US20060059605A1 - Layered construction of protective headgear with one or more compressible layers of thermoplastic elastomer material - Google Patents
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- the invention features protective headgear comprising an energy-absorbing shell.
- the shell has an outer shell layer, a non-compressible inner shell layer, and a compressible middle layer disposed between the outer shell layer and the non-compressible inner shell layer.
- the compressible middle layer is comprised of a thermoplastic elastomer material that can compress upon impact and return substantially to an original shape of the headgear after the impact has ended.
- the headgear also has a compressible internal liner, which can be made of thermoplastic elastomer material, attached to an inner surface of the energy-absorbing shell. In other embodiments, this internal liner can also be made of materials such as expanded polystyrene or foam.
- TPEs are phase-separated systems. At least one phase is hard and solid at room temperature and another phase is elastomeric and fluid. Often the phases are chemically bonded by block or graft polymerization. In other cases, a fine dispersion of the phases is apparently sufficient.
- the hard phase gives the TPEs their strength. Without the hard phase, the elastomer phase would be free to flow under stress, and the polymers would be unusable. When the hard phase is melted, or dissolved in a solvent, flow can occur and therefore the TPE can be processed. On cooling, or upon evaporation of the solvent, the hard phase solidifies and the TPEs regain their strength.
- the hard phase of a TPE behaves similarly to the chemical crosslinks in conventional vulcanized rubbers, and the process by which the hard phase does so is often called physical crosslinking.
- the elastomer phase gives elasticity and flexibility to the TPE.
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Protective headgear is described having an energy-absorbing shell attached to a compressible internal liner. The shell includes an outer shell layer, a non-compressible inner shell layer, and a compressible middle layer disposed between the outer shell layer and the non-compressible inner shell layer. The compressible middle layer is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material that can compress upon impact and return substantially to an original shape of the headgear after the impact has ended. Embodiments of the thermoplastic elastomer material have low rebound resilience, a low glass transition temperature, a honeycombed structure, or combinations thereof. The compressible internal liner can also be made of thermoplastic elastomer material.
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- The invention relates generally to protective headgear. More specifically, the invention relates to a layered construction of protective headgear using compressible materials.
- Concussions, also called mild traumatic brain injury, are a common, serious problem in sports known to have detrimental effects on people in the short and long term. With respect to athletes, a concussion is a temporary and reversible neurological impairment, with or without loss of consciousness. Another definition for a concussion is a traumatically induced alteration of brain function manifested by 1) an alteration of awareness or consciousness, and 2) signs and symptoms commonly associated with post-concussion syndrome, such as persistent headaches, loss of balance, and memory disturbances, to list but a few. Some athletes have had their careers abbreviated because of concussions, in particular because those who have sustained multiple concussions show a greater proclivity to further concussions and increasingly severe symptoms. Although concussions are prevalent among athletes, the study of concussions is difficult, treatment options are virtually non-existent, and “return-to-play” guidelines are speculative. Accordingly, the best current solution to concussions is prevention and minimization.
- Concussion results from a force being applied to the brain, often the result of a direct blow to the head, which results in shearing force to the brain tissue. The magnitude of the force (F) is a function of mass (m) and acceleration (A), as expressed by the well-known equation F=mA. Decreasing the magnitude of acceleration (or deceleration) thus decreases the force applied to the brain, and consequently reduces the risk or severity of a concussion. Acceleration or deceleration of an object is a measure of the change in velocity (v), also known as speed (s), experienced by that object over a given time. The relationship is given by the equation A=(VF 2−V0 2)/2tg, where A is the acceleration (or deceleration), VF is the final velocity of the object, V0 is the initial velocity of the object, t is the time over which the change in velocity occurs, and g is a constant value (9.812 m/s2). In a sports collision, this equation can reduce to A=−V0 2/2tg when an impacted player is brought to a halt (i.e., VF=0). Alternatively, the equation can reduce to A=VF 2/2tg when the head of a stationary player, i.e., V0=0, is driven into acceleration by a blow to the head.
