WO1998057559A1 - Vest for protection against bullets and/or blows - Google Patents

Vest for protection against bullets and/or blows Download PDF

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WO1998057559A1
WO1998057559A1 PCT/FR1998/001249 FR9801249W WO9857559A1 WO 1998057559 A1 WO1998057559 A1 WO 1998057559A1 FR 9801249 W FR9801249 W FR 9801249W WO 9857559 A1 WO9857559 A1 WO 9857559A1
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Jérôme Le Carpentier
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Compagnie Europeenne De Developpement Industriel
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Priority to EP98932204A priority patent/EP0987963B1/en
Priority to AU82188/98A priority patent/AU8218898A/en
Priority to DE69808081T priority patent/DE69808081T2/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/015—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means
    • A41D13/0153—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means having hinged or separable parts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H1/00—Personal protection gear
    • F41H1/02—Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics

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  • the invention relates to protective organs for the human body and vests comprising such organs.
  • a bumper vest is known comprising a thoracic protection member covering the entire thorax of the user, this member comprising one or more rigid plates made of plastic and a foam plate.
  • the user wishes to be protected against gunshot bullets, he must change his vest and put on a bulletproof vest specifically intended for this purpose. The user must therefore have two vests.
  • the user can wear the two vests on top of each other, but this turns out to be uncomfortable.
  • a first aspect of the invention provides a protection member for the human body, having a generally flat shape and comprising means for supporting a protection member of generally flat shape so that the the protective member and the protective element are substantially parallel, in contact and facing one another, in which the support means are adapted to support the protective element in a removable manner.
  • the protection member can at will receive or not receive one or even several protection elements according to the wishes of the user.
  • the support means are formed in a particularly simple manner.
  • the protective member includes means for preventing the exit of the protective element from the pocket.
  • the protective member comprises at least two pockets at least partially not superimposed.
  • each pocket is adapted to the protection of such or such part of the body.
  • a protective element in one and / or the other of the pockets according to the degree of protection and bodily freedom desired.
  • the protective member comprises at least one protective part permanently fixed to the protective member.
  • the protection member provides minimal protection when it does not have a protection element.
  • the protective member comprises at least one rigid plate and at least one foam plate permanently fixed to the protective member, and means for holding the two plates parallel to one another and facing each other. one from the other, the two plates being free to move one relative to the other, the foam plate being arranged to extend between the rigid plate and the body.
  • the protective member comprises two foam plates between which the rigid plate extends.
  • the rigid plate is unique and extends over the major part of the protective member.
  • the protective member is intended to protect at least one of the following parts of the body: the thorax, the abdomen, the lower abdomen, the back, the shoulder.
  • an assembly comprising a protective member according to the invention and at least one protective element adapted to be removably supported by the protective member.
  • the assembly includes at least two protective elements adapted to be removably supported simultaneously by the protective member.
  • the protective elements are adapted to be supported by being partially superimposed on each other.
  • the protective elements are adapted to be supported by being received in the same pocket of the protective member.
  • the or each protective element is adapted to counter gun bullets.
  • the or each protective element is adapted to ward off blows.
  • a vest is also provided according to the invention comprising at least one assembly according to the invention.
  • the arrangement of the various parts of the vest on the body of the user can be adapted as a function of the absence, the presence, or the number of protective elements attached to the protective members.
  • a bulletproof vest comprising several layers of aramid such as kevlar *, superimposed.
  • This type of vest has many disadvantages. They do not provide anti-trauma protection, that is to say, once the ball is stopped, protection against impact on the body due to the ball. In addition, they do not provide protection against being struck by a stab or tool. Finally, they are not very comfortable: the aramid layers do not remain in a stable position on the user's body and tend to slip. In addition, they considerably limit the ventilation and breathing of the user's body, quickly causing a strong feeling of heat.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a device improving the protection of the user against bullets and the shock due to them, and the wearing of which is more comfortable.
  • the combination of two protective elements thus superimposed offers very effective protection both against bullets (preventing their penetration), against blows given by means of a stabile weapon or a tool, and especially against the impact on the body due to the bullet.
  • the wearing of this combination by a user results in improved comfort.
  • the impact protection element worn close to the body is generally flexible.
  • This protective element therefore follows the shapes of the user and remains in a stable position on the body during the movements of the user.
  • this protective element is generally ventilated, for example when it has a honeycomb structure and / or comprises a foam. The user is therefore less hot than with a classic vest. This aspect is particularly important when the user is in a hot country and he would otherwise be tempted to take off his vest after a certain time because of the heat, which would jeopardize his safety.
  • the combination according to the invention may have one or more of the following characteristics: - it further comprises a third protective element of generally flat shape, interposed between the first and second elements, and adapted to protect against an impact due to a bullet 'firearm ; - the first element comprises a number of layers of aramid fabric between eighteen and thirty, the fabric having a warp and weft each between 800 and 1400 Dtex, and a weight between 172 and 222 g / m 2 , and the second element comprises a number of layers of aramid fabrics between one and eight, the layers being covered with elastomer on at least one side, this fabric having a warp and weft each of between 2800 and 3800 Dtex and a weight of between 172 and 222 g / m 2 ; and the third element comprises two thicknesses of cellular rubber foam and flexible PVC between which cellular cells are inserted.
  • - It includes a protective member adapted to removably support the protective elements of the combination with the superimposed elements; - The member comprises at least one pocket for receiving the protective elements of the combination;
  • the assembly includes at least one protective part permanently fixed
  • the assembly comprises at least one rigid plate and at least one foam plate permanently fixed to the protection member, and means for holding the two plates parallel to one another and facing one of the other, the two plates being free to move relative to each other, the foam plate being arranged to extend between the rigid plate and the body;
  • 1 set includes two foam plates between which extends the rigid plate
  • the rigid plate is unique and extends over most of the protective member; and - the set is intended to protect at least one of the following parts of the body: the thorax, the abdomen, the lower abdomen, the back, the shoulder.
  • a protective vest comprising at least one assembly according to the invention.
  • the vest comprises at least two assemblies according to the invention, and means for removably fixing the assemblies together, the fixing means being adapted to enable the relative position of the assemblies to be adjusted.
  • FIG. 1 is a principle view in cross section of a protective assembly according to the invention
  • Figure 2 is a front view of such an assembly for the protection of the chest and abdomen, showing the pockets and the protective elements;
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing the plates received permanently;
  • Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing an assembly for protecting the back;
  • Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 4 showing the plates received permanently;
  • Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing an assembly for the protection of the lower abdomen.
  • the vest according to the invention comprises several protection assemblies which advantageously have the same general structure. We will first describe this structure, then we will present each of the sets with their particularities.
  • An assembly 1 for protecting the human body according to the invention is shown in cross section in FIG. 1. For the clarity of the representation, the thickness of the assembly, perpendicular to the thickness of the plates, has been greatly exaggerated on this figure.
  • This set includes a protective member 2 and several protective elements 4, 5 and 6, here three in number.
  • the member 2 and the elements 4, 5 and 6 have a generally flat shape and are arranged parallel to each other, facing each other and in contact with each other. Preferably, for the member 2, this shape is slightly curved or curved in at least one plane in order to comfortably adapt to the part of the body to be protected.
  • the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 naturally have a flat shape outside the vest and bend when they are received in the vest as will be seen below.
  • the protection member 2 comprises three panels of plastic-lined canvas 10, 12 and 14 having substantially the same shape in plan. The three panels are superimposed between them to form three layers.
  • the outer panel 10 is on the side intended to be towards the outside of the body and the inner panel 14 is intended to be towards the body, the panel 12 being the middle panel.
  • the outer 10 and middle 12 panels are sewn to each other over all of their edges 16 and delimit between them a closed pocket 18.
  • the middle 12 and inner 14 panels are sewn to each other and delimit between them a pocket 20.
  • An access is left inside this pocket 20.
  • the opening of the pocket receives, for example, a zipper 22 in order to open and close this pocket 20 at will.
  • the protection member 2 comprises three plates of substantially the same dimensions in plane with one another extending in the closed pocket 18, parallel to each other and facing each other. The three plates are free to move relative to each other. Such a mounting of plates is qualified as floating.
  • the three plates are formed, from the outer panel 10 to the middle panel 12, by a synthetic foam plate 24 adjacent to the outer panel 10, a rigid plate 26 mainly made of plastic (for example polypropylene reinforced with glass fibers ), and a synthetic foam plate 28 adjacent to the middle panel 12 and adapted to extend between the rigid plate 26 and the body.
  • the rigid plate 26 extends between the two foam plates 24, 28.
  • the rigid plate 26 can be replaced by plates of smaller dimensions in plan and arranged side by side in the same plane as will see it later.
  • the inner foam plate 28 has a thickness greater than a thickness of the outer foam plate 24.
  • One and / or the other of these two plates may be constituted by a closed cell foam of a known type.
  • the plate 24 has on its outer face, facing the outer panel 10, an adhesive, so that it is glued to this panel which is stretched for this purpose. This gives the outer face of the vest a regular appearance pleasing to the eye.
  • the combination of these three plates constitutes minimal protection against knocks.
