EP3510341B1 - Protective clothing unit and use thereof - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to the technical field of protective clothing units or protective clothing which are designed in particular for military use and which in particular have a protective function against ballistic objects or projectiles, in particular in the form of fragments, fragments or the like, and thus a corresponding splinter protection or have a related ballistics protection function, such as in DE102014110623 A described.

In particular, the present invention relates to a protective clothing unit, in particular a textile protective clothing unit, preferably a protective clothing unit with splinter or fragment protection or with a ballistic protection function, the protective clothing unit according to the invention having or consisting of at least one protective clothing item, in particular textile clothing, the protective clothing item also being included is equipped with a protective function against fragments or fragments caused or detonated or exploded. The protective clothing unit according to the invention, which is further defined below, is characterized in particular by the fact that the underlying protective clothing item at least essentially does not release or form any secondary fragments or secondary fragments and / or that the protective clothing item in question is appropriately equipped with at least one opening or opening device is provided, which enables in particular emergency or accelerated undressing of the wearer.

In this context, the present invention also relates to the use of the protective clothing unit according to the invention defined below.

In addition, the present invention also relates to an opening or opening device as such, as defined below.

Persons deployed in the military as well as in the field of terrorist security, such as soldiers from military associations, border guards, police officers, security personnel or the like, are within the scope of their deployment, such as military combat or security operations, anti-terrorist operations or operations, in particular military or terrorist security frequently faced with an acute or at least latent risk of direct physical violence, such as that caused, for example, in addition to the use of firearms or stabbing weapons by the action or explosion of explosive devices. In this connection, splinter-releasing explosive devices should be mentioned in particular, which can lead to life-threatening and multiple injuries in the event of such an explosion. The persons concerned can be, in particular, persons or soldiers who are deployed in military combat or security operations or in the field of counter-terrorism and who, for example, serve in international crisis or unrest areas.

In this context, can be seen from in the use of people and soldiers located in so-called unconventional explosive devices an acute threat, which are interchangeably referred to as IEDs ( "I mprovised E xplosive D evices"). Such explosive devices have developed into a subtle tool with a high risk of injury or danger when confronting or waging war against the aforementioned groups of people, in particular soldiers.

Unconventional blasting devices are therefore associated with a high risk potential that they can often be produced without great technical effort and in this connection can also vary in material, size and appearance, which makes their localization and identification difficult. In addition, unconventional blasting devices often develop a high level of destructive power, accompanied by a correspondingly high risk of injury, especially as a result of the explosive release of primary and secondary fragments or fragments and the development of a large pressure wave on the one hand and fire and heat on the other.

In general, the function of unconventional explosive devices is that the explosive device is bursted by the ignition of explosives, along with the explosive release of primary fragments or fragments, which spread from the explosion site with the simultaneously occurring pressure wave at high speed. In addition, the pressure wave and the resulting primary particles can lead to the subsequent release of secondary fragments or fragments, often in the form of (very small) particles, such as dirt, Dust and sand as well as fragments of destroyed objects from the immediate or indirect surroundings of the explosion site of the explosive device. The secondary fragments can also originate, for example, from items of equipment destroyed by the explosion, vehicles (such as vehicle interiors), but also from protective clothing itself. The splinters that strike can penetrate the upper skin layers of the person concerned and also penetrate deep into the body, along with the destruction or injury of physiologically important body structures, such as, for example, B. blood vessels, nerve tracts, organs or the like.

Due to the functioning of unconventional explosive devices with the explosive release of fragments or frag projectiles, people exposed to such explosions can occasionally cause large-scale and serious injuries, in particular as a result of the penetration of primary and secondary fragments or fragments into the body, but also as a result of ( Explosion) pressure wave or the effects of fire and heat result.

Secondary fragments or secondary fragments arise in particular from the fact that primary fragments or fragments released by the explosive device itself at the explosion site hit other objects, including protective equipment, whereby (secondary) fragments resulting from the object itself due to the high impact energy or (secondary) fragments are released. Splinters or fragments of this type can also lead to correspondingly serious injuries, especially since they can generally have a sharp-edged shape, so that, with appropriate acceleration, penetration of the body with the associated injuries can be brought about.

In this context, as mentioned above, the secondary fragments or fragments in question can also originate or be released from the equipment of a soldier or the like in general, and protective equipment in particular, so that consequently also from the equipment or clothing, for example Soldiers themselves face a not inconsiderable danger in the event of a detonation. Because the forces of an underlying explosion can also destroy the protective clothing unit as such or corresponding clothing elements with the formation of secondary fragments or fragments, in particular the underlying one Clothing or protective equipment can be destroyed, fragmented or loosened by explosion and the splinters or fragments released can be accelerated.

In this context, for example, rigid, semi-solid and solid elements or components, such as buttons, zippers, buckles or the like, of personal protective equipment represent an additional risk factor, since these are released, in particular by physical forces, due to an explosion, in particular an IED explosion can also be solved, destroyed or fragmented and accelerated accordingly, so that these elements or components form or represent additional secondary fragments or fragments, which in turn act as a ballistic body and can penetrate the human body, as stated above, what can cause serious wounds or injuries or worsen existing injuries.

The penetration of an affected person with secondary splinters or fragments generally also goes hand in hand with an increased risk of infection, especially since secondary splinters contaminated with increased splinter density hit the body in large numbers and at a small distance from one another (ie with large splinter density) and sometimes deep into the body Penetrate skin or tissue. Primary splinters can also lead to comparable consequences.

As a result, it can be seen that one of the main risk factors to which persons or soldiers deployed in military combat or security operations or in the field of counter-terrorism are exposed, particularly in international crisis areas, can be seen in the effects of IED explosions, especially in In this context, as previously stated, in the event of an explosion, a pressure wave and secondary secondary fragments or fragments are developed or released, also starting from equipment or protective materials and protective suits, the fragments or fragments spreading at top speed and can sometimes lead to multiple injuries to the human body, which in turn leads to serious direct effects and pronounced long-term consequences for the person concerned.

In this context, people who are faced with an explosion from unconventional explosive devices (even if the people in question are wearing a ballistic protective vest for the chest or upper body area) often result in injuries to the following body regions or areas, the injuries can be serious and life threatening and can also be caused or deteriorated by secondary fragments or fragments originating from the equipment or protective material itself: (i) lower extremities; (ii) genitals and internal sexual organs; (iii) bladder and urinary tract (urogenital tract); (iv) perineum and anal region; (v) lower abdomen with the intestines, kidneys, spleen and liver; (vi) in particular lateral torso with parts of the lungs; (vii) back torso in the area of the kidney pelvis and spine; (viii) upper extremities and shoulder area; and (ix) neck and lower face. In addition, there are generally also serious injuries to the arterial and venous system, in particular near the surface, and to the skin surface, in particular due to splinter penetration and exposure to heat in the aforementioned parts of the body.

In this context, penetration injuries in those body areas or regions in which the blood vessel system (aortic and venous system) runs relatively close to the skin surface are generally also problematic, since in these areas there is a particularly high risk of injury to blood-carrying vessels with a correspondingly high level There is blood loss associated with the risk of bleeding or hypotension. These include in particular the genital area and the area of the thighs as well as the knees and the back of the knees. In addition, the particularly injury-sensitive areas also include the inner thighs with the adjacent perineum and anal region, the area of the spine, the lower abdominal area, the neck area with the carotid arteries running there, the shoulders and the arms with the elbows or elbows and with the area of the wrists and in particular the lower part of the face.

The area of the abdominal cavity with the gastrointestinal tract as well as the urinal tract is extremely problematic with regard to splinter penetration, since the organs or organ sections in question are at least partially filled with liquids which may have infectious bacteria, so that an injury in these areas with appropriate fluid release can lead to serious systemic infections. In terms of the inner Organs, particularly in the abdominal cavity area, should also be mentioned that due to their filling with liquid (e.g. urinary bladder), they can absorb the kinetic energy associated with the impact of splinters and thus burst.

In addition, the injuries often require serious surgical interventions, including amputation of the extremities or the genitals. Often there is also a sustained loss of mobility or a lasting restriction of the quality of life of the people concerned.

Overall, the above statements show that there is a high need in the prior art to provide an effective protection system in the form of articles of clothing with a protective effect against splinters released by explosion or detonation, which, with good manageability and good wearing comfort, provide a large-area and individual or in terms of adaptable protective function (i.e. with regard to the size and number of the body areas to be protected as well as the formation of the protective strength for the body areas to be protected in each case), whereby such a system is also suitable for permanent wearing and for providing a permanent or long-term Protection function should be suitable and the protection system itself should not pose any further risk, in particular with regard to avoiding the formation of secondary fragments or fragments.

In this context, there is therefore a high demand in the prior art for such protective systems in the form of articles of clothing, in which the formation of equally highly problematic secondary fragments or fragments, which under the influence of explosion or ballistic influence from the protective system or clothing itself are released, reduced or prevented.

Such systems are not yet known in the prior art. Rather, the prior art focuses significantly on the provision of such devices with a ballistic protection function which, on the one hand, do not specifically focus on splinter protection and, on the other hand, are only able to protect individual body areas or sections to some extent, as is the case, for example is the case for protective vests or helmets, such devices often having parts or components, which can lead to the formation of the secondary fragments or fragments in question, and also sometimes do not offer optimal wearing comfort, which reduces the wearing acceptance and thus the overall wearing time.

In addition, the protective devices known in the prior art often have the problem that these z. B. in the event of injury or for the purpose of medical emergency treatment can not be removed quickly or only with great effort from the body of a wearer, so that undressing or undressing is sometimes time-consuming and is accompanied by further unnecessary burdens for the wearer.

In the protection systems known in the prior art, however, there is the problem due to the material properties in this regard that they also have a particularly high cut resistance, which makes the emergency cutting of the clothing difficult or impossible, so that the affected wearer of the protection system has to be undressed in a complex manner , which in turn can be accompanied by worsening underlying injuries. Thus, the protective systems known in the prior art generally do not allow rapid removal while avoiding excessive body movements of the affected wearer, so that it is often not possible to simply detach the clothing or remove an injured person from the clothing. This is particularly disadvantageous in that, in particular in the event of an IED explosion, the person concerned must first receive medical care as quickly as possible, with the protective system or protective clothing generally being removed completely and immediately from the wearer's body.

Consequently, there is a continuing need in the prior art for such protective systems in the form of articles of clothing which, in particular in the event of an injury to the wearer of the protective system and thus in particular in the event of a medical emergency, can be removed quickly and without great effort from the wearer's body in order to take appropriate first-aid measures or to be able to carry out medical (emergency) measures.

In addition, the materials used in the prior art to provide the protective devices do not always have the desired durability with regard to ballistic stability. In addition, the haptic properties are not always optimal.

In particular, it has not previously been provided in the prior art to provide protective devices or protective clothing relating thereto, which have an overall high level of splinter or fragment protection both against primary splinters or fragments and also against secondary splinters or fragments, and moreover in the prior art So far no further measures have been taken to reduce or prevent the release of secondary fragments or fragments from the protective device or the protective clothing itself and to improve the manageability of the clothing in emergency situations, in particular with regard to the possibility of rapid undressing.

The DE 30 34 547 C2 relates to a piece of clothing with at least one puncture-resistant surface element made of a plurality of three-dimensionally shaped and mutually consolidated layers of textile aramid fiber surfaces, the surface element being consolidated in a preselected shape adapted to the body shape of the wearer by quilting. Due to the intended solidification of the underlying material, secondary fragments or fragments can sometimes be released from the material itself. In addition, the comfort provided in this regard is sometimes not optimal.

Furthermore, the WO 99/37969 A1 as well as that belonging to the same patent family DE 198 02 242 A1 respectively. EP 1 058 808 A1 respectively. US 6 656 570 B1 protective clothing for protection against puncture injuries, which is intended to ensure a certain protection against needle-like puncturing devices, the protective clothing consisting of several layers of flat structures made of unbreakable materials, more than one of the layers being coated with a hard material layer. Due to the mandatory hard material layer, the adaptability and comfort are sometimes reduced. In addition, secondary fragments or fragments can also be formed in the underlying material.

Overall, there is therefore a great need to provide special protective clothing systems which, while having a high protective function against splinters released by detonation or explosion, are also very comfortable to wear and in which a protective function which can be individually adapted or adapted, in particular with regard to the underlying dangerous situation, for an individual multitude body areas or regions of a wearer is possible, in addition, in the event of an IED explosion or ballistic impact, the risk or injury risk to the wearer from the protective clothing system itself is to be minimized and, overall, a simplified and faster removal or removal of the protective clothing system from the wearer, for example in the event of an injury, in particular for the purposes of Implementation of prompt emergency measures or primary medical care should be guaranteed.

Against this background, the present invention is based on the object of providing an efficient concept for providing a protective clothing unit or a corresponding protective clothing, the disadvantages of the prior art described above being at least largely avoided or at least mitigated.

In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a protective clothing unit which has a protective function which is improved compared to the prior art, in particular with respect to an explosion-based splinter or fragment action, in this connection also the risk to a wearer from the protective clothing unit itself the protective clothing unit is to be reduced.

Furthermore, it is a further object of the present invention to provide a corresponding protective clothing unit which, in comparison to protective systems of the prior art, enables the protective clothing unit to be stripped and removed faster and more easily from a wearer of the protective clothing, in particular in order to thereby provide timely medical first aid, particularly in the event of an injury to enable, whereby the protective function provided by the protective clothing unit as such and the wearing properties should at least essentially not be influenced by the measures enabling the faster undressing.

Likewise, another object of the present invention is again to provide a protective clothing unit in this regard which, while at the same time having a high protective effect against primary splinters or fragments released by explosion or detonation, should also have a further protective function against corresponding secondary splinters or fragments, the inventive provided protective clothing unit at the same time a high level of comfort and durability against moisture and UV radiation, along with the maintenance of the protective function even over longer periods of time.

In addition, a still further object of the present invention is to provide a protective clothing unit in this regard, in which the splinter protection provided can be adapted individually or in a manner specific to the application or situation, with regard to areas or sections of the body to be specially protected, with such a protective clothing unit also according to the invention should be provided, which can be configured individually with regard to its protective function.

To achieve the object described above, the present invention thus proposes - according to a first aspect of the present invention - a protective clothing unit, in particular textile protective clothing unit, preferably protective clothing unit with splinter or fragment protection or with a ballistic protective function, preferably with a protective function against detonation or explosion caused or released fragments or fragments, the protective clothing unit having or consisting of at least one in particular textile protective clothing item, preferably with a protective function against splinters or fragments caused or released by detonation or explosion, according to claim 1; Advantageous further developments and refinements of this aspect of the invention are the subject of the corresponding subclaims relating to the protective clothing unit according to the invention.

Another object of the present invention - according to a second aspect of the present invention - is the use of a protective clothing unit according to the invention, in particular a textile protective clothing unit according to claim 11.

Finally, another object of the present invention - according to a third aspect of the present invention - is the use of the opening or opening device of the protective clothing unit according to claim 12.

It goes without saying that in the following description of the present invention, such configurations, embodiments, advantages, examples or the like, which are subsequently carried out for the purpose of avoiding unnecessary repetitions only for a single aspect of the invention, of course also in relation to the others Aspects of the invention apply accordingly without the need for an explicit mention.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that the following information on values, numbers and ranges should not be understood as limiting the relevant values, numbers and ranges; It is self-evident to the person skilled in the art that, depending on the individual case or application-related, it is possible to deviate from the specified areas or details without leaving the scope of the present invention.

