DE29614560U1 - Water polo reversible cap with earmuffs - Google Patents

Description

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Application for utility model protection for a reversible water polo cap with earmuffs

1. Description of the function of further development

In water polo (or underwater rugby), caps of different colors are worn to distinguish between the two teams. To differentiate the players on a team, these caps are given numbers.

To protect the ears, the caps are equipped with ear protectors, so that the risk of injury is reduced.

This development of caps already exists.

1.1. What is new about the application process?

The caps are currently produced and used in two versions (classic blue and white for the field players and red for the goalkeepers).

My further development is to use the caps as reversible caps

produce, whereby the cap sides are colored differently. The

Earmuffs must then be worn during or after the turn (change of

playing color) so that the protection of the ears is still guaranteed.

Example:

During training or competition, the choice of cap color is only decided at short notice.

Without further development, it is currently necessary to carry two sets of caps in different colors.

With further development, it is now possible to carry only one cap.

The cap is turned to the appropriate side, the earmuffs are pushed or pushed over to the required side.

The game can begin.

1.2. Advantages

Only one game cap is required per player, production costs are almost halved

Training is made easier because players can switch teams without exchanging caps

Utility model creation "Waterproof earmuffs"

1.3. Areas of application

The caps are currently used in the following sports:

Water polo

Underwater Rugby
A use for other sports is conceivable.

2. Technology

2.1. Water polo cap

The cap is pulled over the head and should be elastic so that it can adapt to the shape of the head.

The cut of the cap runs over the upper forehead to the upper neck.

The cap (with holes for the ears or earmuffs) goes over the ears and tapers to a point above the ears.

The cap is two-colored, one side blue and the other side white.

The numbers (on both sides) of the players on a team are placed above the earmuffs.

Since the cap can be turned in a mirror image, in principle only the functionality of the earmuffs needs to be solved in order to make it reversible.

2.2. Earmuffs

The ear protectors (preferably made of plastic) serve to protect the ears or eardrum.

The earmuffs are shaped like a shell that sits over the ear (other shapes are also possible).

The earmuffs sit over the auricle and should be strong enough to provide adequate protection.

The earmuffs must have holes in them so that water does not collect above the ear and so that the player can still hear sufficiently.

The following solutions are possible for turning the cap:

Solution 1

The earmuffs are attached to the cap with a lock ring.

There are small holes in the cap around the earmuffs, through which the ring is pushed from the inside.

There are small pins in the ring that are inserted through the cap, analogous to the number of holes in the cap.

21.08.1996

Utility model protection "Waterproof earmuffs"

There are holes in the earmuff (the shell), similar to the fastening ring, so that the ring and protector can be put together through the holes in the cap.

When changing the connection, the ring must be loosened and then fastened the other way round.

Solution 2

There is a plastic ring sewn into the cap around the ear area (into the hole in the cap) that protrudes a little.

There is a small groove in the earmuffs in the area where the ring should snap into place.

When turning the cap, the earmuffs only have to be removed and put on the other side.

The plastic earpiece is bevelled towards the inside of the cap so that the earmuffs are held in place on the head after the cap has been put on and cannot fall out.

Solution 3

The ear protector can also be completely incorporated into the cap and when the cap is turned over, the protector is only pushed or turned over onto the outside.

A combination of solutions 1 and 3 is also conceivable, so that the earmuffs can be replaced if they are defective.

2.3. Closure

2.4. Materials

2.4.1. Water polo cap

The following materials can be used to make the caps:
Fabric (cotton, linen etc.)
Plastic (e.g. polyester)

2.4.2. Earmuffs

Earmuffs can be made from the following materials:
Plastic (e.g. plastic)

2.4.3. Number printing

The number print can be sewn on, painted on or printed on.
The following materials are conceivable:

Utility model protection "WasserballwepdeljappQinit.Ear protectors"

Plastic (e.g. polyesier.fcum caustic soda or printing) Fabric (cotton, linen etc. for sewing on) Color (paint on, print on etc.)

2.4.4. Closure

The fastener is attached under the chin. The following materials are possible:

• Fabric or ribbon for lacing

• Plastic (as Velcro fastener)

2.5. Function

2.5.1. Water polo cap

• Differentiation of teams (colors)

• Differentiation of the players of a team (numbers)

• Protection, e.g. hair does not hang in the face etc.

2.5.2. Earmuffs

• Protect your ears from impact

2.5.3. Closure

• Fastening and closing the cap (closes under the chin)

Solution 1

The earmuffs are attached to the water polo cap with a lock ring. There are small holes in the water polo cap around the earmuffs; the ring is pushed through the holes from the inside. There are small pins in the ring that are pushed through the cap in the same number of holes. There are holes in the earmuff shell, similar to the fastening ring, so that the ring and earmuff shell are pushed together through the holes in the cap.

When turning, the fastening ring is released and the earmuffs are fastened the other way round by turning them over.

Solution 2

A plastic ring is sewn into the cap around the ear area and protrudes a little. There is a small groove in the earmuff shell where the ring should snap into place.

When turning the cap over, the earmuff shell only needs to be removed and put on the other side. The earmuff shell is beveled towards the inside of the cap, so that once the cap is put on, the earmuff is additionally held in place by the contact with the head and cannot fall out.

Solution 3

The earmuffs are completely integrated into the cap and when the cap is turned, the plastic earmuffs are only pushed or turned inside out

Krefeld, 31 October 1996

Claims (2)

Utility model application 296 14 560.2 Protection claims 1. Water polo cap with earmuffs, characterized, that the water polo cap is reversible. 2. Water polo cap according to claim 1, characterized, that the earmuffs connected to the water polo cap are turned can be. The earmuffs are preferably made of plastic. The turn of the earmuffs is achieved by the following solutions: