WEARABLE HEAD-PROTECTING SAFETY DEVICE

Information

  • Patent Application
  • 20250113891
  • Publication Number
    20250113891
  • Date Filed
    April 08, 2024
    a year ago
  • Date Published
    April 10, 2025
    3 months ago
Abstract
The present invention relates to the technical field of head protection equipment, in particular to a wearable head-protecting safety device, including a helmet body provided with oppositely arranged mounting seats on both sides near the lower edge thereof and a quick-release adapter assembly in form of a mask structure, wherein the quick-release adapter assembly is provided with a quick-release mechanism cooperating with the mounting seat at both ends near the upper edge thereof, the quick-release mechanism being relatively rotatable and detachably connected to the mounting seats, and wherein the quick-release adapter assembly is a grinding flip assembly or a welding flip assembly. It is possible to achieve switching of various types of masks through the quick-release adapter assembly detachably connected to the helmet body. Compared with prior art, the present invention can be applied to various scenarios through mask switching, improving the applicability of the wearable head-protecting safety device.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to the technical field of head protection equipment, in particular to a wearable head-protecting safety device.


BACKGROUND

With the development of welding and grinding industries, the requirements for the protection level of the head are becoming higher and higher, and the scenarios involved are becoming more and more complex. For example, safety helmets are needed in workshops with driving operations, welding masks are needed to protect the eyes of operators during electric welding operations, and protective masks are needed to avoid particle impact during grinding operations.


In the prior art, the Chinese utility model patent CN208405084U discloses an automatic darkening mask that allows parameter adjustment through a single knob on Jan. 22, 2019. By providing an automatic darkening filter and a knob on the mask, the filter parameters can be adjusted easily to protect the eyes of users.


The Chinese invention patent application CN112717294A discloses an air supply mechanism with upper air duct, a headgear and an electric protective equipment on Apr. 30, 2021. The air is delivered to the face area through the upper air supply mechanism, which is suitable for the working environment with poor air quality, reducing the discomfort caused by direct blowing onto the user's face and improving comfort during operation.


However, when implementing the above solutions, the inventor found that the above-mentioned headgear is only suitable for specific work scenarios, and a different headgear is needed for replacement when switching to a different work environment. If the operators need to work in multiple jobs, they need to be equipped with various types of headgear, reducing the applicability of headgear.


SUMMARY

In view of at least one of the above technical problems, the present invention provides a wearable head-protecting safety device, comprising a helmet body that cooperates with a quick-release structure to realize switching of multiple masks, thereby improving the applicability of the wearable head-protecting safety device.


According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wearable head-protecting safety device, comprising a helmet body provided with oppositely arranged mounting seats on both sides near the lower edge thereof and a quick-release adapter assembly in form of a mask structure, wherein the quick-release adapter assembly is provided with a quick-release mechanism cooperating with the mounting seat at both ends near the upper edge thereof, the quick-release mechanism being relatively rotatable and detachably connected to the mounting seats;


wherein the quick-release adapter assembly is a grinding flip assembly or a welding flip assembly.


In some embodiments of the present invention, the helmet body is provided with an air inlet at the rear end thereof, and an air guide groove extending from the air inlet to the front end thereof on top of the inner wall of the helmet.


In some embodiments of the present invention, an air supply connector is connected to the air inlet, and an air guide plate is connected to the inner wall of the helmet body, the air guide plate cooperating with the air guide groove to form an air supply channel in communication with the air supply connector.


In some embodiments of the present invention, the front end of the inner wall of the helmet body is provided with an air direction regulator in communication with the air supply channel, the air direction regulator including a plurality of air guides that are pivotally connected through links such that they can rotate relative to each other, wherein the inner wall of the air direction regulator is provided with a positioning member connected to the air guides in a clearance fit.


In some embodiments of the present invention, an end face of the mounting seat is provided with an elastically connected locking member, and the quick-release mechanism is provided with at least two locking grooves corresponding to the locking member, the locking member being configured to extend into the locking groove when the locking groove on the quick-release mechanism rotates to the position of the locking member, whereby the quick-release adapter assembly can be locked when opened and closed.


In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting seat is provided with a mounting hole and the quick-release mechanism is provided with a connecting column cooperating with the mounting hole, the connecting column being radially provided with a telescopic stopper, wherein the distance between two ends of the stopper is greater than the diameter of the mounting hole when the stopper extends, and wherein the stopper is disposed at a position where the connecting column protrudes from the mounting hole.


