Helmet mounting systems

摘要

Pivoting helmet mounts for an optical device are provided. In one aspect, a breakaway connector which is selectively configurable between breakaway and nonbreakaway configurations is provided. In a further aspect, a strap mount system for securing the helmet mount to the helmet employs a rotating ratchet assembly to adjust tension in the strap. In another aspect, a helmet mount for an optical device comprises a track assembly attached to a helmet to allow stowing of the optical device in a further retracted position. The track mount system may further include electrical connectors for attaching a power supply and an electronic device. In another aspect, a mounting bracket allows helmet-mounted optics to be shared with a weapon accessory mount. In a further aspect, a optical sighting device for a weapon combines a reflex sight a night vision goggle to allow targeting at night or in other low-light conditions.

主权项

1. A helmet mount for an optical device, comprising:
a track assembly configured to be removably attached to a helmet; the track assembly coupled to a ratchet assembly; a mounting plate slidably carried within said track assembly and movable between a forward position and a refracted position; a pivoting assembly attached to the mounting plate for alternatively positioning said optical device between a first, operational position in front of the user's eyes and a second, stowed position away from the user's eyes when the mounting plate is in the forward position; a first electrical connector on the ratchet assembly for attaching a power supply; a second electrical connector on the track assembly for attaching an electrically operated device; electrical conductors electrically coupling the first electrical connector to the second electrical connector for electrically coupling the power supply to said electrically operated device; said ratchet assembly including:
at least one hook adapted to attach to a rear brim portion of a helmet;a strap having a first end attached to the track assembly for securing the track assembly to the helmet and a second end opposite the first end;a rotating ratchet mechanism attached to the second end of the strap for adjusting tension in said strap;a gear rack attached to said at least one hook and slidably retained in a housing;a spur gear engaging said gear rack;said spur gear manually rotatable by a user wherein rotation of said spur gear in a first direction retracts said gear rack to tighten said strap and rotation of said spur gear in a second direction opposite the first direction advances said spur gear to loosen said strap;a locking member normally engaging said spur gear to permit rotation of said spur gear in the first direction only; anda release lever for disengaging said locking member from said spur gear to permit rotation of the spur gear in the second direction and loosening of said strap.