ES2360468T3 - MODULAR BODY PROTECTION VEST, PROTECTION ELEMENT OF THE SHOULDER AREA FOR THE SAME AND FIXING ELEMENT FOR A PROTECTION ELEMENT OF THE SHOULDER AREA. - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular body-protection vest having a front vest part (1), having a rear vest part (2), having a shoulder strap (3), which spans the front vest part (1) and the rear vest part (2) at least in certain sections, and having a shoulder-region protection element (16, 16') which can be fastened on the shoulder strap (3) and is intended for the shoulder and/or the upper arm, wherein the shoulder-region protection element (16, 16') has a fastening element (17, 17', 17') for fastening it releasably in planar form on any desired suitable section (21, 21') of a fastening region (14) extending along the shoulder strap (3). The invention also relates to a shoulder-region protection element (16, 16') and to a fastening element (17, 17') for a shoulder-region protection element.

Description

Field of the Invention

The invention relates to a modular body protection vest, a shoulder area protection element therefor, as well as a fixing element for a shoulder area protection element according to the preamble of claim 1 , 10 or 11.

Background of the invention

Police and soldiers wear body protection vests of this type to protect the trunk from blows, stabs, shrapnel and fragments in case of explosions and / or projectiles from firearms.

It is known to structure body protection vests of this type in a modular way.

A modular structure made from at least one front of the vest and one rear of the vest, which can be connected by velcro to each other by means of two shoulder straps and, if necessary, lateral joint tabs, allows firstly an adaptation of the individual size of the body protection vest to the respective user. In this way, the degree of overlap of the lateral joint tabs, which are fixed to one part of the vest, can be chosen with the other part of the vest depending on the thoracic and hip perimeter to adjust the body protection vest to be narrow or width. Shoulder straps can also be adjusted to be long or short corresponding to body size, so that the vest parts are always at the optimum height. In this way, body protection vests of all clothing sizes do not have to be purchased and stored. In addition there are additional adjustment possibilities within a dress size.

In addition, a modular structure allows the variable use of protection elements depending on the operating scenario. In a police operation during a demonstration, for example, shock and stab protection elements can be used, while, for example, in a hostage-taking, ballistic protection elements can be used for projectile protection from firearms. Ballistic protection elements can also be combined with shock and / or stab protection elements. Depending on the operating scenario, protective elements in the shoulder area, lateral protective elements, crotch protection elements, neck, neck and / or larynx etc. can be placed on the body protection vest. in addition to the protection elements of the thoracic and back area. In this way the equipment with protective elements can be chosen individually and taking into account the respective threat scenario, in particular depending on the type and direction of the threat that is expected, for example, in a police scenario from the front and in a Attack scenario for soldiers also from above and behind.

However, ballistic protection elements in particular require an overlap to also offer optimum protection in the case of side or oblique shots. Therefore, for example, a ballistic protection element of the shoulder area must overlap with a ballistic protection element of the thoracic area. The necessary overlap can be up to 5 cm.

However, in the case of known modular protective vests due to the type of fixing, an interstitium is always generated, so that the body protection vest cannot meet the highest safety requirements. In addition, an overlap of this type leads to rigid overlapping elements in the shoulder area and considerably limits the freedom of movement of the user of the body protection vest. In addition, due to the type of known fixation, in particular a textile wrap, freedom of movement is also limited in areas without overlapping, since the shoulder area protection element is rigid and still with respect to the protective vest bodily. Furthermore, in the case of known body protection vests, the shoulder area protection elements are always fixed at the same point of the respective shoulder strap. If the shoulder straps are adjusted in a long way for a tall person, then another position of the shoulder area protection elements in relation to the shoulder then results in the case of shoulder straps adjusted in a short way for people low. Therefore, known body protection vests are disadvantageous with respect to adaptability. This is also the case in body protection vests in which the shoulder area protection elements always fit at the same point of a shoulder strap through eyelets or the like. Finally, these body protection vests lack overlap without the necessary interstitium for optimal ballistic protection against blows and / or stabs.