In addition, it applies that all of the values or parameters specified below or the like can in principle be determined or determined using standardized or standardized or explicitly specified determination methods or else otherwise using determination or measurement methods which are known per se to the person skilled in the art. Unless otherwise stated, the underlying values or parameters are determined under standard conditions (i.e. in particular at a temperature of 20 ° C. and / or at a pressure of 1,013.25 hPa or 1.01325 bar).

In addition, it should be noted that for all the relative or percentage, in particular weight-related, quantities stated below, it should be noted by the skilled person in the context of the present invention that these statements are to be selected or combined in such a way that in total - if appropriate including further components or Ingredients, in particular as defined below - always result in 100% or 100% by weight. However, this goes without saying for the person skilled in the art.

Having said this, the present invention is described and explained in more detail below, and also with the aid of drawings or figure representations depicting preferred embodiments or exemplary embodiments.

In connection with the explanation of these preferred embodiments or exemplary embodiments of the present invention, which, however, are in no way restrictive with regard to the present invention, further advantages, properties, aspects and features of the present invention are also shown.

Fig. 1

eine schematische Darstellung einer frontseitigen Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Schutzbekleidungseinheit, welche zwei Schutzbekleidungsstücke in Form einer langbeinigen Unterhose integrierten Auftrennbzw. Öffnungseinrichtungen und weiterführenden Splitterschutzflächenelementen einerseits und in Form eines langärmligen Unterziehhemdes mit gleichermaßen integrierten Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtungen und weiterführenden Splitterschutzflächenelementen andererseits, wobei die dargestellte Schutzbekleidungseinheit nach der Erfindung zumindest im Wesentlichen keine Sekundärsplitter bzw. Sekundärfragmente freisetzende Komponenten bzw. Bestandteile aufweist;

Fig. 2

eine schematische Darstellung einer rückseitig versetzten Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Schutzbekleidungseinheit bzw. ein diesbezügliches Schutzbekleidungsstück in Form einer kurzbeinigen Unterhose, wonach die Unterhose in deren außenseitigen Bereichen längsverlaufende Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtungen und zudem weiterführende Splitterschutzflächenelemente aufweist, wobei die Unterhose zumindest im Wesentlichen keine Sekundärsplitter bzw. Sekundärfragmente freisetzende bzw. ausbildende Komponenten bzw. Bestandteile aufweist;

Fig. 3

eine schematische Darstellung einer in einer erfindungsgemäßen Schutzbekleidungseinheit bzw. in einem Schutzbekleidungsstück angeordneten Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtung, wobei die Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtung zwei zusammenwirkende bzw. zueinander korrespondierende Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungsmittel jeweils mit hülsenförmigen Aufnahmeelementen aufweist und wobei die Aufnahme- bzw. Öffnungsmittel jeweils an sich gegenüberliegenden Rändern des Schutzbekleidungsstücks angeordnet bzw. befestigt sind; in diesem Zusammenhang zeigt Darstellung (a) einen geschlossenen Zustand der Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtung, wobei die jeweiligen Verbindungs- bzw. Aufnahmeelemente ineinandergreifen und über ein durch die jeweiligen Verbindungs- bzw. Aufnahmeelemente verlaufendes Verschluss- bzw. Öffnungselement fixiert bzw. gesichert sind; weiterhin zeigt Darstellung (b) eine entsprechende Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtung mit entferntem bzw. aus den Verbindungs- bzw. Aufnahmeelementen herausgezogenem Verschluss- bzw. Öffnungselement, wobei hierdurch die Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtung entsichert ist und entsprechend geöffnet werden kann; weiterhin zeigt Darstellung (c) den geöffneten Zustand einer Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtung mit der einhergehenden Beabstandung der sich gegenüberliegenden Aufnahme- bzw. Öffnungsmittel mit den jeweiligen Verbindungs- bzw. Aufnahmeelementen; Fig. 3 verdeutlicht auch eine bevorzugte Anordnung der Verbindungs- bzw. Aufnahmeelemente entlang der jeweiligen Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtung, wonach nämlich die Verbindungs- bzw. Aufnahmeelemente dahingehend versetzt zueinander und voneinander beabstandet angeordnet sind, dass entsprechende Verbindungs- bzw. Aufnahmeelemente der einen Seite der Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtung in hierzu korrespondierende Lücken zwischen entsprechenden Verbindungs- bzw. Aufnahmeelementen der anderen Seite im geschlossenen Zustand aufgenommen werden können;

Fig. 4

eine schematische Draufsicht auf einen Endabschnitt bzw. -bereich einer erfindungsgemäßen Schutzbekleidungseinheit bzw. eines Schutzbekleidungsstücks, wonach der Endbereich einer Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtung mit einem abklappbaren Abdeckmaterial bzw. -element verdeckbar bzw. sicherbar ausgebildet ist, wobei das Abdeckmaterial bzw. -element zumindest abschnittsweise mit dem Schutzbekleidungsstück verbunden ist und wobei das Abdeckmaterial bzw. -element zusätzlich mit einem Sicherungs- bzw. Fixiermittel an dem Schutzbekleidungsstück befestigt werden kann;

Fig. 5

eine schematische Draufsicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Schutzbekleidungseinheit mit voneinander verschiedenen Schutzbekleidungsstücken in Form eines Halsschutzes, eines Unterzieh- bzw. Oberziehhemdes sowie einer Unterzieh- bzw. Oberziehhose, wobei die jeweiligen Auftrennbzw. Öffnungseinrichtungen zwischen zwei Öffnungen zur Aufnahme bzw. Einführung eines Körperteils angeordnet sind und diese verbinden; zudem sind weitere Schutzbekleidungsstücke in Form eines Handschuhs sowie einer Socke bzw. eines Überziehschuhs schematisch dargestellt, wobei sich die diesbezüglichen Auftrenn- bzw. Öffnungseinrichtungen von der jeweiligen Öffnung des Schutzbekleidungsstücks in das Schutzbekleidungsstück hinein erstrecken und in dem der Öffnung gegenüberliegenden Bereich, insbesondere im gegenüberliegenden Finger- bzw. Zehenbereich, enden.

In the figure representations:

Fig. 1

is a schematic representation of a front plan view of a protective clothing unit according to the invention, which two pieces of protective clothing in the form of long-legged underpants integrated Auftrennbzw. Opening devices and further splinter protection surface elements on the one hand and in the form of a long-sleeved undershirt with equally integrated opening or opening devices and further splinter protection surface elements on the other hand, the protective clothing unit according to the invention at least essentially having no components or components releasing secondary fragments or secondary fragments;

Fig. 2

is a schematic representation of a top view of a protective clothing unit according to the invention or a related protective clothing item in the form of short-legged underpants, according to which the underpants in the outside areas have longitudinal opening or opening devices and further splinter protection surface elements, the underpants at least essentially no secondary splinters or Has secondary fragments releasing or forming components;

Fig. 3

a schematic representation of a separating or opening device arranged in a protective clothing unit according to the invention or in a protective clothing item, wherein the separating or opening device has two interacting or corresponding separating or opening means, each with sleeve-shaped receiving elements, and wherein the receiving or Opening means are respectively arranged or fastened on opposite edges of the protective clothing item; in this context, illustration (a) shows a closed state of the opening or opening device, the respective connecting or receiving elements interlocking and via a connection or receiving elements running closure or opening element are fixed or secured; Furthermore, illustration (b) shows a corresponding opening or opening device with the closing or opening element removed or pulled out of the connecting or receiving elements, the opening or opening device being thereby unlocked and being able to be opened accordingly; Furthermore, illustration (c) shows the opened state of a separating or opening device with the associated spacing of the opposite receiving or opening means with the respective connecting or receiving elements; Fig. 3 also illustrates a preferred arrangement of the connecting or receiving elements along the respective opening or opening device, according to which the connecting or receiving elements are arranged offset to one another and spaced apart from one another such that corresponding connecting or receiving elements on one side of the or opening device can be accommodated in corresponding gaps between corresponding connecting or receiving elements on the other side in the closed state;

Fig. 4

is a schematic plan view of an end portion or area of a protective clothing unit or a piece of protective clothing according to the invention, according to which the end area of a separating or opening device is designed to be concealable or securable with a hinged cover material or element, the cover material or element at least is connected in sections to the protective clothing item and the covering material or element can additionally be attached to the protective clothing item using a securing or fixing means;

Fig. 5

is a schematic plan view of a protective clothing unit according to the invention with different pieces of protective clothing in the form of a throat protector, an undershirt or top pullover shirt and a pair of undershorts or top pants, the respective Auftrennbzw. Opening devices are arranged between two openings for receiving or introducing a body part and connect them; In addition, further protective clothing items in the form of a glove and a sock or an overshoe are shown schematically, with the relevant opening and opening devices extend from the respective opening of the protective clothing into the protective clothing and end in the area opposite the opening, in particular in the opposite finger or toe area.

The applicant has now found, in a completely surprising manner, that with regard to protective clothing, in particular protective clothing for military use or for military use or for use in the field of counter-terrorism or the like, a further improvement in the protective function compared to detonation or Explosion-released splinters or fragments, such as those released or exploded in the explosion of unconventional explosive devices, as well as an improvement in handling with regard to rapid removal of the protective clothing unit in the event of injury to the wearer, are ensured by the fact that the device provided according to the invention Protective clothing unit as such at least essentially does not release any secondary fragments or secondary fragments under the influence of detonation or explosion and that the protective clothing item according to the invention also has a is equipped with a special opening or opening device, which enables an appropriate or accelerated undressing of a wearer of the protective clothing item in a purposeful manner, the opening or opening device being designed in such a way that at least essentially none at all, particularly under the influence of detonation or explosion Secondary fragments or secondary fragments are released.

In other words, the present invention essentially aims to ensure that the protective clothing unit provided according to the invention in particular under the influence of an explosion or detonation and / or upon impact of primary fragments or fragments originating from a detonation or explosion or secondary fragments or secondary fragments caused thereby, at least in the Essentially does not release or form secondary fragments or secondary fragments originating from the protective clothing itself, in particular leading to injuries or worsening existing injuries, whereby according to the invention at the same time improved handling, in particular with regard to rapid undressing or removal of the protective clothing, in particular in the context of an emergency situation, is provided is because of the targeted use of a separating or opening device in particular in the manner of a quick or emergency opening, the coating can be opened or separated at defined areas.

The protective clothing according to the invention can also be individually adapted or designed, in particular with regard to the provision of the protective function as well as the easier undressing, for example in the manner of full body protection or with regard to further protection of certain body regions, wherein, as mentioned below, the relevant Protective function can be adjusted or adjusted depending on the situation or with regard to the underlying use or application. The protective clothing unit according to the invention also significantly guarantees effective ballistic protection against primary or secondary fragments or fragments, which are released from the explosion or detonation, in particular from unconventional explosive devices, and from the environment affected by the detonation. In addition, there is also a protective function against a pressure wave originating from the detonation or explosion, the effects of which on the carrier can be further reduced.

On the basis of the concept according to the invention, in particular, components or elements of the protective clothing unit according to the invention or of the underlying protective clothing item are prevented from being detached, destroyed, fragmented, accelerated or the like by the forces associated with the detonation or explosion, so that on the basis of protective clothing unit according to the invention, the formation and penetration of secondary fragments or fragments originating from the protective clothing itself is effectively prevented or reduced.

On the basis of the concept according to the invention, the overall pattern of injury resulting from the detonation or explosion, in particular from unconventional explosive devices, is thus weakened, with direct effects and long-term consequences for the wearer of the protective clothing unit according to the invention also being reduced. In addition, on the basis of the protective clothing unit according to the invention, an improved stitch, cut, shot and / or shock protection function is simultaneously provided.

It has also been possible in the context of the present invention not to adversely affect the protective functions provided in this regard by the purposeful use of a special opening or opening device which enables targeted undressing, since according to the inventive concept by the opening or opening device equally, at least essentially no secondary fragments or fragments are released and, moreover, the stability of the protective clothing unit according to the invention is not impaired when worn.

The term “splinter and / or fragment protection” as used according to the invention is to be understood very broadly and relates in particular to the general provision of a protective function against the penetration or penetration of directly or indirectly released by detonation or explosion ballistic projectiles, in particular in the form of fragments or fragments, which are characterized in particular by small particle sizes and by an irregular shape and which are released explosively in particular in the detonation of unconventional explosive devices in the form of primary and / or secondary fragments or fragments and meet a person exposed to the detonation at high speed or kinetic energy, the splinter or fragment protection also relating to splinters or fragments originating from the protective coating itself, a further improvement in this regard, as previously mentioned the protective function is ensured by avoiding the formation of secondary fragments or fragments caused by detonation or explosion, which originate from the protective clothing unit itself.

The protective performance provided according to the invention is thus provided by the appropriate combination of the technical measures implemented according to the invention for the protective clothing unit according to the invention. In addition, the materials which can be used according to the invention for the formation of the protective clothing unit and corresponding cuts also lead to a further optimization of the protective expression, the protective clothing unit in particular being able to be designed in such a way that in particular relevant body areas or sections with vitally high relevance can be covered with a precise fit.

A central peculiarity of the protective clothing unit according to the invention is to be seen in the fact that, due to the special design and construction, in particular based on the components and materials used, as well as the sectional design implementation, at least essentially no secondary fragments, as previously defined, are formed by the protective clothing unit. In the context of the concept according to the invention, the use of rigid, hard, solid, rigid, robust, stable, rigid or semi-rigid, inflexible, movable, (deformable) or solid or brittle components or components is dispensed with, whereby the above-mentioned terms in the context of the inventive concept are to be understood in particular in such a way that, according to the invention, in particular those components or components for forming the protective clothing unit according to the invention are dispensed with which release secondary fragments or fragments under the corresponding detonation or explosion influence, which in particular under the influence of detonation or explosion can in turn lead to injuries or further deterioration of injuries directly related to the detonation or explosion. The protective clothing unit according to the invention is in particular designed in such a way that, in addition, a high level of comfort and a simplified and quick undressing is ensured.

In addition, a central concept of the present invention also consists in the fact that the splinter protection provided according to the invention can be individually adapted or adapted by means of a special design and arrangement, in particular of the splinter protection surface elements providing splinter protection, both with regard to the respective dangerous situation (ie in particular depending on Risk of confrontation with unconventional explosive devices) as well as with regard to the individual constitution of the wearer of the protective clothing unit according to the invention.

In summary, a protective clothing unit based on protective clothing in the manner of a clothing system is thus provided within the scope of the present invention, which offers efficient protection against active forces, which are particularly associated with the detonation or explosion of unconventional explosive devices, with additional risk of injury being associated stand with the protective clothing unit as such or can result from this, reduced accordingly will. In addition, the concept according to the invention enables a wounded person or a wounded wearer to be treated as quickly as possible, in particular by simply undressing or removing the protective clothing unit from the wearer or by simply detaching it from the protective clothing unit, this being possible without further aids or with already existing aids .

The protective clothing unit according to the invention is in particular a protective unit or a corresponding clothing system based on individual protective clothing items or clothing protection elements, wherein the protective clothing unit according to the invention can also be designed by designing and coordinating the individual protective clothing items such that full body protection against IED-based explosion effects or additional cut protection as well as maximum comfort is provided.