In some embodiments of the present invention, the quick-release mechanism is provided with a hollow cavity having an elastic member therein, wherein the stopper is in form of a bendable plate-shaped structure and is configured to bend when subjected to external force along the depth direction of the hollow cavity, causing both ends to retract towards the center of the connecting column, and to restore deformation under the force of the elastic member when the external force disappears.


In some embodiments of the present invention, the grinding flip assembly comprises a grinding mask connected to the quick-release mechanism.


In some embodiments of the present invention, the welding flip assembly comprises a welding mask connected to the quick-release mechanism.


In some embodiments of the present invention, the wearable head-protecting safety device further comprises a lower support bracket in form of a frame structure, wherein the lower support bracket is integrated into the quick-release adapter assembly or independently connected to the helmet body in a relatively rotatable manner.


The present invention is advantageous in that the wearable head-protecting safety device of the present invention achieves the installation and replacement of quick-release adapter assembly by providing the mounting seats on the helmet body, and switching of various types of masks through the quick-release adapter assembly detachably connected to the helmet body. Compared with prior art, the present invention can be applied to various scenarios through mask switching, improving the applicability of the wearable head-protecting safety device.





DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the accompanying drawings to be used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly described below. It is obvious that the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some of the embodiments recorded in the present invention, and other accompanying drawings can be obtained according to these accompanying drawings without creative work for those of ordinary skill in the art.



FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded structural view of the connection of two types of quick-release adapter assemblies in the wearable head-protecting safety device according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the helmet body according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the helmet body according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 4 is a schematic exploded structural view of the helmet body according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the helmet body forming the air supply channel according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the air direction regulator according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the air direction regulator according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the grinding flip assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged view at A in FIG. 1.



FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged view at B in FIG. 8.



FIG. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of the grinding flip assembly when flipped up according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 12 is a partially enlarged view at C in FIG. 1.



FIG. 13 is a schematic exploded view of the quick-release mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 14 is a schematic structural diagram of the grinding mask when flipped up according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 15 is a schematic structural diagram of the welding mask according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 16 is a schematic structural diagram of the welding mask when flipped up according to an embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 17 is a schematic structural diagram of the lower support bracket and the welding mask integrated together according to an embodiment of the present invention; and



FIG. 18 is a schematic structural diagram of the lower support bracket separately connected to the helmet body according to another embodiment of the present invention.





DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a portion of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.


It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “fixed to” another element, it can be directly on the another element or an intermediate element may also be present. It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “connected to” another element, it can be directly on the another element or an intermediate element may also be present. The terms “vertical”, “horizontal”, “left”, “right” and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not mean that they are the only mode of implementation.


Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the invention. The term “and/or” as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.


Embodiment 1


FIGS. 1-17 illustrate a wearable head-protecting safety device comprising a helmet body 1 provided with oppositely arranged mounting seats 11 on both sides near the lower edge thereof and a quick-release adapter assembly 2 in form of a mask structure, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein the quick-release adapter assembly 2 is provided with a quick-release mechanism 21 cooperating with the mounting seat 11 at both ends near the upper edge thereof, the quick-release mechanism 21 being relatively rotatable in relation to and detachably connected to the mounting seats 11, and wherein the quick-release adapter assembly is a grinding flip assembly 3 or a welding flip assembly 4. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present invention, the helmet body 1 is further provided with an adjustable helmet strap and chin strap (not shown), by which the helmet is secured to the head of the operator. In the embodiment of the present invention, the quick-release adapter assembly 2 is a grinding flip assembly 3 or a welding flip assembly 4. The grinding flip assembly 3 here refers to the mask used for grinding operations, and the welding flip assembly 4 refers to the mask used for welding operations. By providing the quick-release mechanism 21 on the quick-release adapter assembly 2, the connection and removal of the different types of masks to and from and the helmet body 1 can be achieved. It should also be noted that in the embodiment of the present invention, the quick-release adapter assembly 2 may be implemented in various forms, such as conventional buckle connection or bolt connection or the connection methods used below. With the above connection methods, it is convenient to connect the quick-release adapter assembly 2 to the helmet body 1, allowing operators to replace different types of masks in different work scenarios without the need to equip a complete set of mask tools for each work scenario. In this way, not only has the applicability of the mask been improved, but production costs have also been saved.


