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EP2875742B1 - Protective body-armour equipment comprising lateral tightening means - Google Patents

Protective body-armour equipment comprising lateral tightening means Download PDF

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EP2875742B1
EP2875742B1 EP14192906.7A EP14192906A EP2875742B1 EP 2875742 B1 EP2875742 B1 EP 2875742B1 EP 14192906 A EP14192906 A EP 14192906A EP 2875742 B1 EP2875742 B1 EP 2875742B1
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Georges Kumuchian
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/015—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means
    • A41D13/0153—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means having hinged or separable parts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/0518—Chest
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/0531—Spine
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H1/00—Personal protection gear
    • F41H1/02—Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/0512—Neck or shoulders area
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2300/00—Details of garments
    • A41D2300/30—Closures
    • A41D2300/32—Closures using hook and loop-type fasteners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2300/00—Details of garments
    • A41D2300/30—Closures
    • A41D2300/332—Closures using elastic bands

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  • the present invention relates to protective equipment, such as a bumper protection vest, comprising at least one dorsal part, intended to cover at least a portion of the back of a user, and at least one front part intended for covering at least a portion of the torso of the user, the back portion comprising at least one rear side flap and the front portion comprising at least one front side flap, said flaps being fixed to one another in an adjustable manner and defining between them a portion of a user's arm passage, each of said flaps comprising a contact portion, said contact portions extending facing each other when the vest is worn.
  • protective equipment such as a bumper protection vest
  • a bumper protection vest comprising at least one dorsal part, intended to cover at least a portion of the back of a user, and at least one front part intended for covering at least a portion of the torso of the user
  • the back portion comprising at least one rear side flap and the front portion comprising at least one front side flap
  • said flaps being fixed to one another in an adjustable manner and
  • Such equipment is for example intended for law enforcement or security officers for example.
  • Such equipment must be able to protect the user against violent shocks, possibly carried by heavy objects, for example during demonstrations or clashes.
  • the equipment is worn around the upper body, usually accompanied by a helmet to protect the user's head.
  • the vests of this type known are generally made in several parts permanently attached to each other and slip through the head as a chasuble or as a jacket.
  • This type of equipment should be worn closer to the body to allow great freedom of movement to the user and not to interfere in its maneuvers.
  • this type of equipment is usually pooled in a barracks so that it can be worn by different people of different build.
  • it is intended to allow adjustment of the tightening of the equipment to adjust to the build of the person who wears it and possibly to facilitate its introduction and withdrawal by loosening the equipment.
  • each side portion is formed by two flaps, one of which is integral with the dorsal portion and the other is integral with the front portion, and provided with self-gripping means for securing a fastener. removable from one flap to the other in different positions.
  • the flaps overlap in part so as not to expose the user to the ribs, regardless of its size, for better protection on a part of contact between the flaps.
  • the shutters are fixed in a fastening zone generally leaving a portion of the free cover flap to provide a range of adjustment of the tightening of the vest by varying the location of the fastening area relative to the free portion.
  • the larger the free part the closer the vest is.
  • This free part is “flying” and is likely to fold on itself or against the dorsal part. This happens, for example, when the user quickly puts on the vest, in an emergency situation.
  • the vest is not in its optimal state of use and leaves part of the side of the user with a protection reduced or nonexistent.
  • This folding also causes discomfort to the user, making the vest less comfortable.
  • One of the aims of the invention is to overcome these disadvantages by providing protective equipment to ensure better attachment of the side flaps, to optimize the protection offered by the vest.
  • the invention relates to a protective equipment of the aforementioned type, comprising at least one elastic internal strap fixed on the one hand to one of the flaps and on the other hand to the contact part of the other component and it comprises a passer extending over the contact portion of one of the flaps, the other flap being engaged in said passer.
  • the term “external” is defined by what is turned outwardly of the protective equipment, that is to say opposite the part of the body carrying the equipment, and the term “internal” by what is turned inward of the equipment, that is to say towards the part of the body carrying the equipment.
  • the term “front” refers to what is turned to the torso of the user of the equipment and the term “back” which is turned to the back of it when the equipment is worn.
  • a protective equipment of the type bumpers 1 for the security forces or for security agents or other.
  • the protective equipment will simply be called “vest" 1.
  • the vest 1 is intended to cover at least the torso and the back and / or the abdomen of the user, as shown on the Fig. 1 and 2 .
  • the vest 1 essentially comprises a front part 2 and 4, formed of two front panels 2 and 4, or front parts 2 and 4, a dorsal part 6 ( Fig. 2 ), the front portions 2 and 4 being connected to the dorsal portion 6 each by a strap 8 intended to cover a shoulder of the user.
  • the vest 1 comprises only a front portion covering the abdomen and / or the torso of the user and connected to the dorsal part by two shoulder straps extending on either side of the parts. dorsal and frontal so as to define a passage for the user's head between the shoulder straps. In the following description, will be described more particularly the vest 1 comprising two front portions 2 and 4.
  • the front portions 2 and 4 are connected to the dorsal portion 6 by lateral flaps, defining with the straps 8 openings 10 for the passage of the arms of the user.
  • the dorsal portion 6 comprises two rear lateral flaps 12 extending on either side of the dorsal portion 6 and being spaced from the shoulder straps 8. The rear lateral flaps 12 thus extend towards the front portions 2 and 4 the user's ribs so as to cover a portion of the sidewalls thereof, as shown in FIG. Fig. 2 .
  • Each front portion 2, 4 comprises a front side panel 14 spaced apart from a strap 8 and extending towards the dorsal portion.
  • Each front side flap 14 thus also extends at one of the sidewalls of the user, so that each side flap before 14 can be superimposed on or below at least a portion of a rear side flap 12, as is more particularly visible on the Fig. 2 .
  • the front side flaps 14 and the rear side flaps 12 are provided with reciprocal fixing means, making it possible to fix together a front lateral flap 14 and a rear lateral flap 12 on each side of the vest 1 and thus to secure the front portions 2 and 4 together. at the back portion 6 at the size of a user, as will be described later.
  • the flaps When the flaps are superimposed, their upper edge defines, with the lower edge of the shoulder straps 8 and the edges of the front and back portions, the openings 10 for the passage of arms.
  • this portion In the case where the vest 1 comprises only one front portion, this portion carries the two front side flaps 14 on either side of the front portion.
  • Each of the parts mentioned above comprises one or more protective panels, each panel being provided with at least one mattress of elastically compressible material, for example a foam or an elastomeric material, for example obtained by injection or molding.
  • a plate of rigid material is disposed in front of the mattress, towards the outside of the vest 1.
  • the plate may be substantially flat or be shaped to fit the shape of the part of the body that it covers, in order to be ergonomic and thus improving the comfort of the panel while facilitating the freedom of movement of the user.
  • Such a plate allows a good distribution of energy when an impact is applied to it, as well as the absorption of a portion of this energy, the absorption then being made by the mattress.
  • the mattress and the plate are for example coated with a fabric adapted for the field of protective equipment. The production of such panels is known per se and will not be described in more detail here.
  • Each protective panel because of its structure, is able to absorb at least a portion of the energy due to impact, including shocks due to blows carried by a third with bare hands or with an object or projectiles launched by a third party, in order to protect the user wearing the equipment, while allowing him to move freely.
  • each panel or of some of them may possibly be doubled by one or more textile materials adapted for the absorption and / or evacuation of the sweat of the user, as represented by the reference 16 of the Fig. 4 and the ventilation of the vest 1 in order to improve its comfort, for example a so-called "breathable" textile material.
  • the vest 1 further comprises panels for protecting a portion of the arms 18 fixed, for example removably, to the shoulder straps 8 covering the shoulders.
  • Each arm protection panel 18 thus extends above a passage 10 for the arms so as to cover part of the arms of the user.
  • the protective panels of the arms 18 are for example provided with straps 20, or others, for fixing and tightening the arms of the user.
  • the shoulder straps 8 and the arm protection panels 18 are reinforced by shells 22 of rigid material, such as polycarbonate for example, extending on the outside of the strap 8 and panel 18 to improve the protection of the user wearing the vest 1.
  • shells 22 are known and have the general shape of the body part they protect.
  • the outer face of the shells 22 is shaped in a known manner for shock absorption during clashes.
  • the conformation is adapted to the part of the body intended to be protected and comprises, for example, protuberances extending on either side of the recesses intended to improve the behavior of the shells 22 in the event of an impact.
  • Each strap 8 and panel 18 may be reinforced by a shell 22, the adjacent shells being for example hinged together.
  • the panels 18 may be fixed permanently or removably straps they cover, for example by sewing or by self-gripping means or other.
  • the front portions 2 and 4 are provided with removable fixing means 24 for fixing the front portions 2 and 4 to one another, when the vest 1 has been threaded.
  • removable fastening means is meant that the front parts can be fixed to one another or detached from each other by cooperating or not the means for fixing the parts between them.
  • the fastening means 24 are formed by a slide fastener 26, the rails 28 of which are respectively fixed to one of the front portions 2 and 4.
  • a slider 30 is movable on the rails 28 so as to attach to one another or separate them from each other.
  • the slider 30 and the rails 28 have been represented in the closed position on the Fig. 1 .
  • the rails 28 are for example sewn on the end portions 32 of the front portions 2 and 4 facing each other when the vest 1 is closed, that is to say the end portions located at the end. opposite passages 10 for the arms.
  • a flap may be provided to cover the zipper 26 when it is closed in order to prevent a third party from being able to grasp the slider 30 for example, or in order to increase the protection at the right of the slide 26.
