| 摘要 |
<p>A sports helmet (1) having a domed shell (4), and a forward peak (3) each having a topside and an underside, said sports helmet being configured to co-operate with a face- guard (50) for protecting the face of a wearer, wherein said peak comprises a proximal, rigid peak portion (10) which is connected to the helmet main body and a distal, movable peak portion (9) which is articulated on said proximal peak portion along a prescribed line of flexure (8), wherein said distal peak portion is capable of being deflected upwards when impacted by a moving ball or projectile (48). The helmet may further comprise a face guard attached or attachable to the domed shell portion, the face guard comprising a rigid structure of protective struts (52-59) capable of extending about a wearer's face and defining a viewing gap (20) between said guard and said peak.</p> |