- Protective headgear is well known to help protect wearers from head injury by decreasing the magnitude of acceleration or deceleration experienced by their wearers. Helmets fall generally into two categories: single-impact helmets and multiple-impact helmets. Single-impact helmets undergo permanent deformation under impact, whereas multiple-impact helmets are capable of sustaining multiple blows. Applications of single-impact helmets include, for example, bicycling and motorcycling. Participants of contact sports, such as hockey and football, use multiple-impact helmets. Both categories of helmets have similar construction. A semi-rigid outer shell distributes the force of impact over a wide area and a crushable inner layer reduces the force upon the wearer's head.
- The inner layer of single-impact helmets are typically constructed of fused expanded polystyrene (EPS), a polymer impregnated with a foaming agent. EPS reduces the amount of energy that reaches the head by permanently deforming under the force of impact. To be effective against the impact, the inner layer must be sufficiently thick not to crush entirely throughout its thickness. A thick inner layer, however, requires a corresponding increase in the size of the outer shell, which increases the size and bulkiness of the helmet.
- Inner layers designed for multiple-impact helmets absorb energy through elastic and viscoelastic deformation. To absorb multiple successive hits, these helmets need to rebound quickly to return to their original shape. Materials that rebound too quickly, however, permit some of the kinetic energy of the impact to transfer to the wearer's head. Examples of materials with positive rebound properties, also called elastic memory, include foamed polyurethane, expanded polypropylene, expanded polyethylene, and foamed vinylnitrile. Although these materials have desirable rebound qualities, an inner layer constructed therefrom must be sufficiently thick to prevent forceful impacts from penetrating its entire thickness. The drawback of a thick layer, as noted above, is the resulting bulkiness of the helmet. Moreover, the energy-absorbing properties of such materials tend to diminish with increasing temperatures, whereas the positive rebound properties diminish with decreasing temperatures. There remains a need, therefore, for an improved helmet construction that can reduce the risk and severity of concussions without the aforementioned disadvantages of current helmet designs.
- In one aspect, the invention features protective headgear comprising an impact-absorbing shell including a hard inner shell layer formed into a shape of a helmet and a compressible layer attached to and covering an outer surface of the hard inner shell layer. The compressible layer is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material that compresses when impacted by a force and returns substantially to the original shape of the helmet after the force ceases.
- In another aspect, the invention features protective headgear comprising an energy-absorbing shell. The shell has an outer shell layer, a non-compressible inner shell layer, and a compressible middle layer disposed between the outer shell layer and the non-compressible inner shell layer. The compressible middle layer is comprised of a thermoplastic elastomer material that can compress upon impact and return substantially to an original shape of the headgear after the impact has ended. The headgear also has a compressible internal liner, which can be made of thermoplastic elastomer material, attached to an inner surface of the energy-absorbing shell. In other embodiments, this internal liner can also be made of materials such as expanded polystyrene or foam.
- In still another aspect, the invention features a method for making a helmet, comprising providing a hard inner shell layer having a shape of a helmet, covering an outer surface of the hard inner shall layer with a compressible middle layer of thermoplastic elastomer material, and covering an outer surface of the compressible middle layer with an outer shell layer.
- The above and further advantages of this invention may be better understood by referring to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals indicate like structural elements and features in various figures. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of a helmet constructed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the helmet ofFIG. 1 showing an embodiment of a layered construction having a hard inner layer disposed between compressible inner and middle layers. -
FIG. 3 is a side view of another embodiment of a helmet constructed in accordance with the present invention. - The present invention relates to protective headgear designed to lessen the amount of force that reaches the brain of the wearer from an impact to the head. The headgear has a multilayer construction for cushioning the impact, thus slowing the change in velocity of the wearer's head, producing a corresponding decrease in the magnitude of acceleration or deceleration experienced by the wearer, and potentially reducing the risk or severity of concussion. As described further below, one or more of the layers of the headgear include an energy-absorbing compressible material. In a preferred embodiment, this compressible material is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). In certain embodiments, an individual may be able to compress the exterior of the protective headgear with a moderate touch of a hand or finger, because a primary layer, as shown below, is made of a compressible TPE.
