Patent ID: 6851129
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: A42B

Abstract:
1. Mechanism to removably anchor a side area of a visor to the cap of a helmet so that the visor rotates in relation to the eyeport opening of the helmet, of the type comprising: a base structure, anchored to the cap, and provided with at least one circular guide groove substantially orthogonal to the axis of rotation (A—A) of the visor and which has at least one widened portion defining an opening; at least one hooking element integral with said side area of the visor and suitable to engage slidingly inside the aforesaid circular groove, the hooking element being held in place by the circular guide groove except when corresponding to the opening defined by said widened portion; the mechanism also being characterized in that it comprises at least one locking tab positioned substantially in correspondence to said at least one widened portion and made to translate, along an axis coinciding with or substantially parallel to the axis of rotation (A—A) of the visor, between a position in which said locking tab intercepts said at least one widened portion, reducing the opening, and a position in which said locking tab is disengaged from said at least one widened portion, freeing the opening.