The disadvantages of the forced placement of the shoulder area protection elements, in particular the limitation of freedom of movement and the lack of possibility of adaptation also occur in body protection vests, known by documents DE 698 08 081 T2 and DE 296 05 503 U1, with pockets fixedly installed in which protective elements can be inserted.

US-A-4 497 069 shows a modular body protection garment in which two shoulder straps connect a front part with a rear part. The shoulder pads can be moved by sliding knots over the shoulder straps.

From US-A-5 060 314 a modular body protection vest is known in which the shoulder area protection elements have fingers that join with it in the thoracic and back area of the vest.

From WO 2007/024977, an arm protection element for attachment to a modular body protection vest is known.

In DE 29605503U1 a protection element is mentioned in the area of the shoulder blade and / or the clavicle.

Summary of the invention

The invention is therefore based on the objective of creating a modular body protection vest, a shoulder area protection element therefor, as well as a fixing element for a shoulder area protection element according to the preamble of claim 1, 10 or 11, wherein freedom of movement and adaptability are improved with an exchange capacity of the shoulder area protection element and excellent safety.

This objective is solved correspondingly to the characteristics of claims 1, 10 or 11.

According to these, a body protection vest is created with a vest front part, a vest back part, a shoulder strap that preferably connects completely the front vest part and the vest back part, which can be configured as an element separated or can be firmly attached with a vest part, and a shoulder area shoulder protection element that can be attached to the shoulder strap, in the shoulder blade and / or collarbone area, in the that the shoulder area protection element has a detachable fixing element for the entire surface, detachable, to a section of a fixing zone that extends along the shoulder strap. The fixing section can be provided in this respect inside, that is to say directed to the body, and / or outside, that is directed opposite to the body.

The fixation throughout the surface to any position along a fixing section, which is configured along the shoulder strap, allows in this respect an optimal placement of the shoulder area protection element both in the case of a shoulder strap that should be adjusted long for tall people as in the case of a shoulder strap that should be adjusted short for small people avoiding interstices. This leads to an ideal size adaptability of the body protection vest without impairing the protection function, since the shoulder area protection element can always be optimally placed for the respective body size. It is also possible to center the pivot point (center of movement) to the anatomical movement axes of the user. Moreover, unlike the case of a protection element of the hung shoulder area, the energy of the blow and / or the shot can be diverted to the vest parts and therefore to the rib arches and the rest of the body, thereby increasing also security.

The fixing zone extends in this respect in all embodiments along the shoulder strap, that is in the direction from its fixed end to its free end, along the entire length of the shoulder strap or in a partial area thereof, on the side directed to and / or directed opposite the body, and is at least so long that the shoulder area protection element can be fixed in at least two different positions along the belt Shoulder all over the surface. The width of the fixing area corresponds in this respect conveniently to the width of the shoulder strap.

For optimum support in the case of the interchangeability of the shoulder area protection element, the fixing element may have a fastening hook that surrounds the shoulder area protection element or a section thereof. The fixing element acts in this respect as an adapter, that is, on the one hand it is configured to surround a protection element of the shoulder area or a section thereof and on the other hand for its attachment to the fixing section. An adapter of this type can be used for a plurality of shoulder area protection elements shaped differently.

It is especially advantageous to shape the fixing element as a pocket, in which the protection element of the shoulder area or a section thereof can be inserted. A pocket of this type is easy to use and securely holds the shoulder area protection element.

If necessary, the fixing element is firmly connected with the shoulder area protection element, for example, glued in the form of a part of hooks or loops on the shoulder area protection element, or fixing element is provided with loops at least in one section. This eliminates the need to configure, store and in any case join a separate fixing element with the shoulder area protection element.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the fixing element comprises a part of hooks or loops and the fixing area a part of loops or hooks. The parts of hooks and loops are known as particularly easy to use, economical and long lasting connection elements.

