AN IMPROVED RETENTION MECHANISM FOR A HELMET

摘要

An improved retention mechanism for a bicycle helmet is provided. A helmet (110) including a retention mechanism (120) comprises a shell for protecting a head of a person and a fit system elastically coupled to the shell. The fit system comprises a bowl (150) designed to fit an occipital region of the person's head and a hinge for coupling the fit system to the shell, the hinge permitting the fit system to move. The fit system further including a spring element for positioning the bowl against the occipital region of the person's head, to stabilize the helmet against the person's head.