Abstract
A visor or a headband used for fastening to a cap using press studs. The visor includes as its main component a panel, which has an upper edge and two side edges. One press stud component is provided in each of the upper corner regions of the panel where the upper edge and the side edges meet. At least one stop component is provided at least partially below a path connecting the press stud components to one another.
Claims
1.-27. (canceled)
28. A visor for fastening to a cap or a headband or a clip using press studs, the visor comprising: a panel as a main component, the panel comprising an upper edge and two side edges; wherein one press stud component is provided in each of the upper corner regions of the panel where the upper edge and the side edges meet, and wherein at least one stop component is provided at least partially below a path connecting the press stud components to one another.
29. The visor according to claim 28, wherein the panel is transparent at least to a large extent.
30. The visor according to claim 28, wherein the at least one stop component is a male press stud component.
31. The visor according to claim 28, wherein the at least one stop component is an elongate stop strip.
32. The visor according to claim 31, wherein the elongate stop strip is a foam strip.
33. The visor according to claim 31, wherein the elongate stop strip is a wedge-shaped stop strip.
34. The visor according to claim 28, wherein two stop components are made of foam are provided, wherein each stop component is arranged above a press stud component and is penetrable by the press stud button component.
35. The visor according to claim 28, wherein at least one Velcro component is provided for fastening a textile component using a Velcro connection.
36. The visor according to claim 28, wherein at least one ventilation slot is provided in an upper region of the visor.
37. The visor according to claim 28, wherein at least two band fastening devices on the visor side are provided in an upper region of the visor for fastening one elastic band each.
38. A combination comprising: a cap or a headband or a clip; and a visor for fastening to the cap or the headband or the clip using press studs, the visor comprising: a panel as a main component, the panel comprising an upper edge and two side edges; wherein one press stud component is provided in each of the upper corner regions of the panel where the upper edge and the side edges meet, and wherein at least one stop component is provided at least partially below a path connecting the press stud components to one another.
39. A set for a visor for fastening to a cap or a headband or a clip using press studs, the visor comprising a panel as a main component, the panel comprising an upper edge and two side edges, wherein one press stud component is provided in each of the upper corner regions of the panel where the upper edge and the side edges meet, wherein at least one stop component is provided at least partially below a path connecting the press stud components to one another, the set comprising: the panel, the least one stop component for variably fastening to the panel, and at least two press stud components for fastening the panel to the cap or the headband or the clip, wherein the panel has an upper edge and two side edges, wherein a press stud component is provided in each case in upper corner regions of the panel in which the upper edge and the side edges meet.
40. The set according to claim 39, further comprising two elastic bands.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0037] The invention will now be explained by way of examples with reference to the accompanying drawings based on particularly preferred embodiment.
[0038] FIG. 1 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention.
[0039] FIG. 2 shows a top view of an upper edge of a visor according to the invention.
[0040] FIG. 3 shows a cap to which a visor according to the invention can be fastened.
[0041] FIG. 4 shows a combination of cap and visor, the visor being in its working position.
[0042] FIG. 5 shows a cap and a visor, the visor being in an intermediate position.
[0043] FIG. 6 shows a cap and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in a parking position.
[0044] FIG. 7 shows a cap and a visor according to the invention in a side view, the visor being in a working position.
[0045] FIG. 8 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention.
[0046] FIG. 9 shows a top view of an upper edge of a visor according to the invention.
[0047] FIG. 10 shows a cap and a visor according to the invention in a side view, the visor being located just above its working position.
[0048] FIG. 11 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention.
[0049] FIG. 12 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention.
[0050] FIG. 13 shows a top view of an upper edge of a visor according to the invention.
[0051] FIG. 14 shows a cap and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in a parking position.
[0052] FIG. 15 shows a combination of cap and visor, the visor being in a working position.
[0053] FIG. 16 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention.
[0054] FIG. 17 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention.
[0055] FIG. 18 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention.
[0056] FIG. 19 shows a combination of cap and visor.
[0057] FIG. 20 shows various shapes of a stop strip in side view.
[0058] FIG. 21 shows a combination of cap and visor, the visor being in a working position.
[0059] FIG. 22 shows a combination of cap and visor, the visor being in an intermediate position.
[0060] FIG. 23 shows a combination of cap and visor, the visor being in a parking position.
[0061] FIG. 24 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention.
[0062] FIG. 25 shows an end region of an elastic band with a latch, the latch being in a first position.
[0063] FIG. 26 shows an end region of an elastic band with a latch, the latch being in a second position.