In summary, the protective clothing unit according to the invention is in particular designed such that at least essentially no elements or components forming secondary splinters or fragments are used. Specific opening and opening devices also make it possible to remove a person concerned or the wearer of protective clothing from the clothing, without the person or wearer having to be undressed regularly or in a complex manner. The opening or opening device according to the invention can be designed, for example, on the basis of a quick opening mechanism.

According to the invention, a ballistic splinter protection is provided on the basis of the protective clothing unit according to the invention, on the basis of which an increased body protection against splinters or fragments is provided, in particular with regard to unconventional explosive devices, wherein the formation of splinters or fragments originating from the protective clothing itself is also avoided. Due to the use of special materials according to the invention for the underlying protective clothing items, in addition to the excellent splinter protection, so to speak, while avoiding the formation of new fragments or fragments, very good wearing comfort is also provided, which also leads to improved wearer acceptance by the wearer or user, since the protective clothing unit according to the invention in addition to the excellent and permanent ballistic splinter protection, a high level Moisture and heat exchange with good air permeability of the underlying materials. In addition, due to the low material thickness, there is a low (surface) weight in relation to the protective clothing unit according to the invention, which is very comfortable and which also does not result in any noteworthy reductions in terms of mobility and freedom of movement of the wearer or user.

Due to the inventive concept with the provision of the corresponding anti-splinter properties, confronting a wearer of the protective clothing unit according to the invention with the explosion of unconventional explosive devices can sometimes significantly reduce life-threatening injuries, which leads to an increase in the likelihood of survival or recovery. In particular, based on the concept according to the invention, there is also effective protection of physiologically relevant body sections, in particular also with regard to the arterial or venous system.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention thus relates to a protective clothing unit 1, in particular a textile protective clothing unit, preferably a protective clothing unit with splinter and / or fragment protection or with a ballistic protective function, preferably with a protective function against and / or caused by detonation or explosion released splinters and / or fragments,
wherein the protective clothing unit 1 has or consists of at least one, in particular textile protective clothing item 2, preferably with a protective function against fragments and / or fragments caused or detached by detonation or explosion,
wherein the protective clothing item 2 is designed such that the protective clothing item 2 in particular under the influence of an explosion or under ballistic influence, preferably under the impact of primary fragments and / or primary fragments, in particular at least in sections and / or regions, preferably over the at least substantially entire area of the protective clothing item 2, at least essentially does not release or form any secondary fragments and / or secondary fragments and / or wherein the protective clothing item 2, in particular at least in sections and / or regions, preferably over the at least substantially entire surface of the protective clothing item 2, at least essentially no secondary fragments and / or components or components releasing or forming secondary fragments; and or
wherein the protective clothing item has at least one opening or opening device 3, in particular for opening the protective clothing item 2 at least partially and / or in sections, preferably for purposes of an especially emergency or accelerated undressing of a wearer of the protective clothing item 2 or for purposes of an especially emergency or accelerated Laying down the protective clothing item 2, wherein the opening or opening device 3 has at least essentially no secondary fragments or components and / or components releasing or forming secondary fragments.

Such a protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention or a protective clothing item 2 in this regard can for example Fig. 1 , Fig. 2 such as Fig. 5 be removed.

According to the invention, it can be provided in particular that the sections or areas of the protective clothing item 2 that release or form at least substantially no secondary fragments in the wearing or use state of the protective clothing item 2 are assigned to body sections with a high risk of injury or with vital functions or organs and / or cover them. In this context, the body sections can in particular be selected from the group of (i) lower extremities; (ii) genitals and internal sexual organs; (iii) bladder and urinary tract (urogenital tract); (iv) perineum and anal region; (v) lower abdomen with the intestines, kidneys, spleen and liver; (vi) in particular lateral torso with parts of the lungs; (vii) back torso in the area of the kidney pelvis and spine; (viii) upper extremities and shoulder area; and (ix) neck and lower face. As a result, further protection of areas or sections of the body of a wearer associated with vital functions is thus made possible according to the invention, with in this connection also serious injuries to the arterial or venous system, in particular near the surface, which are associated with the secondary splinters or fragments, and the like Main surface, in particular by fragment or fragment penetration in the aforementioned body sections, can be prevented.

In this context, it can also be provided according to the invention that at least 60%, in particular at least 80%, preferably at least 90%, preferably at least 95%, particularly preferably at least 99%, very particularly preferably at least 99.5%, further preferably 100% , the surface of the protective clothing item 2 at least essentially does not release or form secondary fragments and / or secondary fragments or at least essentially have no components and / or components releasing and / or forming secondary fragments and / or secondary fragments.

In particular, the term “release of secondary fragments or secondary fragments” should be understood with regard to the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention in such a way that these are in particular fragments or fragments that originate from the protective clothing itself and that are caused, for example, by the detonation or explosion pressure wave and / or by the impact or impact of primary fragments or fragments as well as other secondary fragments or fragments from the protective clothing unit and which can also lead to further injuries or worsening of existing injuries. The secondary fragments or fragments in question are, in particular, those fragments or fragments which have an irregular and possibly sharp-edged shape and / or which have a splinter or fragment weight of at least 1 mg, in particular at least 5 mg, preferably have at least 10 mg, preferably at least 50 mg, particularly preferably at least 500 mg or more.

In addition, the secondary fragments or fragments in question are, in particular, those fragments or fragments which are present in particular in the form of rigid or solid or rigid fragments or fragments or which are in particular a material in the form of metal, Wood, (hard) plastics, glass, ceramics include or consist of; on the other hand, fragments of textile origin, such as fragments of a particularly soft or pliable or flexible textile surface material or related fragments of yarn, twine, thread or fiber, which are released from the protective clothing unit in the event of a detonation or explosion, are generally released can be in the sense of the present In general, the invention is not counted among the corresponding secondary fragments or secondary fragments.

For example, the term secondary fragments or secondary fragments can generally be fragments or fragments originating from an underlying clothing as such due to the effects of detonation or explosion, in particular on the basis of rigid, semi-solid or solid elements, which are: For example, such fragments or fragments can be, which by destroying zippers, buttons, hooks, eyelets, cord stoppers, cord ends, clasps, buckles, mounting or fastening elements, support units, containers, containers attached to the equipment, the aforementioned Components can consist in particular of the aforementioned materials or comprise them. Such secondary fragments or fragments are not released on the basis of the concept according to the invention.

Consequently, an effective splinter protection is therefore also provided within the framework of the concept according to the invention, since the aforementioned fragments or fragments are at least substantially not released or at least essentially do not arise within the framework of the concept according to the invention.

The protective clothing unit according to the invention can be in numerous forms and configurations, as shown below:
In particular, the protective clothing unit 1 can be designed as outerwear or as underwear.

In addition, the protective clothing unit 1 can be formed in one part or in several parts, preferably in several parts. In this regard, in particular one or more protective clothing items 2 are provided for forming the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention.

According to the invention, the protective clothing unit 1 can have at least one protective clothing item 2 selected from the group of undershorts, undershirts, and / or selected from the group of pants, overshoes, overshirts (overshirts), jackets, overshoes, ponchos, overalls, socks, overshoes, gloves, Collar, hoses, Hoods, hoods, hats, sleeves, leg warmers and their combinations, or consist of them.

Likewise, it can be provided according to the invention that at least two pieces of protective clothing 2 are designed to be connectable or connected to one another or to one another and / or to the protective clothing unit 1. The protective clothing items 2 can be permanently or detachably connected to one another or to the protective clothing unit 1. The connection can be made in particular by sewing, welding, gluing or by means of a seamless connection. In particular, a releasable connection can be made by means of a Velcro fastener element or the like. In this regard too, it should be ensured that the components used for the connection at least essentially do not form any secondary fragments or fragments.

As far as the protective clothing item 2 on which the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention is based, this can be designed, for example, as underwear or underwear.

In particular, the protective clothing item 2 can be formed in one piece.

In addition, the protective clothing item 2 can be designed as underpants or undershirt. In particular, the protective clothing item 2 can be designed as trousers, overtrousers, undershirt, topshirt, jacket, overshirt, poncho, overalls, socks, overshoes, gloves, collars, tubes, hoods, hoods, hats, arm warmers or leg warmers. In particular, the combination of the aforementioned protective clothing items can provide individual protection relating to specific body regions with a high degree of variability or adaptability.

In addition, it can also be provided according to the invention that the protective clothing unit 1 is designed as such according to the invention as outerwear and / or underwear and at least one preferably separate head and / or face protection, neck protection, shoulder protection, arm protection, hand protection, foot protection, trunk protection , Torso protection, genital and / or anal protection and / or leg protection, in particular in the form of protective clothing 2. In this way, further protective functions that are individually adapted for specific body regions can be provided in particular on the basis of further protective clothing 2, which can be worn or removed, for example, depending on the application or application.

As far as the avoidance of the emergence or release of secondary fragments or fragments originating from the protective clothing unit 1 or from the protective clothing item 2 or from the separating or opening device 3, a large number of further measures can be provided according to the invention in this regard, or the following available:
In particular, according to the invention it is such that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 or the separating or opening device 3 in particular under the influence of explosion and / or under ballistic influence, in particular when primary fragments and / or primary fragments strike, at least essentially none non-textile material existing secondary fragments and / or secondary fragments, in particular no secondary fragments and / or secondary fragments made of metal and / or wood and / or (hard) plastic and / or glass and / or ceramic, released and / or forms.

In this context, it is provided in particular that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the separating or opening device 3, at least substantially no secondary fragments and / or secondary fragments releasing and / or forming non-textile components and / or components, in particular none Metal and / or wood and / or (hard) plastic and / or glass and / or ceramic having or consisting of components and / or components.

In particular, it can be provided according to the invention that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the separating or opening device 3, in particular under the influence of explosion and / or under ballistic influence, in particular when primary fragments and / or primary fragments strike, at least essentially none secondary fragments and / or secondary fragments leading to serious and / or vital injuries, in particular none penetrating the body of the wearer of protective clothing 1 and / or protective clothing item 2 and / or for the destruction or injury of physiologically important ones Body structures, in particular blood vessels, nerve tracts, organs, bones or the like, leading secondary fragments and / or secondary fragments, are released or developed.

In this context, it can also be provided that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the opening or opening device 3, at least essentially does not have any rigid and / or hard and / or solid and / or rigid and / or robust and / or has stable and / or rigid and / or semi-rigid and / or inflexible and / or movable and / or (deformable) deformable and / or solid and / or brittle components and / or components. In particular, the relevant components or components can be selected from rigid and / or hard and / or solid and / or rigid and / or robust and / or stable and / or rigid and / or semi-rigid and / or inflexible and / or movable and / or (deformable) and / or solid and / or brittle elements.

In this context, it is particularly advantageous according to the invention if the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the opening or opening device 3, at least essentially no components and / or components based or in the form of metal and / or wood and / or (hard) plastic and / or glass and / or ceramic, the components or components mentioned in this regard being selected in particular from metal-based and / or wood-based and / or (hard) plastic-based and / or glass-based and / or ceramic-based components.

In particular, it can be provided according to the invention that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the separating or opening device 3, at least essentially no components or components on the basis or in the form of, in particular, rigid and / or hard and / or firm and / or rigid and / or robust and / or stable and / or rigid and / or semi-rigid and / or inflexible and / or slightly flexible and / or movable and / or (deformable) deformable and / or massive and / or brittle Has closure elements and / or assembly and / or fastening elements, in particular wherein the closure element or the assembly and / or fastening element is selected from the group of zippers; Button; Hook; Eyelets; Stopper and / or fixing elements, especially tape and / or cord stoppers; End and / or end caps and / or sleeves, in particular band and / or cord ends and / or end caps; Snaps; Rivets; Brackets; Shut down; Buckles and their combinations.

In addition, in order to avoid the formation of secondary fragments or fragments originating from the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 or the separating or opening device 3 itself, the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the separations, can be provided - or opening device 3, moreover at least essentially no components and / or components based on or in the form of, in particular, rigid and / or hard and / or solid and / or rigid and / or robust and / or stable and / or rigid and / or semi-rigid and / or inflexible and / or slightly flexible and / or movable and / or (deformable) deformable and / or massive and / or brittle and in particular attached to and fixed to the protective clothing unit or the protective clothing item and / or or receiving units, in particular receiving containers or the like. Because even from such objects there is a risk of further splinters or fragments being formed in the event of an explosion or detonation.

Thus, it is particularly the case that the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention or the related protective clothing item 2 has at least substantially no components or components releasing or forming secondary fragments or secondary fragments, which effectively prevents those originating from the protective clothing unit 1 itself Secondary fragments or fragments and thus leads to a further improved protection performance of the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention.

According to the invention, however, it can in principle be provided that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 has at least one soft or flexible or stretchable or elastic or non-splintering or non-fragmenting functional or closure component or that the protective clothing unit 1 or that Protective clothing item 2 has at least one functional or closure component based on or in the form of soft plastics or rubber or rubbers or silicones or textile materials. The functional or closure components in question can in particular be such elements which do not release secondary fragments or fragments under the influence of explosion or detonation, ie on the functional or closure components in question there are at least essentially no further injuries or deterioration of those already caused by the explosion or detonation directly or Secondary fragments or fragments that cause indirect injuries are released.

According to the invention, therefore, in particular, a targeted waiver with regard to elements or components or components forming secondary fragments or secondary fragments in the protective clothing unit according to the invention is taken into account, wherein, as previously mentioned, in particular no rigid, hard, solid, rigid, robust, stable, rigid , (deformable) deformable or flexible elements or components are used. In contrast, according to the invention, the main focus is on the use of elastic, flexible or resilient components, in particular on the basis of textile materials or the like.

In addition, according to the invention, a configuration of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2 can also be present such that, for example, crossovers or undercuts are used or are present. In particular, according to the invention, the use of movable, moldable and / or resilient cut parts or textile surface materials is also considered with regard to the design or construction of the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention. In particular, in the context of the present invention, connection elements based on Velcro fasteners, such as connections based on Velcro and fleece, as well as rubbers or elastic bands or the like can be considered.

As mentioned above, the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 is equipped with at least one special opening or opening device 3:
According to the invention, it is in particular provided that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 can be opened or opened, in particular at least in sections, preferably completely, along the opening or opening device 3. This ensures, in particular, the rapid removal of the clothing from the wearer, in particular wherein the wearer who is injured is further relieved, for example, by avoiding complex body movements.

With regard to the opening or opening device 3 provided in the context of the present invention in general, as is shown in particular in FIG Fig. 3 is shown, this enables the protective clothing unit 1 to be quickly taken off or the carrier wearing the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention to be quickly undressed, which is of great importance particularly in the context of the existence of an injury with regard to the fastest possible primary medical care. The mode of operation of the separating or opening device 3 used according to the invention is - without wishing to be restricted to this - in particular to be seen in the fact that when the separating or opening device 3 is open, the protective clothing unit 1 or the underlying protective clothing item 2 is opened at defined points is or opens up and thus a simple undressing or a simple undressing is possible, in particular also while avoiding the usual and sometimes complex body movements during the undressing of conventional clothing, which leads to further protection of the wearer. In the closed state, the opening or opening device 3 also ensures safe and optimal wearing of the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention, neither the stability of the clothing items nor its fit being further impaired, in particular since the device forms a stable closure and because it is in accordance with the invention it can be provided that the opening or opening device 3 itself is flexible or flexible and can also run in the area of conventional seam connections, so that the wearing shape or the fit is at least essentially not adversely affected.