In the above embodiment, it is possible to achieve installation and replacement of quick-release adapter assembly 2 by providing the mounting seats 11 on the helmet body 1, and switching of various types of masks through the quick-release adapter assembly 2 detachably connected to the helmet body 1. Compared with prior art, the present invention can be applied to various scenarios through mask switching, improving the applicability of the wearable head-protecting safety device.


On the basis of the above embodiment, the structure of the helmet body 1 is further improved in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 2-3, the helmet body 1 is provided with an air inlet 12 at the rear end thereof, and an air guide groove 13 extending from the air inlet 12 to the front end thereof on top of the inner wall of the helmet. As shown in FIG. 2, the air guide groove 13 here may protrude the middle part of the helmet upwards to form an air circulation channel, which realizes the function of heat dissipation above the head when the helmet is used alone.


On the basis of the above embodiment, an air supply function is further provided on the basis of the above-mentioned air guide groove 13. As shown in FIGS. 4-5, an air supply connector 14 is connected to the air inlet 12, and an air guide plate 15 is connected to the inner wall of the helmet body 1. The air guide plate 15 cooperates with the air guide groove 13 to form an air supply channel in communication with the air supply connector 14. As shown in FIG. 5, through the arrangement of the air supply connector 14 and the air guide plate 15, a channel for air flow, that is, an air supply channel, is formed on the top of the helmet. In use, the air supply channel is connected to the air supply mechanism through a connecting hose to realize automatic air supply, thus ensuring the safety of operators in the working environment.


In the embodiment of the present invention, in order to improve the comfort of operators, an air direction adjustment function is also provided for specific operations. With reference to FIGS. 4, 6 and 7, the front end of the inner wall of the helmet body 1 is provided with an air direction regulator 16 in communication with the air supply channel. The air direction regulator 16 includes a plurality of air guides 16a that are pivotally connected through links 16b such that they can rotate relative to each other. The inner wall of the air direction regulator 16 is provided with a positioning member 16c connected to the air guides 16a in a clearance fit. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6-7, the housing of the air direction regulator 16 is a rectangular tubular structure, and the middle part of the air guide 16a is rotatably connected in the air direction regulator 16. In this way, the direction of the air guide 16a can be changed by turning the air guide 16a. With the rotational connection through multiple links 16b, the linkage between the multiple air guides 16a can be realized. As shown in FIG. 7, the upper links 16b can realize the deflection of adjacent air guides 16a in the same direction, while the middle links 16b can realize the deflection of two adjacent air guides 16a in opposite directions. In the embodiment of the present invention, the positioning member 16c is a structure with certain elasticity and in contact with the side wall of the air guide 16a. In this way, as shown in FIG. 7, the deflection angle of the air guide 16a can be positioned thanks to the provision of the multiple positioning members 16c, thereby achieving direct or side blowing.


In the embodiment of the present invention, the quick-release adapter assembly 2 is rotatably connected on the mounting seat 11, with the purpose of adapting to the needs of the operator, that is, to rotate the face shield to a low position during operation. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 15, the face shield is rotated to a low position for operation, thereby protecting the operator's face and eyes. When the operator needs to engage in non-operational activities such as communicating with others, eating and drinking for a short period of time, or answering phone calls, the operator needs to rotate the face shield to a high position to open it, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 16. In order to achieve fixation in the low and high positions mentioned above, in the embodiments of the present invention, a locking mechanism is also provided. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, an end face of the mounting seat 11 is provided with an elastically connected locking member 17, and the quick-release mechanism 21 is provided with at least two locking grooves 21a corresponding to the locking member 17. The locking member 17 is configured to extend into the locking groove 21a when the locking groove 21a on the quick-release mechanism rotates to the position of the locking member 17, whereby the quick-release adapter assembly 2 can be locked when opened and closed. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present invention, the locking member 17 may be implemented in various structural forms. The lifting and lowering of the locking element 17 may be achieved through a button and a built-in spring as shown in FIG. 9, or through a slope structure. With such arrangement, as shown in FIG. 10, the face shield is in the low position when the locking member 17 is locked into a first locking groove 21a, while the face shield is in the high position when the locking member 17 is locked into a second locking groove 21a. In this way, the operator's hand which is otherwise required to hold the face shield is freed, improving convenience of use.


