Helmet mount for Night Vision Goggles

摘要

This invention provides a helmet mount for night vision apparatus that automatically releases the apparatus from an aviator's helmet when an ejection is initiated. The night vision apparatus comprises a night vision goggle (16) intensifying low level light into a visible image and a power pack (14) providing electric power operating the goggle. The helmet mount is adapted to be fixed on an aviator's helmet and includes a support band (10) having an inner surface configured to seat on the front surface of a helmet. The support band has a pair of spaced apart ears (20) extending from its outer surface in a generally forward direction. Each ear contains a socket (40) on the surface facing the adjacent surface of the other ear. The power pack (14) includes a spring loaded plunger assembly (42) that cooperates with the sockets on the ears to releasably couple and uncouple the power pack and goggle to and from the support band.