The separating or opening device 3 used according to the invention is, in particular, such a construct which is integrated into the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2. In particular, the separating or opening device 3 is such a construct which, when actuated appropriately, immediately opens the underlying protective clothing unit 1 or separates partial areas from the protective clothing unit 1. It follows that a wounded wearer, for example, can be removed directly from the clothing, in particular since regular undressing is not necessary.

The opening or opening device 3 used according to the invention can in particular be a quick or emergency opening device or the like, in particular as defined below. Accordingly the opening or opening device 3 is a quick opening system or an emergency opening system, in particular for the preparation or implementation of medical measures or the like.

As far as the arrangement of the opening or opening device 3 in the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 is concerned, this can vary within wide ranges, such as, for. B. in Fig. 5 illustrated.

According to the invention, it is preferred if the opening or opening device 3 is arranged or designed such that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 can be opened or opened at least substantially in the longitudinal direction. In particular, the opening or opening device 3 in this case extends at least essentially in the longitudinal direction of the underlying protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2.

The term “in the longitudinal direction”, which is to be understood broadly according to the invention, relates in particular to the longitudinal extent of the underlying protective clothing unit 1 or protective clothing item 2 or, when worn, to the longitudinal or longitudinal axis of the human body or wearer of protective clothing unit 1. For example, the The separation or opening device 3, when worn, runs along one leg, along the arms or along the torso, so to speak from top to bottom or vice versa .

Accordingly, the opening or opening device 3 can be arranged at least substantially in the longitudinal direction of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2. This can also be done on Fig. 5 to get expelled.

According to the invention, it can also be provided that the separating or opening device 3 is arranged on the side or on the outside in the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2. For example, based on the wearing condition of the protective clothing item 2, this can be the leg or arm outer area or the (outside) area of the torso of a wearer. In this regard, for example Fig. 1 such as Fig. 5 to get expelled.

According to the invention, it is also advantageous if the separating or opening device 3 is arranged along customary or predetermined cutting or seam areas of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2. In this regard, the opening or opening device 3 can replace a so-to-speak originally provided seam, or can be arranged or fastened in its place, likewise in the closed state there being a safe and permanent connection of the corresponding sections. The sections can be formed by surface materials or elements 8, 9 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2, which are described in detail below.

According to the invention, it can further be provided that the opening or opening device 3 is covered and / or overlapped at least in sections by a surface material, in particular a textile material. In addition, the opening or opening device 3 can have at least one, in particular textile covering or overlap, in particular in the form of a step or step. As a result, the opening or opening device 3 is further protected, in particular also against an explosion. In particular, the textile surface material or the textile covering can be provided by textile surface materials forming the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in which respect the textile components in question can be cut accordingly.

According to the invention, it can further be provided that the separating or opening device 3 is covered or secured, in particular in the region of the end sections or the ends of the separating or opening device 3, with an in particular textile covering material or element 11. In this regard, in particular Fig. 4 to get expelled. In this context, the textile cover surface material or element 11 can be designed to be removable or foldable. In general, the textile covering material or element 11 can preferably be connected, in particular sewn, in sections to the protective clothing item 2, as is likewise the case in FIG Fig. 4 shown. Likewise, it can be provided that the textile covering material or element 11 is connected or secured to the protective clothing item with a securing or fixing means 12, for example in the form of a Velcro fastener. As a result, the opening or opening device 3 can be operated in particular with regard to incorrect operation or incorrect triggering further secured and also protected against an explosion.

According to a further embodiment according to the invention, it can also be provided that the opening or opening device 3, at least in sections, preferably completely, optically and / or visually different, in particular different colors, to the protective clothing item 2, in particular to the items of clothing Opening device 3 adjacent areas of the protective clothing 2, is formed. This ensures in particular that the opening or opening device 3 is easy to find visually. In addition, an optical or visual distinguishability enables improved or simplified opening, for example in the event that the opening or opening device 3, as will be mentioned below, is designed to be cut open or in the form of a cutting or cutting area, as a result of which the Management of the cutting or cutting tool is facilitated.

As especially in Fig. 1 , Fig. 2 and Fig. 4 shown, it is provided according to the invention that the separating or opening device 3 is incorporated or integrated into the protective clothing item 2.

In addition, it can be provided according to the invention that the opening or opening device 3 is arranged in a line or curve in the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2.

In particular, the separating or opening device 3 connects opposite edges or edge sections of the protective clothing unit 1 in the closed state, as obtained, for example, by a corresponding cut of the textile surface elements forming the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 (cf. Fig. 1 , Fig. 2 such as Fig. 4 ). In particular, the opening or opening device 3 can be used as a substitute for corresponding seam courses or the like, as previously mentioned. The underlying edges or edge sections can be formed in particular by surface materials or elements 8, 9 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2, which are described in detail below.

With regard to the opening or opening device 3 provided according to the invention, it can also behave in such a way that when the opening or opening device 3 is opened or actuated, the protective clothing unit 1 or protective clothing item 2, at least in sections, preferably completely, along the Opening or opening device 3 is opened or opened. This enables the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 to be removed or removed quickly.

As far as the arrangement of the opening or opening device 3 is concerned, it can be arranged starting from an opening 4 (for example a foot opening or the like) of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2 in the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2.

In particular, the opening or opening device 3 can extend from an opening 4 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2 into the protective clothing unit 1 or into the protective clothing item.

This means, in particular, that when the opening or opening device 3 is opened or actuated, the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 is opened or opened from an opening 4.

In this context, it can in particular be provided that the separating or opening device 3 ends in the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 or is not connected to the same opening 4 or not to a further opening 4. In a corresponding manner, the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 can be opened in sections or in sections (for example, when the opening or opening device 3 extends from a foot opening to the knee area of long-legged underpants, the lower leg or a wearer's knee can be exposed). You can do this on Fig. 5 to get expelled.

Equally, however, it can also be provided that the opening or opening device 3, starting from an opening 4, is connected to the same opening 4 or extends therein. This can be the case, for example, for a torso opening (waist opening) of a pair of underpants or the like, the opening or opening device 3 then opening into the torso opening on both sides or with both ends, for example, and running along the perineum area, for example, so that this divides the Underpants in two halves (left leg, right leg) is possible.

According to an embodiment which is particularly preferred according to the invention, it can also be provided that the opening or opening device 3, starting from a first opening 4, is connected to or extends into a further opening 4, in particular different from the first opening 4. For example, the opening or opening device 3 can connect the foot opening with the torso or waist opening in the case of the formation of the item of clothing 2 in the form of trousers. In addition, in the case of the formation of the item of clothing 2 in the form of a shirt or the like, the opening or opening device 3 can connect the torso or belly opening to the neck opening. In addition, the opening or opening device 3 can connect the hand opening to the neck opening. This enables a complete separation of the protective clothing item 2. In this regard, reference can also be made to the following explanations.

According to a further embodiment according to the invention, it can also be provided that the opening or opening device 3 is not connected to an opening 4 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2 or does not extend therein or that the opening or opening device 3 is at least substantially fully incorporated or integrated into the protective clothing unit 1 or into the protective clothing item 2. For example, the opening or opening device 3 can be arranged in the form of trousers in the region of the knee in the case of the formation of the protective clothing 2, the opening or opening device 3 running over the knee and ending in the area of the thigh and lower leg. This enables the protective clothing to be opened section by section.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, it can also be provided that the separating or opening device 3 is designed to encircle or form a circle, or that the separating or Opening device 3 is incorporated or integrated into the protective clothing unit 1 or into the protective clothing item 2 in a circumferential form or in a circle. In this way, for example, individual sections of the protective clothing item 2 can be designed to be removable, which can apply, for example, to a sleeve of the protective clothing item 2 in the form of a shirt or a leg section or part of a protective clothing item 2 in the form of trousers.

In addition, the following can also apply to the arrangement of the opening or opening device:
According to the invention, with regard to the arrangement of the separating or opening device 3 in the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, it can in particular be provided that one end or end section of the separating or opening device 3 with an opening 4 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2 is connected or extends therein and another end or another end section of the separating or opening device 3 is connected to or extends into the same opening 4. In addition, it can be provided that one end of the opening or opening device 3 communicates with or extends into a first opening 4 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2, and another end of the opening or opening device 3 with one second connection 4, in particular different from the first opening, of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2 is connected or extends therein.

In this context, the terms “to be connected” or “extends into this”, which are to be broadly understood in accordance with the invention, are to be understood in particular in such a way that when the opening or opening device 3 is opened or actuated, the underlying protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 is also completely separated in the area of the opening. In other words, the opening or opening device 3 preferably opens into the opening in question, so that a complete separation is ensured in this regard.

Equally, it can basically also be provided that both ends of the separating or opening device 3 are fully or completely incorporated into the protective clothing unit 1 or into the protective clothing item 2 or are integrated. Furthermore, it can in principle also be provided that both ends of the separating or opening device 3 are oriented towards one another or are arranged adjacent to one another or merge into one another or form a corresponding unit, this embodiment of the present invention particularly with regard to the possible separation of individual ones Sections, such as a sleeve or a leg part, can be implemented, since this allows a circumferential or circular arrangement of the opening or opening device 3 to be implemented.
As far as the opening 4 of the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 mentioned above is concerned, this serves, in particular when the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 is worn or in use, to receive or insert a body part. In this connection, the opening can be designed functionally as a head opening, neck opening, abdominal or pelvic opening, arm or hand opening or as a foot or leg opening.

According to the invention, it can in principle also be provided, as in Fig. 2 shown that the opening 4 is provided with at least one end collar 10 or a connecting means for in particular a reversible connection or attachment of a further protective clothing item 2. In particular, the opening or opening device 3 can extend at least substantially completely over the end collar 10 or the connecting means, as in FIG Fig. 2 shown.

In the following, preferred embodiments according to the invention with regard to special arrangements of the opening or opening device 3 are discussed, in particular with regard to a specific design of the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2:
Show in this context Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 an embodiment according to the invention, according to which the opening or opening device 3 is connected to a foot or leg opening on the one hand and an abdominal or pelvic opening on the other hand, or the opening or opening device 3 is different from a foot or leg opening on the one hand extends to an abdominal or pelvic opening on the other hand. In this context, the protective clothing item 2 can be designed as underpants, pants or overpants. In this context, the opening or opening device 3 can be arranged on the side or outside in the protective clothing item 2.

According to a further embodiment it can be provided that the opening or opening device 3 is connected to an arm or hand opening on the one hand and a neck opening on the other. In particular, the opening or opening device 3 can extend from an arm or hand opening on the one hand to a neck opening on the other. In this connection, the opening or opening device 3 can be connected to an arm or hand opening on the one hand and a neck opening on the other. In this context, the opening or opening device 3 can extend from an arm or hand opening on the one hand to a neck opening on the other. In this context, it can also be provided that the opening or opening device 3 is connected to an arm or hand opening on the one hand and an abdominal and / or pelvis opening on the other hand. In particular, the opening or opening device 3 can extend from an arm or hand opening on the one hand to an abdominal or pelvic opening on the other. In this context, it can equally be provided that the protective clothing item 2 is designed as an undershirt, top dress shirt, jacket, cover jacket, poncho or overalls. In this context, the opening or opening device 3 can be arranged on the side or outside or in the area of the front or rear torso in the protective clothing item 2.

Likewise, according to a further embodiment according to the invention, it can be provided that the opening or opening device 3 is connected to a head opening on the one hand and a neck opening on the other hand. In this regard, the opening or opening device 3 can extend from a head opening on the one hand to a neck opening on the other hand. In this context, it is particularly provided that the protective clothing item 2 is designed as head or face protection, neck protection, collar or hose. In particular, the opening or opening device 3 can be arranged on the side or on the outside in the protective clothing item 2.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, it can further be provided that the opening or opening device 3 extends from an arm or hand opening to a finger section or area. For this purpose, it can in particular be provided that the protective clothing item 2 is designed as a glove or pull-over glove. In this regard, the opening or opening device 3 can be on the side and / or be arranged on the outside or on the back in the protective clothing item 2, in particular a glove or pull-on glove.

According to a further embodiment according to the invention, the opening or opening device 3 can extend from a foot or leg opening to a toe section or area. In this context, the protective clothing item 2 can be designed as a sock or shoe cover. In this regard, the opening or opening device 3 can be arranged on the side or outside or on the back in the protective clothing item 2, in particular a sock or shoe cover.

According to the invention, it can generally be provided that the opening or opening device 3 can be used once or is not reusable or is designed as a one-way opening or opening device. In this context, the opening or opening device 3 can be designed to be opened irreversibly or not to be reclosable.

In contrast, however, it can also be provided according to the invention that the separating or opening device 3 is designed for multiple use or is designed as a reusable opening or reusable opening device. In addition, the opening or opening device 3 can be designed to be reversibly openable or reclosable.

In general, the opening or opening device 3 can be designed such that it can be opened, torn open, cut open, broken open, cut and / or divided, in particular opened, opened and / or cut open.

As far as the formation of the opening or opening device 3 is concerned, this can be done, as in Fig. 3 shown, have at least one first opening or opening means 3 'and at least one second opening or opening means 3 ", which are positioned or arranged in particular on opposite edges of the protective clothing item 2.

In this context, the first separation or opening means 3 'and the second separation or opening means 3 ", in particular opposite one another, can be attached or fastened to opposite edges or edge sections of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2, as in FIG Fig. 3 shown. The attachment can for example by sewing, gluing, welding or the like.

In particular, it is provided according to the invention in this context that the first opening or opening means 3 ′ and the second opening or opening means 3 ″ interact in particular to provide a closed or connected state of the opening or opening device 3.

The connecting or receiving elements 5 as such can each be arranged or fastened on opposite edges 7 of the item of clothing 2. In addition, the first opening or opening means 3 ′ and the second opening or opening means 3 ″, independently of one another, may comprise or consist of a material from the group of soft plastics, rubber, rubbers, silicones, textile materials and their combinations.

According to the invention, it can be provided as in FIG Fig. 3 shown that the opening or opening device 3 has a plurality of connecting or receiving elements (connecting or receiving means) 5, in particular for receiving or guiding the at least one closing or opening element 6, or consists thereof.

In addition, it can be provided according to the invention that the first separation or opening means 3 'on the one hand and / or the second separation or opening means 3''on the other hand, preferably the first separation or opening means 3' on the one hand and the second separation or Opening means 3 ", on the other hand, each has or has at least one connecting or receiving element 5, in particular in each case a plurality of connecting or receiving elements 5, in particular for receiving or guiding at least one closing or opening element 6, or consists thereof consist of this. This can equally be done according to the illustration Fig. 3 and also on Fig. 4 to get expelled.

According to an embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the connecting or receiving elements 5 are in the form of hollow elements, as in FIG Fig. 3 shown. In this context, the connecting or receiving elements 5 can be selected from the group of sleeves, eyelets and loops, in particular sleeves, in particular wherein the sleeves are designed in the form of hollow cylinders.

