Helmet suspension system
AssigneeRevision Military S.a.r.L.
InventorEdward R. Hall
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Abstract
Suspension systems for helmet assemblies provide enhanced stability and adjustability for installation in helmets across different platforms. A suspension system may include an upward stabilizing member extending from a support portion of the suspension system and a pivotally attached downward stabilizing member. The pivotal attachment between upward and downward stabilizing members allows the suspension to be appropriately incorporated into helmets that are subject to manufacturing and specification variability, while still providing flexibility for fit adjustments to the suspension system.
Claims35
A suspension system for a helmet assembly, the suspension system comprising:
- a support portion to engage a wearer's head to help support the helmet assembly on the wearer's head;
- an upward stabilizing member extending from the support portion;
- and
- a downward stabilizing member pivotally attached to the upward stabilizing member and configured to be attached to an interior surface of a helmet.
A suspension system for a helmet assembly, the suspension system comprising:
- a fit-adjustment support portion having a first side and a second side;
- a first upward stabilizing member extending from the first side of the fit-adjustment support portion, and configured to be attached to an interior surface of a helmet;
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- a second upward stabilizing member extending from the second side of the fit-adjustment support portion, and configured to be attached to an interior surface of the helmet.
A method of assembling a helmet assembly comprising:
- providing a helmet;
- providing a suspension system including a support band;
- attaching the suspension system to the helmet;
- attaching a downward stabilizing member to the helmet, the downward stabilizing member being pivotally attached to an upward stabilizing member that is attached to the support band.
A method of assembling a helmet assembly comprising:
- providing a helmet;
- providing a suspension system including an adjustable band and a fit-adjustment support portion;
- attaching the suspension system to the helmet;
- attaching a first downward stabilizing member to the helmet, the first downward stabilizing member being attached to a first upward stabilizing member that is attached to the fit-adjustment support portion;
- and
- attaching a second downward stabilizing member to the helmet, the second downward stabilizing member being attached to a second upward stabilizing member that is attached to the fit-adjustment support portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.