  • the inner foam plate 28 ensures comfortable wearing of the protective member, in particular when it is devoid of the protective elements 4, 5 and 6. These three plates are received in the closed pocket 18 and thus permanently fixed to the protection body 2. Their thickness will be made weak enough to allow discreet wearing of the protective member 2 under clothing, for example under a jacket, when the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 are absent.
  • the closed pocket 18 for receiving the three plates 24, 26, 28 constitutes means for holding these plates parallel to one another and facing each other, the plates remaining free to move relative to one another.
  • the protective member may comprise a second pocket or plastron extending in front of the pocket 18. This plastron then permanently receives the plates 24 and 26, the pocket 18 permanently receiving the plate 28 alone.
  • the plate 26 may have a hinge in the middle.
  • the plates 24, 26, 28 may each have at least one articulation, in addition to or as a replacement for the bending.
  • the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 each comprise two panels 29, 30, 31, 32, substantially of the same shape, in plasticized canvas.
  • the two panels of each protective element are sewn edge to edge in order to define between them a closed pocket 33, 35.
  • the protective element 4 further comprises a flexible or curved plate 34 of material adapted to constitute protection against gun bullets, for example made of polyethylene or of material sold under the brand “kevlar ® ".
  • the plate 34 is received in the pocket 33 of the element 4.
  • the protective element 4 thus constitutes a bullet protection element, or ballistic element.
  • the protective element 5 comprises, for example, a lining 27 comprising four thicknesses or sheets of "kevlar ® " material and coated with "elastomer. This element constitutes a protective element against trauma. It is intended to extend directly behind the ballistic element 4, on the side of the body of the user. It prevents the shock caused by the impact of the ball from causing local trauma to the user's body, by reducing this shock.
  • the anti-impact protection element 6 is intended to extend directly behind the anti-trauma element 5, so that the latter is interposed between the ballistic element 4 and the anti-impact element 6.
  • the element anti-knock 6 is closest to the user's body. It comprises two main plates 36 of synthetic cellular foam having the same general shape close to that of panels 31, 33 and several secondary plates 38 of the same foam arranged one next to the other in the same plane between the two main plates 36. The plates 36 and the plates 38 are received in the closed pocket 35. Seams 40 pass through the thickness of the main plates 36 around the secondary plates 38, and join the panels 31, 32 of the protective element 6 in order to define individual housings for the respective secondary wafers 38.
  • the secondary plates 38 advantageously have an irregular shape to better fit the human body, circular, and are grouped in pairs each comprising a large plate and a small plate arranged concentrically.
  • the secondary plates 38 define open cells each in the direction of the two main plates 36.
  • the protective element 6 constitutes additional protection against knocks.
  • the pocket 20 of the protective member 2 can receive all three protective elements 4, 5 and 6 superimposed on each other. The user can also choose to place in this pocket only any one or two of the three protective elements 4, 5 and 6, or none of them.
  • the protective assembly 1, the protective member 2, the protective elements 4, 5, and 6, and the plates 24, 26, 28 have a generally flat shape.
  • the pocket 20 allows the protective member 2 to support one, two or three of the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 in a removable manner with the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 and the protective member 2, substantially parallel , in contact and facing each other.
  • the zipper 22, by way of example, constitutes means for closing the pocket 20 and makes it possible to prohibit the exit of the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 received entirely in the pocket 20.
  • the pocket 20 will be defined not directly by the two panels 12, 14 but by other panels arranged between them.
  • the vest according to the invention comprises several assemblies 1a, 1b, of the type of assembly 1 which has just been described.
  • FIG. 3 shows the general shape of the panels 10, 12 and 14, and of the plates 24, 26, 28 received in the closed pocket 18 shown in dotted lines. These plates are adapted to cover most of the thorax.
  • the rigid plate 26 is in one piece and extends over the major part of the surface of the thoracic element.
  • FIG. 2 likewise shows the general shape of the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 received in the pocket 20 visible in dotted lines. This shape is different from that of the plates 24, 26, 28 and covers the thorax.
  • the closure of the pocket 20 extends in the vicinity of a lower edge of the protection member 2.
  • the vest then comprises a set 1b of the type of that of FIG. 1, intended for the protection of the lower abdomen and having for this purpose a general triangular or trapezoidal shape.
  • This set 1b is adapted to be removably fixed by its upper edge to the lower edge of the thoracic protection assembly 1 in FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the vest comprises for example a zipper 40 carried partly by a lower edge of the thoracic assembly 1a, and in part by an upper edge of the assembly 1b for the lower abdomen.
  • the lower abdomen protection assembly 1b covers the part of the secondary pocket of the thoracic assembly 1a which protrudes from the lower edge of this assembly.
  • the vest also includes a back assembly for back protection, shown in Figures 4 and
  • the rigid plate 26 is here replaced by three curved and / or articulated plates 26 arranged in the same plane, one at a time. above the others and maintained in this position by means allowing them to move moderately, for example to constitute a joint in flexion conferring a certain flexibility on the back assembly.
  • the three plates 26 are identical to each other. They have a generally rectangular shape with two large edges 42, 44 intended to extend horizontally when the vest is worn.
  • the upper edge 42 has a projecting shape and the lower edge 44 has a re-entrant shape adapted to receive the projecting edge 42 of the adjacent plate 26. This association of the edges immobilizes the three plates in relative translation parallel to their large edges 42 and 44.
  • the back assembly comprises two other pockets 20 intended to extend respectively on the shoulders of the 'user.
  • These pockets 20 each include a ballistic element 4 and an anti-trauma element 5 permanently received in the pocket.
  • the back assembly includes two other pockets intended to extend above the shoulders of the user and to receive one or more removable or permanent protective elements.
  • the vest comprises means for removable relative fixing of the thoracic assembly 1a to the dorsal assembly 1c, for example in the form of hook-and-loop tapes 48, in order to allow the relative position of the assemblies for wearing the vest to be adjusted.
  • This possibility of adjustment is advantageous given the fact that each of the sets 1a, 1b, 1c can be worn with a number of protective elements 4, 5 and 6 varying between 0 and 3, and that the thickness of each set is therefore variable.
  • the vest may include only one of the aforementioned assemblies, for example the thoracic or the dorsal, the other parts of the vest being of a conventional type.
  • At least one of the parts permanent protection and / or at least one of the removable protection elements may have a hinge and / or bending.
  • This piece may include at least one fabric and / or interlaced metal strips.
  • the suit according to the invention may form part of a set or of a protective vest with the protective elements of the suit permanently fixed to the set or to the vest.

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for the protection (2) of the human body having a generally flat shape and comprising means (20) supporting a protective element (4, 5, 6) with a generally flat shape such that the protective device and the protective element are substantially parallel, in contact and opposite each other. The support means (20) are adapted to support the protective element removably.

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"GILET DE PROTECTION CONTRE LES BALLES ET/OU LES COUPS" ."BALL AND / OR BLOCK PROTECTION VEST".
L'invention concerne les organes de protection pour le corps humain et les gilets comportant de tels organes . On connaît un gilet pare-coups comportant un organe de protection thoracique recouvrant tout le thorax de l'utilisateur, cet organe comportant une ou des plaques rigides en matière plastique et une plaque en mousse. Lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite être protégé contre les balles d'armes à feu, il doit changer de gilet et enfiler un gilet pare-balles spécifiquement destiné à cette fin. L'utilisateur doit donc disposer de deux gilets. En outre, lorsqu'il souhaite parer à la fois les coups et les balles, l'utilisateur peut porter les deux gilets l'un sur l'autre, mais cela se révèle inconfortable .The invention relates to protective organs for the human body and vests comprising such organs. A bumper vest is known comprising a thoracic protection member covering the entire thorax of the user, this member comprising one or more rigid plates made of plastic and a foam plate. When the user wishes to be protected against gunshot bullets, he must change his vest and put on a bulletproof vest specifically intended for this purpose. The user must therefore have two vests. In addition, when he wants to ward off both blows and bullets, the user can wear the two vests on top of each other, but this turns out to be uncomfortable.
Un premier but de l'invention est de fournir un organe de protection qui puisse être adapté en fonction des souhaits de l'utilisateur, par exemple pour être à volonté soit pare-coups, soit pare-balles, voire les deux à la fois.A first object of the invention is to provide a protective member which can be adapted according to the wishes of the user, for example to be at will either bumper or bulletproof, or both at the same time.
En vue de la réalisation de ce but, on prévoit selon un premier aspect de 1 ' invention un organe de protection du corps humain, ayant une forme générale plate et comportant des moyens pour supporter un élément de protection de forme générale plate de sorte que l'organe de protection et l'élément de protection sont sensiblement parallèles, en contact et en regard l'un de l'autre, dans lequel les moyens de support sont adaptés à supporter l'élément de protection de façon amovible.With a view to achieving this aim, a first aspect of the invention provides a protection member for the human body, having a generally flat shape and comprising means for supporting a protection member of generally flat shape so that the the protective member and the protective element are substantially parallel, in contact and facing one another, in which the support means are adapted to support the protective element in a removable manner.