[0064] FIG. 27 shows an elastic band with a latch whilst being introduced into a hole in a cap.
[0065] FIG. 28 shows an elastic band with a latch in the fixed state.
[0066] FIG. 29 shows a cap and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in a working position.
[0067] FIG. 30 shows a cap and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in an intermediate position.
[0068] FIG. 31 shows a combination of cap and visor, the visor being in a parking position.
[0069] FIG. 32 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention.
[0070] FIG. 33 shows a perspective view of a headband with a visor partially attached thereto.
[0071] FIG. 34 shows a perspective view of a headband with a visor attached thereto.
[0072] FIG. 35 shows a headband and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in a working position.
[0073] FIG. 36 shows a headband and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in an intermediate position.
[0074] FIG. 37 shows a headband and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in a parking position.
DETAILED DISCUSSION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0075] In the following description of the drawings, identical reference numerals designate identical or comparable components.
[0076] FIG. 1 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention. The visor 10, having a panel 22 of transparent material as an essential component, has an upper edge 24 and two side edges 26, 28. The edges can be shaped in many ways. For example, any corners can be avoided, or other polygons can be selected as the basic shape of the visor. The regions in which the upper edge 24 and the side edges 26, 28 meet are referred to as corner regions 30, 32 of the visor 10, although also smooth transitions between the edges without an actual corner are possible here. Press stud components 14, 16 are provided in the corner regions 30, 32 of the visor 10. At some distance from the upper edge 24 and also from the side edges 26, 28, two stop components 34, 36 are arranged in a horizontal line. These are arranged symmetrically with respect to the vertical axis of symmetry of the visor below a line that connects the press stud components 14, 16.
[0077] FIG. 2 shows a top view of an upper edge of a visor according to the invention. Here, the press stud components 14, 16 are shown as female press stud components. They penetrate the panel 22 near the upper edge. The stop components 34, 36 are male press stud components. They are arranged below the press stud components 14, 16, which cannot be seen here, but is understandable in conjunction with FIG. 1.
[0078] FIG. 3 shows a cap to which a visor according to the invention can be fastened. The cap 12 can be a conventional cap, as is often worn nowadays. In particular, the cap 12 has a bill 38. Press stud components 18, 20 form the counterparts to the press stud components of the visor are arranged on the cap 12. The bill 38 serves as a counterpart to the stop components of the visor.
[0079] FIG. 4 shows a combination of cap and visor, the visor being in its working position. Figure 5 shows a cap and a visor, the visor being in an intermediate position. FIG. 6 shows a cap and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in a parking position. FIG. 7 shows a cap and a visor according to the invention in a side view, the visor being in a working position. In FIG. 4, the visor is in its working position. It's pivoted down, and it protects the face of the wearer. Further downward-pivoting of the visor 10 is not possible and/or does not occur unintentionally, since the stop components 34, 36 rest on the bill 38 of the cap 12. As can be seen in FIG. 5, the visor 10 can be pivoted upwards out of the working position in a simple manner by using the relative rotatability of the press stud components 14, 18; 16, 20. Here, the visor 10 is in an intermediate position. In FIG. 6, the visor has reached its parking position. The parking position can always be designated as a position in which the visor 10 remains stable, i.e., does not fall back in front of the face of the wearer. The parking position may also be further forward or further rearward than is shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 7 shows, again in a side view, the working position and in particular the bearing of the stop components 34, 36 on the bill 38 of the cap 12. The position of the visor 10 relative to the face of the wearer can be effected not only by pivoting the visor 10 relative to the cap 12. Different positions of the visor 10 can be realized also by varying the position of the cap 12 relative to the face of the wearer, i.e., by wearing it, for example, with the bill 38 directed further upward.
[0080] FIG. 8 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention. FIG. 9 shows a top view of an upper edge of a visor according to the invention. In this embodiment of the visor according to the invention, the stop component is formed by a stop strip 40. This stop strip 40 preferably consists of foam. Usefully, the foam strip is self-adhesive and glued from the inside to the panel 22 of the visor 10.
[0081] FIG. 10 shows a cap and a visor according to the invention in a side view, the visor being located just above its working position. When lowering the visor 10 further downward, the stop strip 40 is placed on the bill 38 of the cap 12, thus reaching the working position of the visor 10.
[0082] FIG. 11 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention. With this visor 10, two stop strips 40, 41 are provided so that the visor 10 has two working positions. When lowering the visor 10, the stop strip 41 is first placed on the bill of the cap. Particularly in the case of a flexible stop strip 41, the visor can be moved further downward with a little expenditure of force, so that the stop strip 40 then rests on the bill of the cap, thus assuming the second working position.