In addition, the connecting or receiving elements 5, in particular the hollow elements, can be designed to be flexible or flexible. In addition, the connecting or receiving elements 5, in particular the hollow elements, can comprise or consist of a flexible or flexible material. In particular, the material of the connecting or receiving elements 5, in particular the hollow elements, can be selected from the group of soft plastics, rubber, rubbers, silicones, textile materials and their combinations.

As far as the separating or opening means 3 ', 3 "are concerned, they can each be made in particular in one piece, in particular where the respective connecting or receiving elements 5 can be attached to a corresponding connecting section and can be connected to one another via this (cf. Fig. 3 ). Equally, however, it is possible for the respective opening or opening devices 3 ′, 3 ″ to be constructed in several pieces, in particular on the basis of individual connecting or receiving elements 5 or groups of connecting or receiving elements 5.

Like alike in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 shown, it can be provided according to the invention that the opening or opening device 3 has at least one closing or opening element 6, in particular for connecting the first opening or opening means 3 'to the second opening or opening means 3 "or for connecting connecting or receiving elements 5 of the opening or opening device 3.

In this context, the closure or opening element 6 can be flexible or bendable. According to the invention, the closure or opening element 6 is a thread, yarn, rope or cord. In general, the closure or opening element 6 can comprise or consist of a flexible or flexible material. In this context, the material of the closure or opening element 6 can be selected from the group of soft plastics, rubber, rubbers, silicones, textile materials and their combinations, preferably textile materials. On this basis an emergence of the Protective clothing unit 1 originating secondary fragments or fragments also counteracted.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the closure or opening element 6 as well as the connecting or receiving elements 5 or the related separation or opening means 3 ', 3 "can be made of the same material. In particular, the aforementioned components can be made of a textile material .

Like alike in Fig. 3 shown, the connecting or receiving elements 5 arranged or fastened on an edge 7 of the opposing edges 7 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2 can be spaced apart from one another. In this regard, the distance between two connecting or receiving elements 5 adjacent on the first edge 7 can be selected such that a connecting or receiving element 5 of the other edge 7 opposite the resulting gap can be received or positioned in the gap.

According to the invention, it can also be provided that the respective edge 7 on the one hand and / or the corresponding edge 7 on the first separating or opening means 3 'and / or the respective edge 7 on the second opening or opening means 3 "on the other hand or arranged or fastened connecting or receiving elements 5 are spaced apart from one another. In particular, the distance between two connecting or receiving elements 5 adjacent to the respective separating or opening means 3 ', 3 "or the respectively corresponding edge 7 can be selected such that a connecting or receiving element 5 of the other opening or opening means 3 ', 3 "or of the other edge 7 opposite the resulting gap can be received or positioned in the gap. As a result, when the opening or opening device 3 is closed, Interlocking of the corresponding connecting or receiving elements guaranteed (cf. Fig. 3 ).

Like alike in Fig. 3 illustrated, it can also be provided according to the invention that the connecting or receiving elements 5 arranged or fastened on an edge 7 of the opposing edges 7 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2 are offset, in particular offset in height, from those on the other edge 7 arranged or fastened connecting or receiving elements 5 arranged or fastened are. In this context, the offset, in particular a height offset, can be selected such that a connecting or receiving element 5 of one edge 7 can be received or positioned in a gap between two adjacent connecting or receiving elements 5 of the other edge 7.

According to the invention, it can equally be provided that the connecting or receiving elements 5 arranged or fastened on the first opening or opening means 3 'are offset, in particular offset in height, from the ones arranged or fastened on the second opening and / or opening means 3 ". fastened connecting or receiving elements 5. In this regard, the offset, in particular height offset, can be selected such that a connecting or receiving element 5 of the first separating or opening means 3 'into a between two adjacent connecting or . Receiving elements 5 of the second opening or opening means 3 ″ can be accommodated or positioned.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the first opening or opening means 3 ′ and the second opening or opening means 3 ″ can be at least substantially (shape) identical opening means to one another, which have a corresponding offset to one another along the respective edges are positioned.

The mode of operation of the opening or opening device 3 is described in more detail below:
So in particular Fig. 3 According to the illustration (a) there, it can be seen that in the closed state of the opening or opening device 3, the connecting or receiving elements 5 arranged or fastened on one edge with the connecting or receiving elements arranged or fastened on the other edge 7 Receiving elements 5, in particular by means of the closure or opening element 6, can preferably be connected or connected alternately or alternately.

In this context, in the closed state of the separating or opening device 3, the connecting or receiving elements 5 of the first separating or opening means 3 'or the one edge 7 can be connected to the connecting or receiving elements 5 of the second separating or Opening means 3 'or of the other edge 7 can preferably be connected or connected to one another alternately or alternately or alternately by means of the closure or opening element 6.

In other words, according to the invention it can be such that the respective connecting or receiving elements 5, in an alternating arrangement, form a coherent tube, so to speak, in the closed state, the closing or opening element acting as a kind of soul, which through the continuous cavity formed Connecting or receiving elements 5 runs.

Like alike in Fig. 3 According to the illustration (a) shown there, according to the invention it is in particular such that, in the closed state of the separating or opening device 3, the connecting or receiving elements 5 are captured or fixed by the closing or opening element 6. In this regard, the closure or opening element 6 can run through or along the connecting or receiving elements 5.

To open the opening or opening device 3, the closing or opening element 6 can be removed, for example, by pulling out, the corresponding connecting or receiving elements 5 on one side of the opening or opening device 3 being removed from the connecting or receiving elements 5 the other side of the opening or opening device 3 can be separated (see illustration (b) according to Fig. 3 ), so that the opening or opening device 3 can be opened accordingly.

In this context, illustration (c) shows according to Fig. 3 the opened state of the separating or opening device 3 used according to the invention with the separation or spacing of the first receiving or opening means 3 'of the related connecting or receiving elements 5 on the one hand and of the second receiving or opening means 3 "or the related one Connection or receiving elements 5 on the other hand.

The previously described and in particular in Fig. 3 The special construction of the opening or opening device 3 shown is associated with the fundamental advantage that, on the one hand, in the closed state there is a stable or mechanically or forcefully loadable and durable closure, which is also simple by removing the closure or Opening element 6 can be opened. In addition, the previously described opening or opening device 3 is distinguished by the fact that it can in principle be designed to be reclosable or can be closed again, in particular by reinserting the closing or opening element, for example using appropriate insertion aids or the like.

According to a further relevant embodiment of the present invention, it can also be provided that the connecting or receiving elements 5 of the one edge 7 of the opposite edges 7 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2 and the connecting or receiving elements 5 of the other edge 7 are formed or arranged in a form-fitting manner with respect to one another, which is particularly conducive to the stability of the resulting connection.

In the following, further embodiments or designs of the opening or opening device 3 will be discussed, but the present invention is not limited to this.

According to a further embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the opening or opening device 3 is designed in the form of a Velcro fastener or comprises a Velcro fastener. In this regard, the Velcro fastener can be formed by the first opening or opening means 3 'and the second opening or opening means 3 ". In addition, the Velcro fastener can be in the form of a (i) hook band and fleece band and / or (ii) mushroom head band and velor band and / or (iii) mushroom head band and fleece band, preferably hook band and fleece band.

According to yet another embodiment, it can also be provided that the opening or opening device 3 is designed in the form of a detachable seam or comprises a detachable seam. In this context, the opposing edges or edge sections 7 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2 can be connected by means of a detachable seam. For example, the seam can be selected from the group of chain stitch and cord seam. In principle, the opening or opening device 3 can also be formed by means of gluing or welding or the like.

The releasable seam in question can be opened, for example, by pulling the thread, yarn, thread or the like forming the seam.

According to a further embodiment, it can also be provided that the separating or opening device 3 is designed in the form of a cutting or cutting area (cutting or cutting surface). In this context, the cutting or cutting area can be designed in the form of a textile surface material or comprise such a material.

In this regard, the cutting or cutting area can be incorporated or integrated as a separate section or as a separate or independent element in the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular by means of sewing or the like.

In particular, the cutting or cutting area can be through the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular through a specific, in particular textile area or section of the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 or in particular through at least one textile surface material or element 8 , 9, in particular in the form of a splinter protection surface material or element 8 or a further textile surface material or element 9, the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2. In particular, the cutting or cutting area can be a direct component of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2, in particular at least one textile surface material or element 8, 9 of the protective clothing unit 1 or of the protective clothing item 2. In this regard, there can in particular be a seamless design or integration of the cutting or cutting area in the protective clothing item 2.

With regard to the design of the opening or opening device 3 in the form of a cutting or cutting area, it can be provided according to the invention that the cutting or cutting area compared to the material of the protective clothing unit adjacent to the cutting and / or cutting area 1 and / or the protective clothing item 2, in particular in comparison to the adjacent textile surface materials and / or elements 8, 9, has a lower cutting or cutting resistance. In this context, the cutting or cutting strength of the cutting or Cutting area at most 80%, in particular at most 60%, preferably at most 40%, preferably at most 20%, of the cutting and / or cutting strength of the material adjacent to the cutting or cutting area, in particular of the textile surface materials adjacent to the cutting or cutting area or elements 8, 9.

In particular, it can also be provided that the cutting and / or cutting area in comparison to the material of the protective clothing unit 1 and / or the protective clothing item adjacent to the cutting and / or cutting area, in particular in comparison to the adjacent textile surface materials and / or elements 8, 9, has a smaller thickness. In this context, the thickness of the cutting or cutting area can be at most 90%, in particular at most 70%, preferably at most 50%, preferably at most 30%, of the thickness of the material adjacent to the cutting and / or cutting area, in particular that of the cutting - And / or cutting area adjacent textile surface materials and / or elements 8, 9, amount.

In addition, the cutting and / or cutting area can have at least one yarn and / or a thread and / or a thread with a material of the protective clothing unit that is adjacent to the cutting and / or cutting area compared to the yarn and / or thread and / or thread 1 and / or the protective clothing item (2), in particular in comparison to the yarn and / or twine and / or thread of the adjacent textile surface materials and / or elements 8, 9, have a lower titer. In this context, the titer of at most 80%, in particular at most 60%, preferably at most 40%, preferably at most 20%, of the titer of the yarn or thread or thread of the material adjacent to the cutting or cutting area, in particular that of the Cutting or cutting area adjacent textile surface materials or elements 8, 9, amount. In this context, in particular, the yarn or the thread or the thread of the cutting or cutting area can have a titer in the range from 5 to 400 dtex, in particular 10 to 300 dtex, preferably 15 to 150 dtex, preferably 20 to 100 dtex preferably 25 to 45 dtex.

In addition, the cutting and / or cutting area can have at least one yarn and / or a thread and / or a thread with one in comparison to the yarn and / or thread and / or thread that adjoins the cutting and / or cutting area Materials of the protective clothing unit 1 and / or the protective clothing item 2, in particular in comparison to the yarn and / or twine and / or thread of the adjacent textile surface materials and / or elements 8, 9, have a smaller diameter. In this connection, the diameter of at most 80%, in particular at most 60%, preferably at most 40%, preferably at most 20%, of the diameter of the yarn or twine or thread of the material adjacent to the cutting or cutting area, in particular that of the Cutting or cutting area adjacent textile surface materials or elements 8, 9, amount. In addition, the yarn can have a diameter in the range from 1 μm to 200 μm, in particular 5 μm to 150 μm, preferably 6 μm to 100 μm, preferably 8 μm to 50 μm.

Furthermore, the cutting and / or cutting area can have at least one yarn and / or a thread and / or a thread with a material of the protective clothing unit that is adjacent to the cutting and / or cutting area compared to the yarn and / or thread and / or thread 1 and / or the protective clothing item 2, in particular in comparison to the yarn and / or thread and / or thread of the adjacent textile surface materials and / or elements 8, 9, have lower tensile strength. In this context, the tensile strength can be at most 80%, in particular at most 60%, preferably at most 40%, preferably at most 20%, of the titer of the yarn or twine or thread of the material adjacent to the cutting or cutting area, in particular that of the Cutting or cutting area adjacent textile surface materials or elements 8, 9, amount. In this connection, the yarn or the thread or the thread of the cutting or cutting area can have a tensile strength in the range from 0.5 N / tex to 6 N / tex, in particular 1 N / tex to 4 N / tex, preferably 1 , 5 N / tex to 3 N / tex.

As far as the width of the opening or opening device 3 is concerned, this can basically vary in large areas. According to the invention, however, it is preferred that the width of the cutting or opening device 3, in particular of the cutting or cutting area, is as small as possible, in particular in order not to impair the protective function at least substantially. In addition, the cutting or opening device 3, in particular the cutting or cutting area, should in principle be chosen so wide that, in the event of an emergency opening, a quick or safe opening or separation, in particular by cutting or the like, can take place. In this context, the breadth of the Cutting or opening device 3, in particular of the cutting or cutting area, in the range from 1 mm to 100 mm, in particular in the range from 2 mm to 50 mm, preferably in the range from 3 mm to 40 mm, preferably in the range of 5 mm up to 30 mm. In this regard, the person skilled in the art is always in a position to select and coordinate the corresponding width of the separating or opening device 3, in particular the cutting or cutting area, against the background of the structural design of the separating or opening device 3 and of the protective clothing item 2.

In general, it is ensured within the scope of the present invention that the separating or opening device 3, in particular the cutting or cutting area, does not at least substantially reduce the protective surface of the protective clothing item 2, in particular with a view to maintaining the protective function provided.

As far as the cutting or cutting area is concerned, this also applies to the fact that it is integrated or arranged in the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 such that, in particular in the event of a medical emergency, the wearer can be quickly removed from the protective clothing unit 1 or a Opening or separating the protective clothing unit 1 is made possible since the underlying protective clothing items 2 can be cut open as quickly as possible along the cutting or cutting area. The opening or opening device designed in the form of a cutting or cutting area can in principle run along the connecting seams present in the protective clothing item 2 or be formed thereby.

In particular, the cutting or cutting area can also be provided by a seam connection of the protective clothing item 2 or the like.

With regard to the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention, the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 can comprise at least one textile surface material or element 8, 9, in particular at least one in particular textile splinter protection surface material or element 8 (splinter protection surface element or splinter protection element). The splinter protection surface materials or elements 8 in question serve in particular to provide the splinter or fragment protection function or the ballistic protection of the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention.

According to an embodiment which is particularly preferred according to the invention, it can be provided that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular textile splinter protection surface materials or elements 8 which are different from one another and assigned to different body regions in the wearing state or covering different body regions in the wearing state, preferably with a protective function against Detonation or explosion caused or released fragments.

The protective clothing unit 1 or the protective garment 2, in particular the splinter protection sheet material or element 8 may, according to the invention at least one polyethylene with ultra high molecular weight (U ltra H igh M olecular W eight P oly e thylene or UHMW-PE) comprise or consist of.

Thus regards the present invention, it is with respect to the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective garment 2, in particular with respect to the anti-shatter surface materials or elements 8, in particular a very specific material in the form of a polyethylene with ultra high molecular weight (U ltra H igh M olecular W eight P oly e thylene or UHMW-PE) is used, in particular in the form of a yarn or a twisted yarn or a thread, particularly preferably in the form of a yarn to form a fabric. In this connection, the applicant has found, in a completely surprising manner, that the use of such a special material is particularly suitable for use in the context of the present invention. For example, the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene used in the form of yarns or twists or threads has very high tensile strength as well as high toughness, high breaking or bending strength and a very high modulus of elasticity. In addition, UHMW-PE is moisture and UV resistant, which also means that, according to the invention, a high wash resistance is guaranteed, along with a high resistance or durability of the ballistic protective function. In addition, UHMW-PE is physiologically harmless and skin-friendly, so that no skin irritation is caused when the protective clothing according to the invention is worn. Furthermore, there is very good chemical resistance and excellent bacterial resistance.