To limit the mobility of the person wearing the body protection vest as little as possible, the fixing element can be flexibly configured, which has an independent inventive importance. For this, the fixing element may have segments. In this respect, the segments, which for example are configured in each case as part of loops and / or part of hooks, are separated as much as possible from each other, but can also be adjacent and / or formed by dividing seams. In the area of segment boundaries or separations, high flexibility results, particularly with regard to bending and buckling. The fixing element thereby adapts optimally to the movement of the person wearing the body protection vest. In particular, a comparatively small resistance is opposed to a forward and / or upward movement of the arms. The mobility is optimized in an especially intense way, if the segments are triangular.

The fixing zone can also be divided into segments. A combination of triangular segments in the fixing element and rectangular segments in the fixing area has proved particularly advantageous. In this way, apart from mobility, it is also ensured that the respective segments always overlap each other sufficiently for optimum fixation.

It is preferable that the shoulder strap is firmly attached at one end with a vest part and at its free end there is a bending tongue, which can be folded towards the vest part, and that on the vest part is provided a fixing tab that extends essentially parallel to it in the direction towards the free end of the shoulder strap. In this way, an optimal fixation of the shoulder area protection element can be achieved.

This embodiment of the shoulder strap makes it possible, in particular, to house the fixing element interspersed between the shoulder strap on one side and the bending tongue and the fixing tongue on the other hand and holding it particularly securely both on its upper side (directed opposite the body) and on its lower side (directed at the body).

In this regard it is convenient to fix the end of the side of the bending tongue of the shoulder strap on the other vest part between a shoulder strap fixing surface and a shoulder strap fixing tongue interleaved by a velcro joint, so you get a secure hold with ability to adjust the length of the shoulder strap.

In addition, a shoulder area protection element is created in which a detachable fixing element is firmly placed for the entire surface, detachable, to a section of a fixing zone that extends along a Shoulder strap of a body protection vest on the surface directed to the body and / or directed opposite the body, for example in the form of loops or a part of hooks or loops attached to a velcro joint. A shoulder area protection element of this type is simple to use and can be attached without an adapter directly to a point of the body protection vest, suitable for the respective body size of the user.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the fixing element is a hook or loop part attached to the shoulder area protection element. The parts of loops and hooks are known as joining elements of particularly simple use, economical production and long duration.

Finally, a fastening element is created for a shoulder area protection element for a modular body protection vest. The fixing element has a clamping hitch to surround at least in sections the protection element of the shoulder area. In this way the fixing element acts as an adapter between, on the one hand, the body protection vest and, on the other hand, a particular shoulder area protection element or a group of shoulder area protection elements that they can surround it so that it is held at least in sections.

It is especially advantageous to shape the fixing element as a pocket, in which the protection element of the shoulder area or a section thereof can be inserted. A pocket of this type is easy to use and securely holds the shoulder area protection element.

On at least one and, if necessary, also on both outer sides, the fixing element may have a portion of loops or hooks for a secure and easy-to-use velcro fastening to an area for fixing a shoulder strap.

Additional features, advantages and properties of the present invention result from the following description and the accompanying figures, which illustrate exemplary embodiments.

Description of the figures

Figure 1a schematically illustrates the outer side of a vest front part of a body protection vest.

Figure 1b schematically illustrates the inner side of a vest front part of a body protection vest.

Figure 1c schematically illustrates the rear vest part of Figure 1b from the outer side.

Figures 2a, b schematically illustrate in each case a shoulder area protection element seen from above.

Figures 3 (a), (c) illustrate in each case a fastener seen from above.

Figure 3b also in side view.

Figure 4 illustrates a shoulder area protection element fixed to a shoulder strap.

Figures 5a, b illustrate the body protection vest with a shoulder area protection element inserted for different body sizes in section.

