Lower protective cage for a helmet and helmet having same

A lower protective cage for a helmet, the lower protective cage comprising:

• a left connector and a right connector, each configured to be adjustably connected to a left lateral portion and a right lateral portion of an outer shell of the helmet respectively, each of the left and right connectors defining a slot configured to receive fasteners therethrough to adjustably connect the left and right connectors to the outer shell of the helmet, the slot extending substantially vertically so that a position of the lower protective cage relative to the outer shell of the helmet is vertically adjustable via the left and right connectors;
• and
• a cage portion for protecting a lower portion of a user's face, the cage portion extending laterally between the left and right connectors,
• wherein the cage portion is directly secured to the helmet via standardized visor fixation holes, ensuring a stable and non-floating attachment,
• wherein the cage portion comprises:
• a plurality of laterally-extending wires;
• and
• a plurality of vertically-extending wires connected to the laterally-extending wires to form a cage-like geometry of the cage portion,
• wherein a plurality of mounting plates are affixed to the wire cage using a six-dimple welding technique, allowing secure and adjustable positioning without a ratchet-type mechanism or a hinged visor system, and
• wherein the lower protective cage is made of metallic material, ensuring durability and impact resistance.