FENCING MASK (TWO VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: sports equipment. SUBSTANCE: according to first version, fencing mask has vision member made from shock-resistant transparent material, casing composed of integral parts adhering to front, chin and temporomaxillary regions and equipped with vent openings, rim, bracket, neck protecting member, and inner case. Casing is further equipped with vision member frame-retainer composed of inner and outer parts configured so as to secure edges of vision member and edges of parts adhering to front, chin and temporomaxillary regions, between them. Body and vision member frame-retainer are manufactured from composite material based on fibrous reinforcing filaments, ribbons or fabric and polymer binders. According to second version, frame-retainer and rim define power carcass, which strengthens joints of mentioned parts. Mentioned parts, frame-retainer and rim of power carcass are also manufactured from composite material based on fibrous reinforcing filaments, ribbons or fabric and polymer binders. EFFECT: enhanced reliability in operation, improved heat removal and optical properties of vision member and increased service life. 6 cl, 3 dwg