials and sizes: X-small, small, medium, large, X-large, etc. would be appropriate for such bicycle riding safety protective gear including a newly-designed protective helmet.
  • X-small, small, medium, large, X-large, etc. would be appropriate for such bicycle riding safety protective gear including a newly-designed protective helmet.
  • the Body Impact Bracing Apparatus technology provides a highly reliable, and personally vital, protective equipment apparatus that can extend performance and endurance on the various athletic fields of sports but, more significantly, that it can preserve mental health and, even, life - for those engaged in the many field activities involving both head and torso impacts which are inevitable. While the description above contains many specifics, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention but, rather, as an exemplification of one preferred embodiment thereof. Other variations are possible.
  • modified application can be realized, (an alternative embodiment) with respect to the brutality of arena boxing; that is, this new product allows for a possible revolutionizing of that sport by making it a non-brutal, bloodless, event simply by employing the collar-shoulder bracing segment herein alone.
  • a protective unit also exclusive of the torso, vest segment, and capable of independent effective operation as defined above, but only for bracing the neck and, thus, for protection against head impacts only, has its efficacy in guarding against head trauma, in addition to, by default, injury to the neck since all head impacts will affect the neck, it being the sole element of stability for the protective helmet - without the new technology being herein introduced.
  • This novel invention acknowledges and asserts that specified conventional body protective gear for a variety of sports activities such as hockey, American football, lacrosse, and rugby are inappropriate with respect to their designs to offset injurious impacts to the bodies of the players these sports activities.
  • Their heavily-padded helmets, torso padding, etc. maintain various standards of protection against injury from impact during above-mentioned competitive events.
  • Such standards provide far fewer protections than those achieved by the new art herein presented.
  • Those standards do not provide a protective body-bracing apparatus that sustains singular discrete-point impacts, as well as multiple event, consecutive, and simultaneous impacts, absorbing the force of such impacts, and distributing them throughout the apparatus while still circumventing injuries for the wearer of such protective apparatus as provided herein.
  • This novel protective gear addresses primarily such athletic sports such as hockey, American football, lacrosse, and rugby with relevant design modifications.
  • Other subject-comparison protective gear types are relevant to hazardous occupational jobs such as industrial testing, etc. as well as to motorized vehicular water course and road course racing competitions as well as other competitive, but hazardous, sports arena events.

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Appareil de renforcement pour chocs corporels introduit pour les sports de terrain tels que le hockey et le football américain mais, aussi, pour les sports de stade et de piste de compétition de véhicules à moteur dans lesquels un casque de protection est prévu pour offrir une protection appropriée contre les traumatismes crâniens. La vulnérabilité par défaut dans de tels événements dangereux est le manque de sécurisation solide de son cou. Le nouvel art est conçu pour protéger l'utilisateur de blessures dues aux chocs externes sur la tête mais seulement dans la mesure où le cou est fermement immobile au moment d'un choc extérieur exercé sur l'appareil de protection. Cela a été réalisé par une technique révolutionnaire utilisant des circuits électroniques qui, en plus, correspondent avec un mécanisme de protection de renforcement du torse donnant à l'utilisateur encore plus de mesures de sécurité contre les chocs corporels et les lésions cérébrales, évitant ainsi les dégâts neurologiques indésirables. Ce nouvel appareil suppose des protections optimales basées sur la protection de l'intégrité de la SNC : colonne vertébrale, cou et tête.
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