[0083] FIG. 12 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention. FIG. 13 shows a top view of an upper edge of a visor according to the invention. Here, two stop strips 42, 44 are fastened, preferably glued, to the panel 22 of the visor 10, wherein the stop strips 42, 44 usefully have a self-adhesive side also here. The stop strips 42, 44 are wedge-shaped. The thinner end of the wedge is the lower end of the stop strip 42, 44 in each case. When the visor 10 is lowered, this first comes into the vicinity of the bill of the cap, so that the visor 10 initially can be easily pivoted above the bill of the cap. With further pivoting, the thicker regions of the wedge come into the vicinity of the bill of the cap, so that the force between the bill and the cap increases. In this way, the working position of the visor 10 can be varied continuously.
[0084] FIG. 14 shows a cap and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in a parking position. Here, attachment of the wedge-shaped stop strips can be seen. Here, the stop strips are only partially wedge-shaped.
[0085] FIG. 15 shows a combination of cap and visor, the visor being in a working position. Here, the visor 10 is located in one of its working positions, in which case an already very thick region of the wedge-shaped stop strip 42, 44 is connected to the bill 38 of the cap 12. Even with the visor 10 pivoted further upward, the visor 10 would hold securely already in the working position then taken.
[0086] FIG. 16 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention. Here, a textile component 52 is fastened to the panel 22 of the visor 10 from the inside via Velcro connections 46, 48, 50. The textile component 52 extends the visor 10 downwards, thereby providing increased protection. Furthermore, the textile component 52 can be replaced. Furthermore, the textile component 52 can be used for cleaning the visor 10. The present embodiment of the visor 10 with the textile component 52 is shown in connection with the embodiment of the visor 10 in which wedge-shaped stop strips 42, 44 are used. However, the textile component 52 attached to the visor 10 via Velcro connections 46, 48, 50 can also be a supplement to any other embodiment of visors 10 described herein. The textile component can also be coupled to the visor in another manner. It can be clipped, clamped, glued or magnetically connected to the visor.
[0087] FIG. 17 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention. Two ventilation slots 54, 56 are provided in the vicinity of the upper edge 24 of the visor 10. This makes working with the visor 10 more pleasant since accumulated warm and moist air may escape upwards.
[0088] FIG. 18 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention. FIG. 19 shows a combination of cap and visor. A hump 58 is arranged centrally on the upper edge 24 of the visor 10. This offers the possibility of bringing the visor into a comparatively low working position, wherein the visor 10 nevertheless provides protection in a central region in such position. However, ventilation paths 60, 62 can be provided to the left and to the right of the hump 58 to allow moist and warm air to escape upwards.
[0089] FIG. 20 shows various shapes of a stop strip in side view. The stop strips are each shown in a side view, i.e., using their bottom side they are fastened, preferably glued, to the inside of the visor. The cuboid stop strip 40 according to FIG. 20a is preferably used in the embodiments according to the FIGS. 9 to 11 and 17. The wedge-shaped and/or partially wedge-shaped stop strips 42 according to FIG. 20b, FIG. 20c and FIG. 20d are preferably used in conjunction with the embodiments according to the FIGS. 12 to 16 and the FIGS. 18 and 19.
[0090] FIG. 21 shows a combination of cap 12 and visor 10, the visor 10 being in a working position. FIG. 22 shows a combination of cap 12 and visor 10, the visor 10 being in an intermediate position. FIG. 23 shows a combination of cap 12 and visor 10, the visor being in a parking position. The visor 10 and/or the combination of visor 10 and cap 12 is similar in many respects to the embodiments according to the FIGS. 12 to 15. In particular, wedge-shaped stop strips are provided on the visor 10, wherein only the left wedge-shaped stop strip 44 is visible here. On the right-hand side, the visor 10 is equipped in the same or comparable manner. However, a fastening device 64 on the visor side is additionally provided on the visor 10 shown here. Likewise, a fastening device 68 on the head side is provided on the cap 12. An elastic band 66, for example a rubber band, is fastened to such fastening devices 64, 68. The rubber band 66 extends externally on the visor 10 and externally on the cap 12. The fastening devices 64, 68 are preferably holes in the visor 10 and cap 12, wherein the elastic band 66 is inserted from the outside through the holes 64, 68 for locking it from the inside. Such locking can be effected, for example, simply by knotting the elastic band 66 at its ends. In the working position according to FIG. 21, the fastening devices have a maximum or nearly maximum spacing, so that the elastic band 66 is tensioned at a maximum or almost a maximum. The elastic band 66 extends essentially parallel to the edge of the cap 12. It stabilizes the working position of the visor 10. If the visor 10 is pivoted upwards out of the working position, i.e., via the intermediate position according to FIG. 22 into the parking position according to FIG. 23, the elastic band assists in raising the visor 10. The elastic band 66 helps to hold the visor 10 in its parking position, wherein the visor 10 is projecting here, namely by a force equilibrium between the weight of the visor 10 and the elastic force of the band 66. In the representations according to the FIGS. 21 to 23, only one elastic band 66 is visible. Preferably, the design is also symmetrical with respect to such features, i.e., an elastic band is also fixed in corresponding fastening devices on the right-hand side of the combination of cap 12 and visor 10.