Figures 6a to h illustrate in each case different variants of fixing a shoulder area protection element in a cut body protection vest.

Detailed description of preferred embodiments

The modular body protection vests illustrated schematically by way of example in Figure 1 comprise a front vest part 1 and a vest rear part 2 which can be velcro joined to each other by shoulder straps 3 provided on the rear vest part 2 and if necessary, existing lateral joint tabs 4.

In the front part 1 of the vest shown in Figure 1a, a protection element that extends at least through the thoracic and abdominal area, in particular an element for protection against blows, stabs and / or ballistics, is interchangeably incorporated or inserted. In this regard, a shock or stab protection element may comprise a metallic, plastic and / or textile element that can withstand a predetermined stroke impulse and distribute the energy associated therewith over a large area. In a ballistic protection element, for example, a kevlar material that resists firing with a projectile from a firearm is used. If necessary, a metal element and a kevlar material are superimposed in an appropriate manner, if necessary by interposing a separating fabric, to guarantee a combined protection against shots and blows and / or stabs. In this case, any protection element can be used.

In the neck area of the front part 1 of the vest, extensions 5 of the shoulder strap are provided inside which the protection element extends in the case and in each case have a belt fixing surface 6 shoulder, for example, a part of hooks or loops. Adjacent to each shoulder strap fixing surface 6, a shoulder strap fixing tab 7 can also be placed in each case which can also have a part of hooks or loops, in particular by means of a fastening seam 8 on the part 1 vest front. Each of the shoulder strap fixing tabs 7 can be folded in the direction towards the respective extension 5 of the shoulder strap. In the folded position each of the shoulder strap fixing tabs 7 is parallel to the associated shoulder strap fixing surface 6 in each case. The shoulder strap fixing tab 7 and the shoulder strap fixing surface 6 can be configured in the same size.

The rear part 2 of the vest shown in Figure 1b with the inner side comprises two shoulder straps 3, which in this case are illustrated by way of example in each case with a folding tongue 9 at its free ends. The folding tabs 9 have a part of hooks or loops and can be folded in the direction towards the inner side of the back part 2 of the vest.

On the other hand, shoulder straps 3 may be configured as illustrated in Figure 1c. In this way, the folding tabs 9 can also have a part of loops or hooks on the outer side. Adjacent to the bending tabs 9, fixing surfaces 10 can be provided as parts of hooks or loops. Furthermore, the rear part 2 of the vest can have additional fixing surfaces 11 on its outer side in the form of hooks or loops for the lateral connection tabs 4 of the front part 1 of the vest.

In the area between the folding tabs 9 and in particular the fixing tabs 13 fixed by means of a seam 12 to the rear part 2 of the vest, a fixing zone 14 can be extended in each case along the respective shoulder strap 3, that in this case, in the state of use of the body protection vest, it is provided on the inside, that is to say directed to the body, but in additional embodiments it may be provided on the outside, that is to say directed opposite to the body, and in particular both inside as outside. The fixing zone 14 can also be shorter than the one shown, that is, being separated from the respective bending tongue 9 and / or fixing tongue 13. In the fixing zone 14, parts of loops or hooks that can be segmented and in particular, as shown, composed of rectangular segments 15 separated from each other are provided in this case.

To put on the body protection vest 1 shown in figure 1, a shoulder protection element 16, 16 'is fixed in each case, see figure 2, by means of a fixing element 17, 17', 17 '' , see figure 3, along the entire surface to the shoulder straps 3, see figure 4, and then the front vest part 1 is joined with the rear vest part 2 by the velcro attachment of the shoulder straps 3 , see figure 5, and of the lateral connecting tabs 4.