The specific structure of the quick-release mechanism 21 in some embodiments of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 9 and 12. Specifically, the mounting seat 11 is provided with a mounting hole 11a and the quick-release mechanism 21 is provided with a connecting column 21b cooperating with the mounting hole. The connecting column 21b is radially provided with a telescopic stopper 21c. The distance between two ends of the stopper 21c is greater than the diameter of the mounting hole 11a when the stopper extends, and the stopper 21c is disposed at a position where the connecting column 21b protrudes from the mounting hole 11a. As shown in FIG. 12, the stopper 21c retracts during the process of inserting the connecting column 21b into the mounting hole 11a, so that the connecting column 21b can pass through the mounting hole 11a smoothly. When the stopper 21c reaches the other side of the mounting 11a, it extends because there is no external force constraint, thereby preventing the connecting column 21b from falling off. Since the stopper 21c extends and retracts in the radial direction, it does not affect the overall rotation of the quick-release mechanism 21. In this way, through the cooperation of the quick-release mechanism 21 and the locking mechanism, the quick-release adapter assembly 2 can be quickly mounted and removed, and at the same time, it is possible to position the face shield when it is opened and closed after installation of the quick-release adapter assembly 2, facilitating operation and use.


The specific structure of the quick-release mechanism 21 is shown in some embodiments of the present invention is shown in FIG. 13. Specifically, the quick-release mechanism 21 is provided with a hollow cavity 21d having an elastic member 21e therein. The stopper 21c is in form of a bendable plate-shaped structure and is configured to bend when subjected to external forces along the depth direction of the hollow cavity 21d, causing both ends to retract towards the center of the connecting column 21b, and to restore deformation under the force of the elastic member 21e when the external force disappears. Continuing with reference to FIG. 13, in the embodiment of the present invention, due to the provision of the hollow cavity 21d in the quick release mechanism 21, the plate-shaped stopper 21c is in contact with a spring in the middle. When the stopper 21c is subjected to pressure towards the spring, the middle part of the stopper 21c will compress towards the spring. At this time, the ends of the stopper 21c extending from both sides of the connecting column 21b will retract inward. When the ends of the stopper 21c are retracted to be flush with the outer wall of the connecting column 21b, the entire quick-release adapter assembly 2 can be easily removed from the mounting hole 11a. Of course, it should be noted that in the embodiment of the present invention, the structure for applying force to the stopper 21c may be a button as shown in FIG. 13, or a raised structure integrally formed on the stop structure. With such arrangement, the present invention is not only easy to operate, but also has a simple structure, which is convenient for machining and manufacturing.


As shown in FIG. 14, in the embodiment of the present invention, the grinding flip assembly 3 comprises a grinding mask 31 connected to the quick-release mechanism 21. In the embodiment of the present invention, the grinding mask 31 is provided with a transparent protective sheet to protect the face of the operator. The state when the grinding mask 31 is closed is shown in FIG. 8, and the state when the grinding mask 31 is open is shown in FIG. 11.


As shown in FIG. 15, in the embodiment of the present invention, the welding flip assembly 4 comprises a welding mask 41 connected to the quick-release mechanism 21. In the embodiment of the present invention, the welding mask 41 is provided with an automatic darkening filter to provide automatic protection for users during operation. The state when the welding mask 41 is closed is shown in FIG. 15, and the state when the welding mask 41 is open is shown in FIG. 16.


On the basis of the above embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 17, in the embodiment of the present invention, the wearable head-protecting safety device further comprises a lower support bracket 5 in form of a frame structure. On one hand, the lower support bracket 5 serves to support the grinding mask 31 and the welding mask 41 to improve the stability of the mask. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17, when the welding mask 41 is opened, a transparent sheet may be installed on the lower support bracket 5 to provide protection. In this case, welding mask 41 can also be used for grinding, further improving the applicability of the wearable head-protecting safety device. In one embodiment of the present invention, the lower support bracket 5 is integrated on the quick-release adapter assembly 2. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 17, the lower support bracket 5 is removed or installed together with the grinding flip assembly 3 or the welding flip assembly 4, which can improve the overall structural strength.


