EP0336834A1 - Helmbefestigungsvorrichtung für eine Atemschutzmaske - Google Patents

Helmbefestigungsvorrichtung für eine Atemschutzmaske Download PDF

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EP0336834A1
EP0336834A1 EP89400921A EP89400921A EP0336834A1 EP 0336834 A1 EP0336834 A1 EP 0336834A1 EP 89400921 A EP89400921 A EP 89400921A EP 89400921 A EP89400921 A EP 89400921A EP 0336834 A1 EP0336834 A1 EP 0336834A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B18/00—Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effort
    • A62B18/08—Component parts for gas-masks or gas-helmets, e.g. windows, straps, speech transmitters, signal-devices
    • A62B18/084—Means for fastening gas-masks to heads or helmets

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  • the present invention relates to devices for fixing the shell of an auro-nasal breathing mask to a helmet, of the type comprising two fasteners each placed on one side of the vertical median plane of the mask and at least one of which is provided with '' a connecting member with quick coupling and unhooking.
  • the fasteners comprise a continuous strap passing over the shell of the mask face cover at a relatively high level.
  • the shell of the mask is provided so as to fit the chin and a second strap for connecting to the helmet passes under the mask so as to retain the latter, in particular in the event of ejection.
  • the present invention aims to provide a mask fixing device that better meets those previously known to the requirements of practice, in particular in that it guarantees better holding of the mask on the face, in particular in the event of high respiratory overpressure or brutal acceleration and better sealing.
  • each fastener is constituted by a rigid rod in the vertical direction and not extensible, allowing a relative movement of rotation of the mask relative to the helmet around d 'A direction perpendicular to the direction of the link and substantially parallel to the plane of symmetry of the face.
  • an additional degree of adjustment or freedom will be provided, at least when the helmet and mask are not personalized, that is to say intended to be worn by one nobody.
  • a simple solution which can also be adopted even in the case of personalized equipment, consists in fixing the link to the shell by means allowing the mask to rotate around an additional axis, substantially orthogonal to the shell.
  • means for vertical adjustment of the point of attachment to the helmet will generally be provided.
  • the mask can be allowed to rotate around an axis perpendicular to the direction of the link in various ways.
  • the rod is constituted by a flexible blade resiliently, so as to be able to flex transversely.
  • the link is rigid, but articulated at its ends around two axes which are substantially parallel to each other and parallel to the plane of symmetry of the face.
  • connection member with quick coupling and removal
  • connection member for each of the rods and, moreover, to constitute this member so that it allows easy adjustment of the mechanical pressure for applying the mask against the face.
  • connection member of the type described in document US-A-4,577,375.
  • the adjustment adjustment of the device to a particular carrier can be done by mounting the receptacle of the body on the helmet not rigidly, but on a vertical slide.
  • connection member whatever the helmet on which the mask is mounted, it may be advantageous to provide the device so that the links are replaceable, various lengths of links can then be provided. Another solution is to provide rods of adjustable length.
  • the arrangement according to the invention brings many advantages: the risk of the mask coming down under strong acceleration is eliminated, due to the rigidity of the rods which then work in bending in their direction of great rigidity.
  • the tightness of the mask is retained even in the event of high respiratory overpressure, because the links are inextensible.
  • the fitting of the mask is facilitated by the rigidity of the fasteners which means that the mask will always be placed in the same way when the connecting member or members are used.
  • the visual field is increased: in fact the rods will generally be connected to the shell much lower than the usual straps, which less impairs vision and also makes it possible to lower a possible visor lower.
  • the mask and the helmet constitute a rigid assembly once fixed to each other, the mask participates in the retention of the helmet in an immutable position relative to the head (the support of the mask against the nose bridge retaining the helmet in the event of head rotation) and increases the accuracy of a possible helmet sight.
  • the device shown schematically in Figure 1 is intended to fix the shell 10 of a respiratory mask on the rigid shell 12 of an aviator helmet.
  • the helmet shown has a conventional constitution: it includes, inside the shell 12 provided with padding 14, a cap 16 intended to be applied to the skull of the wearer.
