FIBER-REINFORCED IMPACT-DISSIPATING LINERS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING FIBER-REINFORCED IMPACT-DISSIPATING LINERS

摘要

Impact-dissipating liners, helmets having an impact-dissipating liner, and methods of fabricating impact-dissipating liners are provided. The liners include a fluid impermeable enclosure having cavities with sidewalls, re-enforcing fabric sheets, and a fluid contained in the enclosure. The enclosure may have a central portion and lobes extending from the central portion, wherein the central portion and the lobes are adapted to conform to the shape of an internal surface of a helmet. The re-enforcing sheets may be made from a broad range of materials and may enhance the structural support, structural integrity, and/or durability to the liner. Aspects of the invention are particularly adapted for use as head protection, such as, helmets; however, aspects of the invention are also adaptable to provide impact-dissipation for any body or surface that would benefit from such protection.