The shoulder protection elements 16, 16 ’according to the invention are illustrated by way of example in the figure

2. Other forms, in particular anatomically optimized, can be used.

The shoulder area protection element 16, see figure 2a, is configured in this respect in an elongated assembly with rounded corners in this case, not being conveniently wider than the shoulder straps 3. It can be made as a single metal, textile and / or plastic piece. If necessary, it comprises several metal or plastic parts joined together in an articulated manner, which can also overlap. The protection element 16 may also comprise a kevlar part or the like for ballistic protection or be composed thereof. The protection element 16 shown serves to protect the shoulder blade and / or the clavicle.

As illustrated in the example of the shoulder protection element 16 ’, see Figure 2b, in addition to the shoulder the arm can also be protected. For this, the protection element 16 'has a piece 18 fixed to the elongated part in particular in an articulated manner, which if necessary is correspondingly shaped to the arm and can comprise several metal or plastic parts joined together in an articulated manner, in particular overlapping each other. Also the shoulder protection element 16 ’can additionally comprise a part of kevlar or other ballistic protection or be formed exclusively therefrom.

Other shapes and configurations of the shoulder area protection element are conceivable according to the purpose of use. In this way, for example, a piece can be provided to protect the larynx. A protection for the neck may also be provided. In each case, a section that in the mounted state can be fixed to the fixing zone 14 is essential.

For separating the entire surface, detachable, of the protection element 16 from the shoulder area to the shoulder strap, a separate fixing element 17, 17 'is used, see Figures 3a, 3b, or an element 17' ' fastener set in a fixed manner with the shoulder protection element 16, see figure 3c.

The shoulder area protection element 16 can be inserted, for example, completely into a fixing element 17 configured as a flat pocket with a zipper 19, see Figure 3a. The fixing element 17 has on one or both sides a part 20 of particularly segmented loops and / or hooks, in this case by way of example in the form of triangles that as represented can be separated from one another, or they can also Be adjacent to each other.

In the shoulder protection element 16 ’only the elongated section is inserted, to which the piece 18 is fixed in an articulated manner, in the fixing element 17 configured as a pocket. The zipper 19 only closes so much that the piece 18 is held firmly. If necessary, the zipper 19 can be divided in two cases, that is, it can have a closure piece that closes from left to right and one that closes from right to left, between which part 18 comes out of the pocket.

Instead of the zipper 19, any other element can be used with which the protection element 16, 16 ’of the inserted shoulder area is secured against the exit, torsion and / or sliding.

The fixing element does not have to be pocket-shaped. Rather, any suitable configuration is sufficient to secure the shoulder area protection element, as long as it can be fixed all over the surface to the shoulder strap 13.

For example, a fixing element 17 'can be used, see Figure 3b, which surrounds the holding element 16, 16' of the shoulder area or a section thereof, and has fixing means such as parts of loops and / or of hooks indicated by way of example, for example, by scratching for fixing the entire surface, detachable, to the shoulder strap 3.

In an especially simple use embodiment, the fixing element 17 ’, see Figure 3c, is firmly connected with the shoulder protection element 16, 16’. This can be done by gluing a part of loops or hooks, if necessary in a segmented manner, on a corresponding section of the shoulder protection element 16, 16 ’or providing this section with loops.

By means of the fixing element 17, 17 'or 17' ', the protection element 16 or 16' from the shoulder area to the shoulder strap 3 is detachably fixed throughout the surface, and specifically to any suitable section of the fixing zone.

This is preferably done by placing the shoulder area protection element by means of the fixing element on the shoulder strap 3, see Figure 4, and then bending the bending tongue 9 as well as the fixing tongue 13. The shoulder area protection element is thereby intercalated between the shoulder strap 3 on one side and the bending tongue 9 as well as the fixing tab 13 on the other side. Conveniently the parts of loops and hooks are engaged both on the upper side and on the lower side of the fastening element in parts of hooks or loops on correspondingly facing surfaces of the shoulder strap 3, of the tongue 9 of bending and / or of the fixing tab 13 in such a way as to each other, that a velcro joint is created over the entire surface, separable.