  • a flap extends for example over the entire length of the slide and is fixed permanently, for example by sewing, on one side thereof and removably, for example by self-gripping means on the other side of the slide.
  • the removable fastening means 24 for fixing or not the front portions 2 and 4 to each other may be of a different nature from the slide fastener 26 described above.
  • the removable fastening means 24 could be for example snaps or strips of self-gripping tape, or a combination of these different means.
  • the vest 1 described above can be donned like a coat.
  • the front parts in the open position the user passes an arm then the other through the arm passages 10 to thread the vest 1 then actuates the removable fastening means 22 to close the vest 1 and maintain the frontal parts 2 and 4 against his abdomen.
  • the vest 1 is particularly simple and quick to put on.
  • the vest includes only a front part, it is donned in the manner of a chasuble.
  • the vest 1 When the vest 1 is closed and the protections of the arms attached, the user is protected at the level of his back, his abdomen, his shoulders, his ribs and part of his arms.
  • a pectoral protection panel 34 may optionally be further detachably fastened to the inside of the vest 1 in order to offer additional protection facing the removable fastening means 24 of the front portions 2 and 4.
  • a pelvic panel 36 may also be be removably attached to the lower end of the pectoral panel 34.
  • one or both front portions 2 and 4 and / or the back portion 6 may be provided with removable attachment means on the outer face of these portions of at least one additional protective insert (not shown ).
  • the removable attachment means are for example formed by one or more self-gripping tape or other means.
  • the additional protection elements may be additional protective panels, such as those forming the different parts of the vest 1 and / or additional ballistic protections, or others.
  • the inner face of the front and / or back portions may be provided with means for removably attaching at least one additional protective insert, such as a collar 38 for protecting the neck and neck of the user. .
  • the back portion and / or the side portions and / or the front portions may for example be equipped with one or more receiving pockets of an additional protective panel.
  • This additional protection panel may have different characteristics of the protection panels described above to allow to modulate the protection offered by the vest 1, depending on whether these additional panels are arranged in the pockets or not.
  • the vest 1 thus offers the user a graduated protection according to the type of threat, the user can easily add or remove additional protective panels inside and / or outside the vest.
  • the vest 1 further allows an adjustment of the tightening of the vest 1 around the body of the user by providing a tightening means for fastening the flaps 12 and 14 described above.
  • the means for attaching a rear lateral flap 12 with a front lateral flap 14 the means of fixing the other rear lateral flap 12 with the other front lateral flap 14 are identical.
  • the fixing means are formed by at least one external strap 40 fastened to at least one fastening point 42 provided on one of the flaps and engaged in at least one guide 44 provided on the other rear lateral flap 12.
  • the outer strap 40 is for example formed by a strip of solid textile material capable of withstanding high tensile forces.
  • the attachment point 42 is formed by a loop and is provided on the front side flap 14.
  • the outer strap 40 could also be fixed for example by sewing or otherwise on the flap.
  • the attachment point 42 will be described as a loop 42. However, it is understood that it could be formed by other means, as described above.
  • the front side flap 14 extends above the rear side flap 12 when superimposed.
  • the front lateral flap 14 is therefore considered as an outer flap and the rear lateral flap 12 is considered as an inner flap.
  • the front lateral flap 14 comprises a front passer 42 and a rear passer 46 for an external strap 40, the front passer 42 extending in the vicinity of the front portion 2 or 4 and the rear passer 46 extending in the vicinity of the edge the front side flap 14 superimposed with the rear side flap 12.
  • the outer strap 40 is held by one of its ends 48 to the front guide 42 and extends rearwardly so as to pass through the rear flange 46.
  • the holding end 48 of the outer strap 40 in the front loop 42 is for example provided by a stop member (not shown) engaged behind the passer before 42 and holding the outer strap 40 when it is pulled back.
  • the rear runner 46 forms a rear attachment point of the outer strap 40 on the front side flap 14 provided in the vicinity of the rear edge of the front side flap 14, and it is understood that this rear passer 46 could be replaced by other means attaching the outer strap 40, such as a stitch or the like.
  • the advantage of providing loops 42 and 46 to form the fastening points on the front side flap 14 is that the outer strap 40 is not fixed permanently on the front side flap 14 and can therefore be removed from the flap by example to be changed if it has been damaged or worn out.
  • the outer strap 40 is then engaged in the passage 44 of the rear side flap 12, as shown on the outer strap 40 of the bottom on the Fig. 3 and 4 .
  • the loop 44 is fixed in the vicinity of the transition between the dorsal portion 6 and the rear lateral flap 12, either on the rear lateral flap or on the dorsal portion 6.
  • the loop 44 forms a return element of the outer strap 40, of which the free end portion 50 folds forward, after passing through the passage 44, the portion of the outer strap 40 extending between the front and rear loops 42 and 46 of the front side flap 14, as shown by the outer strap 40 from the top on the Fig. 3 and 4 .
  • the free end portion 50 thus extends from the rear side flap 12 to the front side flap 14 when engaged in the passage 44.
  • the end portion 50 is provided with removable fastening means 52 on the part of the outer strap 40 extending between the front and rear loops 42 and 46 of the front side flap 14.
  • These fixing means 52 are for example formed by strips of self-gripping tape 54 and 56, provided on the inner face of the end portion 50 of the strap and on the outer face of the portion of the strap extending between the loops 42 and 46.
  • Such fastening means 52 allow to fix the end portion 50 in a plurality of clamping position and to prevent this part from hanging freely of the vest 1, which could be inconvenient for the user or form a gripping zone by which a third could pull on the vest 1.
  • the fastening means 52 could be formed by snaps or aut re.
  • the vest is worn and when the outer strap 40 is engaged in the loops 42, 44 and 46, a pull on the end portion 50 of the outer strap 40 allows to tighten the vest 1 tending to bring the passer 44 the rear side flap of the front guide 42 of the front side flap 14.
  • a pull on the end portion 50 of the outer strap 40 allows to tighten the vest 1 tending to bring the passer 44 the rear side flap of the front guide 42 of the front side flap 14.
  • the tightening adjustment of the vest is particularly simple and ergonomic.
  • the clamping can be performed simultaneously on both sides of the vest 1, which ensures a good balance of this tightening and optimal use of the equipment.
  • each pair of lateral flaps 12 and 14 is fixed by means of two external straps 40 spaced in height on the lateral flaps 12 and 14 in order to distribute the clamping forces over the entire height of the flanges.
  • side flaps 12 and 14 The tightening is then effected by first tightening the two straps on both sides of the vest at the same height and the two other straps at a different height, to maintain the balance of tightening in simultaneously squeezing the vest on both sides.
  • the outer straps 40 can also be masked and made inaccessible from outside the vest 1 so that a third can not grasp them.
  • the front side flap 14 comprises a flap 58 arranged to cover the outer straps 40 when it is pressed against the front side flap 14, as shown in FIG. Fig. 2 .
  • the flap 58 is provided with removable fastening means 60 on the flap on which it is provided.
  • These fixing means 60 are for example formed by strips of self-gripping tape 62 and 64, provided on the inner face of the flap 58 and on the outer face of the flap on which the flap 58 is provided.
  • the distribution of the self-adhesive tapes gripper is arranged so that the entire flap 58 is held against the flap on which it is intended to limit the catch for a third.
  • Other removable attachment means could be provided, such as snaps or the like.
  • the external fastening of the flaps could be achieved by simple strips of self-gripping material extending on the outer face of the rear flap and on the inner face of the front flap instead of the outer straps.
  • a strap attachment provides more safety for the user and extends the life of the vest.
  • the cover of the front side flap 14 on the rear side flap 12 defines two contact parts, a contact portion belonging to the outer face of the rear side flap 12 and a contact portion of the front side flap 14 belonging to the inner face of the flap. front side 14. These two parts of contact are facing each other, when the vest is worn by a user.
  • An elastic internal strap 66 is fixed, on the one hand, for example to the inner face of the front lateral flap 14, and on the other hand to the rear lateral flap 12, for example on its outer face, its end or on its internal face. .
  • This elastic internal strap 66 maintains the "flying" portion of the rear side flap 12 on the front side flap 14, that is to say the portion of the inner flap covered by the outer flap without being fixed directly thereto.
  • the elastic internal strap 66 comprises, in one embodiment, at its end intended to be fixed on the internal face of the front part, a self-gripping tape 68 operating in conjunction with a self-gripping tape 70 belonging to the inner face. of the front part 2.
  • the other end is for example fixed permanently on the inner flap, for example by stitching.
  • These self-gripping means 68, 70 make the elastic strap 66 removable at one of its ends while leaving it adjustable, in case of change of the adjustment of the external straps 40. This type of adjustment occurs for example in case of change of user of the vest.
  • the self-gripping tape 70 extends for example from the front to the rear from the vicinity of the end portion 32 of the front portion 2 to the outer flap so as to form an extended attachment area allowing to fix the internal strap 66 in various places of the internal face of the front part.
  • a loop 72 may be fixed on the inner face of the front flap 14, the other rear lateral flap 12 being able to engage inside said passer 72.
  • This passer 72 extends over the contact part. of the front flap 14 and is for example a band sewn at the upper and lower ends of the front side flap 14. It then forms, with the rear side flap 12, a passage opening large enough for the rear side flap 12 to pass through. inside.
  • the rear side flap 12 is then held at the front side flap 14 by two means, on the one hand the elastic internal strap 66 and secondly the loop 72, which reinforces the maintenance of the two flaps together.
  • the vest 1 described above thus allows a better attachment of the side flaps, while leaving the adjustable tightening for example by using the external straps 40.
  • the elasticity of the internal strap 66 allows to tighten or loosen the vest by the outside without having to undo the internal fixation. This method of attachment makes it possible to retain the flying part of the inner flap and to prevent this part of the inner flap from folding on itself or against the dorsal part.
  • the donning time of the vest by the user is thus reduced compared to a vest of the state of the art and allows the vest to do without a ventral belt impractical.
  • the inner flap has been described as the rear flap and the outer flap as the front flap. However, it is understood that the inner flap could be formed by the front flap and that the outer flap could be formed by the rear flap.