- The layered construction of the invention can be used to construct a variety of types of protective headgear including, but not limited to, safety helmets, motorcycle helmets, bicycle helmets, ski helmets, lacrosse helmets, hockey helmets, and football helmets, batting helmets for baseball and softball, headgear for rock and mountain climbers, and headgear for boxers. Other applications can include helmets used on construction sites, in defense and military applications, and for underground activities. Although the following description focuses primarily on protective headgear, it is to be understood that the layered construction of the invention applies to other types of equipment used for sports activities or for other applications, e.g., face masks, elbow pads, shoulder pads, and shin pads.
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FIG. 1 shows a side view of an embodiment of a helmet 2 constructed in accordance with the invention. Here, the helmet 2 has an aerodynamic shape designed for use by bicyclists. This shape is merely exemplary; it is to be understood that the helmet shape can vary, depending upon the particular sporting event or activity for which the helmet is designed. Further, helmets of the invention can be constructed with various additional features, such as a cage for a hockey helmet, a face mask for a football helmet, a visor for a motorcycle helmet, retention straps, chin straps, and the like. - The helmet 2 has
ventilation openings 6 near the top to permit air to flow for cooling the wearer's head. Here, theventilation openings 6 are teardrop shaped, each pointing toward the rear 10 of the helmet 2 to give a visual sensation of speed. For clarity sake, the various layers of the materials used in the construction of the helmet 2 appear in theopenings 6 as asingle layer 14. Ventilation openings can also be on the other side of the helmet 2 (not shown) if the helmet has a symmetric design.Such openings 6 are exemplary, and can have various other shapes or be omitted altogether, depending upon the type of helmet. Also, helmets constructed in accordance with the invention can have other types of openings, such as ear holes. -
FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the helmet 2 along the line A-A′ inFIG. 1 . In the embodiment shown, the helmet 2 includes anouter shell layer 20, a compressiblemiddle layer 24, a hardinner shell layer 28, and a compressibleinternal liner 32. Theouter shell layer 20,middle layer 24, andinner shell layer 28 together provide an impact-absorbingshell 30 of the present invention. As used herein, a layer is compressible based on the relative ease with which that layer decreases in thickness in response to an applied force. In general, compressible layers are more apt to decrease in thickness in response to an applied force than hard layers. The compressible layers 24, 32 can compress discernibly in response to an applied force. In contrast, no readily discernible compression, as defined by a readily discernible decrease in thickness, occurs if a comparable force is applied directly to theinner shell layer 28, although that layer may temporarily deform by bending. Numerical hardness values, determined according to any one of a variety of hardness tests, such as a Shore (Durometer) Test, can be used to measure the relative hardness of each layer. In general, compressible layers measure softer than hard layers. - As described in detail below, each of the layers can be constructed of a lightweight material, thus contributing towards the construction of a lightweight helmet. Although not drawn to scale,
FIG. 2 shows one example of the relative thicknesses of the various layers and coating. These relative thicknesses can also depart from those shown inFIG. 2 without departing from the principles of the invention. For example, a bike helmet could be made with a thick inner shell layer 28 (e.g., of expanded polystyrene) and with amiddle layer 24 of TPE that is thinner than theinner shell layer 28. Also, additional layers can be disposed between themiddle layer 24 and theinner shell layer 28, or between theinternal liner 32 and theinner shell layer 28, without departing from the principles of the invention. - The
outer shell layer 20 covers themiddle layer 24 and serves various functions. For example, theouter shell layer 20 can provide durability by protecting the helmet 2 from punctures and scratches. Other functions include presenting a smooth surface for deflecting tangential impacts, waterproofing, and displaying cosmetic features such as coloring and identifying the product brand name. In a preferred embodiment, thisouter shell layer 20 is made of DuPont SURLYN®, an impact-resistant resin with high-gloss coloring similar to paint. This material is lightweight with customizable stiffness and excellent strength-to-weight performance, including in low temperature environments. In other embodiments, thisouter shell layer 20 is a thin coating of elastomeric polyurethane or made of an impact-resistant vinyl. - Beneath the
