Patent ID: 6260197
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
A welding helmet comprising a shell and a head strap for supporting the shell from a wearer's head, and at least one connection between said head strap and the shell to thereby secure the two together, said connection including a friction bearing between said shell and said head strap and being user adjustable to thereby control the amount of friction applied between said shell and head strap, the connection further including a mechanical stop for defining the limits to the range of motion available between the shell and strap, the mechanical stop comprising a pin and receiving slot, said pin fitting into said slot and limiting the range of movement of said pin to thereby limit the range of pivot between said strap and shell, the mechanical stop further comprising a second pin and a plurality of holes into any one of which said second pin is fitted to fix end points in the range of motion permitted by said connection.