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La présente invention concerne un équipement de protection, du type gilet de protection pare-coups, comprenant au moins une partie dorsale, destinée à recouvrir au moins une partie du dos d'un l'utilisateur, et au moins une partie frontale, destinée à recouvrir au moins une partie du torse de l'utilisateur, la partie dorsale comprenant au moins un volet latéral arrière et la partie frontale comprenant au moins un volet latéral avant, lesdits volets étant fixés l'un à l'autre de façon réglable et définissant entre eux une partie d'un passage de bras de l'utilisateur, chacun desdits volets comprenant une partie de contact, lesdites parties de contact s'étendant l'une en regard de l'autre quand le gilet est porté.The present invention relates to protective equipment, such as a bumper protection vest, comprising at least one dorsal part, intended to cover at least a portion of the back of a user, and at least one front part intended for covering at least a portion of the torso of the user, the back portion comprising at least one rear side flap and the front portion comprising at least one front side flap, said flaps being fixed to one another in an adjustable manner and defining between them a portion of a user's arm passage, each of said flaps comprising a contact portion, said contact portions extending facing each other when the vest is worn.

Les documents US 5 060 314 A et US 3 973 275 A décrivent des gilets de protection connus.The documents US 5,060,314 A and US 3,973,275 A describe known protective vests.

Un tel équipement est par exemple destiné aux forces de maintien de l'ordre ou à des agents de sécurité par exemple.Such equipment is for example intended for law enforcement or security officers for example.

Un tel équipement doit être apte à protéger son utilisateur contre des chocs violents, éventuellement portés au moyen d'objets lourds, par exemple au cours de manifestations ou d'affrontements.Such equipment must be able to protect the user against violent shocks, possibly carried by heavy objects, for example during demonstrations or clashes.

L'équipement est porté autour de la partie supérieure du corps accompagnée généralement d'un casque pour protéger la tête de l'utilisateur.The equipment is worn around the upper body, usually accompanied by a helmet to protect the user's head.

Les gilets de ce type connus sont généralement réalisés en plusieurs parties fixées à demeure les unes aux autres et s'enfilent par la tête comme une chasuble ou comme un blouson.The vests of this type known are generally made in several parts permanently attached to each other and slip through the head as a chasuble or as a jacket.

Ce type d'équipement doit être porté au plus près du corps afin de laisser une grande liberté de mouvement à son utilisateur et de ne pas le gêner dans ses manoeuvres. En outre, ce type d'équipement est généralement mis en commun dans une caserne de sorte qu'il peut être porté par des personnes différentes à la corpulence différente. Ainsi, il est prévu de permettre un réglage du serrage de l'équipement afin de l'ajuster à la corpulence de la personne qui le porte et afin éventuellement de faciliter sa mise en place et son retrait en desserrant l'équipement.This type of equipment should be worn closer to the body to allow great freedom of movement to the user and not to interfere in its maneuvers. In addition, this type of equipment is usually pooled in a barracks so that it can be worn by different people of different build. Thus, it is intended to allow adjustment of the tightening of the equipment to adjust to the build of the person who wears it and possibly to facilitate its introduction and withdrawal by loosening the equipment.

On prévoit notamment la possibilité d'effectuer un réglage du serrage de l'équipement au niveau des côtes de l'utilisateur, sur les parties latérales de l'équipement, qui s'étendent sous les passages de bras de celui-ci. A cet effet, on prévoit que chaque partie latérale est formée par deux volets, dont l'un est solidaire de la partie dorsale et l'autre est solidaire de la partie frontale, et pourvus de moyens auto-grippants permettant d'assurer une fixation amovible d'un volet sur l'autre dans différentes positions. En réglant la position d'un volet par rapport à l'autre, il est donc possible de plus ou moins rapprocher la partie dorsale de la partie frontale et ainsi régler le serrage de l'équipement autour du torse de l'utilisateur.In particular, it is possible to adjust the tightening of the equipment at the user's side, on the lateral parts of the equipment, which extend under the arm passages of the latter. For this purpose, it is expected that each side portion is formed by two flaps, one of which is integral with the dorsal portion and the other is integral with the front portion, and provided with self-gripping means for securing a fastener. removable from one flap to the other in different positions. By adjusting the position of one flap relative to the other, it is possible to more or less bring the dorsal part of the front part together and thus adjust the tightening of the equipment around the torso of the user.

Le plus souvent, les volets se recouvrent en partie afin de ne pas exposer l'utilisateur au niveau des côtes, quelle que soit sa corpulence, pour une meilleure protection sur une partie de contact entre les volets.Most often, the flaps overlap in part so as not to expose the user to the ribs, regardless of its size, for better protection on a part of contact between the flaps.

La fixation des volets se fait dans une zone de fixation laissant généralement une partie du volet recouvert libre afin d'offrir une plage de réglage du serrage du gilet en faisant varier l'emplacement de la zone de fixation par rapport à la partie libre. Ainsi, plus la partie libre est grande, plus le gilet est serré.The shutters are fixed in a fastening zone generally leaving a portion of the free cover flap to provide a range of adjustment of the tightening of the vest by varying the location of the fastening area relative to the free portion. Thus, the larger the free part, the closer the vest is.

Cette partie libre est « volante » et est susceptible de se replier sur elle-même ou contre la partie dorsale. Cela arrive, par exemple, lorsque l'utilisateur enfile rapidement le gilet, dans une situation d'urgence.This free part is "flying" and is likely to fold on itself or against the dorsal part. This happens, for example, when the user quickly puts on the vest, in an emergency situation.

Le gilet n'est alors pas dans son état d'utilisation optimal et laisse une partie du flanc de l'utilisateur avec une protection amoindrie voire inexistante.The vest is not in its optimal state of use and leaves part of the side of the user with a protection reduced or nonexistent.

Ce repliement provoque, de plus, la gêne de l'utilisateur, en rendant le gilet moins confortable.This folding also causes discomfort to the user, making the vest less comfortable.

Pour pallier cet inconvénient, il a été proposé une ceinture ventrale dont la fermeture est assurée par ruban auto-agrippant reliant les volets internes entre eux. Cette ceinture doit être fixée par l'utilisateur, en la passant autour de son ventre.To overcome this drawback, it has been proposed a ventral belt whose closure is provided by self-gripping tape connecting the inner flaps between them. This belt must be fixed by the user, passing it around his belly.

Cependant, les deux bouts de ce type de ceinture ventrale sont souvent mal placés et peu accessibles et les rubans auto-agrippant sont susceptibles de s'accrocher à d'autres parties du gilet, ce qui rallonge le temps de mise en place du gilet et n'est pas compatible avec un enfilage rapide par exemple en cas d'urgence.However, the two ends of this type of lap belt are often misplaced and inaccessible and the Velcro ribbons are likely to catch on other parts of the vest, which lengthens the time of installation of the vest and is not compatible with rapid donning, for example in case of emergency.

L'un des buts de l'invention est de pallier ces inconvénients en proposant un équipement de protection permettant d'assurer une meilleure fixation des volets latéraux, afin d'optimiser la protection offerte par le gilet.One of the aims of the invention is to overcome these disadvantages by providing protective equipment to ensure better attachment of the side flaps, to optimize the protection offered by the vest.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un équipement de protection du type précité, comprenant au moins une sangle interne élastique fixée, d'une part à l'un des volets et d'autre part à la partie de contact de l'autre volet et il comprend un passant s'étendant sur la partie de contact de l'un des volets, l'autre volet étant engagé dans ledit passant.To this end, the invention relates to a protective equipment of the aforementioned type, comprising at least one elastic internal strap fixed on the one hand to one of the flaps and on the other hand to the contact part of the other component and it comprises a passer extending over the contact portion of one of the flaps, the other flap being engaged in said passer.

