Electrical power system for crash helmets
An electrical power system for crash helmets is described, including a distribution system configured to supply electrical power to a helmet system, a power source configured to supply power to the helmet system over the distribution system, the power source located in a helmet component. Also described is a battery configured to provide an electrical current to a helmet system, an electrical distribution system configured to provide a path for the electrical current between the battery and the helmet system, and a housing formed within the helmet and configured to house the electrical system.
1. An electrical system for a helmet, comprising:
a battery configured to provide an electrical current to a helmet system, the battery being sealed within a cavity formed within a lining of the helmet, wherein the helmet system includes a fan integrated with the helmet;
an electrical distribution system configured to provide a path for the electrical current between the battery and the helmet system;
a housing formed within the helmet comprising a channel and configured to house the electrical system; and
a recharging port disposed at a distal end of the channel, the recharging port comprising a coupling configured to couple the electrical system to a power supply, the power supply being used to recharge the battery.
2. The electrical system recited in claim 1 , wherein the electrical system is coupled to the helmet.
3. The electrical system recited in claim 1 , wherein the electrical system is integrated with the helmet.
4. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein the battery is rechargeable.
5. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein the helmet system includes a light.
6. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein the helmet system further comprises:
a light emitting diode; and
a switch for activating and deactivating the light emitting diode.
7. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein the helmet system includes a processor configured to control the electrical system and the helmet system.
8. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein the helmet system includes a communications system.
9. The electrical system of claim 8 , wherein the communications system includes a cell phone.
10. The electrical system of claim 8 , wherein the communications system includes a Bluetooth module.
11. The electrical system of claim 8 , wherein the communications system includes a wireless radio.
12. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein the housing is a shock absorption pad.
13. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein the housing is a chinbar.
14. The electrical system of claim 1 , further comprising a switch configured to control distribution of the electrical current.
15. The electrical system of claim 14 , wherein the switch is configured for remote activation.