In particular, it can be provided according to the invention that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the splinter protection surface material or element 8, has at least one yarn or thread or thread or fiber, preferably at least one filament yarn, based or . in the form of at least one polyethylene having ultra high molecular weight (U ltra H igh M olecular W eight P oly e thylene or UHMW-PE) having or consisting of. In particular, it can be provided that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the splinter protection surface material or element 8, the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in a range from 5% by weight to 100% by weight, in particular 25% by weight. % to 99% by weight, preferably 50% by weight to 95% by weight, preferably 50% by weight to 90% by weight, based on the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the textile splinter protection surface material or element 8 has.

According to an embodiment that is less preferred according to the invention, however, it can in principle also be provided that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the splinter protection surface material or element 8, is based on at least one yarn or a thread or a thread or a fiber or in the form of aramids; Polybenzazoles, especially poly (phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole) (PBO); High performance polyethylene (HPPE or High Performance Polyethylene); Has high-performance polyesters (high-strength polyesters) or consists thereof. The abovementioned materials can be used in amounts in the range from 1% by weight to 100% by weight, in particular 2% by weight to 90% by weight, preferably 3% by weight to 70% by weight, preferably 10% by weight .-% to 50 wt .-%, based on the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the textile splinter protection surface material or element 8. In particular, the aforementioned materials can also be used in combination with a material based on UHMW-PE.

In particular, it can be provided according to the invention that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the splinter protection surface material or element 8, has or consists of at least one textile knitted fabric.

In this context, it has proven to be particularly advantageous if the knitted fabric has a plurality of stitches on the one hand and a plurality of at least one binding element different therefrom on the other. The use of a textile knitted fabric is associated in particular with the advantage that the resulting surface material is elastic, stretchable, pliable and flexible due to the mass structure, which further improves the wearing comfort with a high degree of fit accuracy and which also leads to the protective clothing unit 1 or the related protective clothing 2 can be stowed away and transported and overall excellent physiological properties are present. In addition, the ballistic properties are further improved on this basis, in particular due to the formation of a firm (mesh) bond of the textile knitted fabric used according to the invention.

The formation of special binding elements, as mentioned above, further improves the stability and thus the ballistic protective function provided by the knitted fabric.

In particular, the textile knitted fabric can be in the form of a knitted fabric, in particular warp knitted fabric or weft knitted fabric, preferably warp knitted fabric, or in the form of a knitted fabric, preferably in the form of a knitted fabric. In this context, the textile knitted fabric, in particular in the form of a knitted fabric, can have a basis selected from the group of fringe, tricot, cloth, satin, velvet and atlas. In addition, the knitwear can have a RIGHT / LEFT (RL), RIGHT / RIGHT (RR) or LEFT / LEFT (LL) stitch binding.

In addition, the binding element can be selected from the group of handles, floatation (floatation), weft, partial weft and filler thread, preferably handle and floatation (floatation). In particular, the binding element can be designed in the form of a handle and / or a float (floatation). As previously stated, the stability of the material can be further improved in this way, along with a corresponding improvement in the ballistic protective function.

In addition, the yarn or the thread or the thread, in particular the filament yarn, can have a titer in the range from 50 to 500 dtex, in particular 75 to 450 dtex, preferably 100 to 400 dtex, preferably 110 to 300 dtex.

In addition, the yarn or the thread or the thread, in particular the filament yarn, can have a diameter in the range from 4 μm to 250 μm, in particular 6 μm to 200 μm, preferably 8 μm to 150 μm, preferably 10 μm to 100 μm .

In particular, the yarn or the thread or the thread, in particular the filament yarn, can have a tensile strength in the range from 2 N / tex to 8 N / tex, in particular 2.5 N / tex to 6 N / tex, preferably 3 N / tex up to 5 N / tex.

In addition, the yarn or the thread or the thread, in particular the filament yarn, can have a modulus of elasticity in the range from 50 N / tex to 300 N / tex, in particular 75 N / tex to 250 N / tex, preferably 100 N / tex to 200 N / tex.
Similarly, the yarn or the thread and / or the thread, in particular the filament yarn, can have an elongation at break in the range from 0.5% to 10%, in particular 1% to 8%, preferably 1.5% to 6%, preferably 2% up to 5%, particularly preferably 3% to 4%.

In addition, the yarn or the thread or the thread, in particular the filament yarn, can have a density in the range from 800 kg / m ³ to 1,200 kg / m ³ , in particular 800 kg / m ³ to 1,200 kg / m ³ , preferably 850 kg / m ³ to 1,100 kg / m ³ , preferably 900 kg / m ³ to 1,050 kg / m ³ , particularly preferably 950 kg / m ³ to 1,000 kg / m ³ .

In particular, the yarn or the thread or the thread, in particular the filament yarn, can have a crystallinity in the range from 70% to 95%, in particular 75% to 90%, preferably 80% to 85%.

Likewise, it can be provided according to the invention that the yarn or the thread or the thread, in particular the filament yarn, has a crystallinity of at most 95%, in particular at most 90%, preferably at most 85%.

According to the invention, it can also be provided that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the splinter protection surface material or element 8, preferably the knitted fabric, with at least one other, of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) different material, in particular yarn or twine or thread, is equipped.

In this connection, the yarn or the thread or the thread, in particular the filament yarn, can be equipped with at least one further material, in particular filament, other than ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), in particular for the formation of antimicrobial or biostatic , elastic, hydrophilic, fire-resistant or flame-resistant properties.

In this context, the material other than ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), in particular the yarn or the thread or the thread or the filament, can be selected from the group of natural materials and synthetic materials, in particular silk, cotton, wool, Linen, elastane, modacrylic, aramid, especially metaaramid, and their mixtures.

In particular, the content of material different from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), in particular in the form of the yarn and / or twine or thread or filament, can be in the range from 1% by weight to 60% by weight, in particular 2 % By weight to 55% by weight, preferably 5% by weight to 50% by weight, preferably 10% by weight to 40% by weight, are based on the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the splinter protection surface material or element 8, preferably the knitted fabric.

In addition, the knitted fabric can be designed as a two-dimensional textile surface material. In particular, the textile knitted fabric can have a basis weight in the range from 75 g / m ² to 700 g / m ² , in particular 100 g / m ² to 600 g / m ² , preferably 125 g / m ² to 500 g / m ² , preferably 150 g / m ² to 400 g / m ² .

In particular, the knitted fabric can be gas-permeable, in particular air-permeable. In addition, the textile knitted fabric can have an air permeability, determined according to DIN ISO 9237, of at least 1,000 l / m ² .min, preferably at least 2,000 l / m ² .min, preferably at least 3,000 l / m ² .min, particularly preferably at least 4,000 l / min. m ² · min, very particularly preferably at least 5,000 l / m ² · min.

In addition, the knitted fabric can be designed to be permeable to water vapor. In particular, the textile knitted fabric can have a water vapor permeability at 20 ° C. of at least 20 l / m ² per 24 h, in particular 30 l / m ² per 24 h, preferably at least 40 l / m ² per 24 h, particularly preferably at least 50 l / m ² per 24 h.

In particular, the knitted fabric can have a water vapor resistance R _t under stationary conditions at 20 ° C of at most 20 (m ² · Pascal) / watt, in particular at most 15 (m ² · Pascal) / watt, preferably at most 10 (m ² · Pascal) / watt , particularly preferably at most 5 (m ² · Pascal) / watt.

The water vapor permeability may, in particular according to the "method of the inverted cup" or "Inverted Cup Method" according to ASTM E 96 at 20 ° C (for further details concerning the measurement of water vapor permeability [W ater V apour T ransmission, WVT] see. Also McCullough et al. "A comparison of standard methods for measuring water vapor permeability of fabrics" in Meas. Sci. Technol. [Measurements Science and Technology] 14, 1402-1408, August 2003 ) can be measured. This ensures a particularly high level of comfort since body sweat can be effectively removed.

The water vapor resistance R _t can be measured in particular in accordance with DIN EN 31 092: 1993 or the equivalent international standard ISO 11092 from February 1994 ("Textiles - physiological effects, measurement of the heat and water vapor resistance under stationary conditions ( sweating guarded-hotplate test )") will.

In addition, the knitted fabric can have a thickness in the range from 0.05 mm to 50 mm, in particular 0.1 mm to 25 mm, preferably 0.2 mm to 15 mm, preferably 0.3 mm to 10 mm, particularly preferably 0.4 mm up to 5 mm, very particularly preferably 0.5 mm to 3 mm. In addition, it can be provided according to the invention that the knitted fabric on the (main) surface facing the wearer when worn or on the inner surface of the textile knitted fabric or on the (main) surface facing away from the wearer or on the outer surface when worn rib-shaped elevations, preferably longitudinal ribs. In particular, it can be provided that the rib-shaped elevations, in particular the longitudinal ribs, run and / or are arranged at least essentially in a straight line or parallel to one another.

According to the invention, it can also be provided that the splinter protection surface material and / or element 8 has a layer of the textile knitted fabric or consists thereof. In particular, the splinter protection surface material or element 8 can have a plurality of layers of the textile knitted fabric, in particular as defined above, in particular two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more layers of the textile knitted fabric. The respective layers of the textile knitwear can be arranged in a stack and / or plane-parallel to one another.

In this context, the layers of the textile knitted fabric can be connected to one another, in particular sewn, in particular along the edge and / or in a line shape along the (main) surfaces of the respective layers.

In this context, at least two, in particular successive, layers of the textile knitwear can also be related to one another, based on the (main) surfaces of the respective layers or based on the orientation of the stitches on which the knitted fabric is based or on the rib-shaped elevations of the respective layers of the knitted fabric be aligned or arranged twisted, in particular at an angle in the range from 45 ° to 90 °, preferably at an angle of approximately 90 °.

According to an embodiment of the invention, it can in particular be provided that, as in Fig. 1 such as Fig. 2 shown, the splinter protection surface material or element 8 is in particular an integral part of the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2. In this context, the splinter protection surface material or element 8 can be permanently or permanently (permanently) connected to the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2. In this regard, the connection can be made, for example, by means of sewing, stacker, welding, seamless gluing or the like.

In particular, a plurality of splinter protection elements can form an in particular single-layer or single-layer (base) surface of the protective clothing unit 1 of the protective clothing item 2 or be part of such a (base) surface.

According to a further embodiment, it can also be provided that the splinter protection surface material or element 8 is detachably or removably or removably connected to the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2. In particular, it can be provided that the splinter protection surface material or element 8 can be introduced into insertion or receiving devices, in particular insertion or receiving pockets, of the protective clothing unit 1.

As far as the arrangement of the splinter protection surface material or element 8 is concerned, the following can be used in particular in this regard:
In particular, it can behave according to the invention in such a way that the splinter protection surface materials or elements 8, independently of one another, in the state of wear over the region of the thigh, in particular the front, inner or rear thigh, preferably the front or inner thigh; the loins; the genitals; the anal and / or perineum region; the lower leg, in particular the front, inner or rear lower leg, preferably the front or inner lower leg; the knee or the back of the knee; the lower abdomen or the bladder and urinal tract; of the lower back or the kidney pelvis; the torso, in particular the lateral or rear torso; of the upper or lower arm; the bend or the elbow; the shoulder; of the neck; the lower part of the face in particular; the hand, especially the back of the hand; or of the wrist, or at least partially cover the aforementioned areas in the wearing state of the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item or are arranged in the wearing areas in the aforementioned areas.

In particular, it can be provided according to the invention that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the splinter protection surface material or element 8, has a splinter or ballistic protection value V ₅₀ , determined in accordance with STANAG 2920, of at least 175 m / s, in particular at least 195 m / s, preferably at least 220 m / s, preferably at least 245 m / s, particularly preferably at least 270 m / s, very particularly preferably at least 295 m / s, further particularly preferably at least 320 m / s, even more preferably at least 345 m / s.

In particular, it can be provided that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2, in particular the splinter protection surface material or element 8, or ballistic protection value V ₅₀ , determined in accordance with STANAG 2920, in the range from 175 m / s to 795 m / s, in particular 195 m / s to 745 m / s, preferably 220 m / s to 695 m / s, preferably 245 m / s to 645 m / s, particularly preferably 270 m / s to 595 m / s, very particularly preferably 295 m / s to 545 m / s, even more preferably 320 m / s to 520 m / s, again more preferably 345 m / s to 520 m / s.

The invention specified Ballistikschutzwerte V ₅₀ determines, in accordance with STANAG 2920, relate in particular to a determination using projectiles in the form of RCCs with a projectile weight of 0.13 g (RCC with R = ight C ircular ylinder C). The ballistic protection values V ₅₀ specified in accordance with STANAG 2920 are determined in particular at a temperature of (20 ± 2) ° C and in particular at a relative air humidity of (65 ± 4)%.

In this context, the high protective properties of the protective clothing unit according to the invention are ensured by the high V ₅₀ value specified according to the invention in accordance with STANAG 2920 of at least 180 m / s.

The V ₅₀ value relates in particular to the speed (m / s) at which, using a defined projectile and selected (test) material, the probability of a perforation or penetration of the material by the projectile of 0.5 ( with 1 equal maximum probability) or 50%. For further versions, reference can be made to the corresponding standard according to STANAG 2920.

As far as the protective clothing unit according to the invention is concerned, it has, as mentioned above, a high protective function against the action of fragments or fragments released in particular by explosion or detonation.

Furthermore, the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 can have at least one further textile surface material or element 9. In this context, the further textile surface material or element 9 with the at least one anti-splinter surface material or element 8 can be a single-layer or single-layer (base) surface the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2. In addition, the further textile surface material and / or element 9 can in particular in each case be connected, in particular sewn, to the splinter protection surface material and / or element 8, preferably overlapping on the edge.

In particular, the further textile surface material or element 9 can be gas-permeable, in particular air-permeable, or water vapor-permeable.

In addition, the further textile surface material or element 9 can be designed as a woven fabric, knitted fabric, knitted fabric, scrim or textile composite material, in particular as a knitted fabric or knitted fabric.

In this context, it can thus be provided in particular that both the textile surface material or element 9 and the textile splinter protection surface material or element 8 mentioned above are formed as knitted fabrics or knitted fabrics, in particular with the respective protective clothing item 2 overall in the form of a knitted fabric or knitted can be formed.

In addition, the further textile surface material can have a basis weight in the range from 50 g / m ² to 800 g / m ² , in particular 60 g / m ² to 500 g / m ² , preferably 70 g / m ² to 300 g / m ² 90 g / m ² to 150 g / m ² .

Likewise, the further textile surface material and / or element 9 can be designed to be elastic and / or reversibly stretchable. In addition, the further textile surface material 9 can have at least one elastic and / or reversibly stretchable yarn and / or fiber and / or at least one elastic and / or reversibly stretchable thread and / or thread, in particular based a synthetic polymer material, in particular based on a block copolymer with the components polyurethane and polyethylene glycol. In this regard, the further textile surface material or element 9 can be the elastic and / or reversibly stretchable type of yarn, twine, thread and / or fiber in an amount in the range from 5 to 30% by weight, in particular 7 to 25% by weight. -%, preferably 8 to 20 wt .-%, based on the textile surface material and / or element 9, contain.