En proposant de maintenir les volets latéraux solidaires au moyen d'une sangle élastique, le réglage d'un volet par rapport à l'autre n'est pas entravé. Une fois les réglages effectués, la sangle élastique maintient la partie de contact du volet interne par rapport au volet externe, ce qui empêche le volet interne de se plier à l'intérieur du gilet.By proposing to maintain the integral side flaps by means of an elastic strap, the adjustment of one flap relative to the other is not impeded. Once the adjustments are made, the elastic strap maintains the contact portion of the inner flap relative to the outer flap, which prevents the inner flap from bending inside the vest.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'équipement de protection selon l'invention :

  • la partie de contact du volet à laquelle est fixée la sangle est définie par la face interne dudit volet,
  • la sangle est fixée à la face interne d'un volet avant et à un volet arrière, la partie de contact du volet arrière étant définie par le recouvrement du volet avant sur le volet arrière, cette partie de contact du volet arrière appartenant à la face externe du volet arrière et la partie de contact du volet avant appartenant à la face interne du volet avant,
  • la sangle élastique est amovible à au moins une de ses extrémités,
  • les volets latéraux présentent une face extérieure et que des moyens de fixation des volets entre eux supplémentaires sont disposés sur ces faces extérieures,
  • un des volets latéraux comprend au moins un point de fixation sur sa face extérieure, auquel une sangle externe est fixée, l'autre volet comprenant au moins un passant sur sa face extérieure, dans laquelle ladite sangle est engagée, ledit passant formant un élément de retour de la sangle externe vers le point de fixation de sorte que la sangle externe est agencée pour assurer la fixation et le serrage des volets entre eux par traction sur une partie extrême libre de la sangle engagée dans le passant,
  • l'un des volets latéraux comprend en outre un rabat, la sangle externe reliant les volets, passant entre lesdits volets et ledit rabat, ledit rabat recouvrant la sangle externe lorsque le serrage a été effectué,
  • la partie dorsale comprend deux volets latéraux arrière s'étendant de part et d'autre de la partie dorsale et la partie frontale comprend deux volets latéraux avant s'étendant de part et d'autre de la partie frontale, chaque volet latéral arrière étant fixé au volet latéral avant s'étendant du même côté au moyen d'au moins une sangle interne,
  • la partie frontale comprend deux panneaux frontaux, les volets latéraux avant étant fixés respectivement à un desdits panneaux, chaque panneau frontal étant pourvu de moyens de fixation amovible à l'autre panneau frontal de sorte que lesdits panneaux frontaux recouvrent au moins une partie du torse de l'utilisateur lorsqu'ils sont fixées l'un à l'autre.
According to other characteristics of the protective equipment according to the invention:
  • the contact part of the flap to which the strap is attached is defined by the internal face of said flap,
  • the strap is fixed to the inside face of a front flap and to a rear flap, the contact part of the rear flap being defined by the covering of the front flap on the rear flap, this contact part of the rear flap belonging to the front external of the rear flap and the contact part of the front flap belonging to the internal face of the front flap,
  • the elastic strap is removable at at least one of its ends,
  • the lateral flaps have an outer face and that means for fastening the flaps between them are arranged on these outer faces,
  • one of the lateral flaps comprises at least one fixing point on its outer face, to which an external strap is fixed, the other flap comprising at least one passer on its outer face, in which said strap is engaged, said passer forming an element of return of the outer strap towards the attachment point so that the outer strap is arranged to ensure the attachment and tightening of the flaps together by traction on a free end portion of the strap engaged in the loop,
  • one of the side flaps further comprises a flap, the outer strap connecting the flaps, passing between said flaps and said flap, said flap covering the outer strap when tightening has been performed,
  • the dorsal part comprises two rear lateral flaps extending on either side of the dorsal part and the front part comprises two front lateral flaps extending on either side of the front part, each rear lateral flap being fixed at the front lateral flap extending on the same side by means of at least one internal strap,
  • the front portion comprises two front panels, the front side flaps being respectively fixed to one of said panels, each front panel being provided with removable attachment means to the other front panel so that said front panels cover at least a portion of the torso of the user when they are attached to each other.

D'autres aspects et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description qui suit, donnée à titre d'exemple et faite en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la Fig. 1 est une représentation schématique de face de l'équipement de protection selon l'invention,
  • la Fig. 2 est une représentation schématique de côté de l'équipement de protection de la Fig. 1,
  • la Fig. 3 est une représentation schématique de la face intérieure de la partie latérale droite.
  • la Fig. 4 est une représentation schématique des volets latéraux de l'équipement des Fig. 1 et 2, montrant une sangle externe en position serrée et une sangle externe en position desserrée,
Other aspects and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the description which follows, given by way of example and with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the Fig. 1 is a schematic front view of the protective equipment according to the invention,
  • the Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of the protective equipment of the Fig. 1 ,
  • the Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of the inner face of the right-hand side.
  • the Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of the lateral flaps of the equipment of the Fig. 1 and 2 , showing an outer strap in a tight position and an outer strap in a loose position,

Dans la description, on définit le terme « externe » par ce qui est tourné vers l'extérieur de l'équipement de protection, c'est-à-dire à l'opposé de la partie du corps portant l'équipement, et le terme « interne » par ce qui est tourné vers l'intérieur de l'équipement, c'est-à-dire vers la partie du corps portant l'équipement. Le terme « avant » désigne ce qui est tourné vers le torse de l'utilisateur de l'équipement et le terme « arrière » ce qui est tourné vers le dos de celui-ci lorsque l'équipement est porté.In the description, the term "external" is defined by what is turned outwardly of the protective equipment, that is to say opposite the part of the body carrying the equipment, and the term "internal" by what is turned inward of the equipment, that is to say towards the part of the body carrying the equipment. The term "front" refers to what is turned to the torso of the user of the equipment and the term "back" which is turned to the back of it when the equipment is worn.

En référence à la Fig. 1, on décrit un équipement de protection, du type gilet pare-coups 1 pour les forces de l'ordre ou pour des agents de sécurité ou autre. Dans la suite de la description, l'équipement de protection sera simplement appelé «gilet » 1.With reference to the Fig. 1 there is described a protective equipment, of the type bumpers 1 for the security forces or for security agents or other. In the rest of the description, the protective equipment will simply be called "vest" 1.

Le gilet 1 est destiné à recouvrir au moins le torse et le dos et/ou l'abdomen de l'utilisateur, comme montré sur les Fig. 1 et 2.The vest 1 is intended to cover at least the torso and the back and / or the abdomen of the user, as shown on the Fig. 1 and 2 .

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, le gilet 1 comprend essentiellement une partie frontale 2 et 4, formées de deux panneaux frontaux 2 et 4, ou parties frontales 2 et 4, une partie dorsale 6 (Fig. 2), les parties frontales 2 et 4 étant reliées à la partie dorsale 6 chacune par une bretelle 8 destinée à recouvrir une épaule de l'utilisateur. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, le gilet 1 ne comprend qu'une partie frontale recouvrant l'abdomen et/ou le torse de l'utilisateur et reliée à la partie dorsale par deux bretelles s'étendant de part et d'autre des parties dorsale et frontale de sorte à définir un passage pour la tête de l'utilisateur entre les bretelles. Dans la suite de la description, on décrira plus particulièrement le gilet 1 comprenant deux parties frontales 2 et 4.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the vest 1 essentially comprises a front part 2 and 4, formed of two front panels 2 and 4, or front parts 2 and 4, a dorsal part 6 ( Fig. 2 ), the front portions 2 and 4 being connected to the dorsal portion 6 each by a strap 8 intended to cover a shoulder of the user. According to another embodiment, the vest 1 comprises only a front portion covering the abdomen and / or the torso of the user and connected to the dorsal part by two shoulder straps extending on either side of the parts. dorsal and frontal so as to define a passage for the user's head between the shoulder straps. In the following description, will be described more particularly the vest 1 comprising two front portions 2 and 4.

Outre les bretelles 8, les partie frontales 2 et 4 sont reliées à la partie dorsale 6 par des volets latéraux, délimitant avec les bretelles 8 des ouvertures 10 pour le passage des bras de l'utilisateur. Plus particulièrement, la partie dorsale 6 comprend deux volets latéraux arrière 12 s'étendant de part et d'autre de la partie dorsale 6 et étant écartés des bretelles 8. Les volets latéraux arrière 12 s'étendent ainsi vers les parties frontales 2 et 4 sensiblement au niveau des côtes de l'utilisateur de sorte à couvrir une partie des flancs de celui-ci, comme représenté sur la Fig. 2.In addition to the shoulder straps 8, the front portions 2 and 4 are connected to the dorsal portion 6 by lateral flaps, defining with the straps 8 openings 10 for the passage of the arms of the user. More particularly, the dorsal portion 6 comprises two rear lateral flaps 12 extending on either side of the dorsal portion 6 and being spaced from the shoulder straps 8. The rear lateral flaps 12 thus extend towards the front portions 2 and 4 the user's ribs so as to cover a portion of the sidewalls thereof, as shown in FIG. Fig. 2 .

Chaque partie frontale 2, 4 comprend un volet latéral avant 14 écarté d'une bretelle 8 et s'étendant vers la partie dorsale. Chaque volet latéral avant 14 s'étend ainsi également au niveau d'un des flancs de l'utilisateur, de sorte que chaque volet latéral avant 14 peut être superposé sur ou en dessous d'au moins une partie d'un volet latéral arrière 12, comme cela est plus particulièrement visible sur la Fig. 2.Each front portion 2, 4 comprises a front side panel 14 spaced apart from a strap 8 and extending towards the dorsal portion. Each front side flap 14 thus also extends at one of the sidewalls of the user, so that each side flap before 14 can be superimposed on or below at least a portion of a rear side flap 12, as is more particularly visible on the Fig. 2 .

Les volets latéraux avant 14 et les volets latéraux arrière 12 sont pourvus de moyens de fixation réciproques, permettant de fixer ensemble un volet latéral avant 14 et un volet latéral arrière 12 de chaque côté du gilet 1 et ainsi de solidariser les parties frontales 2 et 4 à la partie dorsale 6 au niveau de la taille d'un utilisateur, comme cela sera décrit ultérieurement.The front side flaps 14 and the rear side flaps 12 are provided with reciprocal fixing means, making it possible to fix together a front lateral flap 14 and a rear lateral flap 12 on each side of the vest 1 and thus to secure the front portions 2 and 4 together. at the back portion 6 at the size of a user, as will be described later.

