Jaw protecting apparatus of helmet

摘要

Helmet having a main body (1), a shield (3) and a jaw protector (4) pivotally connected to said main body (1) for movement upwardly and downwardly in front of the wearer's face. Latching means are provided for retaining the jaw protector (4) in an operative lowered position and releasable to allow said jaw protector (4) to be pivoted upwardly. The helmet further includes a gear mechanism which, on movement of the jaw protector (4), assists motion thereof.