Ainsi, l'organe de protection peut à volonté recevoir ou ne pas recevoir un voire plusieurs éléments de protection en fonction des souhaits de l'utilisateur.Thus, the protection member can at will receive or not receive one or even several protection elements according to the wishes of the user.
Il s'agira par exemple d'un élément pare-coups et/ou d'un élément pare-balles. Avantageusement, les moyens de support comprennent au moins une poche adaptée à recevoir l'élément de protection au moins en partie.It will, for example, be a bulletproof element and / or a bulletproof element. Advantageously, the support means comprise at least one pocket adapted to receive the protective element at least in part.
Ainsi, on constitue les moyens de support de façon particulièrement simple.Thus, the support means are formed in a particularly simple manner.
Avantageusement, l'organe de protection comporte des moyens pour interdire la sortie de 1 ' élément de protection de la poche.Advantageously, the protective member includes means for preventing the exit of the protective element from the pocket.
Ainsi, on garantit une fixation stable de l'élément de protection' à l'organe de protection.Thus, a stable attachment is ensured of the protective element 'in the protective member.
Avantageusement, la poche est adaptée à recevoir l'élément de protection en totalité et comporte des moyens de fermeture de la poche .Advantageously, the pocket is adapted to receive the entire protective element and comprises means for closing the pocket.
Avantageusement, la ou les poches s'étendent sur une majeure partie de la surface de l'organe de protection.Advantageously, the pocket or pockets extend over a major part of the surface of the protective member.
Avantageusement, l'organe de protection comporte au moins deux poches au moins en partie non superposées.Advantageously, the protective member comprises at least two pockets at least partially not superimposed.
Ainsi, chaque poche est adaptée à la protection de telle ou telle partie du corps. On dispose donc un élément de protection dans l'une et/ou l'autre des poches en fonction du degré de protection et de la liberté corporelle souhaités.Thus, each pocket is adapted to the protection of such or such part of the body. There is therefore a protective element in one and / or the other of the pockets according to the degree of protection and bodily freedom desired.
Avantageusement, l'organe de protection comporte au moins une pièce de protection fixée à demeure à l'organe de protection.Advantageously, the protective member comprises at least one protective part permanently fixed to the protective member.
Ainsi, l'organe de protection assure une protection minimale lorsqu'il est dépourvu d'un élément de protection. Avantageusement, l'organe de protection comporte au moins une plaque rigide et au moins une plaque de mousse fixées à demeure à l'organe de protection, et des moyens de maintien des deux plaques parallèlement l'une à l'autre et en regard l'une de l'autre, les deux plaques étant libres de se mouvoir l'une par rapport à l'autre, la plaque de mousse étant disposée en vue de s ' étendre entre la plaque rigide et le corps .Thus, the protection member provides minimal protection when it does not have a protection element. Advantageously, the protective member comprises at least one rigid plate and at least one foam plate permanently fixed to the protective member, and means for holding the two plates parallel to one another and facing each other. one from the other, the two plates being free to move one relative to the other, the foam plate being arranged to extend between the rigid plate and the body.
L'organe assure ainsi à lui seul une protection pare-coups minimale tout en étant confortable à porter. Avantageusement, l'organe de protection comporte deux plaques de mousse entre lesquelles s ' étend la plaque rigide.The body alone provides minimal bump protection while being comfortable to wear. Advantageously, the protective member comprises two foam plates between which the rigid plate extends.
Avantageusement, la plaque rigide est unique et s'étend sur la majeure partie de l'organe de protection. Avantageusement, l'organe de protection est destiné à protéger au moins l'une des parties du corps suivantes : le thorax, l'abdomen, le bas-ventre, le dos, 1 ' épaule .Advantageously, the rigid plate is unique and extends over the major part of the protective member. Advantageously, the protective member is intended to protect at least one of the following parts of the body: the thorax, the abdomen, the lower abdomen, the back, the shoulder.
On prévoit également selon l'invention un ensemble comprenant un organe de protection selon l'invention et au moins un élément de protection adapté à être supporté de façon amovible par l'organe de protection.There is also provided according to the invention an assembly comprising a protective member according to the invention and at least one protective element adapted to be removably supported by the protective member.
Avantageusement, l'ensemble comporte au moins deux éléments de protection adaptés à être supportés simultanément de façon amovible par l'organe de protection.Advantageously, the assembly includes at least two protective elements adapted to be removably supported simultaneously by the protective member.
Ainsi, on peut précisément adapter l'ensemble en fonction de la nature et du degré de protection souhaités.Thus, it is possible to precisely adapt the assembly according to the nature and the degree of protection desired.
Avantageusement, les éléments de protection sont adaptés à être supportés en étant superposés mutuellement en partie.Advantageously, the protective elements are adapted to be supported by being partially superimposed on each other.
Avantageusement, les éléments de protection sont adaptés à être supportés en étant reçus dans une même poche de l'organe de protection.Advantageously, the protective elements are adapted to be supported by being received in the same pocket of the protective member.
Avantageusement, le ou chaque élément de protection est adapté à parer des balles d'arme à feu.Advantageously, the or each protective element is adapted to counter gun bullets.
Avantageusement, le ou chaque élément de protection est adapté à parer des coups. On prévoit en outre selon l'invention un gilet comportant au moins un ensemble selon l'invention.Advantageously, the or each protective element is adapted to ward off blows. A vest is also provided according to the invention comprising at least one assembly according to the invention.
Avantageusement, le gilet de protection comporte au moins deux ensembles selon l'invention (par exemple respectivement pour le dos et le thorax) , et des moyens de fixation amovible des ensembles entre eux, les moyens de fixation étant adaptés pour permettre de régler la position relative des ensembles.Advantageously, the protective vest comprises at least two assemblies according to the invention (for example respectively for the back and the thorax), and means for detachably fixing the assemblies together, the fixing means being adapted to allow the position to be adjusted. relative of sets.
Ainsi, la disposition des différentes parties du gilet sur le corps de l'utilisateur peut être adaptée en fonction de l'absence, de la présence, ou du nombre d'éléments de protection fixés aux organes de protection.Thus, the arrangement of the various parts of the vest on the body of the user can be adapted as a function of the absence, the presence, or the number of protective elements attached to the protective members.
On connaît par ailleurs un gilet pare-balles comprenant plusieurs couches d'aramide telle que du kevlar*, superposées. Ce type de gilet présente de nombreux inconvénients. Ils n'assurent pas une protection anti-trauma, c'est-à-dire, une fois la balle stoppée, une protection contre le choc sur le corps dû à la balle. De plus, ils n'assurent pas une protection contre des coups donnés au moyen d'une arme blanche ou d'un outil. Enfin, ils sont peu confortables : les couches d'aramide ne restent pas en position stable sur le corps de l'utilisateur et ont tendance à glisser. De plus, elles limitent considérablement l'aération et la respiration du corps de l'utilisateur, entraînant rapidement une forte sensation de chaleur.We also know a bulletproof vest comprising several layers of aramid such as kevlar *, superimposed. This type of vest has many disadvantages. They do not provide anti-trauma protection, that is to say, once the ball is stopped, protection against impact on the body due to the ball. In addition, they do not provide protection against being struck by a stab or tool. Finally, they are not very comfortable: the aramid layers do not remain in a stable position on the user's body and tend to slip. In addition, they considerably limit the ventilation and breathing of the user's body, quickly causing a strong feeling of heat.
Un autre but de l'invention est de fournir un dispositif améliorant la protection de l'utilisateur contre les balles et le choc dû à celles-ci, et dont le port soit plus confortable.Another object of the invention is to provide a device improving the protection of the user against bullets and the shock due to them, and the wearing of which is more comfortable.
En vue de la réalisation de ce but, on prévoit selon un deuxième aspect de 1 ' invention une combinaison comprenant un premier élément de protection de forme générale plate, adapté à protéger contre des balles d'arme à feu, et un deuxième élément de protection de forme générale plate, adapté à protéger contre des coups, les deux éléments étant superposés en vue d'être portés sur le corps d'un utilisateur, de sorte que le deuxième élément est plus proche du corps que le premier élément .In order to achieve this aim, a second aspect of the invention provides a combination comprising a first protective element of generally flat shape, adapted to protect against bullets. firearm, and a second generally flat protective element, adapted to protect against knocks, the two elements being superimposed so as to be carried on the body of a user, so that the second element is closer to the body than the first element.
On constate de façon inattendue que la combinaison de deux éléments de protection ainsi superposés offre une protection très efficace à la fois contre les balles (interdisant leur pénétration) , contre les coups donnés au moyen d'une arme blanche ou d'un outil, et surtout contre le choc sur le corps dû à la balle. De plus, le port de cette combinaison par un utilisateur, par exemple dans un gilet, entraîne un confort amélioré. En effet, l'élément de protection contre les coups porté près du corps est généralement souple. Cet élément de protection épouse donc les formes de l'utilisateur et demeure en position stable sur le corps lors des mouvements de l'utilisateur. De plus, cet élément de protection est généralement aéré, par exemple lorsqu'il présente une structure alvéolaire et/ou comprend une mousse. L'utilisateur a donc moins chaud qu'avec un gilet classique. Cet aspect est particulièrement important lorsque l'utilisateur se trouve dans un pays chaud et qu'il serait sinon tenté d'ôter son gilet au bout d'un certain temps du fait de la chaleur, ce qui nuirait à sa sécurité.It is unexpectedly observed that the combination of two protective elements thus superimposed offers very effective protection both against bullets (preventing their penetration), against blows given by means of a stabile weapon or a tool, and especially against the impact on the body due to the bullet. In addition, the wearing of this combination by a user, for example in a vest, results in improved comfort. In fact, the impact protection element worn close to the body is generally flexible. This protective element therefore follows the shapes of the user and remains in a stable position on the body during the movements of the user. In addition, this protective element is generally ventilated, for example when it has a honeycomb structure and / or comprises a foam. The user is therefore less hot than with a classic vest. This aspect is particularly important when the user is in a hot country and he would otherwise be tempted to take off his vest after a certain time because of the heat, which would jeopardize his safety.
La combinaison selon l'invention pourra présenter une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes : - elle comporte en outre un troisième élément de protection de forme générale plate, interposé entre les premier et deuxième éléments, et adapté à protéger contre un choc dû à une balle d'arme à feu ; - le premier élément comprend un nombre de couches de tissu d'aramide compris entre dix-huit et trente, le tissu ayant une chaîne et une trame comprises chacune entre 800 et 1400 Dtex, et un poids compris entre 172 et 222 g/m2, et le deuxième élément comprend un nombre de couches de tissus d'aramides compris entre un et huit, les couches étant recouvertes d'élastomère sur au moins une face, ce tissu ayant une chaîne et une trame comprises chacune entre 2800 et 3800 Dtex et un poids compris entre 172 et 222 g/m2 ; et le troisième élément comprend deux épaisseurs de mousse caoutchouc cellulaire et PVC souple entre lesquelles sont insérées des alvéoles cellulaires.The combination according to the invention may have one or more of the following characteristics: - it further comprises a third protective element of generally flat shape, interposed between the first and second elements, and adapted to protect against an impact due to a bullet 'firearm ; - the first element comprises a number of layers of aramid fabric between eighteen and thirty, the fabric having a warp and weft each between 800 and 1400 Dtex, and a weight between 172 and 222 g / m 2 , and the second element comprises a number of layers of aramid fabrics between one and eight, the layers being covered with elastomer on at least one side, this fabric having a warp and weft each of between 2800 and 3800 Dtex and a weight of between 172 and 222 g / m 2 ; and the third element comprises two thicknesses of cellular rubber foam and flexible PVC between which cellular cells are inserted.
On prévoit également selon l'invention un ensemble de protection du corps humain, comprenant une combinaison selon l'invention. Cet ensemble pourra présenter une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :According to the invention, a protection package for the human body is also provided, comprising a combination according to the invention. This set may have one or more of the following characteristics:
- il comprend un organe de protection adapté à supporter de façon amovible les éléments de protection de la combinaison avec les éléments superposés ; - l'organe comprend au moins une poche pour recevoir les éléments de protection de la combinaison ;- It includes a protective member adapted to removably support the protective elements of the combination with the superimposed elements; - The member comprises at least one pocket for receiving the protective elements of the combination;
- l'ensemble comprend au moins une pièce de protection fixée à demeure ;- The assembly includes at least one protective part permanently fixed;
- 1 ' ensemble comporte au moins une plaque rigide et au moins une plaque de mousse fixées à demeure à l'organe de protection, et des moyens de maintien des deux plaques parallèlement l'une à l'autre et en regard l'une de l'autre, les deux plaques étant libres de se mouvoir l'une par rapport à l'autre, la plaque de mousse étant disposée en vue de s'étendre entre la plaque rigide et le corps ;- The assembly comprises at least one rigid plate and at least one foam plate permanently fixed to the protection member, and means for holding the two plates parallel to one another and facing one of the other, the two plates being free to move relative to each other, the foam plate being arranged to extend between the rigid plate and the body;
1 ' ensemble comporte deux plaques de mousse entre lesquelles s'étend la plaque rigide ;1 set includes two foam plates between which extends the rigid plate;
- la plaque rigide est unique et s'étend sut la majeure partie de l'organe de protection ; et - l'ensemble est destiné à protéger au moins l'une des parties du corps suivantes : le thorax, l'abdomen, le bas-ventre, le dos, l'épaule.- The rigid plate is unique and extends over most of the protective member; and - the set is intended to protect at least one of the following parts of the body: the thorax, the abdomen, the lower abdomen, the back, the shoulder.
On prévoit encore selon l'invention un gilet de protection comportant au moins un ensemble selon 1 ' invention.According to the invention, a protective vest is also provided, comprising at least one assembly according to the invention.
Avantageusement, le gilet comporte au moins deux ensembles selon l'invention, et des moyens de fixation amovible des ensembles entre eux, les moyens de fixation étant adaptés pour permettre de régler la position relative des ensembles.Advantageously, the vest comprises at least two assemblies according to the invention, and means for removably fixing the assemblies together, the fixing means being adapted to enable the relative position of the assemblies to be adjusted.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront encore dans la description qui va suivre d'un mode préféré de réalisation donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif. Aux dessins annexés : la figure 1 est une vue de principe en coupe transversale d'un ensemble de protection selon 1 ' invention;Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the description which follows of a preferred embodiment given by way of nonlimiting example. In the accompanying drawings: FIG. 1 is a principle view in cross section of a protective assembly according to the invention;
- la figure 2 est une vue de face d'un tel ensemble destiné à la protection du thorax et de l'abdomen, montrant les poches et les éléments de protection ; la figure 3 est une vue analogue à la figure 2 montrant les plaques reçues à demeure ; la figure 4 est une vue analogue à la figure 2 montrant un ensemble destiné à la protection du dos ; la figure 5 est une vue analogue à la figure 4 montrant les plaques reçues à demeure ; et la figure 6 est une vue analogue à la figure 2 montrant un ensemble destiné à la protection du bas- ventre.- Figure 2 is a front view of such an assembly for the protection of the chest and abdomen, showing the pockets and the protective elements; Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing the plates received permanently; Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing an assembly for protecting the back; Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 4 showing the plates received permanently; and Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing an assembly for the protection of the lower abdomen.
Le gilet selon l'invention comprend plusieurs ensembles de protection qui présentent avantageusement la même structure générale. On va d'abord décrire cette structure, puis on présentera chacun des ensembles avec ses particularités. Un ensemble 1 de protection du corps humain selon l'invention est représenté en coupe transversale à la figure 1. Pour la clarté de la représentation, l'épaisseur de l'ensemble, perpendiculairement à l'épaisseur des plaques, a été très exagérée sur cette figure. Cet ensemble comporte un organe de protection 2 et plusieurs éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6, ici au nombre de trois. L'organe 2 et les éléments 4, 5 et 6 ont une forme générale plate et sont disposés parallèlement les uns aux autres, en regard les uns des autres et au contact les uns des autres. De préférence, pour l'organe 2, cette forme est légèrement incurvée ou cintrée dans au moins un plan en vue de s ' adapter confortablement à la partie du corps à protéger. Les éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6 ont naturellement une forme plane hors du gilet et se cintrent lorsqu'ils sont reçus dans le gilet comme on le verra plus loin.The vest according to the invention comprises several protection assemblies which advantageously have the same general structure. We will first describe this structure, then we will present each of the sets with their particularities. An assembly 1 for protecting the human body according to the invention is shown in cross section in FIG. 1. For the clarity of the representation, the thickness of the assembly, perpendicular to the thickness of the plates, has been greatly exaggerated on this figure. This set includes a protective member 2 and several protective elements 4, 5 and 6, here three in number. The member 2 and the elements 4, 5 and 6 have a generally flat shape and are arranged parallel to each other, facing each other and in contact with each other. Preferably, for the member 2, this shape is slightly curved or curved in at least one plane in order to comfortably adapt to the part of the body to be protected. The protective elements 4, 5 and 6 naturally have a flat shape outside the vest and bend when they are received in the vest as will be seen below.
L'organe 2 de protection comporte trois panneaux de toile bordée plastifiée 10, 12 et 14 ayant sensiblement la même forme en plan. Les trois panneaux sont superposés entre eux pour constituer trois couches. Le panneau extérieur 10 se trouve du côté destiné à être vers l'extérieur du corps et le panneau intérieur 14 est destiné à être vers le corps, le panneau 12 étant le panneau médian.The protection member 2 comprises three panels of plastic-lined canvas 10, 12 and 14 having substantially the same shape in plan. The three panels are superimposed between them to form three layers. The outer panel 10 is on the side intended to be towards the outside of the body and the inner panel 14 is intended to be towards the body, the panel 12 being the middle panel.
Les panneaux extérieur 10 et médian 12 sont cousus l'un à l'autre sur la totalité de leurs bords 16 et délimitent entre eux une poche fermée 18. Les panneaux médian 12 et intérieur 14 sont cousus l'un à l'autre et délimitent entre eux une poche 20. Un accès est laissé à l'intérieur de cette poche 20. L'ouverture de la poche reçoit par exemple une fermeture à glissière 22 en vue d'ouvrir et de fermer à volonté cette poche 20. L'organe 2 de protection comporte trois plaques sensiblement de mêmes dimensions en plan entre elles s ' étendant dans la poche fermée 18, parallèlement les unes aux autres et en regard les unes des autres. Les trois plaques sont libres de se mouvoir les unes par rapport aux autres. Un tel montage de plaques est qualifié de flottant. Les trois plaques sont constituées, depuis le panneau extérieur 10 jusqu'au panneau médian 12, par une plaque de mousse synthétique 24 adjacente au panneau extérieur 10, une plaque rigide 26 principalement en matière plastique (par exemple en polypropylène renforcé par des fibres de verre) , et une plaque de mousse synthétique 28 adjacente au panneau médian 12 et adaptée à s'étendre entre la plaque rigide 26 et le corps. La plaque rigide 26 s'étend entre les deux plaques de mousse 24, 28. Dans certains cas, la plaque rigide 26 pourra être remplacée par des plaquettes de plus petites dimensions en plan et disposées côte-à-côte dans un même plan comme on le verra plus loin. La plaque de mousse intérieure 28 a une épaisseur supérieure à une épaisseur de la plaque de mousse extérieure 24. L'une et/ou l'autre de ces deux plaques pourra être constituée par une mousse à alvéoles fermées d'un type connu. La plaque 24 présente sur sa face externe, en regard du panneau extérieur 10, un adhésif, de sorte qu'elle est collée à ce panneau qui est tendu à cette fin. On donne ainsi à la face extérieure du gilet un aspect régulier agréable à l'oeil. L'association de ces trois plaques constitue une protection minimale contre les coups. La plaque de mousse intérieure 28 assure un port confortable de l'organe de protection, notamment lorsqu'il est dépourvu des éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6. Ces trois plaques sont reçues dans la poche fermée 18 et ainsi fixées à demeure à l'organe de protection 2. Leur épaisseur sera rendue assez faible en vue de permettre le port discret de l'organe de protection 2 sous des vêtements, par exemple sous un blouson, lorsque les éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6 sont absents. La poche fermée 18 de réception des trois plaques 24, 26, 28 constitue des moyens de maintien de ces plaques parallèlement les unes aux autres et en regard les unes des autres, les plaques demeurant libres de se mouvoir les unes par rapport aux autres . En variante, l'organe de protection pourra comprendre une deuxième poche ou plastron s ' étendant devant la poche 18. Ce plastron reçoit alors à demeure les plaques 24 et 26, la poche 18 recevant à demeure la plaque 28 seule. La plaque 26 pourra présenter une articulation en son milieu.The outer 10 and middle 12 panels are sewn to each other over all of their edges 16 and delimit between them a closed pocket 18. The middle 12 and inner 14 panels are sewn to each other and delimit between them a pocket 20. An access is left inside this pocket 20. The opening of the pocket receives, for example, a zipper 22 in order to open and close this pocket 20 at will. The protection member 2 comprises three plates of substantially the same dimensions in plane with one another extending in the closed pocket 18, parallel to each other and facing each other. The three plates are free to move relative to each other. Such a mounting of plates is qualified as floating. The three plates are formed, from the outer panel 10 to the middle panel 12, by a synthetic foam plate 24 adjacent to the outer panel 10, a rigid plate 26 mainly made of plastic (for example polypropylene reinforced with glass fibers ), and a synthetic foam plate 28 adjacent to the middle panel 12 and adapted to extend between the rigid plate 26 and the body. The rigid plate 26 extends between the two foam plates 24, 28. In certain cases, the rigid plate 26 can be replaced by plates of smaller dimensions in plan and arranged side by side in the same plane as will see it later. The inner foam plate 28 has a thickness greater than a thickness of the outer foam plate 24. One and / or the other of these two plates may be constituted by a closed cell foam of a known type. The plate 24 has on its outer face, facing the outer panel 10, an adhesive, so that it is glued to this panel which is stretched for this purpose. This gives the outer face of the vest a regular appearance pleasing to the eye. The combination of these three plates constitutes minimal protection against knocks. The inner foam plate 28 ensures comfortable wearing of the protective member, in particular when it is devoid of the protective elements 4, 5 and 6. These three plates are received in the closed pocket 18 and thus permanently fixed to the protection body 2. Their thickness will be made weak enough to allow discreet wearing of the protective member 2 under clothing, for example under a jacket, when the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 are absent. The closed pocket 18 for receiving the three plates 24, 26, 28 constitutes means for holding these plates parallel to one another and facing each other, the plates remaining free to move relative to one another. As a variant, the protective member may comprise a second pocket or plastron extending in front of the pocket 18. This plastron then permanently receives the plates 24 and 26, the pocket 18 permanently receiving the plate 28 alone. The plate 26 may have a hinge in the middle.
De façon avantageuse, les plaques 24, 26, 28 pourront présenter chacune au moins une articulation, en plus ou en remplacement du cintrage.Advantageously, the plates 24, 26, 28 may each have at least one articulation, in addition to or as a replacement for the bending.
Les éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6 comportent chacun deux panneaux 29, 30, 31, 32, sensiblement de même forme, en toile plastifiée. Les deux panneaux de chaque élément de protection sont cousus bord à bord en vue de définir entre eux une poche fermée 33, 35.The protective elements 4, 5 and 6 each comprise two panels 29, 30, 31, 32, substantially of the same shape, in plasticized canvas. The two panels of each protective element are sewn edge to edge in order to define between them a closed pocket 33, 35.
L'élément de protection 4 comporte en outre une plaque souple ou cintrée 34 en matériau adapté à constituer une protection contre les balles d'armes à feu, par exemple en polyéthylène ou en matériau commercialisé sous la marque "kevlar®" . La plaque 34 est reçue dans la poche 33 de l'élément 4. L'élément de protection 4 constitue ainsi un élément de protection contre les balles, ou élément balistique.The protective element 4 further comprises a flexible or curved plate 34 of material adapted to constitute protection against gun bullets, for example made of polyethylene or of material sold under the brand "kevlar ® ". The plate 34 is received in the pocket 33 of the element 4. The protective element 4 thus constitutes a bullet protection element, or ballistic element.
L'élément de protection 5 comporte par exemple une garniture 27 comprenant quatre épaisseurs ou feuilles de matériau "kevlar®" et enduite d" élastomère . Cet élément constitue un élément de protection anti- trauma. Il est destiné à s'étendre directement derrière l'élément balistique 4, du côté du corps de l'utilisateur. Il évite que le choc causé par l'impact de la balle ne provoque un traumatisme local du corps de l'utilisateur, en atténuant ce choc.The protective element 5 comprises, for example, a lining 27 comprising four thicknesses or sheets of "kevlar ® " material and coated with "elastomer. This element constitutes a protective element against trauma. It is intended to extend directly behind the ballistic element 4, on the side of the body of the user. It prevents the shock caused by the impact of the ball from causing local trauma to the user's body, by reducing this shock.
L'élément de protection anti-coups 6 est destiné à s'étendre directement derrière l'élément anti-trauma 5, de sorte que ce dernier est interposé entre l'élément balistique 4 et l'élément anti-coups 6. L'élément anti- coups 6 est le plus près du corps de l'utilisateur. Il comporte deux plaques principales 36 de mousse alvéolaire synthétique ayant une même forme générale voisine de celle de panneaux 31, 33 et plusieurs plaquettes secondaires 38 de la même mousse disposées les unes à côté des autres dans un même plan entre les deux plaques principales 36. Les plaques 36 et les plaquettes 38 sont reçues dans la poche fermée 35. Des coutures 40 traversent l'épaisseur des plaques principales 36 autour des plaquettes secondaires 38, et joignent les panneaux 31, 32 de l'élément de protection 6 en vue de définir des logements individuels pour les plaquettes secondaires 38 respectives. Les plaquettes secondaires 38 ont avantageusement une forme irrégulière pour mieux épouser le corps humain, circulaire, et sont groupées par paires comprenant chacune une grande plaquette et une petite plaquette disposées concentriquement . Les plaquettes secondaires 38 définissent des alvéoles ouvertes chacune en direction des deux plaques principales 36. L'élément de protection 6 constitue une protection supplémentaire contre les coups .The anti-impact protection element 6 is intended to extend directly behind the anti-trauma element 5, so that the latter is interposed between the ballistic element 4 and the anti-impact element 6. The element anti-knock 6 is closest to the user's body. It comprises two main plates 36 of synthetic cellular foam having the same general shape close to that of panels 31, 33 and several secondary plates 38 of the same foam arranged one next to the other in the same plane between the two main plates 36. The plates 36 and the plates 38 are received in the closed pocket 35. Seams 40 pass through the thickness of the main plates 36 around the secondary plates 38, and join the panels 31, 32 of the protective element 6 in order to define individual housings for the respective secondary wafers 38. The secondary plates 38 advantageously have an irregular shape to better fit the human body, circular, and are grouped in pairs each comprising a large plate and a small plate arranged concentrically. The secondary plates 38 define open cells each in the direction of the two main plates 36. The protective element 6 constitutes additional protection against knocks.
La poche 20 de l'organe de protection 2 permet de recevoir en totalité les trois éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6 superposés les uns aux autres. L'utilisateur peut également choisir de placer dans cette poche seulement un ou deux quelconques des trois éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6, ou aucun d'entre eux. L'ensemble de protection 1, l'organe de protection 2, les éléments de protection 4, 5, et 6, et les plaques 24, 26, 28 ont une forme générale plate. La poche 20 permet à l'organe de protection 2 de supporter un, deux ou trois des éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6 de façon amovible avec les éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6 et l'organe de protection 2, sensiblement parallèles, en contact et en regard les uns des autres. La fermeture à glissière 22, à titre d'exemple, constitue des moyens de fermeture de la poche 20 et permet d'interdire la sortie des éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6 reçus en totalité dans la poche 20. De façon préférée, la poche 20 sera définie non pas directement par les deux panneaux 12, 14 mais par d'autres panneaux disposés entre ceux-ci. Lorsque les éléments de protection ont une forme naturelle plane, leur réception dans le gilet leur confère une forme cintrée semblable à celle des plaques 24, 26, 28 reçues à demeure.The pocket 20 of the protective member 2 can receive all three protective elements 4, 5 and 6 superimposed on each other. The user can also choose to place in this pocket only any one or two of the three protective elements 4, 5 and 6, or none of them. The protective assembly 1, the protective member 2, the protective elements 4, 5, and 6, and the plates 24, 26, 28 have a generally flat shape. The pocket 20 allows the protective member 2 to support one, two or three of the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 in a removable manner with the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 and the protective member 2, substantially parallel , in contact and facing each other. The zipper 22, by way of example, constitutes means for closing the pocket 20 and makes it possible to prohibit the exit of the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 received entirely in the pocket 20. Preferably, the pocket 20 will be defined not directly by the two panels 12, 14 but by other panels arranged between them. When the protective elements have a flat natural shape, their reception in the vest gives them a curved shape similar to that of the plates 24, 26, 28 received permanently.
Le gilet selon l'invention comporte plusieurs ensembles la, lb, le du type de l'ensemble 1 qui vient d'être décrit.The vest according to the invention comprises several assemblies 1a, 1b, of the type of assembly 1 which has just been described.
Il comporte d'abord un ensemble de protection la pour le thorax et les flancs, représenté aux figures 2 et 3. La figure 3 montre la forme générale des panneaux 10, 12 et 14, et des plaques 24, 26, 28 reçues dans la poche fermée 18 représentée en traits pointillés. Ces plaques sont adaptées à recouvrir la majeure partie du thorax. La plaque rigide 26 est d'un seul tenant et s'étend sur la majeure partie de la surface de l'élément thoracique. La figure 2 montre de même la forme générale des éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6 reçus dans la poche 20 visible en traits pointillés. Cette forme est différente de celle des plaques 24, 26, 28 et recouvre le thorax. La fermeture de la poche 20 s'étend au voisinage d'un bord inférieur de l'organe de protection 2. L'organe de protection thoracique 2 comporte en outre une deuxième poche 20 parallèle à la poche principale 20 précitée, en partie superposée à la poche principale et en partie s 'étendant plus bas que le bord inférieur de l'organe de protection 2, en dépassant de ce bord. Un ou plusieurs panneaux de toile supplémentaires pourront être nécessaires pour constituer cette deuxième poche 20. Cette poche a une forme trapézoïdale. Elle comporte une ouverture avec par exemple une fermeture à glissière 22 à son bord supérieur. Elle est destinée à recevoir un ou deux éléments de protection du type des éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6 précités ayant une forme adaptée à être reçus dans cette poche.It first comprises a protective assembly 1a for the thorax and the sides, shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 3 shows the general shape of the panels 10, 12 and 14, and of the plates 24, 26, 28 received in the closed pocket 18 shown in dotted lines. These plates are adapted to cover most of the thorax. The rigid plate 26 is in one piece and extends over the major part of the surface of the thoracic element. FIG. 2 likewise shows the general shape of the protective elements 4, 5 and 6 received in the pocket 20 visible in dotted lines. This shape is different from that of the plates 24, 26, 28 and covers the thorax. The closure of the pocket 20 extends in the vicinity of a lower edge of the protection member 2. The thoracic protection member 2 further comprises a second pocket 20 parallel to the above-mentioned main pocket 20, partly superimposed on the main pocket and partly extending lower than the lower edge of the protective member 2, projecting from this edge. One or more additional canvas panels may be necessary to constitute this second pocket 20. This pocket has a trapezoidal shape. It has an opening with for example a zipper 22 at its upper edge. It is intended to receive one or two protective elements of the type of the aforementioned protective elements 4, 5 and 6 having a shape adapted to be received in this pocket.
En référence à la figure 6, le gilet comprend ensuite un ensemble lb du type de celui de la figure 1, destiné à la protection du bas-ventre et ayant à cette fin une forme générale triangulaire ou trapézoïdale . Cet ensemble lb est adapté à être fixé de façon amovible par son bord supérieur au bord inférieur de 1 ' ensemble la de protection thoracique des figures 2 et 3. A cette fin, le gilet comporte par exemple une fermeture à glissière 40 portée pour partie par un bord inférieur de l'ensemble thoracique la, et pour partie par un bord supérieur de l'ensemble lb pour le bas-ventre. Lorsqu'il est en position, l'ensemble de protection du bas-ventre lb recouvre la partie de la poche secondaire de l'ensemble thoracique la qui dépasse du bord inférieur de cet ensemble.With reference to FIG. 6, the vest then comprises a set 1b of the type of that of FIG. 1, intended for the protection of the lower abdomen and having for this purpose a general triangular or trapezoidal shape. This set 1b is adapted to be removably fixed by its upper edge to the lower edge of the thoracic protection assembly 1 in FIGS. 2 and 3. To this end, the vest comprises for example a zipper 40 carried partly by a lower edge of the thoracic assembly 1a, and in part by an upper edge of the assembly 1b for the lower abdomen. When in position, the lower abdomen protection assembly 1b covers the part of the secondary pocket of the thoracic assembly 1a which protrudes from the lower edge of this assembly.
Le gilet comprend également un ensemble dorsal le pour la protection du dos, représenté aux figures 4 etThe vest also includes a back assembly for back protection, shown in Figures 4 and
5. En référence à la figure 5, la plaque rigide 26 est ici remplacée par trois plaquettes cintrées et/ou articulées 26 disposées dans un même plan les unes au- dessus des autres et maintenues dans cette position par des moyens les autorisant à se mouvoir modérément, par exemple pour constituer une articulation en flexion conférant une certaine souplesse à l'ensemble dorsal. Les trois plaquettes 26 sont identiques entre elles. Elles ont une forme générale rectangulaire présentant deux grands bords 42, 44 destinés à s'étendre horizontalement lorsque le gilet est porté. Le bord supérieur 42 a une forme saillante et le bord inférieur 44 a une forme rentrante adaptée à recevoir le bord saillant 42 de la plaquette 26 adjacente. Cette association des bords immobilise les trois plaquettes en translation relative parallèlement à leurs grands bords 42 et 44. En référence à la figure 4. En outre, l'ensemble dorsal comprend deux autres poches 20 destinées à s'étendre respectivement sur les épaules de l'utilisateur. Ces poches 20 comprennent chacune un élément balistique 4 et un élément anti-trauma 5 reçu à demeure dans la poche. L'ensemble dorsal comprend deux autres poches destinées à s'étendre au-dessus des épaules de l'utilisateur et à recevoir un ou plusieurs éléments de protection amovibles ou à demeure.5. With reference to FIG. 5, the rigid plate 26 is here replaced by three curved and / or articulated plates 26 arranged in the same plane, one at a time. above the others and maintained in this position by means allowing them to move moderately, for example to constitute a joint in flexion conferring a certain flexibility on the back assembly. The three plates 26 are identical to each other. They have a generally rectangular shape with two large edges 42, 44 intended to extend horizontally when the vest is worn. The upper edge 42 has a projecting shape and the lower edge 44 has a re-entrant shape adapted to receive the projecting edge 42 of the adjacent plate 26. This association of the edges immobilizes the three plates in relative translation parallel to their large edges 42 and 44. With reference to FIG. 4. In addition, the back assembly comprises two other pockets 20 intended to extend respectively on the shoulders of the 'user. These pockets 20 each include a ballistic element 4 and an anti-trauma element 5 permanently received in the pocket. The back assembly includes two other pockets intended to extend above the shoulders of the user and to receive one or more removable or permanent protective elements.
Le gilet comporte des moyens de fixation relative amovible de l'ensemble thoracique la à l'ensemble dorsal le, par exemple sous la forme de rubans auto-aggrippants 48, en vue de permettre de régler la position relative des ensembles pour le port du gilet. Cette possibilité de réglage est avantageuse compte tenu du fait que chacun des ensembles la, lb, le peut être porté avec un nombre d'éléments de protection 4, 5 et 6 variant entre 0 et 3 , et que l'épaisseur de chaque ensemble est par conséquent variable.The vest comprises means for removable relative fixing of the thoracic assembly 1a to the dorsal assembly 1c, for example in the form of hook-and-loop tapes 48, in order to allow the relative position of the assemblies for wearing the vest to be adjusted. . This possibility of adjustment is advantageous given the fact that each of the sets 1a, 1b, 1c can be worn with a number of protective elements 4, 5 and 6 varying between 0 and 3, and that the thickness of each set is therefore variable.