Lorsque les volets sont superposés, leur bord supérieur définit, avec le bord inférieur des bretelles 8 et les bords des parties frontales et dorsales, les ouvertures 10 de passage de bras. Dans le cas où le gilet 1 ne comprend qu'une seule partie frontale, cette partie porte les deux volets latéraux avant 14 de part et d'autre de la partie frontale.When the flaps are superimposed, their upper edge defines, with the lower edge of the shoulder straps 8 and the edges of the front and back portions, the openings 10 for the passage of arms. In the case where the vest 1 comprises only one front portion, this portion carries the two front side flaps 14 on either side of the front portion.

Chacune des parties mentionnées ci-dessus comprend un ou plusieurs panneaux de protection, chaque panneau étant pourvu d'au moins un matelas en matériau élastiquement compressible, par exemple une mousse ou un matériau élastomère, par exemple obtenu par injection ou moulage. Une plaque en matériau rigide est disposée devant le matelas, vers l'extérieur du gilet 1. La plaque peut être sensiblement plane ou être mise en forme pour épouser la forme de la partie du corps qu'elle recouvre, afin d'être ergonomique et ainsi d'améliorer le confort du panneau tout en facilitant la liberté de mouvement de l'utilisateur. Une telle plaque permet une bonne répartition de l'énergie lorsqu'un choc lui est appliqué, ainsi que l'absorption d'une partie de cette énergie, l'absorption se faisant ensuite par le matelas. Le matelas et la plaque sont par exemple enrobés par un tissu adapté pour le domaine des équipements de protection. La réalisation de tels panneaux est connue en soi et ne sera pas décrite plus en détail ici.Each of the parts mentioned above comprises one or more protective panels, each panel being provided with at least one mattress of elastically compressible material, for example a foam or an elastomeric material, for example obtained by injection or molding. A plate of rigid material is disposed in front of the mattress, towards the outside of the vest 1. The plate may be substantially flat or be shaped to fit the shape of the part of the body that it covers, in order to be ergonomic and thus improving the comfort of the panel while facilitating the freedom of movement of the user. Such a plate allows a good distribution of energy when an impact is applied to it, as well as the absorption of a portion of this energy, the absorption then being made by the mattress. The mattress and the plate are for example coated with a fabric adapted for the field of protective equipment. The production of such panels is known per se and will not be described in more detail here.

Chaque panneau de protection, du fait de sa structure, est apte à absorber au moins une partie de l'énergie due à un choc, notamment des chocs dus à des coups portés par un tiers à mains nues ou avec un objet ou à des projectiles lancés par un tiers, afin de protéger l'utilisateur portant l'équipement, tout en lui permettant de se mouvoir librement.Each protective panel, because of its structure, is able to absorb at least a portion of the energy due to impact, including shocks due to blows carried by a third with bare hands or with an object or projectiles launched by a third party, in order to protect the user wearing the equipment, while allowing him to move freely.

L'intérieur de chaque panneau ou de certains d'entre eux, peut éventuellement être doublé par un ou plusieurs matériaux textiles adaptés pour l'absorption et/ou l'évacuation de la sueur de l'utilisateur, comme représenté par la référence 16 de la Fig. 4, et la ventilation du gilet 1 afin d'améliorer son confort, par exemple un matériau textile dit « respirant ».The interior of each panel or of some of them, may possibly be doubled by one or more textile materials adapted for the absorption and / or evacuation of the sweat of the user, as represented by the reference 16 of the Fig. 4 and the ventilation of the vest 1 in order to improve its comfort, for example a so-called "breathable" textile material.

A l'exception des parties frontales 2 et 4, qui peuvent être fixées entre elles de façon amovible, comme cela sera décrit ultérieurement, les parties sont fixées entre elles par exemple par couture.With the exception of the front portions 2 and 4, which can be fixed together removably, as will be described later, the parts are fixed together for example by sewing.

Le gilet 1 comprend en outre des panneaux de protection d'une partie des bras 18 fixés, par exemple de façon amovible, aux bretelles 8 recouvrant les épaules. Chaque panneau de protection des bras 18 s'étend ainsi au-dessus d'un passage 10 pour les bras de sorte à recouvrir une partie des bras de l'utilisateur. Les panneaux de protection des bras 18 sont par exemple munis de sangles 20, ou autres, permettant leur fixation et leur serrage aux bras de l'utilisateur.The vest 1 further comprises panels for protecting a portion of the arms 18 fixed, for example removably, to the shoulder straps 8 covering the shoulders. Each arm protection panel 18 thus extends above a passage 10 for the arms so as to cover part of the arms of the user. The protective panels of the arms 18 are for example provided with straps 20, or others, for fixing and tightening the arms of the user.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, les bretelles 8 et les panneaux de protection des bras 18 sont renforcés par des coques 22 en matériau rigide, tel que du polycarbonate par exemple, s'étendant sur l'extérieur de la bretelle 8 et du panneau 18 afin d'améliorer la protection de l'utilisateur portant le gilet 1. De telles coques 22 sont connues et présentent la forme générale de la partie du corps qu'elles protègent. La face externe des coques 22 est conformée de façon connue pour l'absorption de chocs au cours d'affrontements. La conformation est adaptée à la partie du corps destinée à être protégée et comprend par exemple des protubérances s'étendant de part et d'autre de creux, destinés à améliorer le comportement des coques 22 en cas de choc. Chaque bretelle 8 et panneau 18 peut être renforcé par une coque 22, les coques adjacentes étant par exemple articulées entre elles.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the shoulder straps 8 and the arm protection panels 18 are reinforced by shells 22 of rigid material, such as polycarbonate for example, extending on the outside of the strap 8 and panel 18 to improve the protection of the user wearing the vest 1. Such shells 22 are known and have the general shape of the body part they protect. The outer face of the shells 22 is shaped in a known manner for shock absorption during clashes. The conformation is adapted to the part of the body intended to be protected and comprises, for example, protuberances extending on either side of the recesses intended to improve the behavior of the shells 22 in the event of an impact. Each strap 8 and panel 18 may be reinforced by a shell 22, the adjacent shells being for example hinged together.

Les panneaux 18 peuvent être fixés à demeure ou de façon amovibles aux bretelles qu'ils recouvrent, par exemple par couture ou par des moyens auto-grippants ou autre.The panels 18 may be fixed permanently or removably straps they cover, for example by sewing or by self-gripping means or other.

Les parties frontales 2 et 4 sont pourvues de moyens de fixation amovible 24 permettant de fixer les parties frontales 2 et 4 l'une à l'autre, lorsque le gilet 1 a été enfilé. Par moyens de fixation amovible, on entend que les parties frontales peuvent être fixées l'une à l'autre ou détachées l'une de l'autre en faisant coopérer ou non les moyens de fixation des parties entre eux.The front portions 2 and 4 are provided with removable fixing means 24 for fixing the front portions 2 and 4 to one another, when the vest 1 has been threaded. By removable fastening means is meant that the front parts can be fixed to one another or detached from each other by cooperating or not the means for fixing the parts between them.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur la Fig. 1, les moyens de fixation 24 sont formés par une fermeture à glissière 26, dont les rails 28 sont fixés respectivement à l'une des parties frontales 2 et 4. De façon connue, un curseur 30 est mobile sur les rails 28 de sorte à les fixer l'un à l'autre ou à les séparer l'un de l'autre. Le curseur 30 et les rails 28 ont été représentés en position fermée sur la Fig. 1. Les rails 28 sont par exemple cousus sur les parties extrêmes 32 des parties frontales 2 et 4 situées l'une en regard de l'autre lorsque l'on ferme le gilet 1, c'est-à-dire les parties extrêmes situées à l'opposé des passages 10 pour les bras. Selon un mode de réalisation, un rabat (non représenté) peut être prévu pour couvrir la fermeture à glissière 26 lorsque celle-ci est fermée afin d'empêcher un tiers de pouvoir saisir le curseur 30 par exemple, ou afin d'augmenter la protection au droit de la glissière 26. Un tel rabat s'étend par exemple sur toute la longueur de la glissière et est fixé à demeure, par exemple par couture, d'un côté de celle-ci et de façon amovible, par exemple par de moyes auto-agrippant, de l'autre côté de la glissière.According to the embodiment shown on the Fig. 1 , the fastening means 24 are formed by a slide fastener 26, the rails 28 of which are respectively fixed to one of the front portions 2 and 4. In known manner, a slider 30 is movable on the rails 28 so as to attach to one another or separate them from each other. The slider 30 and the rails 28 have been represented in the closed position on the Fig. 1 . The rails 28 are for example sewn on the end portions 32 of the front portions 2 and 4 facing each other when the vest 1 is closed, that is to say the end portions located at the end. opposite passages 10 for the arms. According to one embodiment, a flap (not shown) may be provided to cover the zipper 26 when it is closed in order to prevent a third party from being able to grasp the slider 30 for example, or in order to increase the protection at the right of the slide 26. Such a flap extends for example over the entire length of the slide and is fixed permanently, for example by sewing, on one side thereof and removably, for example by self-gripping means on the other side of the slide.