Likewise, the further textile surface material or element 9 can be designed as a mesh fabric and / or mesh fabric. In this regard, hole sizes in the range from 0.1 mm to 10 mm, in particular 0.2 mm to 8 mm, preferably 0.5 mm to 4 mm, preferably 1 mm to 3 mm, can be realized.

In addition, the further textile surface material or element 9 can also have at least one further type of yarn, twine, thread and / or fiber. In this regard, the further type of yarn, twine, thread and / or fiber can be selected from the group of natural materials and synthetic materials, preferably selected from the group of cotton; Wool; Linen; Polyesters; Polyolefins, polyvinyl chloride; Polyvinylidene chloride; Acetate; Triacetate; Polyacrylic; Polyamide; Polyvinyl alcohol; Polyurethanes; Polyvinyl esters and their mixtures.

Through the targeted use of at least one further textile surface material or element 9, in particular the wearing comfort and the fit of the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention or the underlying protective clothing item 2 can be further improved. In particular, the further textile surface materials or elements 9 can be connected to the textile splinter protection surface materials or elements 8 mentioned above, in particular to form a (base) surface, in particular as stated above with respect to the textile splinter protection surface material or element 8.

Furthermore, it can also be provided according to the invention that the protective clothing unit 1 or the protective clothing item 2 has at least one cover surface material, preferably in the form of a textile surface material, in particular with the cover surface material being arranged on the side facing away from the wearer in the worn state.

In this connection, the cover surface material can be designed as a woven fabric, knitted fabric, knitted fabric, scrim or textile composite material, in particular as woven fabric, knitted fabric or knitted fabric. In addition, the cover surface material can have a basis weight in the range from 50 g / m ² to 500 g / m ² , in particular 75 g / m ² to 300 g / m ² , preferably 100 g / m ² to 300 g / m ² . Furthermore, the cover surface material can be made gas-permeable, in particular air-permeable, and / or water-vapor permeable.

In addition, the cover material can be fire-resistant and / or flame-resistant. In particular, the cover surface material can have at least one fire-resistant and / or flame-resistant material, in particular in the form or as part of a yarn and / or thread and / or thread, preferably filament yarn, in particular wherein the fire-resistant and / or flame-resistant material has at least one aramid, in particular meta Aramid, and / or in particular where the content of fire-resistant and / or flame-resistant material is in the range from 1% by weight to 100% by weight, in particular 2% by weight to 90% by weight, preferably 5% by weight. -% to 80 wt .-%, preferably 10 wt .-% to 60 wt .-%, based on the cover material.

As a result, the protective clothing unit according to the invention can be suitably equipped with further functional properties.

In order to form the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention, it can also be provided that the protective clothing unit 1 additionally contains an adsorbent which adsorbs chemical toxins and / or warfare agents, in particular a material based on activated carbon, preferably in the form of activated carbon particles in the form of granules ("granular carbon") or Spherical shape ("spherical coal"), acted upon and / or equipped. For this purpose, the adsorbent can be fixed to the protective clothing unit 1 and / or the protective clothing item 2 and / or the textile surface materials 8, 9 and / or the covering material or element 11 by means of an adhesive which is applied in particular discontinuously, preferably in a punctiform manner.

The average diameter of the adsorbent particles, in particular of the activated carbon particles, is preferably 0.01 to 2 mm, preferably 0.05 to 1 mm, preferably 0.1 to 0.5 mm. The corresponding particle sizes can be determined in particular on the basis of the method according to ASTM D2862-97 / 04. In addition, the aforementioned variables can be determined using determination methods based on a sieve analysis, on the basis of X-ray diffraction, laser diffractometry or the like. The respective determination methods are well known as such to those skilled in the art, so that no further explanations are required in this regard.

According to the invention, it has also proven to be advantageous if the adsorbent particles, in particular the activated carbon particles, are used in an amount in the range from 40 to 250 g / m ² , in particular 50 to 180 g / m ² , preferably 55 to 130 g / m ² will.

As far as the activated carbon used according to the invention is concerned, it can generally be obtained by carbonization and subsequent activation of a synthetic and / or non-natural substance-based starting material, in particular based on organic polymers. In the context of the present invention, it has proven to be particularly advantageous if an activated carbon based on a very special starting material is used according to the invention: According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the activated carbon used according to the invention can be made from a starting material based on organic polymers, in particular based on sulfonated organic Polymers, preferably based on divinylbenzene-crosslinked polystyrene, preferably based on styrene / divinylbenzene copolymers, can be obtained.

With regard to the activated carbon used in a particularly preferred manner according to the invention, which is obtained by carbonization and subsequent activation of the starting material based on organic polymers, it can be provided according to the invention that the content of divinylbenzene in the starting material is in the range of 1% by weight. up to 20% by weight, in particular 1% by weight to 15% by weight, preferably 1.5% by weight to 12.5% by weight, preferably 2% by weight to 10% by weight, based on the starting material.

In addition, it can be provided according to the invention in this context that the starting material is an ion exchange resin, in particular of the gel type, in particular sulfonated and / or sulfonic acid groups.

In particular, it may be provided according to the invention, that activated carbon has a polymer-based spherical activated carbon (PBSAC; P olymer- b ased S pherical A ctivated C arbon) is used. In particular, the activated carbon can be a polymer-based spherical activated carbon (PBSAC).

The activated carbon used can in principle be obtained by known processes of the prior art: in particular, spherical sulfonated organic polymers, in particular based on divinylbenzene-crosslinked polystyrene, carbonized and then activated to the activated carbon in question, in particular as mentioned above. For further details in this regard, see, for example, the publications DE 43 28 219 A1 , DE 43 04 026 A1 , DE 196 00 237 A1 such as EP 1 918 022 A1 or the parallel patent belonging to the same family US 7,737,038 B2 to get expelled.

Activated carbons used in the context of the present invention are generally commercially available or commercially available. In particular, activated carbons can be used, which are sold, for example, by Blücher GmbH, Erkrath, Germany, or by AdsorTech GmbH, Premnitz, Germany.

As far as the activated carbon used or used in the context of the present invention is concerned, the parameter information given here with respect to the underlying activated carbon is determined using standardized or explicitly specified determination methods or determination methods known per se to the person skilled in the art. In particular, the parameter specifications relating to the characterization of the porosity of the pore size distribution and other adsorption properties generally result in each case from the corresponding nitrogen sorption isotherms of the activated carbon concerned or of the measured products. In addition, the pore distribution, in particular also with regard to the content of micropores in relation to the total pore volume, can be determined on the basis of DIN 66135-1.

In the context of the present invention, it has also proven to be advantageous if the activated carbon used according to the invention has a further specified total pore volume, in particular a total pore volume according to Gurvich, as stated below.

It can be provided according to the invention that the activated carbon has a total pore volume, in particular a total pore volume according to Gurvich, in the range from 0.3 cm ³ / g to 3.8 cm ³ / g, in particular 0.4 cm ³ / g to 3.5 cm ³ / g, preferably 0.5 cm ³ / g to 3 cm ³ / g, particularly preferably 0.6 cm ³ / g to 2.5 cm ³ / g, very particularly preferably 0.7 cm ³ / g to 2 cm ³ / g.

As far as the determination of the total pore volume according to Gurvich is concerned, it is a measurement / determination method which is well known per se to the person skilled in the art in this field. Further details regarding the determination of the total pore volume according to Gurvich can be referred to, for example L. Gurvich (1915), J. Phys. Chem. Soc. Soot. 47, 805 , as well as on S. Lowell et al., Characterization of Porous Solids and Powders: Surface Area Pore Size and Density, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Article Technology Series, pages 111 ff . In particular, the pore volume of the activated carbon can be determined on the basis of the Gurvich rule according to the formula V _P = W _a / ρ _l , where W _{a represents} the adsorbed amount of an underlying adsorbate and ρ _l the density of the adsorbate used (cf. also formula ( 8.20) according to page 111, chapter 8.4.) By S. Lowell et al.).

According to the invention, it can in particular be provided that at least 65%, in particular at least 70%, preferably at least 75%, preferably at least 80%, of the total pore volume, in particular the total pore volume according to Gurvich, of the activated carbon through pores with pore diameters of at most 50 nm, in particular through micro - And / or mesopores are formed.

In particular, it can be provided according to the invention that 50% to 95%, in particular 60% to 90%, preferably 70% to 85%, of the total pore volume, in particular the total pore volume according to Gurvich, of the activated carbon through pores with pore diameters of at most 50 nm, in particular by micro and / or mesopores.

In particular, it can be provided according to the invention that 1% to 60%, in particular 5% to 50%, preferably 10% to 40%, preferably 15% to 35%, of the total pore volume, in particular the total pore volume according to Gurvich, of the activated carbon through pores with pore diameters of more than 2 nm, in particular by mesopores and / or macropores.

In particular, the activated carbon can have a pore volume formed by pores with pore diameters of at most 2 nm (ie ≤ 2 nm), in particular micropore volume according to carbon black, in the range from 0.05 cm ³ / g to 2.5 cm ³ / g, in particular 0, 15 cm ³ / g to 2 cm ³ / g, preferably 0.3 cm ³ / g to 1.5 cm ³ / g, in particular wherein 15% to 98%, in particular 25% to 95%, preferably 35% to 90% of the total pore volume of the activated carbon Pores with pore diameters of at most 2 nm, in particular by micropores, are formed.

The determination method according to carbon black is known per se to the person skilled in the art, reference being made to carbon black, for example, for further details regarding the determination of the pore surface and the pore volume RW Magee, Evaluation of the External Surface Area of Carbon Black by Nitrogen Adsorption, Presented at the Meeting of the Rubber Division of the American Chem. Soc., October 1994 , e.g. B. reports in: Quantachrome Instruments, AUTOSORB-1, AS1 WinVersion 1.50, Operating Manual, OM, 05061, Quantachrome Instruments 2004, Florida, USA, pages 71 ff . In particular, the relevant evaluation can be carried out using the t-plot method .

In addition, the activated carbon can have a specific BET surface area in the range from 600 m ² / g to 4,000 m ² / g, in particular 800 m ² / g to 3,500 m ² / g, preferably 1,000 m ² / g to 3,000 m ² / g, particularly preferably 1,200 m ² / g to 2,750 m ² / g, very particularly preferably 1,300 m ² / g to 2,500 m ² / g.

The determination of the specific surface area according to BET is generally known to the person skilled in the art as such, so that no further details need be given in this regard. All BET surface information refers to the determination according to ASTM D6556-04. In the context of the present invention, the so-called MultiPoint BET determination method (MP-BET) is used in a partial pressure range p / p ₀ of 0.05 to 0.1 to determine the BET surface area - in general and unless expressly stated otherwise .

For further details on the determination of the BET surface area or on the BET method, reference can be made to the aforementioned ASTM D6556-04 and to Römpp Chemistry lexicon, 10th edition, Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart / New York, keyword : "BET method", including the literature referenced there, and on Winnacker-Küchler (3rd edition), volume 7, pages 93 ff . as well as on Z. Anal. Chem. 238, pages 187 to 193 (1968 ), to get expelled.

In the context of the present invention, the term “micropores” denotes such pores with pore diameters of less than 2 nm, whereas the term “mesopores” denotes such pores with pore diameters in the range from 2 nm (ie 2 nm inclusive) to 50 nm inclusive and the term "Macropores" refers to such pores with pore diameters of more than 50 nm (ie> 50 nm).

In particular, the activated carbon may have a surface formed by pores with pore diameters of at most 2 nm, in particular by micropores, in the range from 400 to 3,500 m ² / g, in particular 500 to 3,000 m ² / g, preferably 600 to 2,500 m ² / g 700 to 2,000 m ² / g.

In particular, the activated carbon can have a surface area formed by pores with pore diameters in the range from 2 nm to 50 nm, in particular by mesopores, in the range from 200 to 2,000 m ² / g, in particular 300 to 1,900 m ² / g, preferably 400 to 1,800 m ² / g, preferably 500 to 1,700 m ² / g.

In particular, the activated carbon can have an average pore diameter in the range from 0.1 nm to 55 nm, in particular 0.2 nm to 50 nm, preferably 0.5 nm to 45 nm, preferably 1 nm to 40 nm.

Through the purposeful use of an adsorption material, in particular in the form of activated carbon, the protective clothing unit 1 according to the invention can be provided with adsorptive properties in addition to the splinter protection provided according to the invention, in particular with regard to the adsorption of biological and / or chemical toxins or warfare agents, so that as a whole a protective clothing unit 1 with multiple protection (splinter protection and protection against toxic or warfare agents) is provided.

With regard to the splinter protection surface materials or elements 8 which have or are formed from the knitted textile fabric or the knitted textile material as such, these have or have further positive properties which are beneficial both to the wearing comfort and to the provision of an effective splinter protection function: The splinter protection surface materials or elements 8 or the related knitted fabrics have overall hydrophilic properties, which can be rated with the grade 5 according to the so-called TEGEWA test (with a grade scale from 1 = lowest hydrophilicity to 6 = highest hydrophilicity). It follows from this that the materials are able to absorb or remove body sweat with high efficiency, and without feeling damp over a long period of wear. In addition, the underlying materials are antimicrobial or biostatic in accordance with ASTM E-2149-C and sweat-proof in accordance with DIN EN ISO 105-E04. Beyond that the materials are at least substantially inert to ammonia (urine). Furthermore, the materials used according to the invention have a high washability, even after 20 wash cycles at a temperature of 60 ° C. there is no appreciable impairment of the material. In this context, the materials also have short drying phases and are also certified according to ÖKO-TEX (product class II, ie products with direct skin contact). In addition, the materials are overall temperature and heat stable, even after storage at 70 ° C for 24 hours there is no lasting impairment of the material properties.