On voit que chaque poche 18, 20, 33, 35 s'étend sur une majeure partie de la surface de 1*' ensemble de protection associé. Le gilet pourra comporter un ensemble adapté à protéger par ailleurs ou en outre les bras ou le cou. Le gilet pourra comporter des manches amovibles non représentées pouvant être fixées aux ensembles thoracique et dorsal la, le au moyen de fixations par pression.It is seen that each pocket 18, 20, 33, 35 extends over a major portion of the surface of 1 * all associated protection. The vest may include an assembly adapted to protect, moreover or in addition, the arms or the neck. The vest may include removable sleeves, not shown, which can be fixed to the thoracic and back sets 1a, by means of pressure fasteners.
Le gilet pourra comporter seulement l'un des ensembles précités, par exemple thoracique la ou dorsal le, les autres parties du gilet étant d'un type classique.The vest may include only one of the aforementioned assemblies, for example the thoracic or the dorsal, the other parts of the vest being of a conventional type.
De façon générale, l'organe de protection pourra recevoir à demeure au moins une pièce de protection telle qu'une plaque en matière plastique (par exemple en polypropylène renforcé par des fibres de verre) , en céramique, en hevlar®, en résine, en maille métalliqueIn general, the protective member can permanently receive at least one protective part such as a plastic plate (for example polypropylene reinforced with glass fibers), ceramic, hevlar ® , resin, metallic mesh
(en mousse, en mousse et tissus, en caoutchouc ou tout autre matière adaptée à l'esthétique et à la nature de la protection prévue. Ces matériaux pourront aussi être utilisés pour le ou les éléments de protection amovibles. Au moins, une des pièces de protection à demeure et/ou au moins un des éléments de protection amovibles pourra présenter une articulation et/ou un cintrage .(foam, foam and fabrics, rubber or any other material suitable for the aesthetics and the nature of the protection provided. These materials may also be used for the removable protection element (s). At least one of the parts permanent protection and / or at least one of the removable protection elements may have a hinge and / or bending.
L'organe de protection pourra comprendre en outre une pièce de protection à demeure et/ou un élément de protection amovible adapté à parer les coups de couteau.The protection member may further comprise a permanent protection part and / or a removable protection element adapted to counter stab wounds.
Cette pièce pourra comprendre au moins un tissu et/ou des lamelles métalliques entrelacées.This piece may include at least one fabric and / or interlaced metal strips.
Dans une variante de réalisation avantageuse très proche de celle de la figure 1, les éléments ont la constitution suivante. L'élément balistique 4 comprend vingt-quatre couches d'un tissu d'aramide de type 4817 ayant les caractéristiques suivantes : il est composé àIn an advantageous alternative embodiment very close to that of FIG. 1, the elements have the following constitution. The ballistic element 4 comprises twenty-four layers of an aramid fabric of type 4817 having the following characteristics: it is composed
100% de kevlar® 29 HT. La structure de ce tissu est : chaîne 1100 Dtex ; Trame : 1100 Dtex. Ce tissu a une armature en toile. Sa contexture est 8,8 x 8,3 (+/-1) . Son poids au m2 est 192 gr/m2 (+/- 5%) . Le poids total de cet élément est de 1 kg.100% kevlar ® 29 HT. The structure of this fabric is: 1100 Dtex warp; Weft: 1100 Dtex. This fabric has a canvas frame. Its texture is 8.8 x 8.3 ( + / -1). Its weight per m 2 is 192 gr / m 2 (+/- 5%). The total weight of this item is 1 kg.
L'élément anti-traumatisme 5 comprend quatre couches de tissu aramide de type W 7660 recouvertes d'élastomère sur les deux faces de chaque couche. Ce tissu est compose a 100% de kevlar 29 HT, ayant pour structure : chaîne 3300 Dtex et trame 3300 Dtex.The anti-trauma element 5 comprises four layers of aramid fabric of type W 7660 covered with elastomer on the two faces of each layer. This fabric is made of 100% Kevlar 29 HT, having the structure: warp 3300 Dtex and weft 3300 Dtex.
L'armature est en toile, la contexture est de 4,5 x 4,5 (+/- 1) et le poids est de 192 gr/m2 (+/- 5%) . Le poids total de cet élément est 420 g.The frame is canvas, the texture is 4.5 x 4.5 (+/- 1) and the weight is 192 gr / m 2 (+/- 5%). The total weight of this item is 420 g.
L'élément anti-coups 6 comprend deux- épaisseurs de mousse caoutchouc cellulaire et PVC souple entre lesquelles sont insérées des alvéoles de type cellulaire enveloppées dans une poche matelassée . Le poids de cet élément est de 260 g.The anti-impact element 6 comprises two thicknesses of cellular rubber foam and flexible PVC between which are inserted cell-type cells wrapped in a padded pocket. The weight of this element is 260 g.
L'élément balistique 4 est adapté à stopper les munitions à haut pouvoir de pénétration et à augmenter localement la protection au niveau des parties vitales du porteur du gilet. L'élément anti-traumatisme 5 assure la diffusion du choc dû à 1 ' impact de la munition en évitant de traumatiser localement le corps du porteur.The ballistic element 4 is suitable for stopping munitions with high penetrating power and for locally increasing protection at the level of the vital parts of the wearer of the vest. The anti-trauma element 5 distributes the shock due to the impact of the munition while avoiding locally traumatizing the body of the wearer.
La combinaison de ces trois éléments dans la disposition de la figure 1 assure une protection très efficace contre les munitions, les chocs dus à celles-ci et contre les coups donnés à l'aide d'un instrument tel que couteau ou tournevis.The combination of these three elements in the arrangement of Figure 1 provides very effective protection against ammunition, shocks due to it and against blows using an instrument such as knife or screwdriver.
La combinaison selon 1 ' invention pourra faire partie d'un ensemble ou d'un gilet de protection avec les éléments de protection de la combinaison fixés à demeure à l'ensemble ou au gilet. The suit according to the invention may form part of a set or of a protective vest with the protective elements of the suit permanently fixed to the set or to the vest.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Organe de protection (2) du corps humain, ayant une forme générale plate et comportant des moyens (20) pour supporter un élément de protection (4, 5, 6) de forme générale plate de sorte que 1 ' organe de protection et l'élément de protection sont sensiblement parallèles, en contact et en regard l'un de l'autre, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de support (20) sont adaptés à supporter l'élément de protection (4, 5, 6) de façon amovible .1. Protective member (2) of the human body, having a generally flat shape and comprising means (20) for supporting a protective element (4, 5, 6) of generally flat shape so that the protective member and the protective element are substantially parallel, in contact and facing one another, characterized in that the support means (20) are adapted to support the protective element (4, 5, 6) of removable way.
2. Organe selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de support comprennent au moins une poche (20) adaptée à recevoir l'élément de protection (4, 5, 6) au moins en partie.2. Body according to claim 1, characterized in that the support means comprise at least one pocket (20) adapted to receive the protective element (4, 5, 6) at least in part.
3. Organe selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens (22) pour interdire la sortie de l'élément de protection (4, 5, 6) de la poche (20) . 3. Body according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises means (22) for preventing the exit of the protective element (4, 5, 6) from the pocket (20).
4. Organe selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la poche (20) est adaptée à recevoir l'élément de protection (4, 5, 6) en totalité et comporte des moyens (22) de fermeture de la poche.4. Body according to claim 3, characterized in that the pocket (20) is adapted to receive the protective element (4, 5, 6) in its entirety and comprises means (22) for closing the pocket.
5. Organe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la ou les poches (20) s'étendent sur une majeure partie de la surface de l'organe de protection (2).5. Body according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the pocket or pockets (20) extend over a major part of the surface of the protective member (2).
6. Organe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins deux poches (20) au moins en partie non superposées .6. Body according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that it comprises at least two pockets (20) at least partially not superimposed.
7. Organe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins une pièce de protection (24, 26, 28) fixée à demeure à l'organe de protection (2) . 7. Body according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises at least one protective part (24, 26, 28) permanently fixed to the protective member (2).
8. Organe selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins une plaque rigide (26) et au moins une plaque de mousse (24, 28) fixées à demeure à l'organe de protection (2), et des moyens (18) de maintien des deux plaques parallèlement l'une à l'autre et en regard l'une de l'autre, les deux plaques étant libres de se mouvoir l'une par rapport à l'autre, la plaque de mousse (28) étant disposée en vue de s'étendre entre la plaque rigide (26) et le corps. 8. Body according to claim 7, characterized in that it comprises at least one rigid plate (26) and at least one foam plate (24, 28) permanently fixed to the protection member (2), and means (18) for holding the two plates parallel to one another and facing each other, the two plates being free to move relative to each other, the foam plate (28) being arranged to extend between the rigid plate (26) and the body.
9. Organe selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte deux plaques de mousse (24, 28) entre lesquelles s'étend la plaque rigide (26) .9. Body according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises two foam plates (24, 28) between which extends the rigid plate (26).
