Project Background:
The project was set by a company called Koroyd who manufacture energy absorbing cores which effectively manage impact energy. The brief was to capitalise on the benefits of this revolutionary new material in the design of a motorcycle helmet and showcase what is achievable in terms of helmet safety and performance. Koroyd has the potential to enable the energy absorbing lining of a helmet to be up to 25% thinner whilst still performing better than EPS foams currently used. Instead of exploiting this opportunity to make the helmet smaller in size, the S-10 has a larger head cavity inside, allowing for a removable inner liner system offering a modular interior to better fit the shape and size of the individual consumer’s head. Rather than simply purchasing a helmet based on the circumference of your head, you would be able to purchase a helmet to fit your head type and shape. This modular lining system offers a number of advantages: Dealers would be able to stock a smaller range of shell sizes and instead stock a wider range of lining shapes and sizes to fit a greater range of customers. Comfort and fit would be improved leading to greater concentration and therefore safety as a by-product.
The vents are designed to be operated easily with a gloved hand to prevent too much distraction during their operation. The brow vent incorporates a simple touch latch mechanism to enable it to be pushed to open and again to close. The chin vent dial can be turned incrementally to adjust the volume of airflow. Koroyd offers superior ventilation and air flow management due to its inherent honeycomb structure. Strategic angling of the cells directs air through.
The helmet’s smooth shape prevents low frequency noise from wind turbulence which can cause hearing damage. This also adds to the helmet’s safety as projections from the shell are undesirable as they can quickly and dramatically alter the direction of the head during a high speed impact, potentially causing brain damage or neck injury.
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