Headgear shroud assembly
First Claim
1. A shroud assembly for headgear, comprising:
- a frame having a shape that matches a contour of the headgear;
an insert attached to a front side of the frame, the insert configured for removable attachment to a mounting assembly;
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;
a friction pad disposed on a rear surface of the frame for increasing friction between the shroud assembly and the headgear; and
a first opening in the insert, a second opening in the frame, and a third opening in the friction pad, wherein the first, second, and third openings are aligned with an opening in the headgear for receiving a mechanical fastener attaching the shroud assembly to the headgear.
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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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Citations
33 Claims
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1. A shroud assembly for headgear, comprising:
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a frame having a shape that matches a contour of the headgear; an insert attached to a front side of the frame, the insert configured for removable attachment to a mounting assembly; 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; a friction pad disposed on a rear surface of the frame for increasing friction between the shroud assembly and the headgear; and a first opening in the insert, a second opening in the frame, and a third opening in the friction pad, wherein the first, second, and third openings are aligned with an opening in the headgear for receiving a mechanical fastener attaching the shroud assembly to the headgear. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A shroud assembly for headgear, comprising:
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a frame having a shape that matches a contour of the headgear; an insert attached to a front side of the frame, the insert configured for removable attachment to a mounting assembly; 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; a friction pad disposed on a rear surface of the frame for increasing friction between the shroud assembly and the headgear; and at least one boss protruding from the friction pad and extending through a complementary opening in the frame. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A shroud assembly for headgear, comprising:
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a frame having a shape that matches a contour of the headgear; an insert attached to a front side of the frame, the insert configured for removable attachment to a mounting assembly; 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; a friction pad disposed on a rear surface of the frame for increasing friction between the shroud assembly and the headgear; first, second, and third openings in the frame; fourth, fifth, and sixth openings in the friction pad, the fourth, fifth, and sixth openings aligned with the first, second, and third openings, respectively; and a removable plug received in each of the fourth, fifth, and sixth openings. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33)
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