10. Organe selon la revendication 8 ou 9, caractérisé en ce que la plaque rigide (26) est unique et s'étend sur la majeure partie de l'organe de protection (2) .10. Body according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the rigid plate (26) is unique and extends over the major part of the protective member (2).
11. Organe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce qu'il est destiné à protéger au moins l'une des parties du corps suivantes : le thorax, l'abdomen, le bas-ventre, le dos, 1 ' épaule .11. Organ according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it is intended to protect at least one of the following parts of the body: the thorax, the abdomen, the lower abdomen, the back, 1 shoulder.
12. Ensemble (1, la, lb, le) caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un organe de protection (2) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, et au moins un élément de protection (4, 5, 6) adapté à être supporté de façon amovible par l'organe de protection (2) .12. An assembly (1, la, lb, le) characterized in that it comprises a protective member (2) according to one of claims 1 to 11, and at least one protective element (4, 5, 6) adapted to be removably supported by the protective member (2).
13. Ensemble selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins deux éléments de protection (4, 5, 6) adaptés à être supportés simultanément de façon amovible par l'organe de protection (2) .13. An assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that it comprises at least two protective elements (4, 5, 6) adapted to be supported simultaneously in a removable manner by the protective member (2).
14. Ensemble selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de protection (4, 5, 6) sont adaptés à être supportés en étant superposés mutuellement au moins en partie. 14. The assembly of claim 13, characterized in that the protective elements (4, 5, 6) are adapted to be supported by being superimposed at least in part with each other.
15. Ensemble selon la revendication 14, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de protection (4, 5, 6) sont adaptés à être supportés en étant reçus dans une même poche (20) de l'organe de protection (2). 15. The assembly of claim 14, characterized in that the protective elements (4, 5, 6) are adapted to be supported by being received in the same pocket (20) of the protective member (2).
16. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 12 à 15, caractérisé en ce que le ou chaque élément de protection (4) est adapté à parer des balles d'arme à feu.16. An assembly according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that the or each protective element (4) is suitable for countering firearm bullets.
17. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 12 à 16, caractérisé en ce que le ou chaque élément de protection (6) est adapté à parer des coups .17. An assembly according to any one of claims 12 to 16, characterized in that the or each protective element (6) is adapted to ward off blows.
18. Gilet de protection comportant au moins un ensemble (la, lb, le) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 12 à 17.18. Protective vest comprising at least one assembly (la, lb, le) according to any one of claims 12 to 17.
19. Gilet de protection selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins deux ensembles (la, lb, le) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 12 à 17, et des moyens (48) de fixation amovible des ensembles entre eux, les moyens de fixation étant adaptés pour permettre de régler la position relative des ensembles.19. Protective vest according to claim 18, characterized in that it comprises at least two sets (la, lb, le) according to any one of claims 12 to 17, and means (48) for removable fixing of the sets between them, the fixing means being adapted to allow the relative position of the assemblies to be adjusted.
20. Combinaison, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend un premier élément de protection (4) de forme générale plate, adapté à protéger contre des balles d'arme à feu, et un deuxième élément de protection (6) de forme générale plate, adapté à protéger contre des coups, les deux éléments (4, 6) étant superposés en vue d'être portés sur le corps d'un utilisateur, de sorte que le deuxième élément (6) est plus proche du corps que le premier élément (4) .20. Combination, characterized in that it comprises a first protective element (4) of generally flat shape, adapted to protect against bullets from a firearm, and a second protective element (6) of generally flat shape, adapted to protect against knocks, the two elements (4, 6) being superimposed so as to be carried on the body of a user, so that the second element (6) is closer to the body than the first element ( 4).
21. Combinaison selon la revendication 20, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte en outre un troisième élément de protection (5) de forme générale plate, interposé entre les premier et deuxième éléments (4, 6), et adapté à protéger contre un choc dû à une balle d'arme à feu.21. Combination according to claim 20, characterized in that it further comprises a third protective element (5) of generally flat shape, interposed between the first and second elements (4, 6), and adapted to protect against an impact due to a bullet from a firearm.
22. Combinaison selon l'une quelconque des revendications 20 ou 21, caractérisée en ce que le premier élément comprend un nombre de couches de tissu d'aramide compris entre dix-huit et trente, le tissu ayant une chaîne et une trame comprises chacune entre 800 et 1400 Dtex, et un poids compris entre 172 et 222 g/m2, et en ce que le deuxième élément comprend un nombre de couches de tissus d'aramides compris entre un et huit, les couches étant recouvertes d'élastomère sur au moins une face, ce tissu ayant une chaîne et une trame comprises chacune entre 2800 et 3800 Dtex et un poids compris entre 172 et 222 g/m2. 22. Combination according to any one of claims 20 or 21, characterized in that the first element comprises a number of layers of aramid fabric comprised between eighteen and thirty, the fabric having a warp and a weft each comprised between 800 and 1400 Dtex, and a weight between 172 and 222 g / m 2 , and in that the second element comprises a number of layers of aramid tissues between one and eight, the layers being covered with elastomer on at at least one side, this fabric having a warp and weft each of between 2800 and 3800 Dtex and a weight of between 172 and 222 g / m 2 .
23. Combinaison selon la revendication 21, caractérisée en ce que le troisième élément comprend deux épaisseurs de mousse caoutchouc cellulaire et PVC souple entre lesquelles sont insérées des alvéoles cellulaires . 23. The combination as claimed in claim 21, characterized in that the third element comprises two thicknesses of cellular rubber foam and flexible PVC between which cellular cells are inserted.
24. Ensemble de protection du corps humain, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une combinaison selon l'une quelconque des revendications 20 à 23.24. Protection assembly for the human body, characterized in that it comprises a combination according to any one of claims 20 to 23.
25. Ensemble selon la revendication 24, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un organe de protection (2) adapté à supporter de façon amovible les éléments de protection (4, 5, 6) de la combinaison avec les éléments superposés .25. The assembly of claim 24, characterized in that it comprises a protective member (2) adapted to removably support the protective elements (4, 5, 6) of the combination with the superimposed elements.
26. Ensemble selon la revendication 25, caractérisé en ce que l'organe (2) comprend au moins une poche (20) pour recevoir les éléments de protection (4, 5, 6) de la combinaison.26. The assembly of claim 25, characterized in that the member (2) comprises at least one pocket (20) for receiving the protective elements (4, 5, 6) of the combination.
27. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 24 à 26, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble comprend au moins une pièce de protection (24, 26, 28) fixée à demeure. 27. An assembly according to any one of claims 24 to 26, characterized in that the assembly comprises at least one protective part (24, 26, 28) permanently fixed.
28. Ensemble selon la revendication 27, caractérisé en ce que 1 ' ensemble comporte au moins une plaque rigide (26) et au moins une plaque de mousse (24, 28) fixées à demeure à l'organe de protection (2), et des moyens (18) de maintien des deux plaques parallèlement l'une à l'autre et en regard l'une de l'autre, les deux plaques étant libres de se mouvoir l'une par rapport à l'autre, la plaque de mousse (28) étant disposée en vue de s ' étendre entre la plaque rigide (26) et le corps'.28. An assembly according to claim 27, characterized in that the assembly comprises at least one rigid plate (26) and at least one foam plate (24, 28) permanently fixed to the protection member (2), and means (18) for holding the two plates parallel to one another and facing each other, the two plates being free to move relative to each other, the plate foam (28) being arranged to extend between the rigid plate (26) and the body '.
29. Ensemble selon la revendication 28, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble comporte deux plaques de mousse (24, 28) entre lesquelles s'étend la plaque rigide (26) . 29. An assembly according to claim 28, characterized in that the assembly comprises two foam plates (24, 28) between which extends the rigid plate (26).
30. Ensemble selon la revendication 28 ou 29, caractérisé en ce que la plaque rigide (26) est unique et s'étend sur la majeure partie de l'organe de protection (2) .30. The assembly of claim 28 or 29, characterized in that the rigid plate (26) is unique and extends over the major part of the protective member (2).
31. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 24 à 30, caractérisé en ce qu'il est destiné à protéger au moins l'une des parties du corps suivantes : le thorax, l'abdomen, le bas-ventre, le dos, 1 ' épaule .31. An assembly according to any one of claims 24 to 30, characterized in that it is intended to protect at least one of the following parts of the body: the thorax, the abdomen, the lower abdomen, the back, 1 shoulder.
32. Gilet de protection comportant au moins un ensemble (la, lb, le) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 24 à 31.32. Protective vest comprising at least one assembly (la, lb, le) according to any one of claims 24 to 31.
33. Gilet de protection selon la revendication 32, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins deux ensembles (la, lb, le) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 24 à 31, et des moyens (48) de fixation amovible des ensembles entre eux, les moyens de fixation étant adaptés pour permettre de régler la position relative des ensembles. 33. Protective vest according to claim 32, characterized in that it comprises at least two sets (la, lb, le) according to any one of claims 24 to 31, and means (48) for removable fixing of the sets between them, the fixing means being adapted to allow the relative position of the assemblies to be adjusted.
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