Helmet comprising surface reinforcing component with embedded anchors

摘要

Described herein are helmets comprising at least one surface reinforcing component. In some embodiments the surface reinforcing component comprises at least one anchoring feature embedded in a structural feature of the helmet, such as a force absorbing element. In other embodiments, the surface reinforcing component comprises fasteners configured to mate with a respective fastener on a shell of the helmet.

主权项

1. A helmet comprising:
a force absorbing element having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a third surface extending between the inner and outer surfaces of the force absorbing element; a shell having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the shell secured to the outer surface of the force absorbing element, the shell further having an edge; and a surface reinforcing component having an upper surface, a lower surface, and at least one anchor feature protruding from the upper surface, the at least one anchor feature comprising a loop structure, wherein the loop structure is embedded in the force absorbing element, wherein the upper surface of the surface reinforcing component is adjacent to the third surface of the force absorbing element, and wherein the surface reinforcing component further includes a lip that extends along a portion of the edge of the shell.