![]() ![]() The tether system includes at least one ring structure that is configured to attach to the helmet and a single tether material that slides through the at least one ring. The neck brace structure includes a neck extension that is attached to shoulder extensions. The system includes a helmet, a neck brace structure, and a tether system. Each tether is attached to the helmet and the high collar in a horizontal plane, resulting in a lateral load transfer and creating a condition where the helmet and the head and neck restraint is cantilevered at the tether-helmet attachment points.ĭesirable in the art is an improved head and neck restraining system that would improve upon the conventional head and neck restraining system.Ī new head and neck restraining system is disclosed herein. 4,638,510, 6,009,566, and 7,017,194, a head and neck restraining system includes a stiff U-shaped shoulder yoke with a high collar that is tethered to a user's helmet by at least one tether. ![]() In low or high speed conditions, a head and neck restraining system can be implemented to reduce forces exerted on a driver's (user's) head and neck, in event of an accident. The present disclosure is generally related to a safety system and, more particularly, is related to systems and methods for reducing the force exerted on a user's head and neck in a restrained torso condition in event of an accident.Ī helmet is typically worn to protect the head from injuries, especially in high speed competition or recreational vehicles such as race cars, aircraft, boats etc. 27, 2012, which is entirely incorporated herein by reference. provisional application entitled, “Tension Neutralizing Tether,” having Ser. This application is a nonprovisional patent application of copending U.S. ![]()
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