[0091] FIG. 24 shows a frontal view of a visor 10 according to the invention. Here, the stop strips are not visible because they are covered by stickers 78, 80, which are affixed on the outside onto the visor 10. In addition to the features already known from other embodiments, the fastening devices 64, 65 on the visor side can be seen here. On each side of the visor there are three fastening devices 64, 65 on the visor side, each penetrating the visor 10 as holes. Depending on the mechanical conditions, a specific one of the fastening devices 64, 65 on the visor side can be selected on each side for fastening the elastic band. The fastening devices 64, 65 on the visor side can also be combined. For example, the elastic band can be guided through an inner fastening device 64 on the visor side from the outside to the inside, and can be guided out again through a fastening device on the visor side located further outside or through a fastening device 64 on the visor side located further below or further above. In this way, the tensioning force of the elastic band can be changed.
[0092] FIG. 25 shows an end region of an elastic band 66 with a latch 72, the latch 72 being in a first position. FIG. 26 shows an end region of an elastic band 66 with a latch 72, the latch 72 being in a second position. A latch 72 is provided at the end of the elastic band 66 shown here. This makes it unnecessary to prevent the elastic band 66, by knotting, from leaving the hole in the visor or cap. In the position of the latch 72 shown in FIG. 25, the band 66 together with the latch 72 can be easily guided through a hole. In the transverse position of the latch 72, the band 66 is prevented from slipping out of the hole.
[0093] FIG. 27 shows an elastic band 66 with a latch 72 whilst being introduced into a hole in a cap 12. It can be seen here that the fastening device 68 on the head side is realized by means of a hollow rivet 70. The latch 72 is substantially in extension of the elastic band 66, so that the elastic band 66 together with the latch 72 can be guided in a simple manner through the hollow rivet 70 in the cap 12.
[0094] FIG. 28 shows an elastic band with a latch 66 in the fixed state. It is shown here that the latch 72 is transverse to the elastic band 66. Thus, the band 66 may no longer slip out of the hole in the cap 12.
[0095] FIG. 29 shows a cap 12 and a visor 10 according to the invention, the visor being in a working position. FIG. 30 shows a cap 12 and a visor 10 according to the invention, the visor being in an intermediate position. FIG. 31 shows a combination of cap 12 and visor 10, the visor being in a parking position. In this embodiment of the visor 10 according to the invention, it is equipped with two stop components 74 made of foam, each stop component being arranged at the location of one of the press stud components 14. In the present side view, the press stud component 14 and the associated stop component 74 can be seen, wherein the design on the other side of the visor is the same or comparable. The stop components 74 made of foam are glued onto the visor 10 from the inside. The stop component 74 makes it possible for the functional part of the press stud component 14 to be coupled to the counterpart on the cap 12. The stop component 74 stabilizes the visor 10 in each of the shown positions, i.e., the working position according to FIG. 29, the intermediate position according to FIG. 30 and the parking position according to Figure 31. The stop components 74 serve as “brakes” in this respect, preventing unintentional pivoting of the visor 10 relative to the cap 12.
[0096] FIG. 32 shows a frontal view of a visor according to the invention. In addition to the features of the visor 10 according to the invention already explained, stickers 78, 80 can be seen here, covering the stop components made of foam applied to the other side of the visor 10. The stickers 78, 80 essentially have the shape of the stop components of foam lying underneath. They essentially follow the contours of the visor, with an upper side initially running essentially straight, and then forming a downward curve. Such curve continues until reaching the inner, essentially straight edge of the stickers 78 and/or the stop components made of foam. An upper edge and an adjoining inner edge of the stop component are straight. For example, they may be essentially perpendicular to one another. Preferably, the corner connecting the upper edge and the inner edge of the stop component to one another is rounded. The other ends of the upper edge and of the inner edge are connected to one another via an arcuate outer edge. In another embodiment, it can also be provided that the stop component is circular. It is then preferably penetrated in its center by the press stud component. In addition to foam, which is often relatively soft, it is also possible to use harder plastics and/or plastics that, due to their elasticity, always return to their basic shape even after long or frequent squeezing. For example, PU foams, PVC foams, latex foams, silicone foams, hard rubber or combinations of such materials can be used.