outer shell layer 20, the compressiblemiddle layer 24 covers an outer surface of theinner shell layer 28. Themiddle layer 24 attaches to theinner shell layer 28 at each point where the layers contact each other. A primary function of themiddle layer 24 is impact energy absorption. Preferably, themiddle layer 24 is constructed of a thermoplastic elastomer material. - Thermoplastic elastomers or TPEs are polymer blends or compounds, which exhibit thermoplastic characteristics that enable shaping into a fabricated article when heated above their melting temperature, and which possess elastomeric properties when cooled to their designed temperature range. Accordingly, TPEs combine the beneficial properties of plastic and rubber, that is, TPEs are moldable and shapeable into a desired shape when heated and are compressible and stretchable when cooled. In contrast, neither thermoplastics nor conventional rubber alone exhibit this combination of properties.
- To achieve satisfactory purposes, conventional rubbers must be chemically crosslinked, a process often referred to as vulcanization. This process is slow, irreversible, and results in the individual polymer chain being linked together by covalent bonds that remain effective at normal processing temperatures. As a result, vulcanized rubbers do not become fluid when heated to these normal processing temperatures (i.e., the rubber cannot be melted). When heated well above normal processing temperatures, vulcanized rubbers eventually decompose, resulting in the loss of substantially all useful properties. Thus, conventional vulcanized rubbers cannot be formed into useful objects by processes that involve the shaping of a molten material. Such processes include injection molding, blow molding and extrusion, and are extensively used to produce useful articles from thermoplastics.
- Thermoplastics are generally not elastic when cooled and conventional rubbers are not moldable using manufacturing processes and equipment currently used for working with thermoplastics, such as injection molding and extrusion. These processes, however, are applicable for working with TPEs.
- Most TPEs have a common feature: they are phase-separated systems. At least one phase is hard and solid at room temperature and another phase is elastomeric and fluid. Often the phases are chemically bonded by block or graft polymerization. In other cases, a fine dispersion of the phases is apparently sufficient. The hard phase gives the TPEs their strength. Without the hard phase, the elastomer phase would be free to flow under stress, and the polymers would be unusable. When the hard phase is melted, or dissolved in a solvent, flow can occur and therefore the TPE can be processed. On cooling, or upon evaporation of the solvent, the hard phase solidifies and the TPEs regain their strength. Thus, in one sense, the hard phase of a TPE behaves similarly to the chemical crosslinks in conventional vulcanized rubbers, and the process by which the hard phase does so is often called physical crosslinking. At the same time, the elastomer phase gives elasticity and flexibility to the TPE.
- Examples of TPEs include block copolymers containing elastomeric blocks chemically linked to hard thermoplastic blocks, and blends of these block copolymers with other materials. Suitable hard thermoplastic blocks include polystyrene blocks, polyurethane blocks, and polyester blocks. Other examples of TPEs include blends of a hard thermoplastic with a vulcanized elastomer, in which the vulcanized elastomer is present as a dispersion of small particles. These latter blends are known as thermoplastic vulcanizates or dynamic vulcanizates.
- TPEs can also be manufactured with a variety of hardness values, e.g., a soft gel or a hard 90 Shore A or greater. One characteristic of the TPE material is its ability to return to its original shape after the force against the helmet 2 is removed (i.e., TPE material is said to have memory). Other characteristics of TPE include its resistance to tear, its receptiveness to coloring, and its rebound resilience. Rebound resilience is the ratio of regained energy in relation to the applied energy, and is expressed as a percentage ranging from 0% to 100%. A perfect energy absorber has a percentage of 0%; a perfectly elastic material has a percentage of 100%. In general, a material with low rebound resilience absorbs most of the applied energy from an impacting object and retransmit little or none of that energy. To illustrate, a steel ball that falls upon material with low rebound resilience experiences little or no bounce; the material absorbs the energy of the falling ball. In contrast, the ball bounces substantially if it falls upon material with high rebound resilience.