Les moyens de fixation amovible 24 permettant de fixer ou non les parties frontales 2 et 4 l'une à l'autre peuvent être d'une autre nature que la fermeture à glissière 26 décrite ci-dessus. Ainsi, les moyens de fixation amovible 24 pourraient être par exemple des boutons pression ou des bandes de ruban auto-agrippant, ou d'une combinaison de ces différents moyens.The removable fastening means 24 for fixing or not the front portions 2 and 4 to each other may be of a different nature from the slide fastener 26 described above. Thus, the removable fastening means 24 could be for example snaps or strips of self-gripping tape, or a combination of these different means.

Le gilet 1 décrit ci-dessus peut donc être enfilé à la façon d'un manteau. Les parties frontales en position d'ouverture, l'utilisateur passe un bras puis l'autre à travers les passages de bras 10 afin d'enfiler le gilet 1 puis actionne les moyens de fixation amovible 22 afin de fermer le gilet 1 et maintenir les parties frontales 2 et 4 contre son abdomen. Ainsi, le gilet 1 est particulièrement simple et rapide à enfiler. Lorsque le gilet ne comprend qu'une partie frontale, il est enfilé à la manière d'une chasuble.The vest 1 described above can be donned like a coat. The front parts in the open position, the user passes an arm then the other through the arm passages 10 to thread the vest 1 then actuates the removable fastening means 22 to close the vest 1 and maintain the frontal parts 2 and 4 against his abdomen. Thus, the vest 1 is particularly simple and quick to put on. When the vest includes only a front part, it is donned in the manner of a chasuble.

Lorsque le gilet 1 est fermé et les protections des bras attachées, l'utilisateur est protégé au niveau de son dos, de son abdomen, de ses épaules, de ses côtes et d'une partie de ses bras.When the vest 1 is closed and the protections of the arms attached, the user is protected at the level of his back, his abdomen, his shoulders, his ribs and part of his arms.

Un panneau de protection pectoral 34 peut éventuellement être en outre fixé de façon amovible à l'intérieur du gilet 1 afin d'offrir une protection supplémentaire en regard des moyens de fixation amovible 24 des parties frontales 2 et 4. Un panneau pelvien 36 peut également être fixé de façon amovible à l'extrémité inférieure du panneau pectoral 34.A pectoral protection panel 34 may optionally be further detachably fastened to the inside of the vest 1 in order to offer additional protection facing the removable fastening means 24 of the front portions 2 and 4. A pelvic panel 36 may also be be removably attached to the lower end of the pectoral panel 34.

Selon un mode de réalisation, une ou les deux parties frontales 2 et 4 et/ou la partie dorsale 6 peuvent être pourvues de moyens de fixation amovible sur la face externe de ces parties d'au moins un élément rapporté de protection supplémentaire (non représenté). Les moyens de fixation amovible sont par exemple formés par une ou plusieurs bandes de type ruban auto-agrippant ou par d'autres moyens. Les éléments de protection supplémentaires peuvent être des panneaux de protection supplémentaires, tels que ceux formant les différentes parties du gilet 1 et/ou des protections balistiques supplémentaires, ou autres.According to one embodiment, one or both front portions 2 and 4 and / or the back portion 6 may be provided with removable attachment means on the outer face of these portions of at least one additional protective insert (not shown ). The removable attachment means are for example formed by one or more self-gripping tape or other means. The additional protection elements may be additional protective panels, such as those forming the different parts of the vest 1 and / or additional ballistic protections, or others.

De même, la face interne des parties frontales et/ou dorsale peut être pourvue de moyens de fixation amovible d'au moins un élément rapporté de protection supplémentaire, tel qu'un col 38 de protection du cou et de la nuque de l'utilisateur.Similarly, the inner face of the front and / or back portions may be provided with means for removably attaching at least one additional protective insert, such as a collar 38 for protecting the neck and neck of the user. .

Ainsi, la partie dorsale et/ou les parties latérales et/ou les parties frontales peuvent par exemple être équipées d'une ou plusieurs poches de réception d'un panneau de protection supplémentaire. Ce panneau de protection supplémentaire peut présenter des caractéristiques différentes des panneaux de protection décrits précédemment afin de permettre de moduler la protection offerte par le gilet 1, selon que ces panneaux supplémentaires sont disposés dans les poches ou non.Thus, the back portion and / or the side portions and / or the front portions may for example be equipped with one or more receiving pockets of an additional protective panel. This additional protection panel may have different characteristics of the protection panels described above to allow to modulate the protection offered by the vest 1, depending on whether these additional panels are arranged in the pockets or not.

Le gilet 1 offre ainsi à l'utilisateur une protection graduée selon le type de menace, l'utilisateur pouvant facilement ajouter ou retirer des panneaux de protection supplémentaires à l'intérieur et/ou à l'extérieur du gilet.The vest 1 thus offers the user a graduated protection according to the type of threat, the user can easily add or remove additional protective panels inside and / or outside the vest.

Le gilet 1 permet en outre un ajustement du serrage du gilet 1 autour du corps de l'utilisateur en prévoyant un serrage des moyens de fixation des volets 12 et 14 décrits précédemment.The vest 1 further allows an adjustment of the tightening of the vest 1 around the body of the user by providing a tightening means for fastening the flaps 12 and 14 described above.

En référence à la Fig. 4, on décrit à présent les moyens de fixation d'un volet latéral arrière 12 avec un volet latéral avant 14, sachant que les moyens de fixation de l'autre volet latéral arrière 12 avec l'autre volet latéral avant 14 sont identiques.With reference to the Fig. 4 the means for attaching a rear lateral flap 12 with a front lateral flap 14, the means of fixing the other rear lateral flap 12 with the other front lateral flap 14 are identical.

Les moyens de fixation sont formés par au moins une sangle externe 40 fixée à au moins un point de fixation 42 prévu sur un des volets et engagée dans au moins un passant 44 prévu sur l'autre volet latéral arrière 12.The fixing means are formed by at least one external strap 40 fastened to at least one fastening point 42 provided on one of the flaps and engaged in at least one guide 44 provided on the other rear lateral flap 12.

La sangle externe 40 est par exemple formée par une bande de matériau textile solide apte à résister à des forces de traction élevées.The outer strap 40 is for example formed by a strip of solid textile material capable of withstanding high tensile forces.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, le point de fixation 42 est formé par un passant et est prévu sur le volet latéral avant 14. Cependant, la sangle externe 40 pourrait également être fixée par exemple par couture ou autre sur le volet. Dans la suite de la description, le point de fixation 42 sera décrit comme étant un passant 42. Il est cependant entendu qu'il pourrait être formé par d'autres moyens, comme décrit ci-dessus.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the attachment point 42 is formed by a loop and is provided on the front side flap 14. However, the outer strap 40 could also be fixed for example by sewing or otherwise on the flap. In the following description, the attachment point 42 will be described as a loop 42. However, it is understood that it could be formed by other means, as described above.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, le volet latéral avant 14 s'étend au-dessus du volet latéral arrière 12 lorsqu'ils sont superposés.In the embodiment shown in the figures, the front side flap 14 extends above the rear side flap 12 when superimposed.

Dans la suite de la description, le volet latéral avant 14 est donc considéré comme un volet externe et le volet latéral arrière 12 est considéré comme un volet interne.In the remainder of the description, the front lateral flap 14 is therefore considered as an outer flap and the rear lateral flap 12 is considered as an inner flap.

Dans ce cas et selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur la Fig. 4, le volet latéral avant 14 comprend un passant avant 42 et un passant arrière 46 pour une sangle externe 40, le passant avant 42 s'étendant au voisinage de la partie frontale 2 ou 4 et le passant arrière 46 s'étendant au voisinage du bord du volet latéral avant 14 superposé avec le volet latéral arrière 12. La sangle externe 40 est maintenue par l'une de ses extrémités 48 au passant avant 42 et s'étend vers l'arrière de sorte à passer dans le passant arrière 46. Ainsi, la sangle externe 40 est maintenue plaquée contre le volet latéral avant 14. Le maintien de l'extrémité 48 de la sangle externe 40 dans le passant avant 42 est par exemple assuré par un élément de butée (non représenté) engagé derrière le passant avant 42 et retenant la sangle externe 40 lorsque celle-ci est tirée vers l'arrière. Le passant arrière 46 forme un point de fixation arrière de la sangle externe 40 sur le volet latéral avant 14 prévu au voisinage du bord arrière du volet latéral avant 14, et il est entendu que ce passant arrière 46 pourrait être remplacé par d'autres moyens de fixation de la sangle externe 40, tel qu'un point de couture ou autre. L'avantage de prévoir des passants 42 et 46 pour former les points de fixation sur le volet latéral avant 14 est que la sangle externe 40 n'est pas fixée à demeure sur le volet latéral avant 14 et peut donc être retirée du volet, par exemple pour être changée si elle a été endommagée ou si elle est usée.In this case and according to the embodiment shown on the Fig. 4 , the front lateral flap 14 comprises a front passer 42 and a rear passer 46 for an external strap 40, the front passer 42 extending in the vicinity of the front portion 2 or 4 and the rear passer 46 extending in the vicinity of the edge the front side flap 14 superimposed with the rear side flap 12. The outer strap 40 is held by one of its ends 48 to the front guide 42 and extends rearwardly so as to pass through the rear flange 46. Thus , the outer strap 40 is held pressed against the front side flap 14. The holding end 48 of the outer strap 40 in the front loop 42 is for example provided by a stop member (not shown) engaged behind the passer before 42 and holding the outer strap 40 when it is pulled back. The rear runner 46 forms a rear attachment point of the outer strap 40 on the front side flap 14 provided in the vicinity of the rear edge of the front side flap 14, and it is understood that this rear passer 46 could be replaced by other means attaching the outer strap 40, such as a stitch or the like. The advantage of providing loops 42 and 46 to form the fastening points on the front side flap 14 is that the outer strap 40 is not fixed permanently on the front side flap 14 and can therefore be removed from the flap by example to be changed if it has been damaged or worn out.