[0097] FIG. 33 shows a perspective view of a headband with a visor partially attached thereto. The headband 82 comprises a front component 84 and a rear head component 86. The front component 84 is selected to be wider than the rear head component 86. The front component 84 is essentially inelastic, whilst the rear head component 86 is an elastic rubber band. Four press stud components 18, 18′, 20, 20′ are attached to the end component 84 of the end band 82 in such a way that, when someone is wearing the head band 82, they are arranged laterally on the head, for example slightly above and in front of the ears. The visor 10 with a stop component 76, which can be seen, is mounted on the left-hand side on one of the press stud components 20, 20′, here on the press stud component 20. On the right-hand side, the visor 10 is detached from the headband 82 so that both press stud components 18, 18′ are visible. By arranging two or more press stud components on the headband, the position of the visor 10 relative to the headband 82 and thus also relative to the head of the wearer can be varied.
[0098] FIG. 34 shows a perspective view of a headband with a visor attached thereto. Here, the fastening of the visor 10 to the frontal, now covered press stud component 20 (see FIG. 33) can be seen, whilst the rear press stud component 20′ is unused.
[0099] FIG. 35 shows a headband and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in a working position. FIG. 36 shows a headband and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in an intermediate position. FIG. 37 shows a headband and a visor according to the invention, the visor being in a parking position. In FIG. 35, the visor 10 is in its working position. The stop component 76 can be seen in the region of the left-hand press stud component 16. The stop component 76, which is preferably a foam component, rubs on the headband 82, thus making available a braking effect. Without the intervention of the wearer, the visor is not adjusted or only unintentionally in rare cases. In FIG. 36, the visor 10 is slightly raised. It could also remain in this position since the stop component 76 acting as a brake always applies a braking effect. In FIG. 37, a usable parking position has been reached already and the visor faces essentially horizontally forward. The stop component 76 brakes the visor 10 also in this position by means of friction on the headband 82.
[0100] In the illustrated embodiments of the present invention, different types of caps are shown, namely caps with a closed head part and caps with an open head part. The various visors can be combined with any of the cap variants shown. Also, all features shown in connection with headbands can be realized in connection with caps. The same applies to all features shown in connection with caps in the reverse way, unless it is crucial that the cap has a bill. In addition to caps and headbands, it is also within the scope of the invention to use clips, for example those which are normally used for hairstyles. A clip is worn so that it is closed at the front and open at the rear. A visor can be attached to a clamp in the same way as to a headband.
[0101] The features of the invention disclosed in the preceding description, in the figures as well as in the claims can be essential for the implementation of the invention both individually and in any combination.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
[0102] 10 visor [0103] 12 cap [0104] 14 press stud component [0105] 16 press stud component [0106] 18 press stud component [0107] 18′ press stud component [0108] 20 press stud component [0109] 20′ press stud component [0110] 22 panel [0111] 24 upper edge [0112] 26 side edge [0113] 28 side edge [0114] 30 corner region [0115] 32 corner region [0116] 34 stop component/male press stud component [0117] 36 stop component/male press stud component [0118] 38 bill [0119] 40 stop component/stop strip/foam strip [0120] 41 stop component/stop strip/foam strip [0121] 42 stop component/stop strip/wedge-shaped foam component [0122] 44 stop component/stop strip/wedge-shaped foam component [0123] 46 Velcro connection [0124] 48 Velcro connection [0125] 50 Velcro connection [0126] 52 textile component [0127] 54 ventilation slot [0128] 56 ventilation slot [0129] 58 humps [0130] 60 ventilation path [0131] 62 ventilation path [0132] 64 band fastening device on visor side [0133] 65 band fastening device on visor side [0134] 66 elastic band [0135] 68 band fastening device on head side [0136] 69 band fastening device on head side [0137] 70 hollow rivet [0138] 72 latch [0139] 74 stop component [0140] 76 stop component [0141] 78 sticker [0142] 80 sticker [0143] 82 headband [0144] 84 front component [0145] 86 rear head component