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middle layer 24 are constructed of a TPE material with low rebound resilience (here, a low rebound resilience corresponds to a rebound percentage of approximately 50% or less, and preferably 25% or less). Examples of TPEs with low rebound resilience include Trefsin™, manufactured by Advanced Elastomer Systems of Akron, Ohio, and the product TP6DAA manufactured by Kraiburg TPE Corp of Duluth, Ga. An advantage of these TPEs is that their low rebound characteristic exists over a wide range of temperatures. Preferably, the TPE material of themiddle layer 24 has a glass-transition temperature of less than −20 degrees Fahrenheit. The glass-transition temperature is the temperature below which the material loses its soft and rubbery qualities. A TPE material with an appropriate glass-transition temperature can be selected for themiddle layer 24 depending on the particular application of the helmet 2 (e.g., a glass-transition temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit may be sufficient for baseball helmets, whereas a glass-transition temperature of −40 degrees Fahrenheit may be needed for football and hockey helmets). - TPEs can also be formed into a variety of structures. In one embodiment, the
middle layer 24 has a honeycomb structure (i.e., waffle-type). The interconnected hexagonal cells of a honeycombed structure provide impact absorption and a high strength-to-weight ratio, which permits construction of a lightweight helmet. The interconnected cells absorb and distribute the energy of an impact evenly throughout the structure. The honeycomb structure also reduces material costs because much of the material volume is made of open cells. This structure can be any one in which the material is formed into interconnected walls and open cells. The cells can have a shape other than hexagonal, for example, square, rectangular, triangular, and circular, without departing from the principles of the invention. - The formation of the
middle layer 24 on theinner shell layer 28 can be accomplished using an extrusion, casting, or injection molding process. The compressiblemiddle layer 24 andinner shell layer 28 can be manufactured separately and adhered together after production, or they may be manufactured as one component, with the two layers being adhered to each other during manufacturing. TPEs bond readily to various types of substrates, such as plastic, and, thus, TPEs and substrates are commonly manufactured together. The softness (or conversely, the hardness) of themiddle layer 24 can also be determined over a range of durometers. Preferably, the range is between 5 and 90 on the Shore A scale, inclusive. The thickness of themiddle layer 24 can be varied without departing from the principles of the invention. In one embodiment, themiddle layer 24 is approximately ¼ inch thick. - The
inner shell layer 28 is constructed of a hardened material, such as a rigid thermoplastic, a thermoplastic alloy, expanded polystyrene, or a fiber-reinforced material such as fiberglass, TWINTEX®, KEVLAR®, or BP Curv™. Theinner shell layer 28 operates to provide structure to the helmet 2, penetration resistance, and impact energy distribution to theinternal liner 32. In one embodiment, the thickness of theinner shell layer 28 is 1/16th of an inch. The thickness of theinner shell layer 28 can be varied without departing from the principles of the invention. - Providing another impact energy-absorbing layer, the
internal liner 32 contacts the wearer's head. Other functions of theinternal liner 32 may include sizing, resilience, airflow, and comfort. In general, theinternal liner 32 is constructed of a foam material of, for example, approximately ½ to 1 inch thickness, or it may be constructed of expanded polystyrene. The compressibleinternal liner 32 is attached to an inner surface of theinner shell layer 28. The method of attachment depends upon the type of materials used (of theinner shell layer 28 and of the internal liner 32). - Embodiments of the
internal liner 32 include one or more of the following, either alone or in combination: thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), expanded polystyrene, silicone gel, silicone foam, viscoelastic or memory foam, and polyurethane foam. Brock Foam™, manufactured by Brock of Boulder, Colo., is an example of a foam material that may be suitable for theinternal liner 32 of the invention. Brock Foam™ is made of partially fused polymer beads and elastic adhesive that together provide energy absorption, multiple impact capability, free flow of air and moisture, and improved fit and comfort. Another example is Bayfill EA, an energy absorbing semi-rigid polyurethane foam made by Bayer Material Science of Pittsburgh, Pa. The thickness and type of foam material can be varied without departing from the principles of the invention. - Important to the use of the helmet of the invention is for the helmet to fit properly and to remain in place during the impact. In an embodiment not shown, the helmet extends downwards from the regions near the ears and covers the angle of the wearer's jaw. This extension may be flexible, and when used in conjunction with a chinstrap, may be drawn in tightly to provide a snug fit around the jaw.
FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of a helmet 2′ constructed in accordance with the invention. Here, the helmet 2′ is a football helmet (facemask and chinstrap not shown). This helmet 2′ illustrates a design that covers the ears and a portion of the wearer's jaw. The helmet 2′ hasventilation openings 6′ near the top and on the sides of the helmet 2′ and anear hole 8. Again, for clarity sake, the various layers of materials used in the construction of the helmet 2′ appear in eachopening 6′ as asingle layer 14′. - While the invention has been shown and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.
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1. Protective headgear, comprising an impact-absorbing shell including a hard inner shell layer formed into a shape of helmet and a compressible layer attached to and covering an outer surface of the hard inner shell layer, the compressible layer being made of a thermoplastic elastomer material that compresses when impacted by a force and returns substantially to the original shape of the helmet after the force ceases.
2. The protective headgear of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer material has a honeycomb structure.
3. The protective headgear of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer has a glass-transition temperature below or equal to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. The protective headgear of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer material has low rebound resilience.
5. The protective headgear of claim 1 , further comprising a compressible internal liner attached to an inner surface of the impact-absorbing shell, the internal liner making contact with the head of a wearer.
6. The protective headgear of claim 5 , wherein the internal liner is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material.
7. The protective headgear of claim 5 , wherein the internal liner is made of an expanded polystyrene foam.
8. The protective headgear of claim 1 , wherein the impact-absorbing shell further comprises an outer shell layer disposed on an outer surface of the compressible layer.
9. Protective headgear, comprising:
an energy-absorbing shell including:
an outer shell layer;
a non-compressible inner shell layer; and
a compressible middle layer disposed between the outer shell layer and the non-compressible inner shell layer, the compressible middle layer being comprised of a thermoplastic elastomer material that can compress upon impact and return substantially to an original shape of the headgear after the impact has ended; and
a compressible internal liner attached to an inner surface of the energy-absorbing shell.
10. The protective headgear of claim 9 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer material has a honeycomb structure.
11. The protective headgear of claim 9 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer material of the middle layer has a glass-transition temperature below or equal to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
12. The protective headgear of claim 9 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer material of the middle layer and of the internal liner has low rebound resilience.
13. The protective headgear of claim 9 , wherein the internal liner is made of thermoplastic elastomer material.
14. The protective headgear of claim 9 , wherein the internal liner is made of expanded polystyrene foam.
15. A method for making a helmet, comprising
providing a hard inner shell layer formed in a shape of a helmet; and
covering an outer surface of the hard inner shell layer with a compressible middle layer of thermoplastic elastomer material; and
covering an outer surface of the compressible middle layer with an outer shell layer.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer material has a honeycomb structure.
17. The method of claim 15 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer material of the compressible middle layer has a glass-transition temperature below or equal to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
18. The method of claim 15 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer material of the compressible middle layer and of the internal liner has low rebound resilience.
19. The method of claim 15 , further comprising attaching a compressible internal liner made of thermoplastic elastomer material to an inner surface of the hard inner shell layer.
20. The method of claim 15 , further comprising attaching a compressible internal liner made of expanded polystyrene foam to an inner surface of the hard inner shell layer.
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