La sangle externe 40 est ensuite engagée dans le passant 44 du volet latéral arrière 12, comme représenté sur la sangle externe 40 du bas sur les Fig. 3 et 4. Le passant 44 est fixé au voisinage de la transition entre la partie dorsale 6 et le volet latéral arrière 12, soit sur le volet latéral arrière soit sur la partie dorsale 6. Le passant 44 forme un élément de retour de la sangle externe 40, dont la partie extrême libre 50 se replie vers l'avant, après son passage dans le passant 44, sur la partie de la sangle externe 40 s'étendant entre les passants avant et arrière 42 et 46 du volet latéral avant 14, comme représenté par la sangle externe 40 du haut sur les Fig. 3 et 4. La partie extrême libre 50 s'étend donc du volet latéral arrière 12 vers le volet latéral avant 14 lorsqu'elle est engagée dans le passant 44. La partie extrême 50 est pourvue de moyens de fixation amovible 52 sur la partie de la sangle externe 40 s'étendant entre les passants avant et arrière 42 et 46 du volet latéral avant 14. Ces moyens de fixation 52 sont par exemple formés par des bandes de ruban auto-agrippant 54 et 56, prévus sur la face interne de la partie extrême 50 de la sangle et sur la face externe de la partie de la sangle s'étendant entre les passants 42 et 46. De tels moyens de fixation 52 permettent de fixer la partie extrême 50 dans plusieurs position de serrage et d'éviter que cette partie ne pende librement du gilet 1, ce qui pourrait être gênant pour l'utilisateur ou former une zone de préhension par laquelle un tiers pourrait tirer sur le gilet 1. Alternativement, les moyens de fixation 52 pourraient être formés par des boutons pression ou autre.The outer strap 40 is then engaged in the passage 44 of the rear side flap 12, as shown on the outer strap 40 of the bottom on the Fig. 3 and 4 . The loop 44 is fixed in the vicinity of the transition between the dorsal portion 6 and the rear lateral flap 12, either on the rear lateral flap or on the dorsal portion 6. The loop 44 forms a return element of the outer strap 40, of which the free end portion 50 folds forward, after passing through the passage 44, the portion of the outer strap 40 extending between the front and rear loops 42 and 46 of the front side flap 14, as shown by the outer strap 40 from the top on the Fig. 3 and 4 . The free end portion 50 thus extends from the rear side flap 12 to the front side flap 14 when engaged in the passage 44. The end portion 50 is provided with removable fastening means 52 on the part of the outer strap 40 extending between the front and rear loops 42 and 46 of the front side flap 14. These fixing means 52 are for example formed by strips of self-gripping tape 54 and 56, provided on the inner face of the end portion 50 of the strap and on the outer face of the portion of the strap extending between the loops 42 and 46. Such fastening means 52 allow to fix the end portion 50 in a plurality of clamping position and to prevent this part from hanging freely of the vest 1, which could be inconvenient for the user or form a gripping zone by which a third could pull on the vest 1. Alternatively, the fastening means 52 could be formed by snaps or aut re.

On comprend donc que le gilet est porté et lorsque la sangle externe 40 est engagée dans les passants 42, 44 et 46, une traction sur la partie extrême 50 de la sangle externe 40 permet de serrer le gilet 1 en tendant à rapprocher le passant 44 du volet latéral arrière du passant avant 42 du volet latéral avant 14. Une fois ce serrage effectué, il suffit de fixer la partie extrême de la sangle 50 sur l'autre partie de la sangle externe 40 pour fixer ce serrage et assurer un maintien de la partie extrême 50. Le réglage du serrage du gilet est donc particulièrement simple et ergonomique. En outre, en prévoyant une sangle externe 40 du chaque côté du gilet 1, le serrage peut être effectué simultanément des deux côtés du gilet 1, ce qui garantit un bon équilibre de ce serrage et une utilisation optimale de l'équipement.It is therefore understood that the vest is worn and when the outer strap 40 is engaged in the loops 42, 44 and 46, a pull on the end portion 50 of the outer strap 40 allows to tighten the vest 1 tending to bring the passer 44 the rear side flap of the front guide 42 of the front side flap 14. Once this tightening done, simply attach the end portion of the strap 50 on the other part of the outer strap 40 to fix the clamping and ensure a maintenance of the end portion 50. The tightening adjustment of the vest is particularly simple and ergonomic. In addition, by providing an external strap 40 on each side of the vest 1, the clamping can be performed simultaneously on both sides of the vest 1, which ensures a good balance of this tightening and optimal use of the equipment.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, chaque paire de volets latéraux 12 et 14 est fixée au moyen de deux sangles externes 40 espacées en hauteur sur les volets latéraux 12 et 14 afin de bien répartir les efforts de serrage sur toute la hauteur des volets latéraux 12 et 14. Le serrage s'effectue alors en serrant d'abord les deux sangles des deux côtés du gilet situées à une même hauteur puis les deux autres sangles situées à une hauteur différente, afin de conserver l'équilibre de serrage en serrant simultanément le gilet des deux côtés.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, each pair of lateral flaps 12 and 14 is fixed by means of two external straps 40 spaced in height on the lateral flaps 12 and 14 in order to distribute the clamping forces over the entire height of the flanges. side flaps 12 and 14. The tightening is then effected by first tightening the two straps on both sides of the vest at the same height and the two other straps at a different height, to maintain the balance of tightening in simultaneously squeezing the vest on both sides.

Les sangles externes 40 peuvent en outre être masquées et rendues inaccessibles de l'extérieur du gilet 1 afin qu'un tiers ne puisse pas les saisir. A cet effet, le volet latéral avant 14 comprend un rabat 58 agencé pour recouvrir les sangles externes 40 lorsqu'il est plaqué contre le volet latéral avant 14, comme représenté sur la Fig. 2. Le rabat 58 est pourvu de moyens de fixation amovible 60 sur le volet sur lequel il est prévu. Ces moyens de fixation 60 sont par exemple formés par des bandes de ruban auto-agrippant 62 et 64, prévus sur la face interne du rabat 58 et sur la face externe du volet sur lequel est prévu le rabat 58. La répartition des rubans auto-agrippant est agencée pour que l'ensemble du rabat 58 soit maintenu contre le volet sur lequel il est prévu afin de limiter les prises pour un tiers. D'autres moyens de fixation amovible pourraient prévus, tels que des boutons pression ou autre.The outer straps 40 can also be masked and made inaccessible from outside the vest 1 so that a third can not grasp them. For this purpose, the front side flap 14 comprises a flap 58 arranged to cover the outer straps 40 when it is pressed against the front side flap 14, as shown in FIG. Fig. 2 . The flap 58 is provided with removable fastening means 60 on the flap on which it is provided. These fixing means 60 are for example formed by strips of self-gripping tape 62 and 64, provided on the inner face of the flap 58 and on the outer face of the flap on which the flap 58 is provided. The distribution of the self-adhesive tapes gripper is arranged so that the entire flap 58 is held against the flap on which it is intended to limit the catch for a third. Other removable attachment means could be provided, such as snaps or the like.

Les modes de réalisation décrits ci-dessus ne sont que des exemples. Des modifications pourraient être apportées. Ainsi, on pourrait prévoir plus de deux sangles de chaque côté du gilet ou plus de passants par sangle. On pourrait également prévoir que le volet latéral avant soit disposé en dessous du volet latéral arrière, auquel cas, la position des passants serait inversée et le rabat serait prévu sur le volet latéral arrière. On pourrait également prévoir que le serrage se fasse de l'avant vers l'arrière et non de l'arrière vers l'avant, en prévoyant que le passant formant un élément de retour soit disposé au voisinage de la partie frontale 2, 4 du gilet.The embodiments described above are only examples. Changes could be made. Thus, one could provide more than two straps on each side of the vest or more passers by strap. It could also be provided that the front side flap is disposed below the rear side flap, in which case the position of the loops would be reversed and the flap would be provided on the rear side flap. It could also be provided that the clamping is done from the front to the rear and not from the rear towards the front, by providing that the passing forming a return element is disposed in the vicinity of the front part 2, 4 of the vest.

En variante, la fixation externe des volets pourrait être réalisée par de simples bandes de matériau auto-agrippant s'étendant sur la face externe du volet arrière et sur la face interne du volet avant en lieu et place des sangles externes. Cependant, une fixation par sangle offre plus de sécurité à l'utilisateur et prolonge la durée de vie du gilet.Alternatively, the external fastening of the flaps could be achieved by simple strips of self-gripping material extending on the outer face of the rear flap and on the inner face of the front flap instead of the outer straps. However, a strap attachment provides more safety for the user and extends the life of the vest.

En référence à la Fig. 3, on décrit à présent les moyens pour maintenir les volets latéraux 12, 14 solidaires de sorte à empêcher un mouvement relatif des volets internes et externes entre eux et de sorte à empêcher le volet interne de se replier à l'intérieur du gilet.With reference to the Fig. 3 the means for holding the lateral flaps 12, 14 integral with one another so as to prevent relative movement of the inner and outer flaps between them and to prevent the inner flap from folding inside the vest.

Le recouvrement du volet latéral avant 14 sur le volet latéral arrière 12 défini deux parties de contact, une partie de contact appartenant à la face extérieur du volet latéral arrière 12 et une partie de contact du volet latéral avant 14 appartenant à la face intérieur du volet latéral avant 14. Ces deux parties de contact sont en regard l'une de l'autre, lorsque le gilet est porté par un utilisateur.The cover of the front side flap 14 on the rear side flap 12 defines two contact parts, a contact portion belonging to the outer face of the rear side flap 12 and a contact portion of the front side flap 14 belonging to the inner face of the flap. front side 14. These two parts of contact are facing each other, when the vest is worn by a user.

Une sangle interne élastique 66 est fixée, d'une part, par exemple à la face interne du volet latéral avant 14, et d'autre part au volet latéral arrière 12, par exemple sur sa face externe, son extrémité ou sur sa face interne. Cette sangle interne élastique 66 maintient la partie « volante » du volet latéral arrière 12 sur le volet latéral avant 14, c'est-à-dire la partie du volet interne recouverte par le volet externe sans être fixée directement à celui-ci. Ces deux volets sont ainsi dans la continuité de la partie frontale 2 et sont maintenus l'un contre l'autre par la sangle interne 66.An elastic internal strap 66 is fixed, on the one hand, for example to the inner face of the front lateral flap 14, and on the other hand to the rear lateral flap 12, for example on its outer face, its end or on its internal face. . This elastic internal strap 66 maintains the "flying" portion of the rear side flap 12 on the front side flap 14, that is to say the portion of the inner flap covered by the outer flap without being fixed directly thereto. These two flaps are thus in continuity with the front part 2 and are held against each other by the internal strap 66.

La sangle interne élastique 66 comprend, dans un mode de réalisation, à son extrémité destinée à être fixée sur la face interne de la partie frontale, un ruban auto-agrippant 68 fonctionnant de pair avec un ruban auto-agrippant 70 appartenant à la face interne de la partie frontale 2. L'autre extrémité est par exemple fixée à demeure sur le volet interne, par exemple par couture.The elastic internal strap 66 comprises, in one embodiment, at its end intended to be fixed on the internal face of the front part, a self-gripping tape 68 operating in conjunction with a self-gripping tape 70 belonging to the inner face. of the front part 2. The other end is for example fixed permanently on the inner flap, for example by stitching.

Ces moyens auto-agrippant 68, 70 rendent la sangle élastique 66 amovible à une de ses extrémités tout en la laissant réglable, en cas de changement du réglage des sangles externes 40. Ce type de réglage survient par exemple en cas de changement d'utilisateur du gilet.These self-gripping means 68, 70 make the elastic strap 66 removable at one of its ends while leaving it adjustable, in case of change of the adjustment of the external straps 40. This type of adjustment occurs for example in case of change of user of the vest.

Plus particulièrement, le ruban auto-agrippant 70 s'étend par exemple de l'avant vers l'arrière depuis le voisinage de la partie extrême 32 de la partie frontale 2 jusqu'au volet externe de sorte à former une zone de fixation étendue permettant de fixer la sangle interne 66 en divers endroits de la face interne de la partie frontale.More particularly, the self-gripping tape 70 extends for example from the front to the rear from the vicinity of the end portion 32 of the front portion 2 to the outer flap so as to form an extended attachment area allowing to fix the internal strap 66 in various places of the internal face of the front part.

En outre, un passant 72 peut être fixé sur la face interne du volet avant 14, l'autre volet latéral arrière 12 étant apte à s'engager à l'intérieur dudit passant 72. Ce passant 72 s'étend sur la partie de contact du volet avant 14 et est par exemple une bande cousue aux extrémités supérieures et inférieures du volet latéral avant 14. Il forme alors, avec le volet latéral arrière 12, un orifice de passage suffisamment large pour que le volet latéral arrière 12 passe à l'intérieur. Le volet latéral arrière 12 est alors maintenu au volet latéral avant 14 par deux moyens, d'une part la sangle interne élastique 66 et d'autre part le passant 72, ce qui renforce le maintien des deux volets entre eux.In addition, a loop 72 may be fixed on the inner face of the front flap 14, the other rear lateral flap 12 being able to engage inside said passer 72. This passer 72 extends over the contact part. of the front flap 14 and is for example a band sewn at the upper and lower ends of the front side flap 14. It then forms, with the rear side flap 12, a passage opening large enough for the rear side flap 12 to pass through. inside. The rear side flap 12 is then held at the front side flap 14 by two means, on the one hand the elastic internal strap 66 and secondly the loop 72, which reinforces the maintenance of the two flaps together.

Le gilet 1 décrit ci-dessus permet ainsi une meilleure fixation des volets latéraux, tout en laissant le serrage réglable par exemple en utilisant les sangles externes 40. L'élasticité de la sangle interne 66 permet de serrer ou de desserrer le gilet par l'extérieur sans avoir à défaire la fixation interne. Ce mode de fixation permet de retenir la partie volante du volet interne et d'empêcher cette partie du volet interne de se replier sur elle-même ou contre la partie dorsale.The vest 1 described above thus allows a better attachment of the side flaps, while leaving the adjustable tightening for example by using the external straps 40. The elasticity of the internal strap 66 allows to tighten or loosen the vest by the outside without having to undo the internal fixation. This method of attachment makes it possible to retain the flying part of the inner flap and to prevent this part of the inner flap from folding on itself or against the dorsal part.

Le temps d'enfilage du gilet par l'utilisateur est ainsi réduit par rapport à un gilet de l'état de la technique et permet au gilet de se passer d'une ceinture ventrale peu pratique.The donning time of the vest by the user is thus reduced compared to a vest of the state of the art and allows the vest to do without a ventral belt impractical.

Le volet interne a été décrit comme étant le volet arrière et le volet externe comme étant le volet avant. Il est cependant entendu que le volet interne pourrait être formé par le volet avant et que le volet externe pourrait être formé par le volet arrière.The inner flap has been described as the rear flap and the outer flap as the front flap. However, it is understood that the inner flap could be formed by the front flap and that the outer flap could be formed by the rear flap.

Claims (9)

  1. Protective body armor equipment (1), of the tunic type, comprising at least one dorsal part (6), intended to cover at least part of the back of a user, and at least one frontal part (2, 4), intended to cover at least part of the torso of the user, the dorsal part (6) comprising at least one rear side flap (12) and the frontal part (2, 4) comprising at least one front side flap (14), said flaps (12, 14) being fastened to one another adjustably and defining a part (10) between them for the passage of an arm of the user, each of said flaps (12, 14) comprising a contact part, said contact parts extending across from one another when the tunic (1) is worn,
    where it comprises at least one elastic inner strap (66) fastened on the one hand to one of the flaps (12, 14) and on the other hand to the contact part of the other flap (12, 14), characterized in that it comprises a loop (72) extending over the contact part of one of the flaps (12, 14), the other flap (12, 14) being engaged in said loop (72).
  2. The equipment (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the contact part of the flap (12, 14) to which the strap (66) is fastened is defined by the inner face of said flap (12, 14).
  3. The equipment (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the strap (66) is fastened to the inner face of a front flap (14) and to a rear flap (12), the contact part of the rear flap (12) being defined by the overlap of the front flap (14) on the rear flap (12), this contact part of the rear flap (12) belonging to the outer face of the rear flap (12) and the contact part of the front flap (14) belonging to the inner face of the front flap (14).
  4. The equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic strap (66) is removable at least at one of its ends.
  5. The equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side flaps (12, 14) have an outer face and that additional fastening means (40, 42, 44) for fastening the flaps (12, 14) to one another are arranged on these outer faces.
  6. The equipment (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that one of the side flaps (12, 14) comprises at least one fastening point (42) on its outer face, to which an outer strap is fastened (40), the other flap (12, 14) comprising at least one loop (44) on its outer face, in which said strap (40) is engaged, said loop (44) forming a return element returning the outer strap (40) toward the fastening point (42) such that the outer strap (40) is arranged to fasten and tighten the flaps (12, 14) relative to one another by pulling up on a free end part of the strap (40) engaged in the loop (44).
  7. The equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that one of the side flaps (12, 14) also comprises a turned edge (58), the outer strap (40) connecting the flaps (12, 14) passing between said flaps (12, 14) and said turned edge (58), said turned edge (58) overlapping the outer strap (40) when the tightening has been done.
  8. The equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dorsal part (6) comprises two rear side flaps (12) extending on either side of the dorsal part (6) and the frontal part (2, 4) comprises two front side flaps (14) extending on either side of the frontal part (2, 4), each rear side flap (12) being fastened to the front side flap (14) extending on the same side using at least one inner strap (66).
  9. The equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frontal part (2, 4) comprises two frontal panels (2, 4), the front side flaps (14) respectively being fastened to one of said panels (2, 4), each frontal panel (2, 4) being provided with removable fastening means (24) for fastening to the other frontal panel (2, 4), such that said frontal panels (2, 4) overlap at least part of the user's torso when they are fastened to one another.
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