Patent attributes
A connector (50) for connecting an inner shell (3) and an outer shell (2) of a helmet (1) so as to allow the inner shell and the outer shell to slide relative to each other, the connector (50) comprising: a first attachment part (51) for attaching to one of the inner shell and the outer shell; a second attachment part (52) for attaching to the other of the inner shell and the outer shell; and one or more resilient structures (53) extending between the first attachment part and the second attachment part and configured to connect the first attachment part and the second attachment part so as to allow the first attachment part to move relative to the second attachment part as the resilient structures deform; wherein the resilient structures comprise at least one angular portion between the first attachment part and the second attachment part, an angle of said angular portion being configured to change to allow relative movement between the first attachment part and the second attachment part.