HEADGEAR SHROUD ASSEMBLY
First Claim
1. A shroud assembly for headgear, comprising:
- a frame formed of a polymer material and having a shape that matches a contour of the headgear;
an insert formed of a metal or metal alloy attached to a front side of the frame, the insert configured for removable attachment to a mounting assembly; and
the frame including first and second spaced flexible walls disposed on the front side of the frame on opposite sides of the insert, said first and second flexible walls spaced a sufficient distance apart to provide an interference fit between the mounting assembly and the first and second flexible walls.
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Abstract
In one aspect, a shroud assembly for headgear includes a frame formed of a polymer material having a shape that matches a contour of the headgear. An insert is formed of metal or metal alloy and is attached to a front side of the frame. The insert is configured for removable attachment to a mounting assembly. The frame includes first and second spaced flexible walls disposed on the front side of the frame on opposite sides of the insert. The first and second flexible walls are spaced a sufficient distance apart to provide an interference fit between the mounting assembly and the first and second flexible walls. In another embodiment, the shroud assembly further includes a friction pad disposed on a rear surface of the frame for increasing friction between the shroud assembly and the headgear. In another aspect, a method for attaching a mounting assembly to headgear is provided.
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26 Claims
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1. A shroud assembly for headgear, comprising:
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a frame formed of a polymer material and having a shape that matches a contour of the headgear; an insert formed of a metal or metal alloy attached to a front side of the frame, the insert configured for removable attachment to a mounting assembly; and the frame including first and second spaced flexible walls disposed on the front side of the frame on opposite sides of the insert, said first and second flexible walls spaced a sufficient distance apart to provide an interference fit between the mounting assembly and the first and second flexible walls. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for attaching a mounting assembly to headgear, comprising:
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providing a shroud assembly by attaching an insert formed of a metal or metal alloy attached to a front side of a frame, the insert configured for removable attachment to the mounting assembly, wherein the frame is formed of a polymer material and has a shape that matches a contour of the headgear, and wherein the insert is attached to the frame between first and second spaced flexible walls disposed on the front side of the frame on opposite sides of the insert, said first and second flexible walls spaced a sufficient distance apart to provide an interference fit between the mounting assembly and the first and second flexible walls; and removably attaching the mounting assembly to the insert. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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Specification