Figure 4 already illustrates that the shoulder protection element 16, 16 ’can be fixed in several positions to the fixing zone 14 of the shoulder strap 3.

In this way, for example, the shoulder protection element 16, 16 ’can be fixed to a section 21 adjacent to the bending tongue 9 of the fixing area 14, see Figure 5a. This position corresponds to the longest possible adjustment of the shoulder strap 3 for tall persons, in which the shoulder protection element 16, 16 ’is oriented exactly centered on the shoulder of the user of the body protection vest. The shoulder area protection element 16 can also be fixed exactly centered on the shoulder for small people, specifically fixing it to a section 22 adjacent to the fixing tab 13, see Figure 5b. The area between sections 21, 22 is available for individualized adaptation between the ends.

The interleaved fastening, illustrated in Figure 5, of the shoulder strap 3 to the front vest part 1 between the shoulder strap extension 5 and the shoulder strap fastening tab 7 is merely by way of example. The tongue 7 for fixing the shoulder strap is thus, in particular, optional. The shoulder strap 3 can also be fixed to the inner side of the extension 5 of the shoulder strap.

Figure 6 shows, by way of example and not exclusively, possible additional embodiments of the mutual fixation, the paper being able to be arbitrarily exchanged between the front part 1 of the vest and the rear part 2 of the vest and the element 16 being able to be of protection of the shoulder area, which is only shown by way of illustration in a particular embodiment of the fixing element 17, configured and fixed in any way within the meaning of the invention.

An embodiment in which the bending tongue 9 is configured so long that it overlaps the entire fixing area 14 is illustrated in Figure 6a. In this case, the fixing tab 13 can be dispensed with. If necessary, a velcro joint with a surface 23 on the rear part 2 of the vest is provided at the free end of the bending tongue 9.

Figure 6b illustrates a shoulder area protection element 16 placed on the outer side of the shoulder strap 3.

Figure 6c illustrates a shoulder area protection element 16 that can be interspersed between a shoulder strap 3 of the back vest part 2 and a shoulder strap 3 ’of the front vest part 1.

In Fig. 6d the shoulder strap fastening tab 7 is configured so long that it extends beyond the fastening zone 14 and can be connected by velcro with the back vest part 2.

In figure 6e the shoulder area protection element 17 is arranged on the outside on the shoulder strap 3.

In Figure 6f the shoulder strap 3 is divided into a section 3 in the front part 1 of the vest and in a section 5 in the rear part 2 of the vest. The two sections 3, 5 overlap each other. This embodiment illustrates that the length of the shoulder strap 3 can also be selected short when the length of the extension 5 of the shoulder strap is selected correspondingly long, such that both can fully connect the front part 1 of vest and the back part of vest.

However, a complete connection is not necessary, see Figure 6g. Rather, there may be a gap between the shoulder strap 3 and the shoulder strap extension 5. In this embodiment the shoulder strap 3 is divided, a part being formed by the extension 5 of the shoulder strap which consequently becomes the shoulder strap. The front part 1 of the vest and the rear part 2 of the vest are held together in this embodiment by means of the shoulder protection element 16 which can be held directly or as represented in this case in a pocket 17.

As illustrated in Figure 6h, the shoulder area protection element 16 can also be fixed inside, either as shown in this case with a fixing element 17 or directly, to the shoulder strap 3, and either as it is represented in this case divided into two or forming a single part, and specifically as it is represented in this case without tabs 9, 13 or with.

The hook and loop portions are conveniently arranged in all embodiments, such that a velcro joint is always possible, that is, that a partial section of hooks is opposite a partial section of loops. Instead of a velcro joint, other separable joints can also be used throughout the surface, separable. The shoulder straps 3 can also be firmly connected with the front vest part 1 to be detachably connected by velcro joints or the like with the rear vest part 2.

