Multidirectional protection net with angled straps for all helmets with an outer shell

A helmet suspension system for use with a helmet shell, the suspension system comprising:

• a circular strap barrier (12) configured to encircle a wearer's head below an apex of the head;
• wherein the circular strap barrier (12) is attached to a helmet shell via one or more shell-connecting straps (20b);
• a first set of angled straps (13b) connected to the helmet shell, wherein each angled strap in the first set of angled straps (13b) forms an arch having one face in contact with the wearer's head, and wherein each angled strap in the first set of angled straps (13b) is connected to the circular strap barrier via one or more net-connecting straps (20aI, 20aII);
• and
• wherein each angled strap in the first set of angled straps acts as a chord connecting two points on the helmet shell without passing through a central intersection node, thereby enhancing tensile resistance to lateral and top-of-head impacts.

A method of assembling a helmet suspension on a helmet shell, the method comprising:

• positioning a circular strap barrier (12) to encircle the wearer's head below an apex of the head;
• attaching the circular strap barrier (12) to a helmet shell via one or more shell-connecting straps (20b);
• connecting a first set of angled straps (13b) to the helmet shell, each angled strap in the first set of angled straps (13b) forming an arch having one face in contact with the wearer's head;
• connecting each angled strap in the first set of angled straps (13b) to the circular strap barrier via one or more net-connecting straps (20al, 20all);
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• arranging each angled strap in the first set of angled straps (13b) to act as a chord connecting two points on the helmet shell without passing through a central intersection node, thereby enhancing tensile resistance to lateral and top-of-head impacts.