  • a visor 18 is movable, by controlled tilting using handles 20, between a high position where it is shown at 18 in FIG. 1 and a low position where it comes to bear against the shell 10.
  • the fixing device comprises two fasteners arranged symmetrically relative to the vertical median plane of the mask shell.
  • each fastener comprises a rigid rod 22 in flexion in a vertical plane, not extensible, articulated on the shell 10 of the mask and on the helmet around two axes 24 and 26 substantially parallel to the median plane and perpendicular to the length of the link. These two axes may not be exactly parallel when the link is twisted to take account of the flared shape of the shell of the face cover.
  • One end of the link is therefore connected by a pin 24 to a connector 28.
  • this connector 28 is mounted on the shell 10, for example by a rivet, so as to be able to rotate around a axis 30 perpendicular to axis 24 and directed towards the median plane.
  • the other end of the link is articulated around the axis 26 on a component of a connection member 32 for quick insertion and removal.
  • the member 32 may in particular be of the type described in document US-A-4 575 375.
  • This member then comprises a receptacle 34 rigidly fixed to the shell 12 of the helmet and an assembly insertable into the receptacle.
  • the rod is articulated around the axis 26 on a bayonet 36 belonging, with a control blade 38, to the assembly.
  • the bayonet 36 has a double rack intended to be able to be inserted into the receptacle 34 by a simple push and allow adjustment step by step. It can only be removed by pulling on a flange 40 of the control blade 38.
  • the rods are connected to the shell 10 of the mask at a level which is practically that of the pressure forces which tend to lift the mask in the event of overpressure inside. Consequently, it will in some cases be unnecessary to provide a strap connecting the bottom of the shell to the helmet. It will also be possible in some to use a shell that stops above the chin instead of nesting it.
  • the link 22 shown in Figure 1 is in the form of a plate, hollowed out in the form of a double fork for the purpose of lightening. This constitution is not the only one possible and others will now be described by way of additional examples.
  • FIG. 2 (where the members corresponding to those of FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference number) also comprises a mask shell 10, connected to the caterpillar 42 for supplying respiratory mixture and provided with 'a chin strap 44.
  • the link 22a is constituted by a rectangular ring.
  • the rapid insertion and removal connection member also comprises an insertable assembly articulated on the link 22a around the axis 26 and a receptacle 34 fixed to the helmet shell by two screws 46.
  • the receptacle 34 instead of being fixed directly to the shell 12, is mounted on a vertical slide 48.
  • Two screws 46 carried by the receptacle pass through ovalized holes of the slide and engage in threaded holes of a clamping plate, thus making it possible to adjust the vertical position of the receptacle according to the morphology of the individual who must wear the helmet and the mask.
  • the bayonet 36 is provided with a loop 50 for receiving a strap 52 intended to hold in place a chin strap 44, the mask stopping this time above the chin.
  • the mask covers only the mouth and the nose and the strap 52 is connected to a separate chin rest secured to the helmet and preventing it from lifting in the event of downward vertical acceleration.
  • FIG. 5 shows a connecting rod 22b constituted by a flexible blade, generally metallic, intended to be fixed to the mask by a rivet or a screw leaving it free to rotate around the axis 30 and to be fixed rigidly or by the intermediate an axis with the bayonet 36.
  • a connecting rod 22b constituted by a flexible blade, generally metallic, intended to be fixed to the mask by a rivet or a screw leaving it free to rotate around the axis 30 and to be fixed rigidly or by the intermediate an axis with the bayonet 36.
  • the role of the two axes 24 and 26 of the previous embodiments is fulfilled by the lateral flexibility of the blade 22b, which must also remain rigid in the vertical direction.
  • the link 22c is of adjustable length.
  • it comprises a female part 54 pierced with a tapped hole into which a threaded rod 56 is screwed, provided on the other part.
  • This arrangement is particularly advantageous when the mask has to adapt to helmets of various sizes: by giving the link the appropriate length, the adjustment bayonet can be inserted halfway under normal conditions of use thus leaving a significant adjustment latitude.
  • the link can consist of two sliding blades one on top of the other and which can be fixed in different positions.

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EP89400921A 1988-04-07 1989-04-04 Helmbefestigungsvorrichtung für eine Atemschutzmaske Expired - Lifetime EP0336834B1 (de)

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FR8804616A FR2629719B1 (fr) 1988-04-07 1988-04-07 Dispositif de fixation de masque respiratoire sur un casque
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