Embodiment 2

In the second embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 18, the installation form of the lower support bracket 5 has been improved. In order to reduce the number of lower support brackets 5, the grinding flip assembly 3 and the welding flip assembly 4 share the lower support bracket 5, that is, the lower bracket 5 is independently connected to the helmet body 1 in a relatively rotatable manner. Continuing with reference to FIG. 18, the mounting end of the lower support bracket 5 is connected to the locking mechanism to achieve position fixation at different angles. A mounting hole 11a is provided at the installation location of the lower support bracket 5. The quick-release mechanism 21 on the grinding flip assembly 3 and the welding flip assembly 4 is quickly removed and connected through the mounting hole 11a provided on the lower support bracket 5. With such arrangement, the overall weight of the grinding flip assembly 3 and the welding flip assembly 4 has been reduced. Moreover, when the wearable head-protecting safety device is equipped with the lower support bracket 5 alone, a head cover type dust cover can also be installed on the helmet body 1, in which case the lower support bracket 5 acts as a support, further increasing the applicability of the wearable head-protecting safety device.


Those skilled in the industry should understand that the present invention is not limited by the foregoing embodiments. The foregoing embodiments and descriptions only illustrate the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the claimed invention. The scope of protection claimed by the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims
  • 1. A wearable head-protecting safety device, comprising a helmet body provided with oppositely arranged mounting seats on both sides near the lower edge thereof and a quick-release adapter assembly in form of a mask structure, wherein the quick-release adapter assembly is provided with a quick-release mechanism cooperating with the mounting seat at both ends near the upper edge thereof, the quick-release mechanism being relatively rotatable and detachably connected to the mounting seats; wherein the quick release adapter assembly is a grinding flip assembly or a welding flip assembly.
  • 2. The wearable head-protecting safety device according to claim 1, wherein the helmet body is provided with an air inlet at the rear end thereof, and an air guide groove extending from the air inlet to the front end thereof on top of the inner wall of the helmet.
  • 3. The wearable head-protecting safety device according to claim 2, wherein an air supply connector is connected to the air inlet, and an air guide plate is connected to the inner wall of the helmet body, the air guide plate cooperating with the air guide groove to form an air supply channel in communication with the air supply connector.
  • 4. The wearable head-protecting safety device according to claim 3, wherein the front end of the inner wall of the helmet body is provided with an air direction regulator in communication with the air supply channel, the air direction regulator including a plurality of air guides that are pivotally connected through links such that they can rotate relative to each other, and wherein the inner wall of the air direction regulator is provided with a positioning member connected to the air guides in a clearance fit.
  • 5. The wearable head-protecting safety device according to claim 1, wherein an end face of the mounting seat is provided with an elastically connected locking member, and the quick-release mechanism is provided with at least two locking grooves corresponding to the locking member, the locking member being configured to extend into the locking groove when the locking groove on the quick-release mechanism rotates to the position of the locking member, whereby the quick-release adapter assembly can be locked when opened and closed.
  • 6. The wearable head-protecting safety device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting seat is provided with a mounting hole and the quick-release mechanism is provided with a connecting column cooperating with the mounting hole, the connecting column being radially provided with a telescopic stopper, wherein the distance between two ends of the stopper is greater than the diameter of the mounting hole when the stopper extends, and wherein the stopper is disposed at a position where the connecting column protrudes from the mounting hole.
  • 7. The wearable head-protecting safety device according to claim 6, wherein the quick-release mechanism is provided with a hollow cavity having an elastic member therein, and wherein the stopper is in form of a bendable plate-shaped structure and is configured to bend when subjected to external force along the depth direction of the hollow cavity, causing both ends to retract towards the center of the connecting column, and to restore deformation under the force of the elastic member when the external force disappears.
  • 8. The wearable head-protecting safety device according to claim 1, wherein the grinding flip assembly comprises a grinding mask connected to the quick-release mechanism.
  • 9. The wearable head-protecting safety device according to claim 1, wherein the welding flip assembly comprises a welding mask connected to the quick-release mechanism.
  • 10. The wearable head-protecting safety device according to claim 1, further comprising a lower support bracket in form of a frame structure, the lower support bracket being integrated into the quick-release adapter assembly or independently connected to the helmet body in a relatively rotatable manner.
Priority Claims (1)
Number Date Country Kind
202211678817.5 Dec 2022 CN national
Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent PCT/CN2023/103532 Jun 2023 WO
Child 18629745 US