List of reference numbers CLAIMS

one

vest front

2

vest back

3

shoulder strap

5

4 lateral binding tab

5

shoulder strap extension

6

shoulder strap fixing surface

7

shoulder strap fixation tab

8

fixing seam

10

9 bending tongue

10, 11

fixing surface

12

sewing

13

fixing tab

14

fixing zone

fifteen

fifteen

rectangular segments

16, 16 ’

shoulder area protection element

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fixing element

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piece

19

zipper

twenty

twenty

part of loops and / or hooks

21, 22

section

2. 3

surface

Claims (13)

one.

Modular body protection vest for protection against blows, stabs, shrapnel and fragments in case of explosions and / or projectiles from firearms, with a front (1) vest part, a rear (2) vest part, a shoulder strap (3) that connects at least in sections the front part (1) of the vest and the rear part (2) of the vest and a shoulder protection element (16, 16 ') that can be fixed to the shoulder strap (3) in the area of the shoulder blade and / or the collarbone for the shoulder, the shoulder area protection element (16, 16 ') presenting an element (17, 17', 17 '') of fixation for the fixation over the entire surface, separable, in a section (21, 21 ') of free choice, of a fixing zone (14) that extends along the shoulder strap (3) and comprising the element (17, 17 ', 17' ') fixing a connecting element such as for example a part of hooks or loops and the area (14) for fixing a connecting element such as for example a part of loops or hooks.

2.

Body protection vest according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing element (17, 17 ’) has a clamping hitch that surrounds the protection element (16, 16’) of the shoulder area or a section thereof.

3.

Body protection vest according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fixing element (17) is a pocket.

Four.

Body protection vest according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the fixing element (17 ’) is firmly connected with the protection element (16, 16’) of the shoulder area.

5.

Body protection vest according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fixing element (17, 17 ’, 17’) is divided into particularly triangular segments.

6.

Body protection vest according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the fixing area (14) is divided in particular into rectangular segments (15).

7.

Body protection vest according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the shoulder strap (3) is firmly connected at one end with a vest part (2; 1) and at its free end has a tongue (9 ) bending which can be folded in the direction towards the vest part (2; 1), and in the vest part (2; 1) a fixing tab (13) is provided which in the direction towards the free end of the Shoulder strap (3) extends essentially parallel to it.

8.

Body protection vest according to claim 7, characterized in that the fixing element (17, 17 ', 17' ') is intercalated between the shoulder strap (3) on one side and the folding tongue (9) and the fixing tab (13) on the other hand.

9.

Body protection vest according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the end of the side of the bending tongue of the shoulder strap (3) can be attached by velcro interspersed to the other vest part (1; 2) between a surface (6) for fixing the shoulder strap and a tongue (7) for fixing the shoulder strap.

10.

Element (16, 16 ') for protection of the shoulder area for the shoulder in the area of the shoulder blade and / or the clavicle for a modular body protection vest according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that in the element ( 16, 16 ') of protection of the shoulder area can be firmly placed a fixing element (17' ') for the fixation throughout the surface, separable, in a section of a zone

(14) fastening that extends along a shoulder strap (3) of the body protection vest, and the fastening element (17 '') is configured approximately in the form of loops or a part of hooks or loops attached to the shoulder protection element (16, 16 ').

eleven.

Fixing element (17, 17 ') for a shoulder protection element (16, 16') for the shoulder area in the shoulder blade and / or the collarbone for a modular body protection vest according to one of the Claims 1 to 9, with a clamping hitch for surrounding at least in sections the protection element (16, 16 ') of the shoulder area, the fixing element (17, 17') presenting on an outer side an element of joint for the entire surface such as for example a part of loops or hooks for velcro fastening in a zone (14) for fixing a shoulder strap (3).

12.

Fixing element according to claim 11, characterized in that it is pocket-shaped.

13.

Fixing element according to claim 12, characterized in that on the other outer side it also has a part of loops or hooks.