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Protective clothing unit

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Protective garment

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Opening and / or opening device

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First receiving and / or opening means

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Connection and / or receiving element

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Closure and / or opening element

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Textile surface element in the form of a splinter protection surface material and / or element

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Textile surface material in the form of a further textile surface material and / or element

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Covering material and / or element

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Claims (12)

1. A textile protective clothing unit having protection against splinters and fragments and/or having a ballistic protection function, preferably having a protection function against splinters or fragments caused by explosion,
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) comprises or consists of at least one textile protective clothing item (2) with a protective function against splinters or fragments caused by explosion,
   wherein the protective clothing item (2) is designed such that the protective clothing item (2) under the influence of an explosion and/or under a ballistic effect, while being hit by primary splinters or primary fragments, at least in sections or regions, preferably over at least substantially the entire surface of the protective clothing item (2), at least substantially does not release or form any secondary splinters or secondary fragments and/or such that the protective clothing item (2), at least in sections and/or regions, preferably over at least substantially the entire surface of the protective clothing item (2), at least substantially does not comprise any components or elements releasing or forming secondary splinters or secondary fragments,
   wherein the protective clothing item (2) comprises at least one separating or opening device (3) for opening the protective clothing item (2) in sections, wherein the separating or opening device (3) at least substantially does not comprise any components or elements releasing or forming secondary splinters or secondary fragments, and wherein the separating or opening device (3) is optically or visually different from the protective clothing item (2), wherein the separating or opening device (3) is incorporated or integrated into the protective clothing item (2),
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) comprises at least a first separating or opening means (3') and at least a second separating or opening means (3"), wherein the first separating or opening means (3') and the second separating or opening means (3") interact to provide a closed and/or connected state of the separating or opening device (3),
   wherein the first separating or opening means (3') on the one hand and the second separating or opening means (3") on the other hand, each comprise a plurality of connecting or receiving elements (5) for receiving or guiding at least one closure or opening element (6), wherein the connecting or receiving elements (5) are designed in the form of hollow elements and wherein the connecting or receiving elements (5) comprise or consist of at least one material that is designed to be flexible or pliable, wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of soft plastics, gums, rubbers, silicones, textile materials and combinations thereof,
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) comprises at least one closure or opening element (6) for connecting the first separating or opening means (3') to the second separating or opening means (3"), wherein the closure or opening element (6) comprises or consists of a material designed to be flexible or pliable, wherein the material of the closure or opening element (6) is selected from the group consisting of soft plastics, gums, rubbers, silicones, textile materials and combinations thereof, and wherein the closure or opening element (6) is a thread, yarn, rope or cord, and
   wherein, in the closed state of the separating or opening device (3), the connecting or receiving elements (5) of the first separating or opening means (3') are alternatively or alternately connected or joined together with the connecting or receiving elements (5) of the second separating or opening means (3") of the closure or opening element (6).
2. The protective clothing unit according to claim 1,
   wherein the sections or regions of the protective clothing item (2) which do not at least substantially release or form any secondary splinters or fragments in the worn or use state of the protective clothing item (2), are assigned to or cover body sections with a high risk of injury or with vital functions or organs, wherein the body sections selected are from the group consisting of (i) lower extremities; (ii) genitals and internal sexual organs; (iii) bladder and urinary tract (urogenital tract); (iv) perineal and anal region; (v) lower abdomen comprising the intestines, kidneys, spleen and liver; (vi) in particular lateral torso with parts of the lungs; (vii) rear torso in the region of the renal pelvis and spine; (viii) upper extremities and shoulder area; and (ix) neck and lower face; and/or wherein at least 60 %, in particular at least 80 %, preferably at least 90 %, preferably at least 95 %, particularly preferably at least 99 %, very particularly preferably at least 99.5 %, more preferably 100 %, of the surface of the protective clothing item (2) at least substantially does not release or form any secondary splinters or secondary fragments and/or at least comprises substantially no components or elements which release or form secondary splinters or secondary fragments; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) is designed as outerwear or underwear; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) is designed in one part or in several parts, preferably in several parts; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) comprises or consists of at least one protective clothing item (2) selected from the group consisting of undershorts (2a), undershirts (2b) and/or selected from the group consisting of trousers, overtrousers, overshirts, jackets, overjackets, ponchos, overalls, socks, overshoes, gloves, collars, sleeves, covers, hoods, caps, oversleeves, leggings and combinations thereof; and/or
   wherein at least two protective clothing items (2) are designed to be connectable to one another and/or to the protective clothing unit (1) or are connected to one another or to the protective clothing unit (1), in particular wherein the protective clothing items (2) are permanently or detachably connected to one another or to the protective clothing unit (1); and/or
   wherein the protective clothing item (2) is designed as outerwear or underwear; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing item (2) is formed in one piece; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing item (2) is designed as undershorts or an undershirt and/or wherein the protective clothing item (2) is designed as trousers, overtrousers, an undershirt, overshirt, jacket, overjacket, poncho, overall, socks, overshoes, glove, collar, sleeve, cover, hood, cap, oversleeves or leggings; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) is designed as outerwear and/or underwear and comprises at least one, preferably separate, head and/or face protection, neck protection, shoulder protection, arm protection, hand protection, foot protection, trunk protection, torso protection, genital and/or anal protection and/or leg protection, in particular in the form of the protective clothing item (2).
3. The protective clothing unit according to claim 1 or 2,
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the separating and/or opening device (3), is designed such that the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the separating and/or opening device (3), under the influence of an explosion and/or under a ballistic effect, while being hit by primary splinters or primary fragments, does not release or form, at least substantially, any secondary splinters and/or secondary fragments consisting of non-textile material, in particular secondary splinters or secondary fragments consisting of metal and/or wood and/or (hard) plastic and/or glass and/or ceramic; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the separating and/or opening device (3), does not comprise, at least substantially any non-textile components or elements which release and/or form secondary splinters or secondary fragments, in particular components or elements comprising or consisting of metal and/or wood and/or (hard) plastic and/or glass and/or ceramic; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the separating and/or opening device (3), is designed such that the protective clothing unit (1) or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the separating and/or or opening device (3), under the influence of an explosion and/or under a ballistic effect, while being hit by primary splinters or primary fragments, does not release or form, at least substantially, any secondary splinters or secondary fragments leading to serious or vital injuries, in particular any which penetrate the body of the wearer of the protective clothing (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) and/or which lead to the destruction and/or injury of physiologically important body structures, in particular blood vessels, nerve tracts, organs, bones or the like; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the separating and/or opening device (3), does not comprise, at least substantially, any rigid or hard or solid or stark or robust or stable or stiff or semi-solid or inflexible or movable or deformable or massive or brittle components or elements; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the separating and/or opening device (3), does not comprise, at least substantially, any components or elements based on or in the form of metal or wood or (hard) plastic or glass or ceramic; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the separating and/or opening device (3), does not comprise, at least substantially, any components or elements based on or in the form of, in particular, rigid or hard or solid or stark or robust or stable or stiff or semi-solid or inflexible or poorly flexible or movable or deformable or massive or brittle closure elements or mounting or attachment elements; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) comprises at least one soft or resilient or flexible or stretchable or elastic or non-splintering or non-fragmenting functional or closure component.
4. The protective clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims,
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) can be opened or separated, in particular at least in sections, preferably completely, along the separating or opening device (3); and/or
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) is arranged or designed such that the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) can be opened or separated, at least substantially, in the longitudinal direction; and/or
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) is arranged, at least substantially, in the longitudinal direction of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2); and/or
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) is arranged laterally or externally in the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2); and/or
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) is arranged along customary or predetermined cutting or seam regions of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2); and/or
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) is covered or overlapped, at least in sections, by an in particular textile surface material, and/or wherein the separating or opening device (3) comprises at least one in particular textile covering or overlap, in particular in the form of a lower extension and/or an upper extension; and/or wherein the separating or opening device (3) is covered or secured, in particular in the region of the end sections or ends of the separating or opening device (3), with an in particular textile covering material or element (11); and/or
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) is preferably designed to be completely optically or visually different, in particular a different colour, to the protective clothing item (2), in particular different to the regions of the protective clothing item (2) adjacent to the separating or opening device (3); and/or
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) is arranged in a line or curve in the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) and/or wherein the separating or opening device (3) extends linearly or curved in the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2); and/or
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) is arranged, in particular fastened, on opposite edges or edge sections of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2); and/or
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) is arranged, starting from an opening (4) of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2).
5. The protective clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims,
   wherein one end of the separating or opening device (3) is connected to, or extends into, an opening (4) of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or of the protective clothing item (2); and/or
   wherein one end of the separating or opening device (3) is connected to, or extends into, an opening (4) of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), and another end of the separating and/or opening device (3) is connected to, or extends into, the same opening (4); and/or
   wherein one end of the separating or opening device (3) is connected to, or extends into, a first opening (4) of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), and another end of the separating and/or opening device (3) is connected to, or extends into, a second opening, different from the first opening (4), of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2); and/or
   wherein no ends of the separating or opening device (3) are connected to, or extend into, an opening (4) of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or of the protective clothing item (2); and/or
   wherein both ends of the separating or opening device (3) are fully or completely incorporated or integrated into the protective clothing unit (1) and/or into the protective clothing item (2); and/or
   wherein both ends of the separating or opening device (3) are oriented towards one another and/or are arranged adjacent to one another; and/or
   wherein the opening (4) is used for receiving or inserting a body part, in particular when the protective clothing unit (1) is in the worn state; and/or
   wherein the separating or opening device (3) is designed such that it can be separated, torn open, cut open, broken open, severed or divided, in particular separated, torn open or cut open.
6. The protective clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims,
   wherein the first separating or opening means (3') and the second separating or opening means (3") are applied or fastened, in particular opposite to each other, on opposite edges or edge sections of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2); and/or
   wherein the connecting or receiving elements (5) are selected from the group consisting of sleeves, eyelets and loops, in particular sleeves, in particular wherein the sleeves are designed in the form of hollow cylinders; and/or
   wherein the connecting or receiving elements (5) are designed to be flexible or pliable.
7. The protective clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims,
   wherein the connecting or receiving elements (5) arranged or fastened on one edge (7) of the opposing edges (7) of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) are at a distance from each other, in particular wherein the distance between two connecting and/or receiving elements (5) adjacent to the first edge (7) is selected such that a connecting and/or receiving element (5) of the other edge (7) opposite the resulting gap can be received and/or positioned in the gap; and/or
   wherein in the closed state of the separating or opening device (3), the connecting and/or receiving elements (5) arranged or fastened on the one edge are connected or joined, preferably alternatively or alternately, to the connecting or receiving elements (5) arranged or fastened on the other edge, in particular by means of the closure or opening element (6); and/or
   wherein in the closed state of the separating or opening device (3), the connecting or receiving elements (5) are gripped or fixed by the closure or opening element (6), in particular wherein the closure or opening element (6) runs through and/or along the connecting or receiving elements (5); and/or
   wherein the connecting or receiving elements (5) of the one edge (7) of the opposite edges (7) of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) and the connecting or receiving elements (5) of the other edge (7) are arranged or designed to be form-fitting with each other.
8. The protective clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims,
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) comprises at least one textile surface material or element (8, 9), in particular at least one in particular textile splinter protection surface material or element (8); and/or wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) comprises, in particular, textile splinter protection surface materials or elements (8) which are different from one another and which, when worn, are assigned to different body regions or which, when worn, cover different body regions, preferably with a protective function against splinters caused by an explosion; and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), preferably the splinter protection surface material or element (8), comprises or consists of at least one ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene or UHMW-PE); and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the splinter protection surface material or element (8), comprises or consists of at least one yarn or one twine or one thread or one fibre, preferably at least one filament yarn, based on or in the form of at least one ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene ( Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene or UHMW-PE); and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the splinter protection surface material or element (8), comprises or consists of at least one textile knitwear, in particular wherein the knitwear comprises a plurality of stitches on the one hand and a plurality of at least one binding element that is different therefrom on the other hand; and/or
   wherein the textile knitwear is designed in the form of a woven fabric, in particular warp knitting or weft knitting, preferably warp knitting, or in the form of a knitted fabric, preferably in the form of a knitted fabric; and/or
   wherein the binding element is selected from the group consisting of loop straps, floats, weft, partial weft and filler yarn, preferably loop straps and floats, and/or wherein the binding element is designed in the form of a loop strap and/or float.
9. The protective clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims,
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the splinter protection surface material or element (8) has a splinter and/or ballistic protection value V₅₀, determined according to STANAG 2920, of at least 175 m/s, in particular at least 195 m/s, preferably at least 220 m/s, more preferably at least 245 m/s, particularly preferably at least 270 m/s, very particularly preferably at least 295 m/s, more preferably at least 320 m/s, even more preferably at least 345 m/s, and/or
   wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular the splinter protection surface material or element (8) has a ballistic protection value V₅₀, determined according to STANAG 2920, of 175 m/s to 795 m/s, in particular 195 m/s to 745 m/s, preferably 220 m/s to 695 m/s, more preferably 245 m/s to 645 m/s, particularly preferably 270 m/s to 595 m/s, very particularly preferably 295 m/s to 545 m/s, even more preferably 320 m/s to 520 m/s, yet even more preferably 345 m/s to 520 m/s.
10. The protective clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims,
    wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) comprises at least one further textile surface material or element (9), in particular wherein the further textile surface material or element (9) with the at least one splinter protection surface material or element (8) forms an in particular single-layer (base) surface of the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), and/or in particular wherein the further textile surface material or element (9) in particular in each case on the edge side, is preferably connected, in particular sewn, overlapping on the edge side, with the splinter protection surface material or element (8); and/or
    wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) comprises at least one cover surface material, preferably in the form of a textile surface material, in particular wherein the cover surface material is arranged, in the worn state, on the side facing away from the wearer; and/or
    wherein the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2) is additionally applied and/or equipped with an adsorbent which adsorbs chemical toxins and/or warfare agents, in particular a material based on activated carbon, preferably in the form of activated carbon particles in the form of granules ("granular carbon") or spherical ("spherical carbon"), in particular wherein the adsorbent is applied, to the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), in particular to the splinter protection surface material or element (8) by means of an adhesive which is applied in particular discontinuously, preferably in a punctiform manner, and/or the further textile surface material (9) and/or the covering material or element (11) and/or the separating or opening device (3) is fixed.
11. A use of a textile protective clothing unit according to any one of claims 1 to 10 for providing splinter and fragment protection and/or a ballistic protection function, preferably a protection function against splinters or fragments caused by an explosion and/or for which reduces or prevents the formation of secondary splinters or secondary fragments originating from the protective clothing unit itself and arising under the influence of an explosion and/or under a ballistic effect, while being hit by primary splinters or primary fragments.
12. The use of a separating or opening device (3) of a protective clothing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, in particular for opening the protective clothing unit (1) and/or the protective clothing item (2), at least partially and/or in sections, wherein the separating or opening device (3) does not comprise, at least substantially, any components or elements which release or form secondary splinters or secondary fragments,
    wherein the separating or opening device (3) is designed to be optically or visually different from the protective clothing item (2),
    wherein the separating or opening device (3) is incorporated or integrated into the protective clothing item (2),
    wherein the separating or opening device (3) comprises at least a first separating or opening means (3') and at least a second separating or opening means (3"), wherein the first separating or opening means (3') and the second separating or opening means (3") interact to provide a closed and/or connected state of the separating or opening device (3),
    wherein the first separating or opening means (3') on the one hand and the second separating or opening means (3") on the other hand, each comprise a plurality of connecting or receiving elements (5) for receiving or guiding at least one closure or opening element (6), wherein the connecting or receiving elements (5) are designed in the form of hollow elements and wherein the connecting or receiving elements (5) comprise or consist of at least one material that is designed to be flexible or pliable, wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of soft plastics, gums, rubbers, silicones, textile materials and combinations thereof,
    wherein the separating or opening device (3) comprises at least one closure or opening element (6) for connecting the first separating or opening means (3') to the second separating or opening means (3"), wherein the closure or opening element (6) comprises or consists of a material designed to be flexible or pliable, wherein the material of the closure or opening element (6) is selected from the group consisting of soft plastics, gums, rubbers, silicones, textile materials and combinations thereof, and wherein the closure or opening element (6) is a thread, yarn, rope or cord, and
    wherein, in the closed state of the separating or opening device (3), the connecting or receiving elements (5) of the first separating or opening means (3') are alternatively or alternately connected or joined together with the connecting or receiving elements (5) of the second separating or opening means (3") of the closure or opening element (6).

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