Helmet configured for electronics
First Claim
1. A method of manufacturing a protective helmet using a protective shell and a flexible printed circuit board, the protective shell having a downwardly facing rim portion, the method comprising acts of:
- (a) forming the flexible printed circuit board into a shape to match a contour of the rim portion of the protective shell;
(b) positioning the flexible printed circuit board on the downwardly facing rim portion of the protective shell such that the flexible printed circuit board extends from a rear portion of the helmet to a front portion of the helmet; and
(c) attaching an edge trim piece to the protective shell such that the edge trim piece overlies the flexible printed circuit board.
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Abstract
Integrated helmet systems provide convenient and modular use of electronic devices with a protective helmet. In addition to ease of use, weight savings and space savings also may be realized in certain embodiments. A flexible printed circuit board is used as a power bus to deliver electrical power from a battery pack to various electronic devices. Examples of devices used with protective helmets include: night vision goggles; helmet-mounted display units; ear phones; communication headsets; camera systems; biometric sensors; microprocessors; identify friend or foe devices (IFFs); and GPS devices.
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18 Claims
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1. A method of manufacturing a protective helmet using a protective shell and a flexible printed circuit board, the protective shell having a downwardly facing rim portion, the method comprising acts of:
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(a) forming the flexible printed circuit board into a shape to match a contour of the rim portion of the protective shell; (b) positioning the flexible printed circuit board on the downwardly facing rim portion of the protective shell such that the flexible printed circuit board extends from a rear portion of the helmet to a front portion of the helmet; and (c) attaching an edge trim piece to the protective shell such that the edge trim piece overlies the flexible printed circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of manufacturing a protective helmet using a protective shell and a flexible printed circuit board, the protective shell having a rim portion with an underside, the method comprising acts of:
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(a) forming the flexible printed circuit board into a shape to match a contour of the rim portion of the protective shell; (b) positioning the flexible printed circuit board on the underside of the rim portion of the protective shell; and (c) attaching an edge trim piece to the helmet such that the edge trim piece overlies the flexible printed circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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