Helmet configured for electronics

摘要

Integrated helmet systems provide convenient and modular use of electronic devices with a protective helmet. In addition to ease of use, weight savings and space savings also may be realized in certain embodiments. A flexible printed circuit board is used as a power bus to deliver electrical power from a battery pack to various electronic devices. Examples of devices used with protective helmets include: night vision goggles; helmet-mounted display units; ear phones; communication headsets; camera systems; biometric sensors; microprocessors; identify friend or foe devices (IFFs); and GPS devices.

主权项

1. A protective helmet comprising:
a protective assembly comprising: a protective shell to protect a wearer's head; a first connector to physically connect an electrical power source to the helmet; a first contact to receive electrical power from the power source; a flexible printed circuit board, wherein the flexible printed circuit board extends along a rim portion of the protective helmet forming a power bus, the flexible printed circuit board being located between a rim of the protective shell and an edge trim piece that covers the rim of the protective shell, the first contact being electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board to provide electrical power to the flexible printed circuit board when the electrical power source is connected to the first contact; one or more component contacts electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board, each of the component contacts being configured to deliver electrical power to an electronic component when the electronic component is connected to the component contact.